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Making a Welcome Stepping Stone
By leonard2000
I have been carving and casting stepping stones for almost 20 years and this is how I do it. Hope that this will help someone with their project. The mold used is a purchased ABS plastic stepping stone mold.
By katrine2706
Here's a tricky treat for your kids this Halloween. Trick them with a simple potato snack that's simply homemade and healthy. Kids who don't like potatoes will surely dig in.
Making A Backdrop For Good Photos
By Sandi/Poor But Proud
My daughter and I are reselling new jewelry so I needed a good backdrop to use for the photos.We both have photo boxes, but they take up a lot of room and are cumbersome. So, I thought of this.
Paying with Coins at Self-Check Out
By 15mhhm15
My purse was feeling a little heavier than usual today. Instead of swiping my card first, I decided to toss all my coins from my purse at self-check out. I was shocked I had about $3 in miscellaneous change! I don't know why I didn't do this any sooner.
By Donna
My sister gets a ton of tiny garlic cloves from an abandoned garlic patch that she has and while I appreciate them they are a major pain to husk and peel.
By littergitter
I purchased this little dust pan at the grocery store. I have seen them at Walmart as well. It is made to clamp onto the broom handle, I would guess tight enough to stay in place which makes the dust pan very convenient. When you use a broom, you usually need a dust pan.
By Judy
These make really light and fluffy pancakes. I am going to freeze the rest for great breakfasts on busy mornings.
Fitted Twin Sheet as Party Tablecloth
By Mary Ann
A fitted twin sheet over your picnic table for children's birthday parties, their favorite character or new one, adds to the fun and clean up.
Shower Hooks To Hang a Bag On a Walker
By coville123
My mom was having a hard time using her walker and trying to clean up the house. Using shower hooks, I hooked a bag on there so she could pick things up on her way through the house. Then she can sit down to sort it all out.
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