Hi Debbie; thanks for these. Sounds like the kind of things I like to post. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Debbie Palmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "[EMAIL PROTECTED] com" <[email protected]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Rose" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 6:29 AM Subject: {dbilg} Tips
> > ~For burnt on coffee in the coffee pot, place at least a half dozen ice > cubes and about 1/3 cup of salt into the pot (after it's cooled down). > Swish the pot around, using the ice and salt as an abrasive to scrub the > burnt-on coffee away. > > ~If the coconut in your cupboard is dry, but still good, just spread > it out on a cookie sheet and toast it in a low oven. > Store in an airtighd bag and > use as toppings for desserts or other recipes. > > ~For a beautiful, yet quick fall decoration, weave orange, red, and yellow > ribbons through a basket and fill with leaves, candy corn, or > acorns. > Wrap a large bow around the handle for an added touch. > > ~Make your own hair treatment at a fraction of the cost! > Mix 1 tbsp. lemon juice and 3 eggs in a blender until well combined. > Apply to clean, damp hair and let it sit for about 15 minutes. > Rinse with cool water for a beautiful shine. > > ~Use a squeeze bottle to fill your iron with water. > You can control the amount better and not spill a drop! > > ~Whenever you have left over vegetables, puree them in the blender and > freeze in an ice cube tray. > Once frozen, store them in a resealable bag > and pop one or two into your stew or soup for added flavor. > > ~Before giving your child bad tasting medicine, let them suck on an ice > pop > It will "numb" his/her taste buds and there won't be a big commotion next > time! > > ~Remove water spots from stainless steel with rubbing alcohol or white > vinegar applied with a damp sponge. > > ~Keep a dry sponge in the veggie crisper to absorb excess moisture to help > the fruits and veggies stay fresh longer. > > ~To make glue, mix 3 tsp. of cornstarch with 4 tsp. of cold water to > make a smooth paste. > Boil 1/2 cup of water and stir into the paste. > The mixture should become clear. Use when cool. > > ~Put a musty smelling book in a brown paper bag with baking soda and > let sit for about one week or until the smell is gone. > > ~To vacuum fine pet hairs from a carpet, spray first with water. > > ~Keep index cards with the names of guests that have come to dinner. > Make notes of allergies, preferences, etc. for a quick look up prior to > your next dinner party. > > ~Threading a needle will be a bit easier by spraying the tip of the > Thread with hairspray to stiffen it a bit. > > ~Clean a painted wall easily by applying furniture polish and buffing it > well. > > ~Here's an easy conversion for oven recipes to crock pot recipes: > If the "oven" recipe calls for 15-30 minutes of cooking time, cook in a > crock pot on low for 4-8 hours or on high for 1 1/2-2 1/2 hours. > For 30-60 minutes of "oven" cooking time, cook on low for 6-8 hours or on > high for 3-4 > hours. > For 1-3 hours of "oven" cooking time, cook on low for 8-16 hours or on > high > for 4-6 hours. > > ~Place a rubber sink mat on the seat of a high chair to prevent sliding. > > ~Apply white vinegar on a cloth then rub salt stains off shoes. > This is Not recommended for suede shoes!! > > *Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back.* > > > you can contact me on: > email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > skype debs1965 > msn: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > aim screen name wadham house > Vonage phone No: 01392 346351 > Mobile: 07930 332608 > > > __________ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus > signature > database 3597 (20081108) __________ > > The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. > > http://www.eset.com > > > > > > --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Deaf-Blind Inspirational Life Group" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/DBILG?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
