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Five Gifts to Present to Foster Families of Cat Rescues and SheltersWhat can we get them to show them our appreciation and that will not break the bank...
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Five Gifts for Crazy Cat LadiesA big sweater with a picture of a cat sleeping by a fire? NO -- please no. Speaking as a crazy cat person -- sweaters with any similarity to the aforementioned one are neither on my list -- nor on the list of any fellow crazy cat lady that I know. -
Top Five Christmas (and Face It, Anytime) Gifts for Persian CatsAfter all we have a houseful of these lovely creatures and have learned through trial and error what they like- love- best.
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Cats and Inappropiate BehaviorI will even make it easier- I will supply a few of the questions -- how about that?
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Sledding Safety TipsShe further went on to state that this year, her children, my niece and nephew, were going to get sleds for Christmas. Okay -- I can handle this; it is not so very dangerous, right?
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December 15th is Celebrated as Cat Herding DayWere you aware that this date is known and celebrated as Cat Herding Day? Yes, you read that correctly, cat herding not cat hoarding. It is a day to sympathize with those whom feel as if their lives resemble the impossible task of cat herding.
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Introducing a New Cat into Your Home and to Your Other Cat(s)Planning to add a cat to your household says it all -- planning- meaning to plan. Meaning to take steps, not inaction. -
What on Earth Can Diatomaceous Earth Be Used For?What is boils down to be is that it is a mineral based pesticide.
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Five Uses for PenniesThey are not only good to be saved for a rainy day.
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Easy Tips for Living with Pet AllergiesHowever, for some, allergy medication alone is not enough to decrease one's reaction to pet dander. What to do?
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Ways Having a Pet is a Health BenefitPets can be healthy for us. Yes, indeed, pet owners enjoy health benefits from sharing their home with a or more fur angels
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Six Steps to Starting Your Own CharityHow about -- . Asking yourself what is important to you, to your children, to your community- and starting up your own charity?
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Review: Shark Steam MopSo even though it had its problems, I loved my steam mop and for that reason alone I would recommend it to anyone.
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Review: Tidy Cat LitterThe dust permeated throughout the room and the perfume smell did not help hide the fact that one of her kitties just made a huge stink.
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Review: Anxiety Spinner RingsDo you enjoy wearing jewelry? Do you prefer silver to gold? If, your tastes are similar to mine, have I a great recommendation for you. Anxiety Spinner Rings is my favorite website for ordering silver jewelry.
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Tips for Blow Drying Curly and Straight HairTips to blow dry curly hair- Do not channel Tim 'The Tool Man' Taylor Tips to blow dry curly hair- note to self -dime size does not equal a dollop
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Spring/Summer Fireplace Decor IdeasMy friend is tired of her fireplace. We live in Texas... and she only used it once this year.
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When a Tree Does Not Have to Be a TreeTwo events happened this holiday season that had me thinking about alternatives to Christmas trees. Prior to these events, I never gave it much thought because one simply had to have a Christmas tree.
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Spice Up the Holidays in San AntonioIf you are fortunate enough to reside in or near San Antonio, here are a few way to spice up your holiday season.
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Holiday Giving - No is Not the Only Word that Means NoThere are so many ways to conquer over-giving-itis. But for the purpose of my own joy, peace and happiness (in regarding to time management and family time), I am only going to focus on one for you.
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Mayhem to Merriment in 10 MinutesSo we brainstormed and come up with time fixers that are not too stressful and still allow us to feel that we are providing a wonderfully merry Christmas to ourselves and our families.
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Donating to CharitiesDo you donate to the same charities every year?
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Indoor Games for You and Your PetIt is simply too cold for her dogs to get their natural exuberant energy draining exercise done daily while in the middle of winter - in Maine - where winter lasts twice as long as in other places.
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New Year's Resolutions - Change is a ChoiceResolution time again. Every year we bargain with ourselves to make changes. Some we adhere to. But for many of us, no matter what resolution we make, within a month we are back to our "normal ways."
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Tips to Remove Red StainsAfter I returned from quickly dabbing at the stain with a warm washcloth and some liquid detergent, the conversation turned towards the nightmare of red stains and what each of us do to remove them from our lives.
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Are You Ready for Winter?Many of you are aware that my sister now lives in Maine, which, in my opinion, is entirely too far away from Texas! I cracked her up the other day when the temperature dropped to 43 degrees one night and I told her how chilly I was.
