http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi? http://www.eblah.com en http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1354726386/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1354726386/#num1 Wed, 5 Dec 2012 11:53:06 Shmoopie11 http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1346111574/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1346111574/#num1 http://bbs.wenxuecity.com/cooking/1160651.html]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 19:52:54 Tiramisu http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1342829811/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1342829811/#num1 5 parts aloe gel

Mix well. Apply at night. It doesnt smell great but works well. I changed the recipe around a little from above and I have kids asking for it as it worked great for my daughter.]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:16:51 memaws haven http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1342829602/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1342829602/#num1 3 cups water

Mix well. Put in spray bottle and use.]]> Fri, 20 Jul 2012 20:13:22 memaws haven http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1337596910/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1337596910/#num1 http://www.thefarmersnest.com/2011/11/liquid-hand-soap-diy.html]]> Mon, 21 May 2012 06:41:50 Tiramisu http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1328818250/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1328818250/#num1 You will need:
Eggs
A Milk carton or any juice carton (cut open, washed well and dried)
1 Chopstick (round one is ideal)
Rubber bands

1. Cut the milk carton and fold it in half lengthwise.

2. Make a hardboiled egg.

3. While the egg is still warm, peel the egg and put the egg on the milk carton, place a chopstick on the center of the egg, and put a rubber band on the bottom ends.

4. Leave it for about 10 minutes.

5. Take the chopstick off and cut the egg in half.

Make sure the egg is freshly boiled and warm. Otherwise the egg might break from the pressure.]]> Thu, 9 Feb 2012 15:10:50 Tiramisu http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1328197607/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1328197607/#num1    Does anyone know of any coupon groups/clubs in the area?    ]]> Thu, 2 Feb 2012 10:46:47 picksbughfan http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1317146684/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1317146684/#num1 Hottest Tap Water
5 gallon bucket

Mix the Cascade powder in 5 gallon bucket of hottest tap water, Stir to dissolve, add clothes. Soak overnight then laundry as usual.

For yellow armpit stained T-shirts & dingy whites.
Will make them white again!

I tried this & it works!]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 14:04:44 northsouthgirl http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1311777891/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1311777891/#num1
I was a little leary about the homemade soap but am a firm believer in it now.  I got a sample of the gardner's bar (with pumice and oatmeal) and her shampoo bar.  What an AMAZING job the shampoo bar does with my hair.  I use a lot of products on my hair which normally requires 2 washings, even with good Revlon shampoo that my hairdresser suggests I use.  With this shampoo bar my hair becomes squeeky clean with just one wash.

I know making your own soap isn't something a lot of people would consider.  BUT, if you would like to try some of her products send me a private message and I will give you her contact information.

As soon as I get my husband to build my mold I will be making my own.  I don't feel like I will be taking away from my friend since I am in SC.  I also am trying to help drum up her business with this little plug.  Try it - I think you will like it.]]> Wed, 27 Jul 2011 10:44:51 snellma http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1277418137/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1277418137/#num1
Despite all those tips on avoiding stings and bites, Mother Nature and the wrath of summer still got to you. Give yourself some relief from that irritating bite with Alka-Seltzer laying around the house.

Household site DIY LIfe suggests dropping two Alka-Seltzer tablets into warm water. Soak a cotton ball in it, and then apply it your bite for 30 minutes. (You should not use this trick if you are allergic to aspirin.) Alka-Seltzer contains sodium bicarbonate, an active ingredient in baking soda, which helps relieve the itch.

If that doesn't relieve your itch, try applying nail polish or just applying some good ol' Bengay on the bite.

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Unusual Uses For Alka-Seltzer

These fizzy little pills will help you unclog the sink, polish jewelry and more.

Alka-Seltzer tablets and their generic equivalents are useful for more than just relief from indigestion and heartburn. From cleaning your toilet to attracting fish, these little pills pack big power when used in other ways.

Clean Your Toilet
Drop two tablets in the toilet, wait 20 minutes for the citric acid to loosen the grime, scrub and flush. Your toilet will look as clean as it would had you used conventional cleaners.

Unclog the Sink
A great natural solution for unclogging the drain! Drop 3 tablets down the drain, followed by a 1/2 cup of vinegar. Let the hot water run for 5 minutes and you'll have a clear drain. This will also work to deodorize the drain.

Clean Burnt Food Off Glass Cookware
Burnt the casserole again? Even with a good scrub, sometimes the food seems to stay. Enter Alka-Seltzer. Drop 5 tablets in a sink full of hot water, soak your cookware for an hour and the burnt food will come off with ease.

Clean a Glass Jar, Vase or Thermos
For difficult to clean vessels with intricate design and hard to reach places, a wash cloth or scrub brush just won't do. Instead, drop two Alka-Seltzer tablets in, add hot water and swish it around until the tablets are dissolved and let it sit for an hour. Rinse, and the glass jar, vase or Thermos will be as clean as new.

Polish Jewelry
Drop two tablets in a bowl of warm water. Let your jewelry soak for about 20 minutes. It will look new again! (Note: This is not safe for pearls or opals.)

Clean a Coffee Percolator
Fill the water chamber and drop in two tablets, then run a cycle. This will clean out all the internal components. Run through another plain water cycle before using the machine again for coffee.

