tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23473883259459694362012-02-16T22:41:42.731-05:00How-To's for GalsLisa@LadyLip.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14282300089137299952noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2347388325945969436.post-10151768822148887012011-04-07T18:54:00.007-04:002011-05-26T11:58:40.668-04:00

04-06-2011 The robins are tweeting and the forsythia is blooming. You’re perusing your yard for sprouts and buds. As you’re dreaming of colorful petunias, showy sunflowers and lush grass, don’t forget about your garden containers. Put some extra oomph into your outdoor containers this year by following some of the following suggestions… Light Them Up! Give plants and flowers a soft glow by

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02-01-2011 Many homes still have formal dining rooms. Some actually use the area for dining, but most are used as showrooms or once-a-year eateries, while, others convert their dining rooms into playrooms, offices/computer or gaming areas. But today’s busy households can still use this room for dining by making it family-friendly, relaxing and casual. Take the formal out of your dining room by

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01-06-2011 Ward off the chills this winter while save money on heating bills by following a few simple and frugal suggestions. Wear It! Layer clothing. Think thermal underwear, t-shirts, sweats, topped off with a robe. Remove layers as needed. Layer socks. Wear Slippers. Cover your head. Let your hair down. Wrap a scarf around your neck. Wrap up with a quilt. Eat and Drink It! Sip tea,

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01-04-2011 Your poinsettia doesn’t have to end up in the trash after the holidays. By following a few simple rules, a poinsettia can be coaxed to rebloom in time for next year’s celebration. Buying a Poinsettia When picking out a mature poinsettia, look for sturdy stems and a full plant with foliage that extends down toward the soil. Avoid plants with wilting or yellowing leaves. Look for rich

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12-04-10 You don’t have to ruin your diet when dining out at your favorite restaurant. There are ways to cut calories and maintain your diet while still enjoying your night out. Check out the following:  1. AVOID BUFFETS. You’ll eat way too much, because you can. 2. WATER IT DOWN. Drink water before and during your meal, it will fill you up. Add a twist of lemon for flavor. 3. SIP IT. A

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12-01-2010 Store-bought decorations are festive but nothing says Christmas like the evergreen. Evergreens may be used as a base for other decorations or alone for a simple, elegant and understated look. They go with every color, theme and decorating style and are easy to decorate with, even for the novice. Check out the following ideas… 1. Round it Up - Wreaths. There are many ways to make

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04-19-2010 Get rid of those expensive bathroom cleaners and try these homemade, natural and budget cleaning products. Tile Grout. Apply distilled vinegar on grout with a sponge brush. Wait 15 minutes and scrub thoroughly. Reapply vinegar and let soak overnight. Apply hydrogen peroxide to eliminate the rest of the stain. Make a paste with baking soda, vinegar and water. Apply and let sit for

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03-29-2010 Blowing eggs is the process of ridding out the yolks and whites, leaving you with an intact shell. The shells are used in craft projects and after decorated, make beautiful holiday decorations. The process is pretty simple but it does take some time and a steady hand so as not to crush the shells. Let’s try it! Wash eggs. Let eggs warm to room temperature. This will soften the yolks

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03-25-2010 When times are tough, it’s a hard to find the good in life. Stress wears you down, resulting in physical, mental and emotional fatigue. It’s hard to get in a good mood, or at least stay in one, for very long. Doing anything strenuous (or just thinking about it) (mentally or physically) wears you out. The solution? Look for SIMPLE ways to distress and lift your mood. Check out the

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03-24-2010 Your drain running slow? If the clog is not too far down inside the drain, it’s pretty simple to clear. Try this! Boil a kettle of water and pour down drain. Seal overflow drains with duct tape or stuff with rags. Plunge for a minute or two. It’s easier to plunge if you have a little water in the basin (enough to cover the head of the plunger), so add some if needed. Seal the

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03-19-2010 It’s spring! It’s time to garden. There are things to do, or not. Check it out! Wait until the soil dries out completely before working it unless you want a flowerbed full of dirt clods. Work in raised beds first - they dry quicker. Plant cool weather flowers and vegetables. Lettuce, onions, spinach, etc. taste best when harvested before the weather gets too hot. Plant pansies

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03-18-2010 Follow these pizza making tips for the very best pizza. OVEN AND PAN. Always preheat oven. Pizza parlors bake pizza in extremely hot ovens (900 degrees or so). A home oven has a maximum baking temperature of 550 degrees, give or take. Bake pizza (at the very least) at 425 degrees - moving up 10 degrees or so if pizza is not cooking fast enough (may differ from oven to oven -