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Ways to Maintain Bone StrengthWays to keep our bones strong - after all, healthy bones are not just for kids.
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Being Alone During the HolidaysHave you ever spent the holidays alone? The big days such as Thanksgiving and Christmas and not just the days in between? I have. Although it was not an ideal holiday for me, it was not an intolerable one.
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Health Boosters Your Mother Probably Didn't Tell You AboutWe, as adults, do have some zany ideas about things, do we not? Some things are not meant to be hampered with: change is not always welcomed. What about if these changes can be good for us ... healthwise?
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Have a Knockoff Holiday SeasonWhy not save time, sanity and expense? Choose a knockoff. Knockoffs can be purchased from several places nowadays and no longer need to be purchased from the trunk of a car in a questionable alley.
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MaryJanice Davidson's Undead Series: A ReviewIf you do not immediately identify with Betsy, then as you read on you will find yourself identifying with one of her friends.
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Tips to Help Someone Close to You Stop Feeling SadWhat can I do without infringing on the personal emotion that is grief? Without coming across as too pushy or thoughtless?
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How to Clean a TrashcanThat sounds fairly easy when you first hear it. The kids thought all they had to so was *empty* the trashcans. Sorry kids, emptying does not equate cleaning.
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Guest Room OrganizingA guide to keep the guestroom organized for guests but still "cozy" enough to know where things are in the "down months".
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Back Up Plans for Saving Information on a Hard DriveWhether someone is self-taught or class educated makes no difference to the internal hard drive of a computer
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Behind the Wheel ExercisesThis week, our joint health update email from mom was about getting physical behind the wheel.
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Hot Weather Safety TipsIf a person becomes sunburned in an attempt to tan, it is best to remember that sunburn affects the body's natural cooling process.
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A Marshmallowed Themed Birthday PartyMy niece has a birthday next month... thirteen! Where does the time go? She loves marshmallows. I know... weird. Nevertheless, she absolutely loves them.
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Five Fitness Equipment TipsLet me see, I am going to look through all the unopened boxes of all this exercise equipment and see if any of it is still any good... or do I need to simply go shopping? That I can do with nary a worry or complaint.
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The Dresden Files by Jim Butcher: ReviewAnother favorite series of mine which in one of my absolute favorites is The Dresden Files by the fantabulous author, Jim Butcher.
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The Riley Jensen Series by Author Keri Arthur: A ReviewWant to escape and view the world from the perspective of a kick-ass red head heroine? Look to Australian author Keri Arthur as your ideal break.
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Use Berries to "Jazz" Up a Simple RecipeSummer time is all about what can I jazz up with berries before they go bad and before I run out of room in both my refrigerator and freezer.
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Tips for a Healthy VacationWe wait all year for a two week respite from the daily grind of our wonderful and enriching lives.
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5 Ways to Clean with an Old ToothbrushHere are five ways to conduct household cleaning with a toothbrush.
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My 5 Reasons to Go Meatless for 30 DaysOne of my co- workers is one of my closest friends. She and I go out to eat for lunch all the time to a restaurant called The Egg and I. She orders the vegetarian omelet and I ordered biscuits, sausage, and gravy.
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How to Protect Your Eyes at Any AgeHindsight is 20/20 right? Well, what about right now, how is your eyesight? Are you taking care of your eyes? There are certain things we can do to assure the care and health of our eyes.
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Jennifer Scales by MaryJanice Davidon & Anthony Alongi: Book Series ReviewThe title just did not entice me to want to read it... the author did.
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The Mortal Instruments Trilogy by Cassandra Clare: A ReviewTwilight Smilight...okay, not really. However, I have discovered a trilogy of young adult books that, to me, far surpasses the Twilight books.
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Snowflake Donuts in Boerne, Texas: A ReviewOne such secret I have discovered is Snowflake Donuts in Boerne, Texas.
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Yoplait Yogurt: A ReviewThe average woman carries an extra ten pounds of weight on her frame.
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Book Series Review: Jennifer RardinThese books are a joy to read.
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Making Clothes Last LongerTimes are tough and we all can benefit from a few common sense money saving tips.
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Alternative Uses for Olive OilThese are the best tips I am choosing to share with you as well as keep for myself. -
5 Vinegar UsesI am going to use it for more than a disinfectant cleanser and laundry additive.
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Tips to Avoid Burn OutBurn out is typically described as a phase of emotional, mental and physical exhaustion.
