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Keeping Your Children Safe In Public
Ever wonder what device could alarm parents to remove their baby from a hot car w/o forgetting? Happens all the time during the summer months and unfortunately babies die from heat before they are remembered or rescued. Heres a link showing a clever device...

 

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Paint Still Sticky Long After Painting?
Question: IF the floor had a film of grease on it before you used the Kilz, thats another reason why floor wont dry. You can tell this if there is bleed through and the Kilz wont cover well.

 

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How Sturdy is Birch and Ash?
While birch wood is pretty, however ash is the best as it doesnt warp.

 

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Redoing a Bedroom Without Painting?
Afghan cover in your favorite color(s) tossed over the back of chair and can be used to keep warm while reading and would add a splash of color in solid/print. Layer floor pillows in orange, yellow, blue and green beside the chair and make it a cozy corner...

 

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Color That Goes with Blue?
Is your room a light, medium or dark blue? Is the room small or large? Does the room have a lot of natural light or less? If the room is small and not much light, go with light colors and if the room is large with a lot of light, you can use dark colors. Id...

 

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Sealing an Exterior Door?
You might try that sticky backed weather stripping and apply around the door frame; not on the door and keep it close as possible to the edge where the door meets. I dont know if it will keep out all bugs, but surely some.

 

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Colors for Kitchen with Light Gray Tiles?
Heather blue and white with a splash of yellow would be pretty. Im also thinking silver or chrome more than gold or brass accent. Moss green and coral goes well with gray and add black or white accent.

 

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Ideas for Activities When Babysitting 7 Year Old Girl?
Finger painting board games stringing beads to make jewelry paper dolls computer games making doll clothes from scrap material shadow puppet on the wall word games (make as many words from one word with paper & pencil) Hide n seek GO TO Game (number strips...

 

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Removing Label Glue from Plastic Bowls?
Theres a product called GOO GONE that is nontoxic and has a citrusy odor that removes sticky back labels and other things. You can find this product at WalMart and most grocery stores.

 

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Watch Turns Skin Green?
Try putting tape over the back or use clear nail polish. I had the same problem once and that solved it for me.

 

Staying with Family: A Guide To Being A Better Houseguest
I spent most of my time with my grandchildren when visiting for two weeks. My grandchildren wanted to be my personal guides to escort me around their neighborhood showing me all the nifty places. We strolled through town and I waited while my grandson got his...

 

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Buffet Foods For Backyard Wedding?
I make my veggie trays using a good brand of Ranch dressing as the dip and have an assortment of fresh veggies like cauliflower, broccoli, carrots, cucumbers, bell peppers, and celery w peanut butter on the side for those who like/dont like which serves a lot...

 

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Dottie, a Dalmatian and her black and white spotted food dishes.

Dottie's Food Bowls
Nice jobs goes to the painter and the carpenter. Ill bet Dollie gives her ten paw shakes of approval.

 

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Cleaning a Wood Table That Was Left Outside?
Sweep off excess dust with a paintbrush or soft bristled whisk broom going with the direction of the woodgrain. Wipe again using clean dry cotton cloth (terrycloth) to get closer to the surface. Next, using slightly dampened soft cotton cloths (flannel-teeshirt...

 

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How to Talk to Mother About Shaving Legs?
Ask your mom how old she was when she started shavng her legs. This will lead into the subject of letting her know you are interested in starting and ask for her opinion. Moms love it when their daughters ask them for advice. If she is concerned about the razor...

 

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Cleaning a House with a Long Haired Cat?
I too have cleaned peoples homes and the changing of filter was never requested of me. Pet hair in abundance; all you can do at this point is find cleaning agents/supplies that make the task easier on you and addressing the issue of good health as it will affect...

 

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Uses for Liquid Laundry Detergent Caps?
I used one of the plastic detergent lids as a holder for water to rinse ink from my glass dip pen. Some glass pens come with a set of glass rinse container, but I like the plastic as it is less like to break the fragile tip end.

