Making Ice Tea Even Sweeter

Written by post on July 27th, 2010 in Cooking.


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Making Ice Tea Even Sweeter

Add a candy lemon drop or two into the glass before pouring in the iced tea. The drops will dissolve to give the tea an extra special hint of lemon.

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Making Ice Tea Even Sweeter

Add a candy lemon drop or two into the glass before pouring in the iced tea. The drops will dissolve to give the tea an extra special hint of lemon.

Keeping a Guest Room Bed Fresh

Written by post on July 24th, 2010 in Tips & Tricks.

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Keeping a Guest Room Bed Fresh

Make a guest room smell good between visits simply by sprinkling baby powder under the bottom sheet or tucking several fabric softener sheets inside.

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Don’t Throw Out Bandage Boxes

Written by post on July 20th, 2010 in Organize, Recycling.
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Don’t Throw Out Bandage Boxes

Reuse them to hold crayons for your children. They also could color or put decals on the boxes to make them their own.

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Cheap Table Centerpiece

Written by post on July 19th, 2010 in Decorations.

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Cheap Table Centerpiece

Fill a pretty crystal bowl with water. Pick several large flowers from your yard and simply float them on the surface. You could add several small votives that can float in water too.

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Books a Mess?

Written by post on July 15th, 2010 in Organize, Tips & Tricks.

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Books a Mess?

Organize them in bookcases by category: hobbies, gardening, decorating, fiction, nonfiction, biography, self-help, mysteries, romances or history. You can color-code books with colored peel off dots for each category.

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Men’s Ties Can Last Longer

Written by post on July 9th, 2010 in Tips & Tricks.

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Men’s Ties Can Last Longer

Before wearing a new tie, spray it liberally with a fabric stain repellent. This will make future stains easier to handle and to remove.

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Egg Splats on the Floor?

Written by post on July 6th, 2010 in Cleaning, Tips & Tricks.

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Egg Splats on the Floor?

What’s the easiest way to clean it up? Sprinkle the eggs with salt and let it sit for about 15 minutes. Cut a cheap paper plate in half and scoop the mess up; wipe up the residue.
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Cutting Roses

Written by post on June 28th, 2010 in Plants.

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Cutting Roses

When roses need cutting or pruning, it can be a prickly task. So try this easy hint to avoid getting hurt. Hold the stems with a spring clothespin to keep the thorns from sticking you.
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Cleaning CDs

Written by post on June 19th, 2010 in Cleaning, Tips & Tricks.

Cleaning CDs

Use a lint-free dry cloth. Wipe it in a straight line from the center to the edge (don’t use a circular motion). Don’t apply any cleaner or solvent to the CD. There are safe commercial cleaning kits.

Have a Bit of Jam or Jelly Left?

Written by post on April 29th, 2010 in Tips & Tricks.

Have a Bit of Jam or Jelly Left?

  • When you’re reached the end of the jar and there’s just small amount of jam or jelly remaining, don’t throw it out. Instead make a fruity shake. Add milk, shake well and pour into glass.


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