Tag: education
group name: frugalfriends
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August 27, 2006 06:35 PM EDT --
"Preparation through education is less costly than learning through tragedy."
Max Mayfield, Director of National Hurricane Center.
"History teaches that a lack of hurricane preparedness . . . more
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January 04, 2007 11:22 AM EST --
One of the most often stated New Year's resolution is be more organized. Here's some ideas for the newby organizer or veteran.
Prioritized To-Do Lists are fundamentally important to efficient . . . more
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December 12, 2006 01:12 PM EST --
Tie Dye a T-Shirt - mix a solution of Kool Aid in a container, tie a rubber band around a section of the t-shirt and soak.
<hr>Preserving a newspaper clipping - large bottle of club soda and 1/2 . . . more
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January 17, 2007 09:35 AM EST --
NOW ALL THINGS ARE MADE CLEAR
At one time in my life, I thought I had a handle on the meaning of the word "service." "It's the act of doing things for other people."
Then . . . more
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January 17, 2007 09:53 AM EST --
Instant Mallet
Cabinetry projects often require a rubber-headed tool so marks don't appear as you tap wood into place. Save toolbox space by converting a hammer into a mallet in seconds. For . . . more
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August 06, 2007 09:50 AM EDT --
TODAY'S THRIFTY TIP:
Are you looking for a cheap night out? Concerts in the local park, art displays and picnics are wonderful, cheap 'date' ideas, whether . . . more
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August 06, 2007 09:53 AM EDT --
TODAY'S THRIFTY TIP:
Need A Change?
Paint is cheaper than wallpaper. Use paint effects such as sponge painting, rag rolling, and stenciling to . . . more
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November 06, 2006 01:24 PM EST --
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp instant espresso powder
3 TBSP powdered sugar
1/4 tsp vanilla
In a medium bowl combine the cream, espresso powder and vanilla. Beat
with an electric mixer while . . . more
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January 04, 2007 11:21 AM EST --
1. Review all of your insurance
Home owner's insurance, vehicle insurance, health insurance, life insurance, whatever you have. The beginning of the year is a perfect time to be sure you're . . . more
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December 12, 2006 01:14 PM EST --
Budweiser beer conditions the hair
Cool whip will condition your hair in 15 min
Mayonnaise will kill lice , it will also condition your hair
Elmers Glue-paint on your face, allow . . . more
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December 12, 2006 01:27 PM EST --
Yard Sale Buyers' Blunders
Being an "Early Bird"
If the paper says the sale starts at 7 a.m., don't show up at 6 a.m. and don't drive by the night before in hopes . . . more
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January 12, 2007 08:59 AM EST --
I ran across this article in WOMAN'S DAY magazine and it is just too GOOD not to include in my tips.
The first three Money Myths are:
Myth If I just had more money, all of my problems would . . . more
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June 02, 2007 08:14 PM EDT --
I heard someone say recently “I don’t care about the education system, I don’t have kids in school anymore”. That remark upset me very much. I understand that a lot of people do . . . more
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April 22, 2007 07:26 PM EDT --
135 points. I am way off my goal for the weekend -- and I won't have much time this week to c atch up. I have a state certification test Saturday for additional teacher certification. . . . more
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January 12, 2007 08:56 AM EST --
Myth Buying things on credit is a smart financial strategy because I’m using someone else’s money.
Reality You’re using the bank’s money.
Buying on credit creates a very expensive . . . more
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December 12, 2006 11:31 AM EST --
INGREDIENTS:
12 oz white chocolate, coarsely chopped
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 c coarsely chopped peppermint candies
DIRECTIONS:
Butter an 8-inch square baking pan; line . . . more
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December 12, 2006 02:19 PM EST --
Milk, Sweetened Condensed
1 cup instant nonfat dry milk plus 2/3 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup boiling water and 3 tablespoons melted butter can be substituted for 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed . . . more
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December 12, 2006 02:21 PM EST --
Cornstarch
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour or 2 teaspoons arrowroot starch can be substituted for 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
Corn Syrup, Light
1 cup dark corn syrup can . . . more
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December 12, 2006 02:22 PM EST --
Chervil
1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes plus 1/8 teaspoon rubbed, dried sage can be substituted for 1 teaspoon chervil.
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Chicken or Beef Broth
1 cup hot water and 1 teaspoon . . . more
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December 12, 2006 02:24 PM EST --
Alcohol/Liqueur
When making substitutions for alcohols, it is important to keep the volume of liquid in the recipe the same as originally called for. Depending on the recipe, apple juice . . . more
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