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03-16-2010 You can devil them, hard boil them, fry them, poach them, bake them and scramble them. They thicken, leaven, emulsify, clarify and coat. They’re good for you and good tasting. Adults love them, kids love them and even the Easter Bunny has a special love for these delicious and versatile natural foods. The number of egg recipes are endless and they are used in one form or another in

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03-15-2010 Pansies are annuals from the Viola family. They prefer cool weather and full sun. When buying pansies, look for compact plants with dark green leaves and multiple buds. Avoid faded foliage and leggy stems, as these plants are past their prime. Remember, pansies are cool weather plants, so make sure you plant them in a location where you can see them from within the house. Plant

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03-11-2010 Pasta comes in many shapes and sizes and are used in various ways. The following are just a few of the many types available today. Alphabet Pasta. Letter-shaped pasta. Use in soups for a fun kid’s meal. Angel Hair, Capellini (Fine Hairs). Thin, fine, long and delicate noodle. Use in light and thin tomato- or broth-based sauces. Use in soups, salads and stir-fry. Toss with

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03-10-2010 There are many types of pasta available, (oodles of noodles), on the market and are divided into two major categories. LONG FORM OR STRAND PASTA. Spaghetti like pasta you can twirl around your fork. Long form pasta comes in many widths and cut either round or flat. Ribbon pasta. Ribbon past is long form pasta with a flat cut. Lasagna, fettuccine and linguine are all examples of

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03-09-2010 Grilled cheese sandwiches are easy and fast to make, and are good accompaniments to a variety of foods such as soup, chili, salads, and other side dishes. They are good any time of the day and any season of the year, and are a favorite of both kids and adults alike. Let’s get grilling! HOW TO MAKE Butter two pieces of bread; one side only. Add cheese and toppings on unbuttered side

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03-05-2010 Is it time to buy a new mattress? Check out the following. EDGY. If you feel like you’re going to roll out of bed, the perimeter of your mattress may be worn. If you find yourself on the floor, it may be time to buy a new mattress. LUMPS AND BUMPS. Worn-out springs and padding can cause of a lumpy and bumpy mattress. If you wake up dimpled, it may be time to buy a new mattress.

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02-25-2010 Drying cut flowers is an excellent way to preserve important moments and memories. The method is simple and the cost is cheap, usually costing nothing but a little time. Dried flowers can last for years and are used in wreathes, corsages, bouquets, Christmas trees and other floral arrangements and decorative items. Check out the simple process, below. 1. Cut flowers in the morning

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02-25-2010 The white-tailed deer is one of the most common deer in the United States and is found in almost every state. Since the deer population has grown throughout the years, it’s not uncommon for deer to show up in the backyards of rural lots, making it easier than ever to photograph or just enjoy this graceful animal. Check out the following ways to attract white-tailed deer to your yard

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02-18-2010 Good quality roses can last up to 2 weeks (if taken care of properly), but how do you spot quality roses? Look for roses that … … have just 1 or 2 loose outer petals. … have green sepals that are turned down around the stem. … have a rich color. … have a crisp feel. Avoid old roses, as they may not last as long. Old roses may … … have many loose petals. … have a nonexistent or

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02-17-2010 Vanilla sugar is very versatile. It can be used in just about any recipe that calls for sugar and vanilla. It’s easy to make, easy to store and keeps forever. Try it! RECIPE 4 cups of sugar 1 vanilla bean Slit 1 vanilla bean lengthwise with paring knife. Insert both halves in sugar, making sure sugar completely covers the bean. USES. Use in place of regular granulated sugar.

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02-16-2010 Exposing skin to extreme temperatures for a prolonged period can lead to frostbite. Frostbite is most likely to happen to fingers, toes, noses, cheeks, chins and ears, and can permanently damage skin tissue and blood vessels. Your best defense against frostbite is prevention, but if frostbite should occur, there are ways to treat it. Check out the following. DEGREES OF FROSTBITE.

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02-15-2010 Wondering what to do on a snow day? Wonder no more. Check out the following. HAVE TO’S Shovel driveways, sidewalks and porches. Dig out the car. Shovel-out the bed of the pickup truck. Brush snow off drooping branches to prevent breaking. Check up on outdoor pets. Change water bowl regularly to prevent ice buildup. Fill and wipe packed snow from birdfeeders. THINGS THAT

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02-10-2010 There are many varieties of kitchen knives available, and while all knives cut food, the type of food they cut and how they cut it varies from knife to knife. Check out the tips below, on how to choose and use kitchen knives. 1. DO IT ALL. A chef’s knife, or cooks knife, is an all-purpose knife and a staple in most kitchens. It’s used to chop, dice, cut and mince thick cuts of meats,

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