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Alternative Uses for Unused ToothpasteI found five... FIVE... partially used tubes in my kids' bathroom last week.
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Reasons for Bad BreathHas a coworker, friend, relative, spouse or even a stranger ever crinkled their nose up at you when you were too close?
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Alternative Uses for SaltRight now with so many of us concerned with finances, me included, saving money is the optimal choice. Yes, the salt was purchased on sale, and salt is so inexpensive to bring with... is it really worth saving?
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Alternative Uses for Dryer SheetsOne of the things I discovered whilst organizing is that I had four boxes of dryer sheets. There must have been a sale. -
Increasing My Recipe RepertoireAdditional herbs as well as vegetables, I am going to add to my recipe repertoire are cardamom, carrot, radishes, and tomatoes.
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March is National Employee Spirit MonthEmployee Spirit? Who needs it? Who had it? Who benefits from it? How does one go about getting it? Where would one apply for some? Oh... and what is it to begin with? -
Give Yourself a Boost"You can do it Brucie!" -
February is National Adopt a Rabbit MonthFebruary is National Adopt a Rabbit Month. How wonderful is that? -
February is National Return Shopping Carts MonthMaybe because it is the shortest month of the year that February was chosen. February is National Return Shopping Carts to the Supermarket Month. -
Alternative Uses for Alka SeltzerAlka Seltzer is no longer only used to be consumed in a juice glass full of water. It can also be used in several other ways.
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Heart Tips from and for the HeartHer father has a history of heart problems... three heart attacks in almost as many years. She is a bit of a worrywart.
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Five Uses for Cotton SwabsAs we sat there working on the four new cats, we began to discuss what could have happened to all those cotton swabs.
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Ways to Stop a HeadacheToday is the day... a final and a huge presentation at work (or anything situation similar to equal a very important day). However, upon awaking this morning, you discovered that you have a pounding headache.
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Tips for Good Dental HealthHow often does our medical doctor encourage us to see a dentist? On a regular basis?
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Tips to Making Life Changes and End the Cycle of Being in a Rut'Nothing changes if nothing changes.' If one is not willing to make changes then simply wishing for them will not make them occur. -
Alternative Uses for Wrapping Paper: Don't Toss Out the ScrapsThis is a discussion on other ways to use wrapping paper scraps. -
Tips for Outsmarting High Blood PressureI realized the other day as I talking with a friend over coffee... that I was becoming older. Not many people of the two generations after me know what a kazoo is. -
Tips for Alleviating Sinus PainThis article offers tips to alleviate sinus pain. -
Gifts to Bring Us in from the ColdMy sister relocated to Maine a couple of years ago. Maine is beautiful. The whole family enjoys going to visit there. However, one thing we have learned is that it is a different kind of cold up there.
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Twelve Days of ChristmasOn the first day of Christmas... -
Happy Holidays... Let's Keep it that WayThe Holidays are here. Are you ready to have "Blue Christmas" or a "Merry Christmas"? I hope you chose Merry... However, even if you chose Blue the following suggestions are sure to help even the "blues" have a Merry Christmas this year. -
The Message in the Movie BoltBolt should be mandatory viewing for anyone wanting to adopt a cat... and anyone wanting to declaw their precious kitty should have to view it twice... the second time in an animal shelter.
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Tips to Help Prevent OsteoporosisFace it, my friends, we are growing older each day. There are numerous cosmetic ways with which to slow the progressive signs of aging.
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Exploitation at Work: What Are Your Limits?Exploitation is a dirty business and not healthy in any way. -
Gifts for the Seniors in Our LifeWhy does it seem that gifts for grandparents and other seniors in our lives are always last on our "completed check gift list"? Why do we make gift giving to someone above our generation so difficult... it is not.
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Observing No Name Calling WeekHow did this observance week come to be in existence?
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Pistachios Can Be Healthy for YouAfter all, all I really knew about pistachios was I enjoyed them in ice-cream. An issue of the December 2007 First Magazine accompanied my nut gift and this was an article I read from the magazine.
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Tips to Preventing Foot PainCould that be the reason my feet are always smarting by the end of the day. The thought of one more errand makes me cringe in anticipatory pain as I know I will have to do more walking in my favorite boots.
