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Tips ~n~ Tricks

Tips ~n~ Tricks | Saving Cash & Time

Money saving tips and tricks for men, women, children, families, and pets- learn how to save money every day

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How to Fix Oxidized Kitchen Utensils

by Melissa Burnell | 49 Comments October 30, 2024October 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, DIY cleaning products, kitchenaid, mixer, oxidized, tips-n-tricks, utensils, vinegar
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How to Thaw a Frozen Turkey Fast

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment October 30, 2024November 22, 2020

Turkey is an excellent choice for stocking up a household freezer because it is an …

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Categories Holidays, Thanksgiving, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags cheat sheet, defrost turkey, DIY cleaning products, how to thaw turkey, microwave turkey, printable, thaw turkey, thaw turkey on counter, turkey thaw
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50+ Things You Can Wash in the Dishwasher, Besides Dishes

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments October 30, 2024December 4, 2020

One of the most universal tools to help tidy up around the house is, surprisingly, …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags cleaning hacks lifehacks, dishwasher, DIY cleaning products, weird cleaning tricks
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How To Clean Your Oven With A Dishwasher Tablet

by Melissa Burnell | 12 Comments October 30, 2024January 13, 2021

Over time the oven can accumulate a significant amount of grime from splatters or drips. …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags dishwasher, diy, DIY cleaning products, how to, oven, oven cleaner
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How to Be a Better Home Cook in 10 Easy Steps

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment October 30, 2024February 11, 2021

People can easily strive to be better home cooks and actually achieve this goal by …

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Categories Frugal Living, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags cooking basics, cooking classes, cooking school, cooking tips, DIY cleaning products, home cooking, how to cook
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How to Get Rid of Mold Smell

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment October 30, 2024March 16, 2021

Most of us have experienced the odor of mold: musty, stale, or earthy; it is …

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Categories Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags diy, DIY cleaning products, home repair, mildew, mold, mold smell

Do It Yourself Tire Shine

by Melissa Burnell | 7 Comments October 30, 2024April 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 cleaning products, diy tire shine, homemade tire shine, homemade tyre shine, tips-n-tricks, vehicle care
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Car Floor Mat Cleaner

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments October 30, 2024May 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, DIY cleaning products, floor mat, floormat cleaner, mat cleaner, tips-n-tricks, vehicle, vehicle care
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Bitter Cucumber Cure

by Melissa Burnell | 18 Comments October 30, 2024May 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, DIY cleaning products, fix bitter cucumbers, homemade, make your own, myo, tips-n-tricks
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Easy Ways to Remove Urine Smell from Clothing

by Melissa Burnell | 4 Comments October 30, 2024August 13, 2021

The resulting odor and unsightly stain from a urine accident are enough to act to …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags DIY cleaning products, dried urine, human urine, Laundry, pet urine, remove urine, urine, urine odor, urine scent, urine smell, urine stains
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Can Puppies Eat Chicken Feet?

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments October 30, 2024June 14, 2022

Chicken feet are a tasty, nutritious snack for puppies as young as four months old. …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags can puppies eat, chicken feet, chicken paws, DIY cleaning products, puppies
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How to Fix Scratched DVDs – 15 Easy Ways to Repair Scratched CDs/DVDs

by Melissa Burnell | 15 Comments October 30, 2024March 14, 2023

Have you ever found yourself frustrated when a scratched DVD won’t play? If so, this …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags disc repair, discs, DIY cleaning products, dvds

Miracle Cleaning Spray

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment October 30, 2024January 29, 2010

Miracle Cleaning Spray 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 teaspoons Borax 1/4 cup liquid soap 32 …

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags DIY cleaning products, tips-n-tricks
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Spring Cleaning Hard to Reach Places

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments October 30, 2024February 17, 2015

Spring has arrived and it’s time to dig out those cleaning supplies, but reaching the corners of the rooms where the cobwebs love to cling can be tricky!

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags DIY cleaning products, tips-n-tricks
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How to Make Cranberry Peanut Butter Dog Treats

by Melissa Burnell | 4 Comments October 29, 2024November 19, 2020

Cranberry peanut butter dog treats are a wonderful snack that offers a burst of dietary …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags christmas, Cranberries, cranberry, cranberry recipe, dog cookies, dog treats, homemade dog treats, how to make dog treats, myo dog treats, peanut butter, prevent uti, santa
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DIY Dryer Balls: A Cost-Effective Laundry Solution

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment August 26, 2024

When it comes to saving money and time in the laundry room, DIY dryer balls …

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Categories Do It Yourself, MYO Household Items, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags diy, dryer, dryer balls, Laundry, myo, wool
jar of oats

Pantry Chat: Best Ways to Store Oats and Their Shelf Life

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments June 4, 2024

From Pantry to Plate: The Best Ways to Store Oats and Their Shelf Life Oats …

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Categories Prepared Living, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags instant oats, oatmeal, oats, rolled oats, steel cut oats
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Tomato Ripening Tip

by Melissa Burnell | 6 Comments May 17, 2024April 25, 2019

Tomato Ripening Tips: How to Get Perfectly Ripe Tomatoes Every Time Growing tomatoes can be …

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags gardening, green tomatoes, ripen, tips-n-tricks, tomato, Tomato Ripening, tomatoes
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How to Remove Hot Spots/White Marks from Furniture

by Melissa Burnell | 10 Comments May 16, 2024September 23, 2019

Not too long ago, we bought a beautiful mahogany table. During dinner one evening, someone …

