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how to cook cabbage without the smell

How to Cook Cabbage Without the Smell

by Liss | Leave a comment February 2, 2023

If you love cabbage but hate the smell, you will be happy to learn these …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags cabbage, cooking hacks, cooking tips, how to cook, tips-n-tricks
how to clean stainless steel

How to Polish Stainless Steel Sinks

by Liss | 4 Comments November 11, 2021

Durable, inexpensive, and easy to maintain, stainless steel is considered the most popular material for …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags baking soda, clean sink, diy, homeamde cleanser, homemade cleaner, how to clean, how to polish, stainless steel, tips-n-tricks
easy ways to cut heating costs

25 Easy Ways to Cut Heating Costs in 2022

by Liss | 15 Comments January 12, 2022October 16, 2021

As the temperatures plummet, the only things that are rising seem to be heating costs. …

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Categories Frugal Living, Household Tags cold air, heating costs, heating expense, household, household expenses, save money, savings, tips-n-tricks, winter
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6 Tips to Organize Your Kitchen

by Alycia Gordan | Leave a comment September 29, 2021

Organization has undoubtedly become an essential aspect of everything and everyone’s life. However, pre-organizing things …

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Categories Living Tags clutter, decluttering, home organization, kitchen organization, organize, organizing, tips-n-tricks
16 tips to stay cool this summer

16 Tips to Stay Cool This Summer While Saving Energy

by Chris | Leave a comment May 16, 2022September 25, 2021

Summers and air conditioners – indeed a match made in heaven! But this relationship can …

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Categories Frugal Living Tags cooling, heat, shade, summer, sun, tips, tips-n-tricks
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DIY Septic Tank Treatment

by Liss | 18 Comments August 26, 2021August 26, 2021

Septic tank systems can be pretty finicky and quite expensive when they back-up. We’ve only …

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags bacteria, healthy, septic, sewer, tips-n-tricks, tomato
11 genius ways save on beauty products

11 Genius Ways to Save on Beauty Products

by Ramya Karamsetti | Leave a comment August 13, 2021

Makeup and beauty products can be your best friend, but they come at a price …

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Categories For the Ladies, Living, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags beauty, for the ladies, makeup, skin, skincare, skip-care, skipcare, tips-n-tricks
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25 tips and tricks to get the most out of your wardrobe

by Stanley Chiringa | Leave a comment March 22, 2023August 11, 2021

Getting dressed can sometimes be a taxing exercise. You want to look good but don’t …

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Categories Frugal Living Tags clothing hacks, tips-n-tricks, wardrobe
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Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

by Liss | 8 Comments May 9, 2023August 3, 2021

Attract lovely hummingbirds and Orioles into your garden and around your home with this super …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags bat feeders, birds, feeders, hummingbird, tips-n-tricks
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Tips-n-Tricks- Know When to Boil

by Liss | 6 Comments July 4, 2021July 4, 2021

There’s a little more to properly cooking vegetables than throwing them into a pot, turning …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags boil, cooking vegetables, root vegetables, tips-n-tricks, vegetable cooking tips
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Icy Paws Frozen Dog Treats

by Liss | 14 Comments July 20, 2021June 18, 2021

As a kid I remember my mother on rare occasions purchasing cute little four packs …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags dog ice cream, dogs, frosty paws, frozen dog treats, homemade, ice cream, icy paws, make your own, myo, Pets, tips-n-tricks, treats
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Pretty Hard Boiled Eggs Every time

by Liss | 11 Comments May 27, 2021May 27, 2021

Do your hard-boiled eggs look like they’ve been through a grinder? Learn how to make …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags cook an egg, easy peel, egg tricks, hard-boiled eggs, hardboiled egg, tips-n-tricks
b101 bitter cucumber

Bitter Cucumber Cure

by Liss | 17 Comments April 26, 2022May 14, 2021

Ever bought a cucumber and added it to your salad only to discover that it …

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags bitter, bitter cucumber remedy, cucumbers, Cucurbitacin, fix bitter cucumbers, homemade, make your own, myo, tips-n-tricks
finicky feline diet

Finicky Feline Diet

by Liss | 4 Comments May 13, 2021May 13, 2021

If you have a finicky kitty, here’s a simple yet healthy finicky feline diet aka …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags cat chow, cat food recipes, cats, feline, feline diet, homemade cat food, kittens, Pets, tips-n-tricks
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Car Floor Mat Cleaner

by Liss | 2 Comments May 10, 2021May 10, 2021

Car floor mats are something we rarely think about, but they provide protection for your …

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Categories In the Garage, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags automotive, car care, car cleaner, floor mat, floormat cleaner, mat cleaner, tips-n-tricks, vehicle, vehicle care

Diy Cat Fence on a Budget

by Liss | 5 Comments April 30, 2021April 30, 2021

Outdoor cat enclosures are gaining popularity. Modern times have brought us the cat window patio …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags cats, kittens, Pets, tips-n-tricks

Do It Yourself Tire Shine

by Liss | 5 Comments May 17, 2023April 5, 2021

Bring the shine back to your tires with just a few minutes of time and …

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Categories In the Garage, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags car care, diy tire shine, homemade tire shine, homemade tyre shine, tips-n-tricks, vehicle care
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Eggshell Sidewalk Chalk

by Liss | 3 Comments April 16, 2021April 3, 2021

Eggshell Sidewalk Chalk is a great way to use up those leftover eggshells from Easter Eggs! Your kids will love helping you make these.

