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I‘ve had trouble finding a good all around eco-friendly dishwasher detergent.  Some that I’ve tried tend to leave spots on my wine glasses, which are almost always in each load, or food residue on plates.  To be honest,  I was nervous to try Ecostore USA Auto Dishwash Powder and Rinse Aid because I’m a pretty loyal patron of their products.  I [...]

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We’re off to the tree lot this afternoon. I had a spectacular tree last year but it dried out quickly (ok, I did forget to put water in it once) so I went online to see what I could add to it as a preservative, other than the little bottle of premixed stuff for sale [...]

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Thanksgiving 101: The Safest Way to Thaw A Frozen Turkey

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by La Jolla Mom on November 12, 2009

According to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service, there are proper ways to thaw a frozen turkey without exposing you or your guests to unnecessary bacteria.  They suggest 3 methods:  in the refrigerator, in cold water, or in the microwave.

Their preferred method is to safely and slowly thaw the turkey in the refrigerator.  Plan 1 day for every5 pounds.
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Well, it’s not entirely clear who put the keys in the super glue but we struggled for a while trying to get it off.
I read that soapy water works but that did nothing for me.  Then I read that acetone based nail polish works.  It does, except that it’s labor intensive and you need to [...]

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