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    Hurry what helps a 5 yo's bellie ache? P.S. it's for real!

    I know its a little late but for future reference Ive used flat cola or peppermints. If it may be gas some bubbly soda sometime works.
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    Where did we go wrong?

    I agree that people in rural areas are becoming rare. Alot of those with land and the ability have always to some extend grew their own food and lived off the land, so to speak. The majority of the population lives in over populated areas. My boyfriend and I have had this conversation about...
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    With hunting season knockin at the door....

    between my son, my dad and my uncle they may process close to a dozen deer per year. Most of the meat we use is venison. They also help my uncle process his hogs, about 2 a year. Any Pa Dutch out there know about scrapple? My grandmother is 83, my uncle is over 60 and still she adds the...
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    a cheap, filling side dish recipe - Penna. Dutch Potato "Stuffing"

    we always have had this...dutch also....its so great to pick at before it even gets cooked :duc
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    Home made laundry soap

    does this work well on work clothes? My son often smells of diesel and grease and even the Arm and Hammer Essentials laundry detergent I bought because it was natural doesnt get the smell out.
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    We got heritage seeds!!

    i want to order more next year, their shipping is also very reasonable.
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    Recycling toilet paper tubes

    anyone else have the Tupperware pie crust mat? Its so big its a pain to store, I rolled mine up and put it in a tube. We used to make the fire starters in girl scouts, they work great.
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    Make-Your-Own mixes

    awesome! i will save this one too!
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    Make-Your-Own mixes

    that sounds like a great idea, if you use a freezer bag which is heavier you could just cut the tip off to dispense.
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    For women only please!

    ive seen them for sale relatively inexpensively at www.etsy.com. Handmade.
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    We got heritage seeds!!

    so far Ive only used pumpkin and watermelon but they are the most reliable seeds Ive used. I get mine from www.rareseeds.com where did you get yours?
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    What's your oldest working appliance, not including spouse?

    my gram got rid of a chest freezer several years ago that still ran but she didnt want to risk it anymore. It was a Maytag I think and she bought it when my dad was born. I think he was around 45 when she got rid of it. She also had a clock she got with green stamps, i cant remember the...
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    small gloat - secondhand tools from auction

    I get it ;) Last year right after I moved back to the country my aunt and uncle moved from their farm to a smaller house. I scored 3 rakes for $2 and assorted other stuff. A neighbor over the hill just passed away, my dad farms his fields, they are having an auction next week and I plan to...
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    What makes green water stains?

    do you have copper pipes?
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    OK peeps I need Crock-Pot recipes

    go to www.allrecipes.com and they have a whole crock pot section.
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    What Are You Doing Today?

    we are going to the Covered Bridge Festival and Knoebels Amusement Resort near by. I dont usually buy much but its just like a big craft fair, lots of food and some of the park rides are open. Its a nice breezy fall day for it.
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    Menu planning

    I find it hard to plan every meal. I usually have fixings on hand for several and make it when we want it. I also have basics on hand so I can make things like homemade mac and cheese or hamburger helper, meats in the freezer. I did something yesterday I dont usually do. I started a few days...
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    Life's turning points....

    My son is 17 and a senior in HS, his plans will probably keep him nearby. What I never expected 5 years ago, when he was in the really annoying loud stage, was how much I would enjoy having teenagers in my house. The one I miss was his best friend the last 2 years, just home now after basic...
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    bay leaves for remedies / roll your own

    if you have ants comming into your house I read to sprinkle a line of cinnamon across the door step and they wont cross over it. thanks for mentioning the bay leaves, my friends mom just cleaned all her cupboards because of an infested box of oatmeal and I couldnt remember what herb it was...
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    Plastic on windows...

    I will be putting it on our back porch windows, It is an enclosed porch but no insulation and just screen and storm windows. My son plays out there, the sun warm s it in the morning but when the wind blows it goes right thru. Its not heated and i just use a space heater sometimes so hopefully...
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