Posted on 07/24/2009 3:37:21 AM PDT by nw_arizona_granny
Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition Category: Roundups | Comments(15)
Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.
To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.
The Frugal Roundup
How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)
Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)
Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)
Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)
40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)
Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)
5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)
A Few Others I Enjoyed
* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance
Byetta (exenatide) - Renal Failure
Audience: Endocrine and nephrology healthcare professionals
FDA notified healthcare professionals of revisions to the prescribing information for Byetta (exenatide) to include information on post-marketing reports of altered kidney function, including acute renal failure and insufficiency. Byetta, an incretin-mimetic, is approved as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
From April 2005 through October 2008, FDA received 78 cases of altered kidney function (62 cases of acute renal failure and 16 cases of renal insufficiency), in patients using Byetta. Some cases occurred in patients with pre-existing kidney disease or in patients with one or more risk factors for developing kidney problems. Labeling changes include:
* Information regarding post-market reports of acute renal failure and insufficiency, highlighting that Byetta should not be used in patients with severe renal impairment (creatinine clearance <30 ml/min) or end-stage renal disease.
* Recommendations to healthcare professionals that caution should be applied when initiating or increasing doses of Byetta from 5 mcg to 10 mcg in patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30 to 50 ml/min).
* Recommendations that healthcare professionals monitor patients carefully for the development of kidney dysfunction, and evaluate the continued need for Byetta if kidney dysfunction is suspected while using the product.
* Information about kidney dysfunction in the patient Medication Guide to help patients understand the benefits and potential risks associated with Byetta.
Read the complete MedWatch 2009 safety summary, including a link to the Healthcare Professional information sheet, at:
I sent the coupon article to my daughter. She got me started back into coupons a year ago. I do what I can, but am not into it as heavy as others. However, I did just get 20 of the small Quaker Oatmeal barrels for free from Walgreens last week using coupons. I also got shavers, chapstick, Robitussin cough medicine, dental floss, toothbrushes, and lotion for free during October. Some of it goes to our food pantry at church.
SHOCK! Epidemic of pneumonic plague in Ukraine? (updated at 05:39 pm)
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2374394/posts
<<<
Thanks for alerting me here, for I no longer check my pings, seems that I run out of go power, before I get to them.
Interesting thread, hard to tell what is really going on, with the election coming up, we will be getting a messed up version of the news.
Russia does not support the President of Ukraine, unless my memory is gone, he was poisoned during the last election, to keep him out of office, for Russia wants to control Ukraine and all of the Soviet Union again.
The Russian supporters there, are Russians that were moved to Ukraine, thousands of them, to do just that, ruin the real citizens elections, much as we are experiencing with the illegals coming across our borders and affecting our elections.
government’s response was being influenced by electoral politics. Ms. Tymoshenko,<<<
She is supported by Russia, or was in the last election.
(small excerpt):
With crude oil back above $80 per barrel, we will soon see a renewed interest
in alternative energy. This will create increased demand for wheat, corn and
sugar which are used to make ethanol and other biofuels. A massive rise in
agriculture prices is just around the corner.
(end)<<<<
As I understand it, from reading, there was a big jump in prices this past week.
The elections will be interesting, will the thugs be on duty again at the polling places?
How many voting machines are already rigged?
Times are going to get real ugly, if they have not already.
The CIT bankruptcy is a huge story. They fund many retailers... Christmas was going to be tough for them anyway with 10% unemployment, now it will be even tougher for stores to get inventory on time. Wow.<<<
From what I am hearing, people will not be shopping for Christmas gifts this year, for the food prices are going up daily.
I know that I have already changed my food shopping lists and you couldn’t buy any less than I was buying.
THE YEAR 1909<<<
I find it odd that folks ate better on 25 cents an hour, than they do today at $10.00 and up per hour.
When I started working in the public, I made 25 cents an hour.
and was glad to have a job.
INFLUENZA PANDEMIC (H1N1) 2009 (83): IRAQ, SCHOOLS
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A ProMED-mail post
http://www.promedmail.org
ProMED-mail is a program of the
International Society for Infectious Diseases
http://www.isid.org
Date: Thu 22 Oct 2009
Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA),
Integrated Regional Information Networks (IRIN) News [edited]
http://www.irinnews.org/Report.aspx?ReportId=86693
Swine flu [influenza A (H1N1)] panic shuts down 2000 schools
A few days later, other cases were confirmed in 6 Baghdad schools. “We’ve
also closed them and that brings the total number of schools closed based
on decisions issued by the Health Ministry to 7,” Jaafar told IRIN.
“Unjustified panic” had prompted some officials in southern Iraq to close
schools where no H1N1 cases had been detected, a measure “unacceptable to
the Health Ministry,” Jaafar said.
On 20 Oct 2009, 2 local officials in the southern provinces of Thi Qar and
Kut said that nearly 2500 schools and kindergartens would be closed to
prevent the disease from spreading. Muthana Hassan Mahdi of Kut education
directorate said a 5 day precautionary shutdown had been in force since 21
Oct 2009 in 950 schools and kindergartens. Meanwhile, Hadi Al-Riyahi, a
local health official, said 1477 schools would be closed in Thi Qar for 10
days from 22 Oct 2009. Kut is 160 km [about 100 mi] and Thi Qar is 320 km
[about 200 mi] south of Baghdad.