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Last Minute Gift IdeasHere is it... What you attempted so hard to refrain from happening has, in fact, happened. You are in dire need of a few last minute gifts!
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Alternative Uses for Cooking Spray(The mind tends to become forgetful during this time) and I began to wonder what else I can I use cooking spray for, since, after all, I had three cans.
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5 Reasons to Present a Gift to YourselfYou know because you took care and consideration with each gift, as well as even having a few "surprise" gifts for unexpected guests who come over.
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Childhood Activities Are Not Always BadSome activities they may engage in, during the winter break as well as every day may concern you, but as long as you monitor the time spent on each activity; the activity may not be a complete waste of time.
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6 Alternative Uses for OrangesNow this is a big bag of oranges, so I thought to myself am I really going to eat all of these before they go bad? What else can I do with them?
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Ways to Keep Our Livers HealthyWe need it to be healthy and working in order for us to stay healthy and working.
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Ways to Help Military Families This Holiday SeasonMilitary families with their families overseas are in need of our giving.
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Tips for a Speedy Recovery from a Bout of BronchitisThis time of year, people not only suffer from sinusitis, but also bronchitis.
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Tips for Wrapping an E-gift, Certificate, or Gift CardYou have run out of options... and decided to go with gift cards or e gifts this year. Not such a bad idea after all.
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Tips for Helping Out Single Moms During the HolidaysDo you know any single moms? Are you a single mom? Imagine the holidays with your children if it was just you...
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Tips for Jazzing Up GravyHowever sometimes, plain old gravy is plain old boring. Let's see if we can jazz gravy up.
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Quick Tips for a Perfect Holiday ShoeOkay, so you have the perfect holiday dress and the perfect holiday accessories... but what about the perfect holiday shoes?
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Tips for Stress Proofing Your Holiday SeasonIn an attempt to find time to bake, shop, attend parties, write out Christmas cards, wrap gifts, and visit family along with every day responsibilities, stress can creep up on a person quick.
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Tips for Making Your Makeup Last LongerDo you have a drawer full of makeup and most of it you seldom if ever wear because you have had it for forever?
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Tips for Keeping Your Velvet Looking VelvetyI have a Christmas party to go to next week and I wanted to wear my velvet jacket. It looks dressy and is appropriate holiday wear at the same time. Moreover, and most important, it is quite comfortable.
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Ways to Let Someone You Know They Are Not AloneDo you know someone that is all alone for the holiday's... maybe not for Christmas itself, but for the majority of the month?
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Alternate Uses for CornstarchThe holidays are a time for giving... giving tips, as I am so prone to do. I decided to write some tips about alternate uses for cornstarch, because, quite frankly, I do not make cornbread all that much.
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Tips for Preventing Sinusitis This Holiday SeasonNot only are the holidays here, but sinusitis is here as well. Winter can bring about the worst cases of sinusitis.
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Tips on How to Dazzle Up Your Holiday DressA friend of mine called me in a panic yesterday: she has to attend her husband's office Christmas party and she had nothing to wear.
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Tips on Maintaining, Not Malfunctioning Your Garbage DisposalWe do not wish to run into difficulties with our garbage disposal. I know I do not. That one lone gadget is a mighty important facet of our kitchen.
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5 Quick Sweater Fixes: No Need to Throw Away Your Old FavoritesCold weather is here! What does that mean? Sweater time! As you take your sweaters out from whatever storage container you keep them in, do a quick inspection of each one.
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8 Tips for Accessorizing with BraceletsHolidays are typically the time of year when we dress up more, wear more jewelry. We love the glitter and glitz of our silver and gold necklaces, and earrings. However, what about our bracelets?
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Alternate Uses for Nail PolishDid you pull out a great huge basket, or tray or tub, or bag filled with nail polish this week in order to paint your nails for Thanksgiving?
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Tips on Restoring Old BasketsWith the holidays having arrived, the one thing many of us have in common is gift baskets. We have been recipients of as well as bestowed gift baskets ourselves upon friends and family.
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Ways to Declutter a Garage for the WinterWinter is fast approaching- my sister reported snowfall in her town in Maine and my mom is one to feel that here is Texas- anything under 70 degrees constitutes winter weather.
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Five Alternative Uses for PotatoesDid you have your fill of mashed potatoes this holiday? Do you simply not want to have potatoes for quite some time (until Christmas and New Year's anyway).
