Helpful Household Hints

April 29, 2010 on 3:45 pm | In Family | Comments Off
How many of these did YOU know about?

A sealed envelope – Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a
knife under the flap. The envelope  can then be  resealed.   (hmmmmmm..)

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Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords It keeps them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs  to.
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For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get  warm water and put
Dawn dish washing liquid in it. Pour it all  over the steps. They won’t
refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
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To remove old wax from a glass candle  holder, put it in the freezer for
a few hours. Then  take the candle holder out and turn it upside down. The
wax will  fall out.
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Crayon marks on walls? This worked  wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped
in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease that is!)..
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Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.
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Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S  Pads, I immediately take a pair of
scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw
away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would
be much more economical. Now a box of S.O.S. pads last me indefinitely!
In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get ‘sharpened” this way!
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Blood stains on clothes? Not  to worry!  Just pour a little hydrogen
peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood.  Works
every time!  (Now, where to put the body?)     LOL
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Use vertical strokes when washing windows  outside and horizontal
for  inside windows…..
This way you can tell which side has the streaks.
Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean.  Don’t wash windows
on a sunny day.  They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
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Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely
light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
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Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell
freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linen.
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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3
hours prior to burning  .
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To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the
flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt
and leave your artificial  flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!
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To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap
and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stove top.

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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before pouring
in tomato based sauces and there won’t be any stains.
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
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When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the
corn’s natural sweetness
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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on your
forehead.  The throbbing will go away.
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Don’t throw out  all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future
use in casseroles and sauces ………    LEFT OVER WINE, WHAT’S THAT? :)
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area
and you will experience instant relief.
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Ants, ants, ants everywhere … Well, they are said to never cross a chalk  line.. So,
get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors.
It does a good job and better still,
leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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When you get a  splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to
tweezers or a needle.  Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, and
then pull it  off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
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Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer. Clean a toilet.
Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush.
The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.
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Clean a  vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water
and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
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Polish  jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of  water and immerse the
jewelry for two minutes..
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Clean a thermos  bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak
for an hour (or longer, if necessary).
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Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the
drain followed by a cup of  Heinz White Vinegar.. Wait a few minutes,
and then run the hot water.
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Softball Days

April 22, 2010 on 9:57 pm | In Crafting, Family | Comments Off

We are staying so busy with softball! Tournaments are planned about every other weekend, batting practice is on Monday nights, pitching practice on Tuesday’s and league play (double-headers) every Thursday night! It’s insane, but fun at the same time.

I managed to squeeze a couple of hours out of my week to make myself a small tote bag I can easily carry with me at the games. This gives me quick easy access to all my necessities!

Softball Swing Bag

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Date Night

April 8, 2010 on 3:52 pm | In Entertainment | Comments Off

Every time I see a trailer for the Date Night Movie I can’t help but laugh! Steve Carell and Tina Fey are hysterical by themselves, put them together and it’s got to be gut busting laughter. The movie opens tomorrow, April 9th, 2010, in theaters and I’m hoping we can go see it. We have a softball tournament to attend Saturday and Sunday, so tomorrow night would be a nice way to relax and have a good laugh before the weekend activities.

“Date Night” is the story of a married couple who try to reconnect with each other by going out on a weekly “date night”. This time though, they find themselves with a mistaken identity that leads them down a dangerous (but hysterical) path. They find themselves doing things they would never normally do such as breaking and entering, being involved in a car chase and even being in the middle of a shootout in a strip club! The antics that ensue as a result have got to be so funny and I can’t wait to see it!

If you haven’t all ready seen the movie trailer, or just need a good laugh, take a look at this video and enjoy!

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