Go Fishing
Fish love bubbles, and dissolving Alka-Seltzer is very bubbly. Put a tablet inside your tube jig and cast off. The fish won't be able to resist the stream of bubbles.

Soothe Insect Bites
Drop two tablets in warm water, then soak a cotton ball in the solution. Apply it to the infected area for 30 minutes for relief from the insect bites.

Aside from these great Home Ec. solutions, Alka-Seltzer tablets have been attributed medicinal benefits beyond those listed on the box. Here are two of the rumored benefits:

Manage Nicotine Addiction
Take two Alka-Seltzer tablets three times daily to relieve nicotine withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings.

Cure Urinary Tract Infections
Take two tablets in a glass of water as soon as you notice symptoms. Results are almost immediate. Keep in mind that Aspirin is a main ingredient in Alka-Seltzer so those with Aspirin allergies shouldn't use it.



]]> Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:22:17 Pompeii http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1269617718/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1269617718/#num1
I do most of my shopping at Wegman's, WalMart Super Center, Weis, and Hometown Market.

I realize you don't have any of those stores in DuBois, but I can still help you figure out what is a good sale, if there are coupons available for the item, and if I have any great meal ideas for things on sale.

I also buy a lot of personal items at CVS using the ECB game. You can learn a bit about the ECB game at http://www.iheartcvs.com

I will menu plan tonight since I have a busy weekend with my bridal shower.

]]> Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:35:18 Victoria http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1253018691/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1253018691/#num1 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 08:44:51 wildflowerpa http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1245680441/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1245680441/#num1 1.39 a bar best investment I've made in a long time. I even used it on my oak cupboard doors. worked like a charm. Goes to show you, you don't need a bunch of expensive stuff to clean with. Has anyone tried the laundry soap in a rug scrubber? I know it takes out spots that's been there forever.]]> Mon, 22 Jun 2009 10:20:41 wildflowerpa http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1244727705/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1244727705/#num1 Thu, 11 Jun 2009 09:41:45 kyahsdad http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1242100439/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1242100439/#num1 This isn't from scratch (though it is sort of like scrap booking) and I don't even know what you call these...

When I was a kid, I had this book- sort of like a photo album with questions and a log of sorts in it. There was a place to put my school pic in and had questions like:

What do you want to be when you grow up?

What is your favortie hobby?

etc etc

I think there was also a plce to put report cards...

but I can't find them anywhere. If I remember correctly, they were for K-12.

I would like to buy locally if I can- obviously not for me, but I think they would make great gifts.

TYI  ]]> Mon, 11 May 2009 23:53:59 387 http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1236189743/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1236189743/#num1
Use pieces of soft flannel, cut paper towels in half or just cut up a receiving blanket into little squares and use the solution in a spray bottle.

2 TBSP Baby Wash (choose a natural wash!)

2 TBSP Olive Oil

2 Cups water

Mix well in a spray bottle or your wipes box. Spritz on wipe before using if in spray bottle. Swish solution around over wipes if using a wipes box.]]> Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:02:23 marbek http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1221705231/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1221705231/#num1
Cooking

Forster Toothpicks. Identify rare, medium and well-done steaks on your barbecue grill by using colored Forster Tooth-picks to mark steaks on the barbecue.

Maxwell House Coffee. A clean, empty Maxwell House coffee can doubles as an excellent disposable pot to be used on the grill to cook bratwursts in beer.

Morton Salt. After barbecuing, sprinkle Morton Salt over the smoldering charcoal to prevent the embers from flaring up into a roaring fire again.

Grill

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda. To clean a barbecue grill, make a paste by mixing equal parts Arm & Hammer Baking Soda and water, apply with a wire brush, wipe clean, and dry with a cloth.

Cascade, Glad Trash Bags, and Parsons' Ammonia. To clean caked-on grease from an outdoor barbecue grill, place the grill in a Glad Trash Bag and add one cup Parsons' ammonia, one cup Cascade dishwasher detergent, and two gallons hot water. Secure the bag closed. (The fumes from the ammonia help weaken the bond of the baked-on food and grease.) Let sit for forty-five minutes, then hose down the grill and wipe clean.

Dawn Dishwashing Liquid and Glad Trash Bags. Mix up a solution of one-half cup Dawn Dishwashing Liquid and one gallon water. Place the grease-coated barbecue grill inside a Glad Trash Bag, pour the soapy solution over the rack inside the bag, seal the bag shut, and let sit overnight. The following day, scrub the rack with a wire brush and rinse clean.

Easy-Off Oven Cleaner and Glad Trash Bags. Place the grill in a Glad Trash Bag. Wearing protective eyewear and rubber gloves, spray the racks thoroughly with Easy-Off Oven Cleaner, close the bag, and secure with a twist tie. Let set for four hours in the sun. Rinse well with a garden hose.

Glad Trash Bags. When your outdoor barbecue grill cools down, cover it with a Glad Trash Bag to protect it from the elements.

Pam Cooking Spray. To make cleaning a barbecue grill easy, coat the grill with Pam Cooking Spray before barbecuing. After cooking, when the grill is cool to the touch, scrub the grill with a wire brush. The cooking oil enables baked-on food to slide off much easier.

