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Cornish Game Hens with Wild Rice
By attosa
I love serving Cornish game hens because each person can have their own, with all the cuts. The meat and veggies are all cooked in the same pan and lend flavours to each other. The wild rice is boosted by the great texture of almonds and walnuts, while sweetened and softened by chopped dates. I consider this the best date-night meal!
Contrast Bath for Foot Pain Relief
By attosa
I recently learned this tip from a professional runner I train with. When you have achey feet, soak them in warm water for a few minutes, then switch to a cold water soak for a few minutes. Go back and forth between these temperatures about 6 times.
Why Some Repair Bills Do Not Have to Show Up
By Lyn2Win
I had a problem with my washing machine. The pipe that drained the dirty water was clogged, so dirty water was flowing out of it and into the bottom of the house. I have a home warranty but I also have "a guy." He comes over for $20, while the home warranty comes over for $100.
Toy Helicopter/Airplane Landing Pad
By 15mhhm15
With a little imagination, your toddler can have an unlimited amount of landing pads for their toy helicopters, airplanes.
Make Bougainvilleas Bloom Year Round
By Rosalie Baarde-Bofill G.
I love to share my tips on how to make your bougainvilleas bloom all year round, non-stop blooming. I've been planting bougainvilleas for almost 5 years now and I'm happy to say that I enjoyed watching them blooming every day.
Kids love to anticipate the next major holiday. This calendar is a great way to count down to the Easter bunny. Learn how to make it in this short video.
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