 

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Recipe for Quick and Easy Candy?
Easy Fudge 1 tub of cake frosting (chocolate)or(vanilla) 1 tub of peanut butter (smooth)or(crunchy) In bowl, empty cake frosting and fill tub with equal amount of peanut butter. Empty into the bowl and mix both ingredients together by hand until blended. Pour...

 

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Best Window Cleaning Solution?
I do my windows with dish detergent. Theres a lot of good grease cutting dish detergents on the market that work splendidly. Im one who gets out the ladder, the bucket of water and washing/drying rags. Keep your water clean and there wont be any streaks; thats...

 

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Battery Operated Candles?
I like the concept too, but do be careful about purchasing cheaply made nonelectric candles as bulbs cannot be replaced in some (learned this from experience) and I actually had one candle blacken and make a popping sound before the bulb burned out. I thought...

 

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Trouble Printing Pages on Computer?
Also, click the VIEW category at top of menu screen and click TEXT SIZE and then click the desired size you want.

 

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"Beautiful Builder" Theme For Womens Ministry?
Various shades of pink painted handles on small tools and a pink painted toolbox and add a wreath made of screws, bolts, nuts, etc. surrounding the theme all painted pink and a bow or two for accent. Could add a few small structures to the setting.

 

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No Skill No Bake Dessert
Thanks for this recipe. Ill try it and Im sorry about your sisters poor health. Hope things improve for her.

 

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Trick or Treat Gifts Instead of Candy
Our neighbor came over with their children before they went to town for the occassion and I handed out toothbrushes and small tubes of toothpaste to each one. I made popcorn balls and oatmeal cookies for them. For baby, a jar of baby fruit/veggie/canned fruit...

 

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Cleaning Memory Foam Pad?
Ive checked out a few websites hoping to learn what is used and all Ive come up with is the idea of using peroxide over the area and keeping in mind that peroxide will also discolor the foam. Another option was using mild soap and water and allowing the solution...

 

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Use Baby Oil With Perfume
Thats a good idea and I spray a little perfume onto the lotion I pour into the palm of my hand and mix it a little before spreading over the body to evenly distrbute the fragrance. The oil would be excellent to use during the winter months when dry skin is...

 

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Team Building Activities?
Have you thought about inservices where you report on some important issue while on the job site that maybe could also be a problem for many and how to deal with it. Have an employee each month be the spokesperson for the inservice and allow them to report...

 

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Can Neosporin be Used On a Dogs Eye Injury?
Neosporin has the exact ingredients in it as does presciption medication Vetropolycin ointment; EXCEPT for one ingredient out of the three has half that amount of units which is Polymyxin B sulfate. The Vetropolycin has 10,000 units while Neosporin or its generic...

 

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Sweet Potato Ponde?
Heres one recipe for Sweet Potato Pones and you can find others doing a google search. I like putting pecans in mine and there are other variations of this recipe. Im sure youll find one you like best. http://cheftami.blogspot.com/2006/09/sweet-potato-pone...

 

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Cleaning Upholstered Chairs?
What type of upholstery is on the chairs? If its vinyl, you can use a good degreaser spray cleaner that lifts grime and grit with just a dampened cloth and spray. If its fabric, need to know the kind it is.

 

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Removing a Seed Wart?
Here is a link about various warts with pictures. Looks like a podiatrist is required for treatment of: http://www.wartfree.com/warts.html

 

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Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas for Pre-school Teacher?
Using masking tape, tear not scissor cut into small pieces and cover a vase, pencil holder, or other numerous items and overlap each torn piece of tape. Once the item is totally covered, use brown shoe polish (canned) and rub with soft cloth over the taped...

 

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Electric vs Gas Motor for Go-kart?
Build with a gas engine because its simpler to build, maintain and you will get more power. With a gas engine, there are many choices for engines hp to consider for a small child, older child, adult, or for racing.

 

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Looking For Brass or Silver Pendulum Bobs?
On ebay, Item #330151279821 4 3/4 at 10 oz. each 2 cast iron cuckoo click weights pinecone. If this is too large, what is the size and ounces needed? I will continue to look for you.