Reynolds Wrap. To make cleaning baked-on food from a bar-becue grill easier, place a sheet of Reynolds Wrap on the hot grill immediately after you finish barbecuing and close the lid. The next time you use the barbecue, peel off the foil, crumple it into a ball, and scrub the grill clean, easily removing all the burned-on food.

WD-40. To clean baked-on food from a barbecue grill, remove the grill from the barbecue, spray with WD-40, let set for five minutes, then wipe clean. Then wash thoroughly with soap and water.


>Windex. To clean baked-on food from a barbecue grill, spray with Windex while the grill is still warm, then scrub with a wire brush. Let cool, then rinse well with water

Igniting
Conair Pro Styler 1600. After lighting a charcoal fire in a barbecue grill, carefully use a Conair Pro Styler 1600 hair dryer set on cool to fan the flames until the charcoal briquettes catch fire.

Maxwell House Coffee. Using a can opener, remove the top and bottom of an empty Maxwell House Coffee can. Use tin snips to cut a few tabs around the bottom rim of the coffee can. Stand the can in the center of your barbecue grill, place one sheet of crumpled newspaper inside, fill the rest of the can with charcoal briquettes, add lighter fluid, and light the news-paper through the punched holes. When the coals glow orange, remove the hot can with tongs and set in a safe place to let the can cool.

Tidy Cats. Prevent grease fires in barbecue grills by covering the bottom of the grill with a one-inch layer of unused Tidy Cats cat box filler.

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. Apply a thick coat of Vaseline Petroleum Jelly to a cotton ball to start a fire in a barbecue. The cotton ball will burn for a long time.

WD-40. WD-40 works as a substitute for charcoal lighter fluid. As with lighter fluid, be sure to let the charcoal fire burn off the WD-40 before cooking food on the grill.

Insects

Aunt Jemima Original Syrup. Lure insects away from a barbecue by coating a few small pieces of cardboard with Aunt Jemima Original Syrup and placing them around the perimeter of the yard. Wasps and bees will be attracted to the home-made flypaper instead of your guests.

Budweiser. To attract bees and wasps away from a barbecue and your guests, place open cans of Budweiser beer around the perimeter of the yard. Bees and wasps love beer. They fly into a can of beer, get drunk, and drown — which, if you're a bee or wasp, probably isn't a bad way to go.

Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar. To keep bees and wasps away from your barbecue, fill a large bowl with Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar and set near the table of food. By the end of the barbecue, you'll have a bowl full of floating flies, mosquitoes, and moths. (For more ways to repel insects, see page 169.)

Pots and Pans

Ivory Soap. To prevent barbecue soot from sticking to the bot-tom of pots and pans, rub the bottoms of pots and pans with 4 a bar of Ivory Soap before putting them over an open fire.

Reynolds Wrap. A crumpled-up piece of Reynolds Wrap makes an excellent pot scrubber to clean pots and pans used over a barbecue grill.
]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 22:33:51 Pompeii http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1221702114/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1221702114/#num1 One of our bathrooms has the old bath tub and shower surround. I hate it and especially scrubbing it. I've tried to talk hubby into re-doing the whole thing and tiling it. It would cost a lot because when the house was built, they built the surround in, so everything would have to be gutted. So for now, it'll have to wait for a year or two.

Does anyone know about the Dawn cleaning method? I'm wondering if you just put a coat of it on and let it sit for a while??]]> Wed, 17 Sep 2008 21:41:54 steelnut http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1220029455/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1220029455/#num1


Peel a banana from the bottom and you won't have to
pick the little 'stringy things' off of it. That's how the primates do it.

Take your bananas apart when you get home from the store.
If you leave them connected at the stem, they ripen faster.
Store your opened chunks of cheese in aluminum foil.
It will stay fresh much longer and not mold!
Peppers with 3 bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating.
Peppers with 4 bumps on the bottom are firmer and better for cooking.
Add a teaspoon of water when frying ground beef.  It will help pull the grease away from the meat while cooking.
  To really make scrambled eggs or omelets rich add a couple of
spoonfuls of sour cream, cream cheese, or heavy cream in & then beat them up.
  
For a cool brownie treat, make brownies as directed. Melt  Andes  mints in double broiler and pour over warm brownies. Let set for a wonderful minty frosting.
Add garlic immediately to a recipe if you want a light taste
of garlic and at the end of the recipe if your want a stronger taste of garlic.


Leftover snickers bars from Halloween make a delicious dessert. Simply chop them up with the food chopper. Peel, core and slice a few apples. Place them in a baking dish and sprinkle the chopped candy bars over the apples. Bake at 350 for 15 minutes!!!  Serve alone or with vanilla ice cream. Yummm!
  Reheat Pizza
Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove, set heat to med-low and heat till warm. This keeps the crust crispy. No soggy micro pizza. I saw this on  the cooking channel and it really works.


  Easy Deviled Eggs
Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. Seal, mash till they are all broken up. Add remainder of ingredients, reseal, keep mashing it up mixing thoroughly, cut the tip of the baggy, squeeze mixture into egg. Just throw bag away when done easy clean up.


  Expanding Frosting
When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer
for a few minutes. You can double it in size. You get to frost more cake/cupcakes
with the same amount. You also eat less sugar and calories per serving.