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Ways to Feel Happier During the HolidaysSome people are set to have a Merry Christmas, others might be feeling a little like Elvis and have a Blue Christmas. However, that does not have to be the case with all...
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Enticing Ways to Use Cinnamon SticksI love the fragrance of cinnamon. I love the taste of cinnamon. I began to wonder what are some ways that we can use cinnamon in our day-to-day life.
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Reasons to Enjoy an Apple a DayThere are three known facts about apples- an apple a day keeps the doctor away, Snow White ate a poisoned one, and they are associated with schoolteachers.
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Ways to Feel Calmer During the HolidaysThe holidays are here: for some they not only bring cheer, but stress. Who wants to enjoy the holidays whilst feeling stressed? I know I do not. What to do then? Are they ways to bring about calm in the midst of chaos? Yes!
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Ways to Dodge the Winter BluesOlivia Newton John asks have you even been mellow. However, what if more people asked if you have ever been S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder)?
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Alternate Paper Bag UsesDo you remember as a child brown bagging your lunch to school every day, except on pizza day? Nowadays paper bags do not get a great deal of use from us.
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5 Instant Face SlimmersWith the holidays here, the one thing we can almost guarantee is that we will eat more. There will be such a plethora of yummy, delicious treats to taste over these next couple of months.
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Alternative Uses for Ice CubesCold weather is right around the corner, or already here, depending on where you reside. The last thing I want is a cold glass of tea- or juice, or soda.
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Health Benefits of CornCornstastic! That is how corn can make us feel. What am I talking about? Corn can make us feel good? Most people know corn as the vegetable than can be served a multitude of ways, but are not aware of the positive health benefits of corn.
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5 Habits to Maintain Healthy EyesightAre you a four eyes? I am. Have been since the tender age of seven. Are you one of the lucky ones, who have been able to literally read fine print anywhere without any assistance?
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5 Steps to an Orderly KitchenIt is Wednesday evening, Thanksgiving Eve... overnight guests will be arriving shortly: you have just finished preparing dinner for your nuclear family. You walk into the kitchen and .... Oh dear.
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Ways to Create a Guest-Friendly HomeThe holidays are here. You may be ready (and you would be in the minority) but is your home ready? In all the hustle and bustle of preparing for big day dinners such as Thanksgiving and Christmas, sometimes the home only gets cleaned and that is it.
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Alternate Uses for Hair ConditionerHave you ever purchased a hair conditioner and did not like how it worked? Are you like me, and end up with several bottles of conditioner underneath your sink or in your bathroom cupboard just taking up space?
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Tips for Improving Our IntuitionWe all have it: we all use it. It is great for problem solving, and making life choices. But do we nurture it? Do we try and improve on it? What is this it to which I am referring? Our intuition, of course.
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How to Make a Holiday Candy Cane Stick CandleChristmas is next month? Where did the year go? Will there be enough time to accomplish everything you want to do? Will you have enough money to get everyone gifts?
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5 Ways to Improve SleepEach night jot down all the tasks you have lined up for the next day along with any worries you might have. Leave them be in that notebook and shut it.
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How Indoor Plants Can Help Us to Breathe EasierWinter time is fast approaching and that means no more open windows- no more fresh air. Will you be one to break out air purifiers and place throughout your home or office?
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10 Uses for Coffee GroundsWhat do you do with the grounds from your morning pot (or two) of coffee? Do you simply toss them into the trash and forget about them?
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Reasons Why Some People Are Always ColdAre you or do you know someone whom reminds you of a reptile? Always complaining about being cold and wearing sweaters and jackets indoors?
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Pets and AllergiesPets can suffer from seasonal allergies just like we can. Our vet actually has a print out with the last cure for a pet's seasonal allegories is to move out of Texas!!!
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Entice Your Children to Eat More VegetablesAs a parent, do you often become weary of repeating yourself? How many times over how many meals have you been repetitious with the phrase; "eat your vegetables"?
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Ways to Encourage Self-creativityHave you ever been given an assignment with the thought that completing it would be no problem? After all, you are creative, productive, focused- no problem right?
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10 Uses for Wax PaperWith the holidays being here, I have started "stocking up" on essential items that I will be using in abundance these next three months. One such item is wax paper.