 

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Getting Better Mileage?
I use half a tank of middle grade gas mixed with the lower price when traveling a far distance and leave earlier and drive slower. Also, buying gas when its early of a morning or late at night and the middle of the week. Seems like gas prices are raised toward...

 

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Looking For Brass or Silver Pendulum Bobs?
Do a search from this link and enter weights You will find I think what you are desiring. Good Luck! http://www.timesavers.com/findbydesc/SearchCatalogMain.asp?ProdDesc=weights Also, you might find something here: http://www.frankenmuthclock.com/partscuckoo...

 

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Taking Care of a Stray Kitten?
Most of those flea collars have an ingredient in them called pyrethrine as does flea dip and its harmful to cats and dogs. Frontline is what I use for my pet and the ingredients are safe and the product works great. As a consumer of pet products, its important...

 

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Finding a Commercial Type Sink?
Try ebay keying in 3 compartment sink. They have a full page of various prices. Good luck!

 

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Recipe for Carrot or Banana Cake with Topping?
Carrot Cake Recipe 1 cup olive oil 4 whole eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups white granulated sugar 2 cups grated raw carrots 2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional) Mix oil...

 

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Unrefrigerated Jelly with Fruit?
Glad you mentioned it contained gelatin because I do have one recipe for Jelly Gelatin given to me years ago. Two boxes Strawberry, Raspberry OR Cherry gelatin One box Sure Jell Three cups Water Four cups Sugar Combine gelatin, Sure Jell and water. Bring to...

 

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Ideas for "Cheer Baskets"?
I used to work in a nursing home facility and so I speak from experience here. These are some of the things I have witnessed residents receiving as appreciated gifts. Do your homework first and get to learn about such individuals in your community and that...

 

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Gray Smoke Coming from My Van's Tailpipe?
May also want to check the modulator valve on the transmission; the engine will suck the transmission fluid into the carburetor and burns it creating smoke. Its an approx. ten minute job to repair if this is the problem.

 

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Halo (American Cocker Spaniel)
Thank you for your comment...yes, our little fella is so much fun. Hes a velcro puppy and we love him a lot. Halo is always doing something to bring us laughter. My out of state cousin recently got a Chinese Crested dog and named her Halo. I loved the name...

 

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Area Rug That Coordinates with Burgundy and Blue Plaid?
The style of furniture wasnt mentioned, but a braided oval area rug with burgundy and blue in it would merge the colors together and some throw pillows in another color thats in the area rug to pull all of it together. Id chose the third as a light color. OR...

 

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Clean and Add Shine to 20 Year Old Cabinets?
My first thought was to use glossy paint. My next idea was if it was wood; to remove any old build up with a good wood cleaner and add polish and use a buffer. Then, thirdly I thought perhaps they need total makeover involving stripping and restaining. New...

 

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Video Game Review: Mystery Case Files: Prime Suspects/Ravenhearst
Im intrigued to try this game and the others mentioned. I love to play the Nancy Drew Mystery cd games with my granddaughter and also the Agatha Christie cd games. Has anyone every tried playing the cd game: Pirates Live the Life? Its by Sid Meier. This is...

 

Best Friend Oliver
How sweet Oliver is. Wish I could hold him.

 

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Keeping Tuna Salad from Being Dry?
I make my tuna salad with mayo, mustard, sweet pickle relish and onion. Its delicious and remains moist.

 

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Keeping Turkey from Drying Out When Reheating?
I add a little water to my leftover turkey and seal it well before warming up. Or you might try heating it up in canned chicken broth or adding a bouillon cube to the water, but I didnt need either and the turkey flavor was still tasty.

 

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Beagle Puppy Has Severe Itching?
This link will help you to understand some whys to your pet itching badly. I would see a veterinarian since he is so miserable. Its persistent and not going away on its own. Something definitely is wrong. http://www.vetinfo4dogs.com/ditch.html

 

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Vegemite Steak Marinade
This link has a Vegemite marinated sauce using Sherry. Hope this is what youre looking for. http://www.kraft.co.nz/Products/vegemiteRecipeDinner.cfm

 

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Vegemite Steak Marinade
I wrote to the KRAFT FOODS people requesting their recipe: This is what was sent to me via email... Chicken Fillets with Honey and Vegemite Marinade 4 Chicken fillets 2 Tablespoons honey 2 Teaspoons sherry 2 Teaspoons Vegemite 1 spring onion, finely chopped...