  Reheating refrigerated bread
To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated, place them in
a microwave with a cup of water. The increased moisture will keep the food
moist and help it reheat faster.


  Newspaper weeds away
Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. Wet newspapers,
put layers around the plants overlapping as you go cover with mulch and for-
get about weeds. Weeds will get through some gardening plastic they will not
get through wet newspapers.


Broken Glass
Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can't see easily.


  No More Mosquitoes
Place a dryer sheet in your pocket.  It will keep the mosquitoes away.

  Squirrel Away!
To keep squirrels from eating your plants, sprinkle your plants with cayenne pepper.   The cayenne pepper doesn't hurt the plant and the squirrels won't come near it.


Flexible vacuum
To get something out of a heat register or under the fridge add an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum. It can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.


  Reducing Static Cling
Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt
or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose.
Place pin in seam of slacks and ... ta da! ... static is gone.


Measuring Cups
Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill with hot water.
Dump out the hot water, but don't dry cup. Next, add your ingredient, such
as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out.
Foggy Windshield?
Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of
your car . When the window is foggy, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth!


  Reopening envelope
If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside,
just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Viola! It unseals
easily.


Conditioner
Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It's cheaper than shaving cream and
leaves your legs really smooth. It's also a great way to use up the conditioner you
bought but didn't like when you tried it in your hair.


  Goodbye Fruit Flies
To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass, fill it 1/2' with Apple Cider Vinegar
and 2 drops of dish washing liquid; mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the
cup and gone forever!


Get Rid of Ants
Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it 'home,' can't
digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, especially if it rains, but it works  and you don't have the worry about pets or small children being harmed!


INFO ABOUT CLOTHES DRYERS
The heating unit went out on my dryer! The gentleman that fixes things around the house for us told us that he wanted to show us something and he went over to the dryer and pulled out the lint filter. It was clean. (I always clean the lint from the filter after every load clothes.) He told us that he wanted to show us something; he took the filter over to the sink and ran hot water over it. The lint filter is made of a  mesh material ... I'm sure you know what your dryer's lint filter looks like. Well ..... the hot water just sat on top of the mesh! It didn't go through it at all! He told us that dryer sheets cause a film over that mesh that's what burns out the heating unit.
You can't SEE the film, but it's there. It's what is in the dryer sheets to make your
clothes soft and static free ... that nice fragrance too. You know how they can feel
waxy when you take them out of the box ..... well this stuff builds up on your clothes and on your lint screen. This is also what causes dryer units to potentially burn your  house down with it! He said the best way to keep your dryer working for a very long  time (and to keep your electric bill lower) is to take that filter out and wash it with hot soapy water and an old toothbrush (or other brush) at least every six months.
He said that makes the life of the dryer at least twice as long! How about that!?!
Learn something new everyday! I certainly didn't know dryer sheets would do that.
So, I thought I'd share!
Note: I went to my dryer and tested my screen by running water on it. The water ran through a little bit but mostly collected all the water in the mesh screen. I washed it with warm soapy water and a nylon brush and I had it done in 30 seconds. Then when I rinsed it ... the water ran right through the screen! There wasn't any puddling at all!
That repairman knew what he was talking about!
]]> Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:04:15 picksbughfan http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1219666311/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1219666311/#num1 1) Place cloves, cinnamon sticks, allspice or other favorite scented spice in a pot of water , simmer for 1-2 hours
2) Put a few slices of leftover orange or lemon rinds in a pot of water, simmer for 1-2 hours
3) Place baking soda in an open container of your choice. Good for closets, refrigerators and other small enclosed spaces
4) 2-3 slices of white bread absorbs refrigerator odors
5) Place lemon slices in an open bowl in the kitchen
6) Lemon and baking soda spray:
Dissolve baking soda in 2 cups hot water, add lemon juice, pour into spray bottle, spray into air as air freshener
7) Place unscented kitty litter placed in bowls to absorb room odors
Vinegar in a cup or bowl rids rooms of odors
9) Charcoal placed in a bowl rids rooms of odors
10) Simply light a match for a few moments or burn a candle (scented or unscented). The flame from either will "eat-up" bad smelling gases in the air
11) Pour vanilla extract into a shallow dish and set in an out of the way place
12) Spin-Fresh Bathroom Deodorizer
Add a couple of drops of your favorite essential oil to the inside of the cardboard toilet tissue roll. With each turn, fragrance is released into the room.

]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:11:51 picksbughfan http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1219665989/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1219665989/#num1 ]]> Mon, 25 Aug 2008 08:06:29 picksbughfan http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1219023404/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1219023404/#num1 "One of the great misconception about getting an animal from a shelter is that they are "damaged goods". Sure, some of the animals have been physically or emotionally scarred; but there's no guarantee that an animal you buy from a breeder won't be. Some of the puppy mills around keep animals in horrid conditions. Regardless of where you get an animal from; there's always a risk of neuroticism or other behavior disturbances - but a good home and caring owners often do wonders for a neglected animal. In the case of dogs, they just want to be part of a pack - and will seek your acceptance by behaving appropriately with a little training and time.

