Tag: tips
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June 16, 2008 11:08 AM EDT --
Heres a tip for some smooth soft skin.
To get baby soft skin, try mashing up a banana and rubbing it on the dry patches of your skin. Leave the mixture on for 5 minutes and then rinse well. Also, . . . more
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January 10, 2008 04:37 PM EST --
Want to try making your favorite recipe in the crockpot instead of the oven? Here's how to convert conventional oven cooking times into crockpot cooking times---
Conventional Oven . . . more
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August 05, 2007 03:21 PM EDT --
Organize loose buttons by stringing them on twist ties, then simply twist the ties to prevent them from falling off.
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April 10, 2008 12:49 PM EDT --
If a recipe calls for softened butter and your butter is hard, you can grate it. The grated pieces will blend into the recipe batter easily.
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March 17, 2007 11:05 PM EDT --
Today's Gatherology tip is:
Listen to your wife.
That might just sound like a bit of marital advice meant to keep you from getting into arguments, but the actual point of this tip revolves around . . . more
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June 05, 2007 12:54 PM EDT --
Cottage cheese will remain fresher longer if you store it upside down in the refrigerator. This slows the effects of oxidation.
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June 23, 2007 10:59 AM EDT --
Slicing meat when partially frozen makes it easier to get thin slices.
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July 05, 2007 11:36 AM EDT --
Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
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April 30, 2007 10:46 PM EDT --
When painting on fabric, outline your pattern with a wax crayon. This prevents waterbased paint from crossing the line of the design and also adds to the painting. When paint is dry, heat set with an iron. . . . more
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May 11, 2007 03:59 PM EDT --
Use plastic party table covers for messy crafts. They protect better than newspaper and can be used more than once.
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May 12, 2007 09:50 AM EDT --
Place your paint pallet on a damp washrag to slow the drying process.
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May 14, 2007 06:24 PM EDT --
Use a damp sea sponge to apply multiple base coats of paint. The paint dries faster and the coverage is more even.
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May 20, 2007 11:59 AM EDT --
Leaves can be preserved by microwaving — a method that reduces the drying time to minutes.
(Be sure to put a cup of water in the microwave to avoid damage.)
Put one or more . . . more
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May 21, 2007 10:36 AM EDT --
Use plastic film containers to mix small amounts of paint. The lids are tight and will keep the paint from drying out. Paint a dot on the top so you can se the color at a glance. You . . . more
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July 11, 2007 11:35 AM EDT --
Here's a great way to make your own antique-looking vellum paper!
Crumple the paper then smooth out again
Make the paper damp
Soak the used teabags in more warm water
Place the tea bags . . . more
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March 24, 2007 01:03 AM EDT --
With gas prices rising, and cars guzzling more and more gas, I figured I'd type some tips to help you all get the best MPG you can get.. Some things may seem obvious, others you may have . . . more
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March 23, 2007 01:20 AM EDT --
Everybody likes to receive comments on their work; it encourages the author and allows readers to discuss the points raised by the article in greater detail. But did you know that comments accept HTML . . . more
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April 02, 2007 11:27 PM EDT --
Conventional wisdom and observation shows us that in the Gather world, the more controversial or condescending you are, the more response you get from it. Unfortunately, what people generally fail to notice . . . more
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August 05, 2007 03:47 PM EDT --
If you have a sewing pattern that you will use often, transfer the pattern and all the markings to non-fusible lightweight interfacing. It will last a long time.
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February 16, 2008 07:01 PM EST --
You are making dinner in the crock pot and it smells awesome! Every now and then you stop by the pot, open the lid and take a sniff. The crock pot is a lot like a little oven. When you lift . . . more
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