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Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags diy, Frugal Living, furniture, hot spots, table, tips-n-tricks, white spots
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Homemade Hummingbird Nectar Recipe

by Melissa Burnell | 8 Comments May 16, 2024August 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, hummingbirds, tips-n-tricks
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Almost Frosty Paws Ice Cream

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment May 14, 2024January 28, 2010

Whip Up Homemade Frosty Paws Ice Cream – Your Dog Will Love You For It! …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags dogs, Frosty Paws Ice Cream, Homemade Pet Food Recipes, ice cream, Ice Cream Recipes, Pets, pupsicles, tips-n-tricks

Perfect Serving Size Ice Cream Tip

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments November 26, 2023June 4, 2019

Perfect Serving Size Ice Cream Tip One of my biggest pet peeves of parties is …

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Categories Frugal Living, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags homemade ice cream, ice cream, Ice Cream Recipes, party, savings, serving ice cream, servings, tips-n-tricks
dog sniffing kibble and refusing to eat it

Picky Eater Dogs: 7 Reasons Your Dog Isn’t Eating and What to Do About It

by Lisa Galyon | 4 Comments June 27, 2023May 11, 2023

Your dog’s loss of appetite or refusal to eat may signal a medical condition or …

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Categories Pet Care Tags dog wont eat, dogs, loss of appetite, pet care, picky eater dogs
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Can I refrigerate food while it’s still hot/warm?

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment May 20, 2023

Have you ever found yourself in a rush after cooking a delicious meal, wondering if …

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Categories Frugal Living, Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags food safety, fridge, hot food, refrigerate hot food
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700-watt Microwave Timing Conversion Charts

by Melissa Burnell | Leave a comment May 9, 2023August 23, 2020

Timing is crucial when it comes to cooking in the microwave and achieving a decent …

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Categories charts, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags convert 700w, microwave, microwave conversion charts, Microwave conversions

How to Make Your Own Pedialyte Solution at Home

by Melissa Burnell | 5 Comments May 3, 2023March 9, 2020

If you have little ones, chances are you’re familiar with that light-colored drink that contains …

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Categories Kids ~n~ Babies, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags COVID-19, eletrolytes, homemade, illness, kids, Kool-Aid, make your own, myo, pedialyte, popsicles, sick, tips-n-tricks
doggy ramp thumb

How to Make a Pool Ladder for Dogs

by Melissa Burnell | 5 Comments April 28, 2023June 13, 2021

This DIY homemade pool ladder for dogs, aka “the Doggy Dock,” is an excellent way …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Pet Care Tags DIY Dog Ladder, DIY dog ramp, dog, dog float, dog ladder, dog ramp, Doggie Dock, doggy docks, doggy ladder, ladder, pet care, Pets, pool, pool noodle hacks
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How to Freeze Brownie Batter

by B101 Editorial Team | 1 Comment March 20, 2023May 28, 2021

Brownies have a lot of flavors packed into a small package. Unlike cakes, brownies generally …

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Categories OAMC -Fill Freezer, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags brownie batter, Fill the Freezer, freeze batter, freeze brownies, Freezer
diy ice free stairs

DIY Ice Free Stairs

by Melissa Burnell | 31 Comments December 19, 2022December 1, 2017

Learn how to prevent ice from forming on the steps without using damaging salt!

Categories Household, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags ice, tips-n-tricks, winter
teething infant

Teething Signs and Symptoms: How would I know

by Andrea Gibbs | 2 Comments April 14, 2022

When your little one is cutting their first tooth, it can be a difficult time …

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Categories Kids ~n~ Babies, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags baby, infant, teething
ants eating borax ant bait

How to Get Rid of Ants with Borax

by Melissa Burnell | 7 Comments March 23, 2022

Ants tend to be a nuisance, especially in the kitchen, where they might creep up …

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Categories Do It Yourself, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags ant killer, ants, diy ant killer, get rid of ants, Insecticide, kill ants, remove ants
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Can Guinea Pigs Eat _______ -The Complete Guide

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment March 19, 2022March 19, 2022

Guinea pigs are cute, cuddly domestic pets that have been popular since the 1500s. Weighing …

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Categories Pet Care, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags apple, cabbage, can guinea pigs eat, carrot, Dandelion, guinea pigs, pet care, strawberry, sunflower seeds
defiant teenager

Where to Send Defiant Teenager

by B101 Editorial Team | 1 Comment February 27, 2022December 27, 2021

If you have a defiant teenager at home and you’ve already tried therapy sessions, you …

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Categories Kids ~n~ Babies Tags boarding school, defiant, teen, teenager, wilderness school
hummingbird on feeder

The Best Place to Hang Hummingbird Feeders

by Melissa Burnell | 2 Comments February 26, 2022

Hummingbirds are beautiful, fascinating creatures that are a joy to watch. There are so many …

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Categories Gardening ~ Landscaping, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags feeders, hummingbird, wildlife
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How Long Can Groceries Stay in a Car?

by Melissa Burnell | 1 Comment January 21, 2022May 25, 2021

Everybody has done it at some point. It happened to us. We went shopping and …

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Categories Frugal Living, Groceries Under $300 Month, Tips ~n~ Tricks Tags car, food safety, groceries, grocery safety
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