 

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Help with Lower Back Pain?
I use two tablets of Doans Extra Strength Medicine before I begin to do weedeating or any lengthy chore that causes my back to ache. Your condition sounds like repetitive use that probably requires a doctors care. A good back brace might be of some help to...

 

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Machine Washable Throw Pillows?
Why not use bed pillows and make your own cover for them. You can match your sofa with a variety of fabrics, colors and edging. Choose machine washable pillows; not feather filling. Covers can be removed for laundering and zip back into place. If you are a...

 

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Removing Wax Build Up on Tile Floors?
Ammonia is a good wax remover, but make sure to vent well while using.

 

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Breast Lumps in Female Dog?
Your dog really needs vet care....call several places and get their office fee before making appt. Also, if they decide to provide medicine, find out what type they want to give and then look on the internet for better pricing. If its a prescription medicine...

 

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Speech Ideas for Receiving an Award at Work?
State how much this award means to you. Thanking those responsible in helping you to obtain such an award and that you appreciate those who noticed your skills, work ethics and who felt you earned this honor. A few direct statements makes you appear confident...

 

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Cleaning Plastic Bead Curtain?
Using a stepladder, place a container of water and cleaning agent on the top and put strands of beads in the container allowing to soak clean. Then change container to rinse water and have a large towel placed on floor to absorb drips. With a hair dryer held...

 

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Replacing Trim and Molding in a Mobile Home?
Styrofoam crown molding is easily cracked or broken and dented. Id try some other type before replacing old molding with the same stuff even if it means only being able to do a room or two until later.

 

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Using a Pumice Stone on Porcelain Toilet Bowl?
I would try Lime Away or CLR first. I think pumice would scratch porcelain over time.

 

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Need Advice on Creating a Special Diet?
After reading the foods to avoid and not to avoid for each of the above mentioned, here is what I learned. HIGH CHOLESTEROL --EAT-- egg whites, oats, oranges, pears,brussel sprouts, carrots, skinless chicken, lean meats, fish, low saturated margarine, high...

 

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Need Advice on Creating a Special Diet?
Add a fruit or vegetable salad too and a raw veggie tray with the bean dip.

 

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How Do We Help a Friend with Metastasized Cancer?
I also suggest talking with her about everything that interests her and ditto on the food. Whatever it is she likes to do if its to bird watch or be read to, look at photo albums together and talk about the fun times shared. It does wonders to lift the spirit...

 

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Red Bugs Outside on Air Conditioner and Walls?
Dollar Stores usually carry insect bomb for about $5.00 for two or three cans. Place them spaced apart under your house. This will help to rid the pesty beetles and spiders around your house. I would take a glass jar with lid and put Pine Sol with a little...

 

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Crafts for Elderly Care Facility Residents?
Using cards and magazines, cut out nice pictures and paste them onto construction paper and have them write something nice on the folded card for the occassion as thinking of you, Happy Birthday, Get Well or another special time of year. They could pass them...

 

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Cutting Fabric Strips?
Electric scissors work fine too, but cant go through many layers of fabric at a time. Keep the fabric taut while cutting.

 

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Ideas for Country Boy's 5th Birthday Party?
You could have the kids look for hidden treasure. Some fun gift for boy and girl and if they find it, they keep it, or something that is to be shared with all the kids once found. A few clues and theyre off on the hunt.

 

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Rosco The Dog
I love your dog. Looks so cute bedded down.

 

How I Save Money By Keeping a Clean House
I make certain matrresses are sprayed with Lysol before putting on clean bedding and I use isopropyl rubbing alcohol and wipe down door knobs, light switches, handles, etc especially during the winter months and a little bleach is put in the dishwater. These...

 

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Recipes for Dog Food for Picky Dachshunds?
There are plenty of websites available and some where people provide their own recipes for their pets. After checking on the ASPCA, I learned what human food ingredients to avoid when making a healthy and safe recipe. Please check this out first for there are...

