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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.
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.
By attosa
This spicy citrus-toned chicken is a favourite in South African regions, but derived from the Portuguese. I had some at a Mozambique restaurant many moons ago and missed it so much, I had to learn how to make it. Any kind of side dish goes well with this: rice, potatoes, bread, you name it.
Extend the Life of Razors Using Coconut Oil
By wordswork
If you prefer using razor blades for a nice close shave, store them in coconut oil.
Making a Sugar Cone Cornucopia
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