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10 Uses for LavenderFor her birthday and Christmas every year, I present a gift of lavender to a dear friend of mine. She loves the fragrance and feels that its smoothing aroma is a natural stress reliever.
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10 Reasons to Keep Lemons Stocked in Your Homewoke up this morning singing a line from an old commercial from my childhood: "Where do artificial lemons grow? Do they grow in lemons factories?" I cannot even recall what the commercial was advertising.
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How to Care for a Pair of GlovesWinter is right around the corner. It is time to take your winter clothes and accessories out from storage bins to be placed front and center in your closet. After all, winter accessories are important. Hats and scarves do best if they match or at least "go together."
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Afternoon Energy Boosting TipsIn a previous article, I discussed ways to curb afternoon hunger and sugar cravings. But what about the afternoon blahs, the slumps where it is all you can do to not watch the clock while periodically laying your head down on your desk.
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Should I Stay Home or Should I Go to Work?Have you ever wavered on calling in sick or just toughing it out and go in to work?
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Donating Tips and Ways to Show Thankfulness During the Holiday SeasonThe holidays are here. I love these three months, not because of the receiving, but in the giving comes the joy, the elation I hold so dear.
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Ways to Curb Afternoon Hunger and Sugar CravingsThe clock reads 2:00 P.M. You grab some change from your desk drawer-oops-all out; dig for some in your purse or count out some from your pants pocket. Just enough! You head down the hall and pop those coins through the coin slot in the vending machine.
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Gift Basket Ideas for a True SouthernerAre you from the South? Do you have friends and family from/or residing in the South? If so, then more than likely you have tasted southern cooking. Baking with a southern flair takes style, a love of butter and a stocked pantry.
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A Guide to Different Types of Southern DessertsHello. I am your tour guide into the wonderful world of southern desserts. Let us begin with a bit of basic information to assist us on this delectable journey. All good southern desserts taste well with either ice tea or milk.
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What Does "Go Green" Mean?To "go green" does not imply jealousy or envy. To go green does not imply being grumpy like Oscar the Grouch. To go green does not imply to date only folks whom are Irish. It does not even mean to take a leap of faith and begin kissing all the Kermits in the world.
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Who is to Blame for "Dog Dumping " at Animal Shelters?A friend of mine asked me today if I thought dog breeders or dog owners were responsible for the inhumane number of dogs being "dumped" at various shelters and animal controls. What are dog breeders if not dog owners? They are both.
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Interesting Facts About CaramelIf you have been reading my last few articles, you will know that for this year I have elected to use caramel as my baking theme. Why caramel? So wonderful, so yummy.
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Tips for Encouraging Baking and DecoratingWhat can we do to make our home more inviting? Well, in October we can bake and decorate. Why? It is National Bake and Decorate Month!
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Handmade Sweet Holiday GiftsThe Holidays are fast approaching. Every year so many of us state that we will have a budget and still to it 'this year' and every year so many of us become self professed liars.
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Various Forms of ChocolateWhat is your favorite type of chocolate? Were you aware that there are several types from which to choose your favorite? You will not be able to identify your favorite without first trying all them.
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Sweet Truths About ChocolateI am going to share one with you now... Are you prepared? It will change your entire world. Your entire way of thinking will be altered with these next few words... Chocolate is not an addition!
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October is Animal Safety and Protection MonthWhat do feral and domesticated animals have in common this month? What do house companions and four legged (although sometimes tripod as well) family members and wild life animals have in common this month? October is National Animal Safety and Protection Month.
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Halloween Safety TipsOctober is Halloween Safety Month. (What- you're surprised?). What are some simple tips we can apply to make sure that we not only have a frightful good time this month, but remain safe as well?
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Facts About MoldSeptember is Mold Awareness Month. Are you aware of how to identify mold? How to clean mold? Health impairments due to mold? Molds produce spores that reproduce and grow. Let us learn a few basic facts about mold.
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Facts About MenopauseWhat do a black bra and your doctor have in common? Menopause of course! September is National Menopause Awareness Month.
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September is Ovarian Cancer MonthThree years ago my best friend underwent surgery for ovarian cancer. She beat the odds and is doing great. One way I show her how happy I am that she is so blessed and such a fighter is to go a bit overboard on her birthday every year. Another is to spread the word.
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October is National Adopt a Shelter Dog MonthOctober is National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month. Were you aware that millions of dogs are euthanized every year? Why? For the simple reason that there are not enough caring and responsible homes that welcome them as family members.