If you're into recycling, why not considered a "recycled" pet from a shelter? You'll be getting an animal that has likely been immunized and spayed (or will be) included in the price. The dog or cat would have also been screened to a degree to see if it is able to assimilate into a new home. <>

The staff at shelters have often had the opportunity to observe the behavior of the animals brought in, so they can tell you if the pet appears to be house trained, would likely fit into a family who has young children or would be better with a single adult owner.

I can't really think of a more environmentally friendly way of acquiring a pet than one that's been tossed aside by another thoughtless human. When you obtain a pet via these means, you're not only cutting down on the demand for "new" pets to be bred, but you'll also be saving a life of another animal."

-from Green Living Tips, full article:  http://www.greenlivingtips.com/articles/226/1/Recycled-pets.html

]]> Sun, 17 Aug 2008 21:36:44 VikingPrincess http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218824047/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218824047/#num1 Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:14:07 Golddust http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218456828/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218456828/#num1
sprinkle some baking soda in the drain

next pour some vinegar down the drain   this will bubble up,
let that bubble a little and then run hot water into drain.

This has never failed me yet.

Once again, I use this when the drain starts to act sluggish, and if you do this on a regular basis, every couple of weeks, it should keep it nice and clear.]]> Mon, 11 Aug 2008 08:13:48 picksbughfan http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218380056/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218380056/#num1
It produces beautiful bread every time!  Just make sure you use the flour I mention, it produces the very best results.

This will work in a 1.5 to 2lb machine

1 1/4 cup liquid:  I break it down like this:  1/3 cup canned evaporated milk, then the rest is very warm water.  Total should be 1 1/4 cup.

1 tbsp. butter, softened
1 tbsp.  organic sugar
1 tsp. sea salt
3 cups of King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour
1 .25 ounce pkg. of Rapid Rise yeast.


Place all the ingredients in the machine, starting with the liquids, then butter, then flour and other dry ingredients.    OR put the ingredients in the machine as your machine's manufacturer suggests, then use your 'white bread' setting, or "basic" setting, and press start!

Comes out great every time.....

When you consider that the price of a loaf of bread is just awful....put that bread machine to work!!!!

There are TONS of great scratch recipes for bread machines on line too!!!
]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 10:54:16 KittyMommy http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218116637/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218116637/#num1 Thu, 7 Aug 2008 09:43:57 fairedust http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218112669/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218112669/#num1

http://www.thefamilyhomestead.com/homemadehouseholdcleaners.htm]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:37:49 picksbughfan http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218112545/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218112545/#num1 ½ tsp. olive oil
¼ c vinegar
water

In a one quart canning jar add the olive oil and vinegar. Fill the jar with water until you have a total of 1 quart of liquid. To use: Carefully pour a small amount onto a clean lint free cloth and wipe wood surface. If you get too much on your wood wipe with a dry cloth to remove any excess.
]]> Thu, 7 Aug 2008 08:35:45 picksbughfan http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218020770/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218020770/#num1 knife under the flap. The envelope can then be resealed.
(hmmmmmm...)
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Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them
neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.
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For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put
Dawn dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They
won't refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 40 years!)
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To remove old wax from a glass candleholder, put it in the
freezer for a few hours. Then take the candleholder ! out and turn it
upside down. The wax will fall out.
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Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag,
dipped in baking soda. Comes off with little effort (elbow grease
that is!).
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Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt
BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.


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Whenever you purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, immediately take a pair
of scissors and cut each pad into halves.
notice that the scissors get sharpened this way!
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Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little hydrogen
peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood.
Works every time! Now, where to put the body? LOL
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Use vertical strokes when washing windows o utside and
horizontal for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has
the streaks. Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean.
Don't wash windows on a ! sunny day.
They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.
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Spray a bit of perfume on the light
bulb in any room to create a lovely light scent in each room when the light is turned on.
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Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes
will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this
with towels and linen.
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Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least
3 hours prior to burning.
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To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add
the flowers. Shake vigorously as the salt will absorb all the dust
and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works
like a charm!
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To easily remove burnt on food fr! om your skillet, simply add a drop
or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and
bring to a boil on stove top.
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Spray your TUPPERWARE with nonstick cooking spray before
pouring in tomato based sauces and there won't be any stains.
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Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it
will keep for weeks.
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When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out
the corn's natural sweetness.
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Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half, and rub it on
your forehead. The throbbing will go away.
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Don't throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for
future use in casseroles and sauces.
Left over wine? What's that?
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To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the
area and you will experience instant relief.
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Ants, ants, ants everywhere .. Well, they are said to never cross
a chalk line. So, get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or
wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.
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Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job
and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.
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When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before
resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over
the splinter, and then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most
splinters painlessly and easily.
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Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer........

Clean a toilet.
Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and
flush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.
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Clean a vase.
To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill
with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
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Polish jewelry.
Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the
jewelry for two minutes.
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Clean a thermos bottle.
Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and
let soak for an h our (or longer, if necessary).
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Unclog a drain.
Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the
drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes,
and then run the hot water.








]]> Wed, 6 Aug 2008 07:06:10 162 http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218019311/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218019311/#num1




Many uses for WD40



WD-40    


I thought that you might like to know more about this well-known WD-40 product.


When you read the "shower door" part, try it. It's the first thing that has cleaned that spotty shower door. If yours is plastic, it works just as well as glass. It's a miracle!


