Archive for July, 2010

Cleaning Cast Iron

Written by post on Friday, July 30th, 2010 in Cleaning.

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Cleaning Cast Iron

  • Wash in a mild dishwashing liquid and hot water (don’t let soak in the water) rinse and dry ASAP! Do not use metal scouring pads or harsh cleaners on cast iron.

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Making Ice Tea Even Sweeter

Written by post on Tuesday, 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 Saturday, 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 Tuesday, 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 Monday, 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 Thursday, 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 Friday, 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.

Mexican Recipes

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Egg Splats on the Floor?

Written by post on Tuesday, 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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