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Categories Kids ~n~ Babies, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags chalk, eggs, kids, kids crafts, repurpose, sidewalk, tips-n-tricks, upcycle
b101 skunk spray

Improved Skunk Odor Remover

by Liss | 13 Comments March 10, 2021March 10, 2021

Skunks are cute when they’re wobbling around in the backyard, happily munching and minding their …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags dogs, odor remover, Pets, Skunk, skunk spray, smell, tips-n-tricks
bird seed ornaments

Bird Seed Ornaments

by Liss | Leave a comment March 5, 2021March 5, 2021

Watching nature is both fascinating and calming while creating entertaining teaching moments for children both …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags bird seed, birds, christmas, holidays, ornaments, tips-n-tricks, wildlife
30 unusual uses for dollar store shower caps

30+ Unusual Uses for Dollar Store Shower Caps

by Liss | 13 Comments February 23, 2021February 23, 2021

Disposable shower caps aren’t just for the shower anymore! Check out these unusual, yet nifty …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags Laundry, repurpose, shower caps, tips-n-tricks, upcycle
scrub grill onion

Clean Rusty Grill Grates the Easy Way

by Liss | 3 Comments May 16, 2022February 10, 2021

Don’t spoil your appetite with rusty grill grates. Here’s how to clean them the easy …

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Categories Do It Yourself Tags cleaning, grill grates, how to, rusty grates, rusty grill, tips-n-tricks
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How to Get Sap off a Dog

by Liss | 2 Comments November 7, 2021November 2, 2020

Dogs are notorious for getting into sticky situations, but if your furbaby has recently encountered …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags how to remove sap, pet care, pine pitch, removing sap, sap, tips-n-tricks, tree sap
how to fix oxidized kitchen utensils

How to Fix Oxidized Kitchen Utensils

by Liss | 46 Comments November 13, 2021October 22, 2020

If you’ve ever accidentally placed your aluminum KitchenAid mixer attachments in the dishwasher, you know …

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags attachments, kitchenaid, mixer, oxidized, tips-n-tricks, utensils, vinegar
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Sugaring: Hair Removal Naturally

by Liss | 5 Comments September 21, 2021September 24, 2020

Sugaring, also known as sugaring wax is an alternative to shaving or chemical hair removal. …

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Categories For the Ladies, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags depilation, diy sugaring wax, how to make sugaring wax, ladies, sugar hair removal, sugar paste, sugar wax, sugaring, tips-n-tricks, waxing, women
pumpkin pie sugar scrub

Pumpkin Pie Sugar Scrub

by Liss | 4 Comments October 16, 2021September 17, 2020

Bring the scents of the season into your bath with this aromatic pumpkin pie sugar …

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Categories For the Ladies, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags bath & body, diy sugar scrub, exfoliate, exfoliation, homemade sugar scrub, how to make sugar scrub, how to use sugar scrub, ladies, pumpkin, pumpkin pie, pumpkin pie sugar scrub, scrub, sugar scrub, sugar scrub recipe, tips-n-tricks, women
b101 wild pears

Pick Pears

by Liss | 1 Comment September 25, 2020September 14, 2020

Out of the blue a friend that I hadn’t seen in ages called me and …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags pear sclereids, pear sclerids, pear stones, pears, picking pears, sclerids, tips-n-tricks, wild pears
how to get rid of fruit flies in six steps or less

How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Six Steps or Less

by Liss | Leave a comment September 25, 2020August 16, 2020

6 Tricks to get rid of fruit flies! The Drosophila melanogaster, also known as the …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living, MYO Pesticides Tags flies, fruit flies, kill flies, pest removal, pest repellent, pesticides, pests, tips-n-tricks
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Fiberglass Scouring Cleanser

by Liss | 2 Comments September 25, 2020July 22, 2020

Making your own heavy-duty fiberglass scouring cleaner is simple and effective. This tried and true …

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags cleaning recipes, cleanser, fiberglass, fiberglass scouring cleanser, homemade cleaners, tips-n-tricks, tub cleaner
12 unusual ways to beat the heat

12 Unusual Ways to Beat the Heat

by Liss | 18 Comments September 25, 2020July 14, 2020

Cooling the summer heat when you don’t have air conditioning isn’t easy, but here are …

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Categories Frugal Living Tags cooling, heat, hot, summer, tips-n-tricks
diy fruit picker

DIY Fruit Picker

by recipfresh | Leave a comment September 24, 2020July 9, 2020

Repurpose a plastic bottle into a fruit picker! Picking fresh fruit was always a treat …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags diy, fruit, Fruit Picker, tips-n-tricks
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Instant Sand Removal Tip (No water!)

by Liss | 7 Comments September 24, 2020June 30, 2020

Going to the beach can be a blast, but beach play can turn frustrating rather quickly when sand finds it’s way into uncomfortable places! Here is a simple instant sand removal tip, hint- No water needed!

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags tips-n-tricks
B101 5 sec rule dogs

5 Second Rule for Pets

by Liss | 2 Comments September 24, 2020June 28, 2020

Here’s a 5-second rule for pet owners that you can’t afford to ignore! Did you …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags burn, burns, dogs, heat stroke, heatstroke, paw care, paws, pet safety, tips-n-tricks
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No More Mosquitoes – Complete Pet Safe Yard Treatment

by AnneBeth | 21 Comments March 26, 2021May 29, 2020

If your yard is loaded with pesky biting mosquitoes – fix it with Paul Harvey’s  …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Living, MYO Pesticides Tags ants, bug spray, diy, mosquitoes, myo, Paul Harvey, pesticides, pet safe, repellent, tips-n-tricks, yard spray, yard treatment
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MYO: Wildlife Milk Replacement Formula

by Liss | 15 Comments July 20, 2021March 24, 2020

In addition to being a complete waste of money, puppy and kitten replacement formulas will …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags babies, baby rabbit, baby squirrel, homemade, make your own, myo, orphaned, orphaned squirrel, Pets, rabbits, replacement, squirrel, tips-n-tricks, wildlife
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