 

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Mold and Mildew Inside of Refrigerator?
Definitely scrub it well with nonabrasive cleaner and use bleach to remove the mildew and mold. Rinse with baking soda and water and leave a box of soda in the frig. Clean thoroughly the sealant around the door getting under it if possible. A spray bottle of...

 

Aurique (Golden Lab)
A beautiful dog and I love the name. How fortunate that circumstances happened at the right time for both of you.

 

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Accessories to Put on the Coffee Table?
Heres a few ideas: candles, coffee table art book, candy dish, beta fish in bowl, victorian porcelain figurine, basket w small booklets on various subjects or crossword puzzle/find a word books in it or yarn, needles/hooks if you knit or crochet.

 

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All Inclusive Hotel in Cancun, Mexico?
We used the Holiday Inn Sunspree in Cancun. It has three swimming pools with a wet bar in the middle of one of the pools, and a soothing ocean breeze and an ocean front view. There was grilled meat all day long on the beach front and Mayan Ruins were right...

 

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Looking for a Good Place to Find a Computer?
craigslist.com has a person desiring to sell her one year old HP computer as she upgraded. Might wanna check this out.

 

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Uses for Faux Fur Coats?
What size are the fur coats? I may be interested in purchasing one from you. Would like to see some pics first and get the size.

 

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Disinfecting a New Mattress?
I use Lysol Disinfectant Spray each time the sheets are changed and also the mattress have a pad cover over it.

 

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Bride and Groom Maracas?
I did a google search for wedding theme maracas and came up with this website includes a picture, but someone ordered these from another website and some of the paint on the faces had chipped off. Might have some paint handy for touch ups if that happens to...

 

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Bride and Groom Maracas?
This company sells maracas by the dozen and you can get plain ones and paint the faces yourself for a lot less. Acrylic paint is reasonably priced too. Buy some lace by the yard and felt, white ribbon and glue/staple the hat together and glue onto the maracas...

 

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Crocheted Alphabets?
This website is the closest I could come to what you might be looking for. Scroll down to the box of letters and highlight it. The schematic will appear how to create it. Perhaps you might be able to do a single letter from this. http://www.crochetkim.com/patterns...

 

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Hunting Centerpiece Ideas?
The centerpiece could be something consisting of a group of things used during camping and then the birthday guy would be given the centerpiece after the party ends. Camo blanket as a tablecloth and a basket full of fun/necessary stuff used for camping/hunting...

 

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When Can I Bathe a Mommy Cat and New Kittens?
This link answers your question. http://www.askmehelpdesk.com/cats/how-bathe-cat-after-shes-givin-birth-87449.html

 

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Recipes for Meals to Fix and Freeze?
Some ideas are: chili, lasagna, beans and ham with cornbread, sweet potatoes, tuna noodle casserole, vegetable soup, meat loaf, mashed potatoes & gravy. You can freeze bread and it will remain fresh as long as its covered well and make sandwiches in advance...

 

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Homemade Dog Treats
Homemade dog treats and meals from people foods are great, but it is important to keep in mind what foods are harmful to our pets before creating any of the treats over the net. There are tons out there, but the ASPCA has a list of foods to avoid, so you do...

 

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Wendy (Japanese Chin)
Shes so sweet and alert; looks like shes full of energy. Enjoy!

 

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Summer Class Suggestions for Twelve Year Olds?
Quilting, crocheting or knitting classes would be interesting and always useful to make things for yourself, family members or friends as gifts. When youre grown and have your own family, you can put to use any of these learned skills and give to the poor and...

 

Valentine's Soda For Two
What a sweet idea. I think Ill make one for my granddaughter. Thanks.

 

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Review of '05 Chevy Malibu Maxx?
I own a 2005 Chev. Malibu Classic and love it. Smooth riding, comfort, and economical on gas. The trunk has plenty of room to meet my needs and is easy to wash. It does not come with over the door handgrips for ease of entering/exiting, but I had one installed...

