How to Organize Your Kitchen Pantry

Written by Gina on March 6th, 2010 in Cooking, Organizing.


How to Organize Your Kitchen

Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis

Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis

Want to know how to organize your kitchen pantry?  It is not really hard to do. There are basically two things you must consider when organizing your kitchen pantry. One, make sure you can easily see what is in the pantry. Two, make sure you have it stocked with the right ingredients. Read on for some very simple ways about how to organize your kitchen pantry.


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How To Grow a Container Vegetable Garden

Written by Gina on February 19th, 2010 in Garden, Home.

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How to Grow a Container Garden

Supplies you will need:

Pots (terra cotta or ceramic are best, plastic gets too hot)

Peat-based potting soil which will drain easily and let roots spread (ex. Miracle Grow)

Raw Eggs, in shells

Seeds - Use herbs such as sage, thyme, basil, and rosemary and vegetables such as lettuce, green beans, peas, eggplants, peppers, summer squash, and tomatoes are good for containers. When buying seeds look for packages labeled “compact” or “space saver”.

Plant markers

Gardening Gloves

Trowel - something you dig with

Screwdriver


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How to Strengthen Your Back

Written by Gina on January 28th, 2010 in Back, Health.

Exercise to Strengthen Your Back

You need your back for so many things - sitting, standing, lifting and bending. Having a strong back can help prevent back injuries and can improve your posture. Back injuries are painful and the treatment is often lengthy and expensive. So do yourself a big favor and get your back muscles in shape. Here are some easy and inexpensive ways to strengthen your back:


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How To Avoid Rising Bank Fees

Written by Gina on January 14th, 2010 in Banking, Finance.

Compare Bank Fees

Small banking fees can cost you a small fortune if you don’t pay close attention. An article in Parade magazine discussed how to avoid bank fees you probably aren’t even aware of:

Transfer fees - When you move money around between linked accounts, watch out! Some banks now charge $3 or $5 for each transfer you make online. Consider making only one transfer a month or redirecting a direct deposit.


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How to Survive Your Mother in laws Visit

Written by admin on January 13th, 2010 in Good Mental Health.

Mother in law Problems

Here is what Patricia Weber creator of the website Motherinlawhell.com has to say on the subject. Weber created the site to vent about her own mother in law. The site is interactive so you can post stories and get feedback quickly. The two biggest complaints are: My MIL (mother in law) is interfering with child-rearing and my MIL competes with me for her son’s attention. Patrica says if you can’t get along with your MIL treat her like a colleague. Be amicable but to the point.

Here are some ways to get some perspective on the situation:


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How to Relax and Reduce Stress

Written by admin on December 2nd, 2009 in Good Mental Health.

How to Reduce Stress Naturally

Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen recently published an article titled “Nature’s Best Stress Busters.” Here are their suggestions on how to relax and reduce stress:

Tighten your muscles: Then let them relax. By doing this muscle by muscle, you can help push the physical stress that is stored in your body out of your body. Start with your feet. Tense the muscles for about ten to fifteen seconds and then relax them. Then move up your body, doing the same with each muscle group (calf muscles, thigh muscles etc.).


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How to Tie Dye Shirts

Written by admin on November 17th, 2009 in Gifts.


Tie Dye T Shirt


Tie dye is always cool and always unique. Tye dye t shirts make great Christmas gifts and are inexpensive to make. It’s a fun activity to do with kids or just get a bunch of your friends together and have a tie dye party. You can serve tequila sunrises a sort of tie dye drink. If the weather is nice you can do them outside and not have worry about the mess.

So here are the materials you need to have on hand to get started tie dying:

Materials

Disposable plastic gloves


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How to Know Makeup Expiration Date

Written by mwolff on November 8th, 2009 in Beauty.

Here are the most common makeup expiration date:

Foundation - 1 year

Powder eyeshadow - 1 year

Mascara - 3 months

Blush or bronzer - 2 years

Lipstick - 1 year

Nail polish - 1 year

Use a label maker to make a label of the date purchased and put it on your makeup. You only need look at label to see when you should throw it away.


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How to Estimate Your Cost of Car Insurance

Written by admin on October 27th, 2009 in Auto, Insurance.

Free Auto Insurance Policy Quote Components

According to the The Complete Book of Insurance - The Consumer’s Guide to Insuring Your Life, Health, Property, and Income by Ben G. Baldwin, knowing what your auto insurance is going to cost you before you purchase your car is one of the best ways to save money on your auto insurance premium. The make and model of the car you choose has major influence on the cost of your auto insurance premiums.


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Free Auto Insurance Policy Quote Explained

One of the best ways to save money on insurance is to get a auto insurance policy free online quote but it helps to understand when you get that quote what sort of coverage you are getting. Here is a list of typical coverage options that you will get on your car insurance policy free online quote:

Liability Coverage:

There are different types of liability when it comes to your auto insurance policy:


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