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Ten Facts About Line DancingLine Dance Week is observed from September 10- 15th. What do you know about line dancing? I know nothing, other than when I witnessed (and all right participated in) one, people were line dancing to Billy Ray Cyrus and his "Achy Breaky Heart."
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September is Self Awareness MonthAnother national observance this month is Self Awareness. International Self Awareness Month. This one can be a toughie for some, just another day for others. Are you aware?
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September is National Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery MonthHave you heard or watched the show airing on A&E - Intervention? We were talking about it when a commercial aired showing a women stumbling all around, intoxicated.
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September is Hug a Texas Chef MonthSeptember is Hug Texas Chef Month. Is the size of Texas lost on some folks? Have they realized just how big Texas is and how many chefs we claim to have? Especially since, being from Texas, it is all about being able to season and to use a grill.
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September is National Mushroom MonthSeptember is National Mushroom Month. What do we really know about mushrooms?
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September is National Library Card Sign Up MonthWhat do football and books have in common this month? The American Library Association has named the 2006 Super Bowl Champion Pittsburgh Steeler quarterback Ben Roathlisberger as spokesperson for National Library Card Sign Up Month.
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National Waffle WeekNational Waffle Week is the week of September 2-8. Were you conscious of this little known week long salute? Okay, the majority of us were not aware, but I am here to change that. Waffles lovers throughout the world unite!
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September is National Chicken MonthSeptember is National Chicken Month. Give a cluck cluck and celebrate. How exactly does one observe this month? Is the fact that it is National Chicken Month making it defiant to consume chicken?
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September is National Biscuit MonthSeptember is National Biscuit Month. Yes, it is!! Do you enjoy biscuits? I know I do.
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Toasted Marshmallow Day: August 30thDo you know what August 30th is? Do you? It is-are you ready? It is National Toasted Marshmallow Day!!!! Now that is a day to celebrate. I do not mean that it should be regaled as a National Holiday
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Potential Problems with School Backpacks and Guidelines for Backpack SafetySeptember is National Backpack Safety Month. I am not making this up. With this in mind, let us focus on backpacks and why there must be month promoting the safety of them. One conclusion is that without proper safety guidelines, injuries could occur.
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Ten Interesting Facts About HoneySeptember is National Honey Month. Now I know most of us think of Winnie the Pooh when we think of honey. What? You do not think of Pooh and his many adventures to secure honey for his honey pots? What do you think about then when you think or see honey?
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Creating Greeting Cards with ChildrenHallmark -'we don't need no stinking Hallmark'. All right, the grammar in that sentence even hurt me just to type it. Nevertheless, with computers, software, and imagination at the ready, our family designs our own greeting cards.
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Hand Crafted Gift Ideas for Adolescent MalesHave you started thinking about the holidays yet? I have. Not about what I want and wish for, but about my children and what gifts they can create each year. Family members much prefer handcrafted to store bought.
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Ten Interesting Facts About the Burmese Cat BreedSome we have not wanted to part with, because we, ourselves, fell in love. The Burmese we have been blessed enough to rescue fit into this category. Alas, we did adopt them out to wonderful forever homes, because we know we simply cannot keep them all.
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A Halloween Haunted Maze Party for a Nine Year OldHalloween is around the corner. Are you ready to be scared? Are you ready to party? How about both? My soon to be nine year old niece wants to have a haunted house slumber party for her birthday this year and I am all for it.
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Ten Interesting Facts About the Munchkin Cat BreedAnother favorite breed of mine is the Munchkin breed. We once rescued a momma and her two babies. They were so precious and cute.
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Ten Interesting Facts About the Ragdoll Cat BreedLooking for a laid-back cat? Look no further than the ragdoll. I know the name ragdoll can conjure up pictures of Raggedy Ann and Andy, but this beautiful feline is not adorned in patched work clothes nor has curly red hair.
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Ten Lawn Care TipsOkay, you have finally mowed the lawn and it looks great. Now what? What are some tips to help maintain a nice looking lawn?
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Ten Reasons to Mow Your LawnI have been told that to mow one's lawn is the ultimate in creative leisure time for some. Well, let me tell you I am not presently in the "some" category.