 

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Pros and Cons of Having Pet Insurance?
I had two neutered cockers who were very healthy until they got older. The first dog we had for 13 years when he was put to sleep. He developed skin problems due to cancer, had been operated on once for tumor which returned and I had him put to sleep after...

 

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Training an Adult Dog Adopted From a Shelter?
German shepherds are smart dogs. They will train and learn easily. I owned a german shepherd and she would lift each paw when she entered the house after a potty break outdoors. That was not what I was trying to get her to do, just a habit that formed from...

 

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Tin Foil Method for Silver Cleaning?
This website explains how you clean silver using foil, baking soda and water. http://www.repair-home.com/Cleaning_Silver.html

 

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Fried Eggplant Was Too Oily?
This is an easy recipe and looks like your eggplant wont turn out greasy. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Easy-Fried-Eggplant/Detail.aspx

 

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Painting Cabinets to Go With White Floors and Counters?
You didnt state what color the walls are. Do you intend to keep them the same color? What color are your appliances? Use up to three color combinations as more than that would look too busy. White goes with any color, so choose two other colors you like that...

 

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Symptoms of Blood Cancer?
This link lists the symptoms of blood cancer. http://browseme.info/blood_cancer.asp

 

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Graduation Party: "Art Exhibit" Theme?
you could use a clear table liner and pour paint on it allowing it to run down in one direction. Add a second color of paint and do the same. From the other end you can continue the flow as the paint works its way toward the middle and down. You can add more...

 

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Maternity Brides Maid Dress?
Have you thought of buying two simple cut designed dresses with a pretty fabric and then have a dressmaker make a maternity dress for the lady from the same material or get a home economics teacher at a high school who knows how to sew and inquire if she would...

 

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Making Your Own Frozen Meals?
Gravy over mashed potatoes, Alfredo sauce mixed with chicken and noodles or cheese melted over broccoli or precooked and sliced potatoes.

 

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Traveling Across Canada on a Budget?
Senior Citizens in our town go together by bus. Singles usually chip in for room rental when possible to share and married have their own room expense but in a group, you get advantage of group prices. I would check with your local senior citizens center to...

 

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Inexpensive, Pet Friendly Weekend Getaway in NJ?
You might find something of interest on this website. Just key in the state and you can find pricing for taking a pet overnight in motel/hotel. Glad you asked this question, for Ive learned something I didnt know before. Thank you. http://www.dogfriendly.com...

 

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Feeding a Puppy Cooked Eggs?
When I got my puppy, I was told I had to buy the first bag of Innova dry dog food for puppies before I could buy the puppy from them. I didnt mind as its all healthy ingredients and the puppy liked it. Go to the ASPCA website which lists what people foods are...

 

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Dyeing Straw Purse?
You could dye the straw purse with a natural black walnut husk dye. I had a neighbor give me a basket she made and it was dyed from the walnuts on our property. Turned out very nice. You might inquire advice from a basket weaver or a college that holds classes...

 

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How Do I Care for an Orchid?
This link tells you a lot about caring for an orchid and offers further assistance. http://ezinearticles.com/?Tips-That-Can-Make-Caring-For-Orchid-Plants-Easier&id=435922

 

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Training for a Cleaner Business?
If I were to have a start in this type of business, I woud want all employees to be on the same page when cleaning and to keep this high standard, a monthly or quarterly inservice would be required. One can suggest from the employees what subject in cleaning...

 

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Hiring Entertainment For Two Year Olds' Birthday Party?
My granddaughter had a birthday party with various ages attending and a clown was hired. She loved her party and so did the other kids.

 

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Where to Find Help for Aging Parents?
It appears that your parents need 24 hour care/supervision. I would advise you to check the cost for nursing home care against inhome care. Either way it is going to be expensive. Dont ever turn their house or valuables over to a nursing home. Appoint someone...

 

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Online CNA Course?
I just googled Online Certified Nursing Assistant Course and found a gob of them. Take your pick.

 

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Painting Styrofoam Balls?
Craft stores like Hobby Lobby or Michaels should sell various sizes of styrofoam balls and maybe in the floral shop or the floral dept. at WalMart Stores. Have you thought of gluing fabric over the styrofoam to make it easier to work with?