Then try it on your stovetop... Viola! It's now shinier than it's ever been. You'll be amazed.


The product began from a search for a rust preventative solvent and degreaser to protect missile parts. WD-40 was created in 1953 by three technicians at the San Diego Rocket Chemical Company. Its name comes from the project that was to find a "Water Displacement" compound.
They were successful with the Fortieth formulation, thus WD-40.


The Corvair Company bought it in bulk to protect their Atlas missile parts.


The workers were so pleased with the product they began smuggling (also known as "shrinkage" or "stealing") it out to use at home.


The executives decided there might be a consumer market for it and put it in aerosol cans. The rest is history. It is a carefully guarded recipe known only to four people.  One of them is the "brew master." There are about 2.5 million gallons of the stuff manufactured each year. It gets its distinctive smell from a fragrance that is added to the brew.  Ken East (one of the original founders) says there is nothing in WD-40 that would hurt you.


Here are a few of the 1000s of uses:


~Protects silver from tarnishing
~Cleans and lubricates guitar strings
~Gets oil spots off concrete driveways
~Gives floors that 'just-waxed' sheen without making it slippery
~Keeps flies off cows
~Restores and cleans chalkboards
~Removes lipstick stains
~Loosens stubborn zippers
~Untangles jewelry chains
~Removes stains from stainless steel sinks
~Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill
~Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing
~Removes tomato stains from clothing
~Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots
~Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors
~Keeps scissors working smoothly
~Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
~Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide
~Lubricates gear shift and mower - deck lever for ease of handling on riding mowers
~Rids rocking chairs and swings of squeaky noises
~Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open
~Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close
~Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards and vinyl bumpers
~Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles
~Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans
~Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons and bicycles for easy handling
~Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly
~Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools
~Removes splattered grease on stove
~Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging
~Lubricates prosthetic limbs
~Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell)
~Removes all traces of duct tape
~I have even heard of folks spraying it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain.  

~Florida's favorite use was "cleans and removes love bugs from grills and bumpers
~The favorite use in the state of New York
~ WD-40 protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
~WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time. It's a lot cheaper than the chemical attractants that are made for just that purpose. Keep in mind though, using some chemical laced baits or lures for fishing are not allowed in some states.
~Keeps away chiggers on the kids

~Use it for fire ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately, and stops the itch.

~WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.

~Also, if you've discovered that your teenage daughter has washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and re-wash. Presto! Lipstick is gone!

~If you sprayed WD-40 on the distributor cap, it would displace the moisture and allow the car to start. (If I knew what a distributor cap was, it might help)

~WD-40, long known for its ability to remove leftover tape smunges (sticky label tape), is also a lovely perfume and air freshener! Sprayed liberally on every hinge in the house, it leaves that distinctive clean fresh scent for up to two days!

~Seriously though, it removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor!  Use WD-40 for those nasty tar and scuff marks on flooring. It doesn't seem to harm the finish and you won't have to scrub nearly as hard to get them off. Just remember to open some windows if you have a lot of marks.

~Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car if not removed quickly! Use WD-40!