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Ten Alternate Uses for Ice Cube TraysLook in your freezer. Do you know that there is a handy multi-use tool in your freezer? There is- your ice cube trays. They are not just for making ice cubes. Ten alternate uses for ice cube trays.
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10 Interesting Facts About Exotic Shorthair Cat BreedWhen is a Persian cat not a Persian cat? When it is an Exotic Short hair. This breed is my absolute favorite feline breed.
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Ten Most Needed Items to Donate to an Animal RescueRescues are always seeking out donations from outside sources. How can you help? What can you do?
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Ten Facts About Cat Scratch FeverCat Scratch Fever is not only a song (a classic at that!) but also an infectious bacteria disease most commonly brought on by a bite or scratch by a feline.
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Symptoms of a Sick Cat: Know When a Trip to the Vet is NecessaryCats are not complainers. They do not come up to you and show you an injury, or come to you when in pain. Their meows do not often convey discomfort.
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Ten Interesting Facts About Peterbald CatsAre all hairless cats classified as Sphynx cats? No! The Peterbald breed is a hairless cat from emanating from Russia. What? Another hairless breed? Here are ten interesting facts about this breed.
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Ten Basic Table MannersToo many people and too much of our society have placed proper etiquette coupled with essential table manners not just on a back burner, but completely left it off the stove!
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10 Activities to Enjoy in San Antonio, Texas This SummerSan Antonio has the World Champion SPURS! However, this wonderful city has additional activities to enjoy.
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Ten Reasons to Enjoy Dairy Queen This SummerSummer is here. What goes with summer? Ice cream, of course. Nothing says summertime quite like a trip to Dairy Queen.
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10 Interesting Facts About Maine Coon CatsHow did the Maine Coon come to have its name? Several tales are floating about regarding the derivation of the name. One stems from a legend of a domestic cat released outside (released or escaped is what I still am wondering...)
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An Overview of the Board Game ClueDid Miss Scarlet or Professor Plum commit the murder in the conservatory or the hall? Was the murder weapon a knife or a wrench? Is Clue still one the best board games around?
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Ten Facts About Persian CatsPersians were named Persians after what some consider to be their "country of origin" (Persia).
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Overview of Sorry!: The Family Fun Game!From three years old to ninety- three year old this game is easy and fun to play!
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Ten Facts of the Japanese ChinThese canines are aristocratic and royal.
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Ten Ways to Stay in Contact with Family and Friends While TravelingSummer time is here. We travel more during the summer than any other season.
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Cranium: a Family GameWe love this game. It is so much fun and the whole family can play.
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10 Gifts for a History BuffSomeone close to you has a birthday coming up and that someone loves history. What would make an apprpiate gift? A coffe pot? No, not for this someone. A popcorn popper? No, still not quite right yet.
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History of Catnip and CatsCatnip was given its name (the unofficial one) due to cats' fondness for this herb. (Think of how bones are often called dog bones.) Why do cats enjoy this plant show to such a degree? Because it pleasantly stimulates cats' pheromonic receptors
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An Overview of the Boggle Jr. GameBoggle Jr, is a child of the game Boggle-a game I played as a child and still play today. Boggle Jr. is a wonderful first game for children ages three through six (and up!) to play until they are ready to graduate to Boggle.
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Kitty and Your New Love: How to Integrate Your Significant Other and Your CatFor years, it has been just your cat and you. A routine has been established and adhered to both of your personalities and quirks. You have had quasi- relationships and dates come and go but both of you knew that it would not be long-lasting or permanent.
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How to Clean Your DishwasherA dirty dishwasher creates lingering odors in your kitchen. So not only does a dirty dishwasher not clean your dishes effectively, it is now creating a problem throughout your entire kitchen.
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San Antonio Animal Care Services Closes to IntakeBut first and foremost- spay and neuter the animals
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Review of The Spotted Hog Candle CompanyWhat an amazing candle company. They are an online company based in New York. We discovered them through the Website- www.candlefind.com.
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Ways to Promote the Fight Against CancerCancer sucks. It is not a pretty word. It is not a nice or friendly disease.
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How to Remove Blood Stains from ClothingIf you have children, have in your laundry arsenal hydrogen peroxide, a bottle of cheap shampoo and salt.
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An Overview of YahtzeeOh, do you remember that distinctive sound of the dice in that plastic cup. It takes me back. Do you recall shaking the dice with your hand over the opening, trying not to let them spill over, and all about?