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Soothe Your Aching Feet
- Try this economical but effective treatment: Pour baking soda into a pan or container and then pour in warm water. Soak your feet and relax. Added bonus, the soak will also soften rough skin.
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Soothe Your Aching Feet
Written by tips and tricks on Sunday, June 19th, 2011 in Health, Tips & Tricks.
Fast Bathroom Sink Cleanup
Written by tips and tricks on Sunday, June 12th, 2011 in Cleaning, Tips & Tricks.
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Fast Bathroom Sink Cleanup
- Speed–shine the chrome fixtures with a facial tissue wetted with mouthwash and then wipe off the sink.
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Quicker Way to Cook Meat Loaf
Written by tips and tricks on Monday, June 6th, 2011 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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Quicker Way to Cook Meat Loaf
- Instead of baking in a loaf pan, flatten meat in an 8-inch square pan for a shorter cooking time. The flat square pieces you cut up also will be a perfect fit for sandwiches.
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Jazzing Up Tomato Sauce
Written by tips and tricks on Tuesday, May 31st, 2011 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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Jazzing Up Tomato Sauce
- Add this surprising ingredient to your spaghetti sauce — 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of instant coffee. It will enhance the color and the taste!
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Spray Nozzle Clogged?
Written by tips and tricks on Thursday, May 26th, 2011 in Tips & Tricks.
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Spray Nozzle Clogged?
- If you can’t get hair spray, or spray starch to come out, remove the nozzle from the aerosol can and run clear water through and put back on and it should be ready to spray again.
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Need to Cut Dried Fruit?
Written by tips and tricks on Thursday, May 19th, 2011 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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Need to Cut Dried Fruit?
- If a recipe calls for chopped dried fruit, try this neat trick: Spray your kitchen scissors with non-stick cooking spray and then snip away.
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Making Quiche More Interesting
Written by tips and tricks on Saturday, May 14th, 2011 in Cooking, Tips & Tricks.
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Making Quiche More Interesting
- Tired of making the same old quiche? Give it a new zip by adding chopped almonds, ground pecans or grated cheese to the crust.
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Dog Won’t Swallow Pills?
Written by tips and tricks on Monday, May 9th, 2011 in Pets, Tips & Tricks.
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Dog Won’t Swallow Pills?
- Try this trick. Wrap the pill with just a little cheese, peanut butter or whatever treat/s your pet loves. They will gobble down those pills.
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Cleaning Outdoor Carpets
Written by tips and tricks on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011 in Cleaning, Tips & Tricks.
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Cleaning Outdoor Carpets
- Remove stains with a good spritz of prewash spray (test on hidden area first). Let this sit for a couple of minutes, then hose off the outdoor carpet.
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If You Have Home Fire Extinguishers
Written by tips and tricks on Wednesday, April 27th, 2011 in Tips & Tricks.
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If You Have Home Fire Extinguishers
- Be sure to check the effectiveness date regularly. You want it to be effective when you need it. Have baking soda on hand for dealing with small fires.
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