]]> Wed, 6 Aug 2008 06:41:51 162 http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218018853/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218018853/#num1
1. Kill grass on walks and driveways.
2. Kill weeds. Spray full strength on growth until plants have starved
3. Increase soil acidity. In hard water: one gallon of tap water for watering rhododendrons, gardenias, or azaleas.
4. Deter ants. Spray vinegar around doors, appliances, and along other areas where ants are known.
5. Polish car chrome. Apply full strength.
6. Remove skunk odor from a dog. Rub fur with full strength vinegar; rinse.
7. Keep cats away. Sprinkle vinegar on areas you don't want the cat walking, sleeping, or scratching on.
8. Keep dogs from scratching his ears. Use a clean, soft cloth dipped in diluted vinegar.
9. Keep chickens from pecking each other. Put a little in their drinking water.
10. Tenderize meat. Soak in vinegar over night.
11. Freshen vegetables. Soak wilted vegetables in 2 cups of water and a tablespoon of vinegar.
12. Boil better eggs. Add 2 tablespoons water before boiling eggs. Keeps them from cracking.
13. Soothe a bee or jellyfish sting. Dot the irritation with vinegar and relieve itching.
14. Relieve sunburn. Lightly rub white vinegar; you may have to reapply.
15. Condition hair. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky residue left by shampoo.
16. Relieve dry and itchy skin. Add 2 tablespoons to bath water.
17. Fight dandruff. After shampooing, rinse with vinegar and 2 cups of warm water.
18. Soothe a sore throat. Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water. Gargle, then swallow.
19. Treat sinus infections and chest colds. Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar to the vaporizer.
20. Feel good. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water, with a bit of honey added for flavor, will take the edge off your appetite and give you an overall healthy feeling.
21. Deodorize the kitchen drain. Pour a cup down the drain once a week. Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water.
22. Eliminate onion odor. Rub on your fingers before and after slicing.
23. Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards. Wipe with full strength vinegar.
24. Remove fruit stains from hands. Rub with vinegar.
25. Cut grease and odor on dishes. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to hot soapy water.
26. Clean a teapot. Boil a mixture of water and vinegar in the teapot. Wipe away the grime.
27. Freshen a lunchbox. Soak a piece of bread in vinegar and let it sit in the lunchbox over night.
28. Clean the refrigerator. Wash with a solution of equal parts water and vinegar.
29. Unclog a drain. Pour a handful of baking soda down the drain and add 1/2 cup of vinegar. Rinse with hot water.
30. Clean and deodorize the garbage disposal. Make vinegar ice cubes and feed them down the disposal. After grinding,
run cold water through.
31. Clean and deodorize jars. Rinse mayonnaise, peanut butter, and mustard jars with vinegar when empty.
32. Clean the dishwasher. Run a cup of vinegar through the whole cycle once a month to reduce soap build up on the
inner mechanisms and on glassware.
33. Clean stainless steel. Wipe with a vinegar dampened cloth.
34. Clean china and fine glassware. Add a cup of vinegar to a sink of warm water. Gently dip the glass or china in the
solution and let dry.
35. Get stains out of pots. Fill pot with a solution of 3 tablespoons of vinegar to a pint of water. Boil until stain loosens and can be washed away.
36. Clean the microwave. Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1 cup of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and deodorize.
37. Dissolve rust from bolts and other metals. Soak in full strength vinegar.
38. Get rid of cooking smells. Let simmer a small pot of vinegar and water solution.
39. Unclog steam iron. Pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into the iron's water chamber. Turn to steam and leave
the iron on for 5 minutes in an upright position. Then unplug and allow to cool. Any loose particles should come out when you empty the water.
40. Clean a scorched iron plate. Heat equal parts vinegar and salt in a small pan. Rub solution on the cooled iron surface to remove dark or burned stains.
41. Get rid of lint in clothes. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse cycle.
42. Keep colors from running. Immerse clothes in full strength vinegar before washing.
43. Freshen up the washing machine. Periodically, pour a cup of vinegar in the machine and let in run through a regular cycle (no clothes added). Will dissolve soap residue.
44. Brighten fabric colors. Add a 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle.
45. Take grease off suede. Dip a toothbrush in vinegar and gently brush over grease spot.
46. Remove tough stains. Gently rub on fruit, jam, mustard, coffee, tea. Then wash as usual.
47. Get smoke smell out of clothes. Add a cup of vinegar to a bath tub of hot water. Hang clothes above the steam.
48. Remove decals. Brush with a couple coats of vinegar. Allow to soak in. Wash off.
49. Clean eyeglasses. Wipe each lens with a drop of vinegar.
50. Freshen cut flowers. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar for each quart of water.
]]> Wed, 6 Aug 2008 06:34:13 162 http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218014644/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1218014644/#num1



3% peroxide !!!!


This was written by Becky Ransey of Indiana

'I would like to tell you of the benefits of that plain little old bottle of 3% peroxide you can get for under $1.00 at any drug store. My husband has been in the medical field for over 36 years, and most doctors don't tell you about peroxide, or they would lose thousands of dollars.'

1. Take one capful (the little white cap that comes with the bottle) and hold in your mouth for 10 minutes daily, then spit it out. (I do it when I bathe)

No more canker sores and your teeth will be whiter without expensive pastes. Use it instead of mouthwash. (Small print says mouth wash and gargle right on the bottle)

2 . Let your toothbrushes soak in a cup of 'Peroxide' to keep them free of germs.

3. Clean your counters, table tops with peroxide to kill germs
and leave a fresh smell. Simply put a little on your dishrag when you wipe, or spray it on the counters.

4. After rinsing off your wooden cutting board, pour peroxide on it to kill salmonella and other bacteria.

5. I had fungus on my feet for years - until I sprayed a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water on them (especially the toes) every night and let dry.


6. Soak any infections or cuts in 3% peroxide for five to ten minutes several times a day. My husband has seen gangrene that would not heal with any medicine, but was healed by soaking in peroxide.

7. Fill a spray bottle with a 50/50 mixture of peroxide and water and keep it inevery bathroom< /B> to disinfect without harming your septic system like bleach or most
other disinfectants will.
    
8. Tilt your head back and spray into nostrils with your 50/50 mixture whenever you have a cold, or plugged sinuses. It will bubble and help to kill the bacteria. Hold for a few minutes then blow your nose into a tissue.

9. If you have a terrible toothache and cannot get to a dentist right away, put a capful of 3% peroxide into your mouth and hold it for ten minutes several times a day. The pain will lessen greatly.

10. And of course, if you like a natural look to your hair, spray the 50/50 solution on your wet hair after a shower and comb it through. You will not have the peroxide burnt blonde hair like the hair dye packages, but more natural highlights if your hair is a light brown, r eddish, or dirty blonde. It also lightens gradually so it's not a drastic change.

11. Put half a bottle of peroxide in your bath to help rid boils, fungus, or other skin infections.

12. You can also add a cup of peroxide instead of bleach to a load of whites in your laundry to whiten them. If there is blood on clothing, pour directly on the soiled spot. Let it sit for a minute, then rub it and rinse with cold water. Repeat if necessary.

13. I use peroxide to clean my mirrors with, and there is no smearing which is why I love it so much for this.  

I could go on and on.  It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, I'm glad there's a way to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner.


  


  



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http://www.essentialsfree.com

Arm & Hammer is offering a FREE sample of "Essentials" but you have to pay the shipping cost.