 

Environmentally Friendly Way to Get Rid of Grass?
I can think of a couple of ideas presently. One is to use salt. I pour over my driveway to kill out unwanted grass at times and also cover the soil with plastic sheeting and anchor in place, but not very attractive.

 

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Temporary Wallpaper for Renters
Thats a nice idea, but best to get permission first and does it not leave any residue on the walls after the fabric has been removed?

 

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Southwestern Corn
I am going to try this over a can of drained whole kernel corn and put a little zip to the meal. Thanks.

 

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What are Graham Crackers?
Heres a link that tells you how to make your very own honey graham crackers and you can use other flour besides graham flour, but you get a different texture. http://www.preparedpantry.com/honeygrahm.htm

 

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Decorating A Bedroom To Accommodate Two Styles?
May I suggest that you keep the walls and drapes and carpet neutral and allow each girl to choose her own set of sheets, bedspread, etc. that match/compliment each girls taste preference. When the mans daughter comes to spend time with her dad, her bed will...

 

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Bleached Beige Jeans Turned Pink?
You added bleach to the water and then soaked your jeans in them and it sounds like the jeans were not colorfast and faded to a pinkish shade. Dont think theres any changing of the color unless you try to dye them.

 

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Where Can I Get Azulene Oil?
eBay sells it and heres their link. You can do a google search and several places are selling it. http://search.ebay.com/azulene-oil_W0QQfnuZ1QQfsooZ1QQfsopZ3QQgbrZ1

 

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Grey Stains In Bathtub?
After searching a few websites, I learned you can use a mixture of peroxide and cream of tartar to make a paste and scrub over the area with a toothbrush. Also, you can mix fresh lemon and vinegar together and wipe over the area or place a cloth dipped in the...

 

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Raised Beds With PVC Greenhouse Frame
This is interesting how you made the framework. I thought of using sticky back velcro tabs that would probably fit and remain on both pvc pipes and plastic sheeting to hold in place and my husband thought of 2x4 boards layed against the walls to hold down the...

 

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Light Is Delayed In Turning On?
There is a time delay if using the spiral flourescent light bulbs of a second or two; if you are using regular light bulbs and are having this delay, then you may need a new switch and if this doesnt help resolve the problem, check with an electrician.

 

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Removing Scratch From Oak Table?
You might try lightly sanding it if the scratch isnt deep and apply a matching oak stain over the entire table top. I worked out a sizeable scratch on an old cherry sewing machine cabinet and then restained over the drawer and you couldnt tell it was ever scratched...

 

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How to Unblock a DVD Player?
Try this website out; theres directions given with explanation of why it got blocked. Click on the link in this website. Hope your problem is resolved. http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/94

 

Foxy (Pom/Cocker Spaniel)
I love both breed types and Foxy is so cute. Foxy is so soft looking and has a beautiful shiny coat.

 

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Dealing With An Aging Pet?
This dog has dementia and a medication given discusses the change in the dog after taking it. Good luck. http://www.healthcentral.com/peoplespharmacy/408/61144.html

 

Planting Lilacs In Sandy Soil?
This will tell you what you are asking. We live in OH and its easy to transplant lilacs in the spring as long as theres enough undisturbed soil around the root system. and wet the soil around the plant after setting. http://www.howtodothings.com/home-garden...

 

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Tips For Caring For Your Parakeet
I like the idea of water you provided. Will try that as I too own three parakeets, Jewel, Icy and Lemon. Ive also used the sprayer to wash out the cage pan and wet paper towels to wash off the wire. Newspaper is lined, but I never tried several sheets at once...

 

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Where Would I Find A Sling Blade?
True Value hardware sells slingblades or weedwhips. Just do a google search and find their locations.

 

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Use Baby Wipes For Cleaning Eyes
I too was told by an opthamologist to use baby shampoo as its tearless and safely cleanses the eyelash pores that can get clogged and create problems. Everyone should be using baby shampoo on their eyelids to keep this from happening. Funny that few people...

 

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