Whenever weather forecasts call for heavy snow, you always worry about getting up real early so you’ll have time to clean your car windows.  To save time, use bubble wrap to cover the front and back windshields of your car (make sure you tape all corners) the night before.  The snow will settle on top [...]

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Five and a half pounds in one week!  That’s how much I lost this week.  I was kinda getting frustrated when I started working out again two months ago because I only lost 4 pounds.  But after I heard about the best weight loss supplements and gave it a try, the pounds just came off [...]

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After hosting a party, one of the toughest stains to eliminate are the lipstick marks on table napkins.  To ensure they come off in the wash, rub in a dab of vegetable shortening, then rinse with club soda before laundering as usual.  The oil in the greasy stuff bonds with the fats in the makeup, [...]

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A few months back, I told you about hot to effortlessly freshen up musty books using talcum powder.  Here’s another way.  Fan the pages and lightly sprinkle with cornstarch.  Let sit overnight, then brush clean.  The absorbent powder will draw the dampness out of the porous paper, eliminating the musty odor.  Plus, the smooth powder [...]

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This was snapped after we went home from the groomer’s.

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Even though your stylish Dansko sandals were a splurge, you know your feet are going to hurt to break them in.  To make sure that you don’t end up with buyer’s remorse, follow this little trick.  Apply cornstarch to the areas where your feet rub against the shoes.  The cornstarch will keep your skin dry.  [...]

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