The product is an environment friendly product made by recycling, reusing, and ingredients that are earth safe.

]]> Tue, 5 Aug 2008 20:16:42 VikingPrincess http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217936717/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217936717/#num1 Tue, 5 Aug 2008 07:45:17 madre http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217901457/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217901457/#num1
Almost Modge Podge

© Leslie Sausage

These two recipes are very similar to the purchased product Modge Podge glue.

Modge Podge Glaze

Mix 3 parts white glue (any brand) to 1 part water.

Add more or less water to get the desired texture and thickness.

Add 2 Tbsp. varnish, for shine.

Store in a glass container with airtight lid.

Just Like Modge Podge

1/4 C sugar
1/4 C all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp powdered alum
1 3/4 C water
1/4 tsp oil of cinnamon

In medium size pan, combine sugar, flour and alum.

Gradually add 1 cup water, stirring vigourously to break all lumps.

Boil until clear and smooth, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.

Add remaining water and oil. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

Store in glass container with airtight lid.

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These recipes may be freely distributed with the following information:

Leslie Sausage lives with her husband in rural Texas. She is the mom of four grown children, a freelance writer, and has a degree in business administration. You are invited to visit her online for more creative, practical and fun ideas -- http://heart4home.net.


]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:57:37 Happy Camper http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217900487/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217900487/#num1
Anyone else?]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 21:41:27 QuickDraw http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217895354/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217895354/#num1
*1/8 C baby shampoo

*1-1/2 C water

*8 drops of lavender oil

*5 drops of tea tree oil

Add the baby shampoo last, mix the solution gently, put in a spray bottle and use with toilet paper.  I used this the whole time with my daughter and would never use anything else.


]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 20:15:54 eimilesmom http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217869033/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217869033/#num1
8 quarts powdered milk
1 pound Nestle's Quick
1 pound confectioner's sugar
8 ounces coffee creamer, powdered

Mix together and store in covered container. Use 1/4 cup and add hot water for each mug.
Serving Size: 12.]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:57:13 snellma http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217868778/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217868778/#num1
8 1/2 c. flour
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. salt
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 c. instant nonfat dry milk
2 1/4 c. vegetable shortening

Sift together all dry ingredients into a large bowl. Blend well. With pastry blender, cut in shortening. Mixture should resemble corn meal in texture. Put in large airtight container. Label. Date clearly - should be used in 10 to 12 weeks. Store in cool, dry place. Makes about 13 cups of quick mix. Can be used in any recipe that calls for Bisquick. ]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:52:58 snellma http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217868273/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217868273/#num1 2 Bars shredded Octagon soap
1 cup baking soda
1/4 cup washing soda
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

Put shredded soap in 4 1/2- 5 quarts of water and melt on stove. When melted, turn stove off and add all other ingredients and stir. When cooled down, pour in sealed containers.
Use as you would any other dish detergent. The only thing is that it doesn't suds much but gets dishes real clean. I keep a partial bar of Octagon soap by the sink to use when needed. I also use 1/8 cup of vinegar in the rinse water. Hope this works for you! ]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:44:33 snellma http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217867886/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217867886/#num1 •     1 cup baking soda
•     6 cups distilled white vinegar
•     8 cups water
•     10-15 drops orange essential oils (optional) or lemon essential oils (optional) or essential oils, of choice (optional)
Directions
1.     You will need a one gallon container.
2.     First add the baking soda to the plastic container.
3.     Next add 1 cup of water to start with.
4.     Slowly add the vinegar to the bottle as the vinegar and baking soda will start to fizz.
5.     Then add the rest of the water swirling around & cover venting the top a few times.
6.     Last add the essential oil.
7.     Add 1 cup in your final rinse cycle for each load but give the bottle a good shake to stir up the essential oil if using.
]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:38:06 snellma http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217867231/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217867231/#num1
Fill it 1/3 with white vinegar, 1/3 with Parson's Lemon Ammonia, and the rest of the way with hot water.

Shiniest glass around with that stuff.  I also used it on my tub and toilet and it works wonders.]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:27:11 snellma http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217865997/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1217865997/#num1 1 Cup washing soda (crystals)
1 Cup of Borax
Air Tight Container

Here’s what you need to do

Place all the ingredient for the detergent into a food processor bowls.
Now process until the washing soda is reduced to powder.  It’s as simple as that!
Store your home dishwasher detergent in an airtight container
Use between 1 to 2 tablespoons per load in your dishwasher. If you live in a hard water area you will most likely need 2 tablespoons per load.
Still use Rinse Aid in your dish washer? Try white vinegar instead, it cheaper and does the same job.

This sounds a bit like Snellma's version...but uses the same ingredients as the laundry soap...minus the Fells!
]]> Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:06:37 madre http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1215693849/ http://www.godubois.com/cgi-bin/blah/index.cgi/index.cgi?m-1215693849/#num1 and all of the soap says now it is 2x concentrated and you use 1/2 as much, Huh, I don't have 1/2 as much laundry.  This lasted me three weeks, I have about 4 or 5 laods to do today and I have to go and get more detergent!  
Is this another way we are getting fooled to think we are getting something better and in reality it isn't any different than before. ]]> Thu, 10 Jul 2008 08:44:09 picksbughfan