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Make shapeable ice packs with rubbing alcohol

Dec 18th 2007 6:00PM The howl of pain could be heard for miles. Last week, my two-year-old daughter tipped the kitchen chair over onto my big toe. She was still in the chair, so all 38 pounds of her landed on my toe. When I was finally able to hobble over to the freezer, ... (0 Comments)

Homemade windshield de-icer

Nov 23rd 2007 2:00PM Winter is here for some of us, and along with the cold comes having to scrape the car windows every morning. That is a serious pain for me, considering I am height challenged. I have a difficult time reaching the center of the windshield. Surfing the ... (2 Comments)

Rub on transfers the DIY way

Aug 8th 2007 3:00PM Rub on transfers are a very cool and fun addition to any kid's crafting stash. You can add charm and flair to your project with these little things. The problem is that sometimes they are hard to find or you can't find the pictures you want. I found ... (0 Comments)

Spring cleaning with essential oils pt. 3

Apr 1st 2008 10:00AM Window and Glass Cleaner I would bet that you want what I want -- streak-free cleaning for sparkling mirrors and clear-view windows. Your backyard -- and your reflection -- will never look so good! 1 c. water 1 TB vinegar 1 TB rubbing ... (0 Comments)

What to do with all those wine corks

Jul 5th 2007 1:00PM If you're anything like me, then you must like wine. And, if you like it as much as I do ... well, then you have a pretty embarrassing cork collection. So to make yourself (and me) feel better, let's put those corks to good use. Try: Lighting a fire ... (0 Comments)

Recycle light bulbs into Christmas ornaments

Jul 14th 2008 4:00PM I realize it is only July, but it is never too early to think about Christmas, or at least to get a head start on your decorating this year. If you are into recycling items some people would rather just throw away, then release the artist in you, and ... (1 Comments)

Decorate glass with rub-on transfers

May 8th 2008 10:00AM The other day, I found an interesting and easy decorative glass vase tutorial over at CasaSugar. I thought to myself, "That's pretty cool for around the house, but I bet it would also be perfect as a wedding centerpiece." In fact, it turns out that ... (0 Comments)

Homemade Hand Sanitizer to Fight the Flu

Sep 30th 2009 12:00PM Say "no!" to the flu virus. Photo: Lee Carson, Flickr It's flu season. In addition to the usual viruses swirling about, this year we have to contend with the H1N1 (Swine Flu) virus, too. Are you using hand sanitizer and regular hand washing to ... (2 Comments)
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