Tag: tips
member name: Amy Ostrander
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September 18, 2008 08:02 AM EDT --
I've noticed that a lot of my friends and family are pregnant! Most are going to be first time parents. Some have asked me what I've learned since having my son (he's 3). Some of my top answers . . .
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December 30, 2008 03:47 PM EST --
"Newspaper, by design, is a very absorbent product, because it has to absorb ink. But that also means it is equipped to absorb all sorts of moisture, including moisture and the resulting odors found . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:24 PM EST --
We all know that water is good for us, but often the reasons are a
little fuzzy. And even if we know why we should drink water, it's not
a habit that many people form.
But there are some very . . .
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March 03, 2009 03:19 PM EST --
So, I'm taking a break from cleaning and thought this might be interesting!
What's your
Favorite - You actually LIKE cleaning/doing this!
Least Favorite - You HATE this chore!
Pet Peeve . . .
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December 04, 2008 02:46 PM EST --
1. Watch the register. In most grocery stores, advertised sales change every week, so the scanners have to be updated constantly. But surprisingly often, they're not, so they charge you the full . . .
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December 30, 2008 03:45 PM EST --
Static builds up when fabrics rub together and exchange electrons.Dryer
sheets contain positively charged ingredients that are released by heat
and movement, such as the tumbling motion of the dryer.These . . .
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January 01, 2009 02:00 AM EST --
Well, the time has come.... I'm closing the doors on my in-home daycare that I've been running....
I've lost another 2 kids due to lay offs. I'm now down to just ONE full time baby.... . . .
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January 01, 2009 02:02 AM EST --
Are you or have you worked at a bar?
How'd you like it?
How was it on your marriage?
How were the tips?
Any issues?
Are you still there?
Is it worth it?
Thanks!
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January 08, 2009 11:29 PM EST --
Okay -- take all of your clothes that are on coat hangers. Turn the
coat hangers around. When you wear & wash & return your clothes to your
closet, put the hangars in the usual way.
Check . . .
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January 10, 2009 07:35 PM EST --
Tired of seeing apples coming back in your child’s lunchkit with only a bite taken out of them? Or sending the same banana back and forth until it is too brown to even use in banana bread? . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:11 PM EST --
Eating out can be tough on anyone's budget, and in general it's best
to shop for yourself and eat at home. You can save half or more by
cooking for yourself instead of eating out. However, it's . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:18 PM EST --
Have a reading marathon.
Write stories together.
Play soccer.
Paint or draw together.
Create a fort in your living room out of blankets or cardboard boxes.
Go on a hike.
Have a sunset . . .
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January 10, 2009 05:44 PM EST --
1/2 cup powdered milk
2 tbsp powdered sugar
2 tbsp borax powder
1/4 cup rose water or orange water
2 tsp Vitamin E (optional)
10 drops essential oil (choose your scent)
Food coloring (optional) . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:15 PM EST --
Every day at work, my co-workers go out to lunch at various
restaurants in our area, while I stay in the office and eat my brown-
bagged lunch. I man the office, answering the phones and any visitors . . .
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January 10, 2009 09:22 PM EST --
Ingredients for Jar:
1 3/4 cups instant mashed potatoes
1 1/2 cups dry milk
2 tbsp instant chicken boullion
2 tsp dried minced onion
1 1/2 tsp seasoning salt
1 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp ground . . .
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January 10, 2009 09:25 PM EST --
Ingredients for Jar:
1 pkg brown gravy mix
2 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried minced onion
1/2 tsp garlic salt
10-12 tortilla chips, crunched
1 cup uncooked . . .
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January 10, 2009 10:01 PM EST --
Hearty Bean Soup Mix in a Jar - Make Your Own Mixes
1 pound dried navy beans
1 pound dried pinto beans
1 pound dried Great Northern beans
1 pound split peas
1 pound yellow split peas
1 . . .
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January 10, 2009 10:12 PM EST --
1/2 cup dried red kidney beans
1/2 cup dried navy beans
1/2 cup dried black beans
1/3 cup dried minced onions
2 to 3 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons dried cilantro or parsley flakes
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November 27, 2008 08:16 PM EST --
Reducing Static Cling
Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have
a clingy skirt
or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty
hose.
Place pin in . . .
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January 08, 2009 11:27 PM EST --
When it comes to cutting back and saving money, The Bargainist is all
for ways that don't hamper our lifestyle too much. Here are several
ways to lower your electric bill and save money for things . . .
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