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Guestbook: have guests write on rocks so you can display them in your home.

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The Yellow Cape Cod: Video Tutorial: How to achieve the Potterybarn Black Finish

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25 Handmade Gifts Under 5 bucks

buying those ridiculously expensive anti-slip mats for a rug, just turn it over and run a few lines of acrylic-latex caulk every 6 inches or so. Let dry and flip over and your rug wont be going anywhere!

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What a great idea! Have your child's teachers from K-12 secretly sign this book at the end of each school year, and then give it as a present at your child's graduation party. andrea2325

TRAVEL idea! Treat box for traveling. one per kid, no refills. This is an awesome idea.

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The leftover white ends of green onions: "Simply submerge them in a glass of water and place them in a sunny window. Your onions will begin to grow almost immediately and can be harvested almost indefinitely." From Homemade Serenity.

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Drip-proof those Popsicles! I have to remember this!!!

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Housewarming Bucket! What a cute idea!

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Just because your laundry space is small, doesn't mean it can't be beautiful. I'm inspired by this closet makeover, especially all the beautiful storage ideas!

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The secret to cutting burlap straight and other burlap tips

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Jane McMullian Good tip...now how do you sew it without ruining your sewing machine?

"SHAPEABLE ice packs. 1 part rubbing alcohol to 3 parts water. Gets really cold, but won't freeze solid."

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31 ways to add character to your home--this site is amazing!

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Raising confident girls. The article has some great suggestions.

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Kay Paucke Great article!!!!

Great quote from her friend at the end...

River Rock Paperweights. I like this idea!

THE BEST PIN EVER!!! Hidden tricks to get your house sparkling in record time. I think every Pinterest trick is listed here!

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This is the magic recipe the ladies from the Garden Club gave me. If you run into some antique linens and want to make them look like new, here's your recipe.

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10 Habits for a Well-Run Home - this is simple, well thought out, and completely doable. I love it.

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Hang magazine racks as holders for fruit/vegetable ---perfect in the pantry!

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freeze water and chicken stock with toys, carrots, treats,etc to keep dogs from getting bored in the backyard.

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The single most effective way to get rid of a sunburn.. come summertime i'll be glad i pinned this

Home made carpet spot cleaner

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Sayings for every candy bar - useful for making a candy gift basket. CUTE IDEA!

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Having adventures with the kids!

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Who doesn't want to do this....great ideas for building confidence and love.

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Cute way to serve chips at a cookout. Use scalloped scissors to cut top off brown paper bag and embellish with rubber stamp.

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pre-plan a feature wall of pictures with paper

Use a wine rack as a towel holder in the bathroom.

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Fill balloons with water, freeze and use and reuse them instead of ice!

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...cut up a plastic shoe holder for bathroom's under counter storage...genius idea...

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Cleaning fruit - fill sink with water, add 1 C. vinegar, mix. Add all fruit and soak for 10 minutess. Water will be dirty and fruit will sparkle with no wax or dirty film.

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No rub silver tarnish removal: salt and baking soda (New Old School)

I need this! river rocks in a box & garden hose to rinse feet

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This is adorable for a newborn baby. Ink his/her hand and put the print on a baseball, then put it in one of those nifty ball keeper things as a trophy!

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25 Manners Kids Should Know #1: When asking for something, say "Please." #2: When receiving something, say "Thank you." #3: Do not interrupt grown-ups who are speaking with each other unless there is an emergency. They will notice you and respond when they are finished talking. #4: If you do need to get somebody's attention right away, the phrase "excuse me" is the most polite way for you to enter the conversation. #5: When you have any doubt about doing something, ask permission first. It ca...

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You can add a pinch of salt to your laundry to keep colors vibrant. It seems like every laundry detergent makes claims to keep colors lasting for a long time, but the easiest trick is to add a tablespoon of salt to the load. The premise is that the chloride in salt helps keeps clothes bright by sealing in the color across repeated washings. Salt also contains the power to remove bloodstains, but it turns out it's a great protector of clothes as well. If you have some brand news clothes you'd...

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Birdcage with lights

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So what if I'm 15 months late...

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Really good idea for bathroom closet door.

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A box of sunshine!!

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How to remove a water ring from wood. Really?

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Easy way to clean your microwave - heat a bowl of water and vinegar for 5 minutes, the steam will dissolve stuck on stains. Simply wipe off. Genius!!!!

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Jane McMullian this works!

Vinegar uses: (1) Remove bacteria and pesticide residue from produce - Use 1 part vinegar to 3 parts water, wash produce thoroughly. (2) Clean windows and countertops - Use a 50% water and vinegar mixture to clean windows and countertops. (3) Remove shower and bathtub film - Use vinegar full strength on an old wash rag. (4) Toilet bowl stains - Use white distilled vinegar full strength with a scrubber. (5) Furniture polish - Use a 50% olive oil and vinegar mixture and polish furnitur...

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