Precautionary measures: schools should only be closed for a week if a
teacher and 2—3 students have the disease, Jaafar said. Those infected
would be quarantined and the school sterilized. Students and infected
students’ families would be closely monitored, he added. Tamiflu stocks
were sufficient for 300 000 cases; another batch of 150 000 doses was
expected in the next few days, he said.
According to the Health Ministry, the total number of confirmed H1N1 cases
in Iraq is 523, of whom 113 are Iraqis and the rest foreigners, including
members of the US forces. The death toll stands at 3.
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communicated by:
ProMED-mail
promed@promedmail.org
[The HealthMap/ProMED-mail interactive map of Iraq can be accessed at
http://healthmap.org/r/00YR
Mod.CP]
[see also:
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (82): Egypt, quarantine alert 20091101.3776
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (81): Ukraine, conf. 20091101.3771
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (80): Ukraine susp. RFI 20091031.3764
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (79): responses in children 20091030.3757
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (78): oseltamivir resistance, USA (NC)
20091030.3753
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (77): Taiwan oseltamivir resistance
20091027.3725
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (76); El Salvador, dengue co-infection
20091025.3695
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (75): southern hemisphere 20091022.3637
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (74): Canada (ON) oseltamivir resist
20091022.3634
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (73): Taiwan oseltamivir resistance
20091021.3626
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (72): pneumonia 20091017.3577
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (71): case counts 20091017.3568
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (70): Nepal 20091016.3563
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (60): bacterial coinfection 20090930.3410
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (50): oseltamivir-resistance 20090917.3260
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (40): global update 20090906.3138
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (30): assumptions 20090813.2879
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (20): Peru, 33 percent asymptomatic
20090730.2668
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 (10): vaccine 20090720.2577
Influenza pandemic (H1N1) 2009 - Viet Nam: patient data 20090708.2450]
.................cp/mj/sh
PANDEMIC FLU INFORMATION FORUM ::
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THAT was really hard for me to imagine. I mean... really, in the stores -- aisle after aisle after aisle -- basic items are all noticably higher in price.
Posted by: “Richard Lee Holbert”
Crockpot Short Ribs Braised in Spicy Black Bean Sauce
Yield: 6 servings
4 pounds beef short ribs
1/4 cup finely chopped shallots
1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried red chili flakes
3 tablespoons black bean sauce with garlic, see cook’s notes
2 tablespoons sake or vodka
1/2 teaspoon cracked black peppercorns
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
2 green onions, trimmed, thinly sliced
Cook’s notes: Black bean sauce with garlic is a prepared sauce that
comes in a jar. It is sold in Asian markets or in many supermarket Asian
specialty sections.
1. Position broiler rack 6- to 7-inches from broiler element. Broil ribs
on both sides, turning once, until well browned, about 10 minutes per
side. Drain on paper towels. Separate ribs if in strips. Place in crockpot.
2. In bowl, combine all remaining ingredients except green onion. Spoon
over short ribs and toss to combine. Cover and cook on low setting for
10 to 12 hours or on high setting for 5 to 6 hours, or until meat is
tender and falling off the bone.
3. Serve ribs and sauce over sautéed Asian mustard greens. Garnish with
finely chopped green onions.
Nutritional information (per serving without greens): Calories 480 (30
percent from fat), protein 62 g, carbohydrates 27 g, fat 14 g (saturated
5 g), cholesterol 65 mg, sodium 891 mg, fiber 1.0g
Source: adapted from “Delicious & Dependable Slow Cooker Recipes” by
Judith Finlayson (Rose, $22.95)
Via The meat-lovers mailer on cooking-lists.com
Posted by: “Richard Lee Holbert”
Crockpot Creamy Chicken and Rice
1 8.25-ounce package wild rice and mushroom dinner mix
1 pound chicken breast
1 14.5-ounce can chicken broth
1 12-ounce can evaporated milk
1 cup water
2 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons onion, chopped.
Mix all ingredients in crockpot. Cover and cook on low 5 to 6 hours.
Source : The Recipe-Riot Mailer on Cooking-lists.com
From: *~Tamara~*
To: Magazine-Recipes@yahoogroups.com
Butterscotch Apple Crisp
Adapted from Quick Cooking Magazine
6 servings
6 cups Granny Smith apples, sliced and peeled
3 1/2 ozs butterscotch pudding mix
3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tsps cinnamon
1/2 cup unbleached flour
1/4 cup margarine
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
In a 3-quart cooker placed sliced apples; set aside. In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, pudding ,and cinnamon. Mix well. Cut in margarine until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over the apples in cooker. Cover and cook on low for 5 to 5-1/2 hours or until apples are done.
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Crockpot Potatoes Recipe
Posted By TipNut On October 19, 2007 @ 1:01 pm In Food, Recipes | No Comments
Today’s feature is from Recipezaar with Perfect Crock Pot Potatoes [1]:
Ingredients:
* 1/4 lb diced cooked bacon
* 2 medium thinly sliced onions
* 4 medium thinly sliced potatoes
* 1/2 lb shredded cheddar cheese
* salt and pepper
* butter
Just line the slowcooker with foil, layer the ingredients (twice), dot with butter & seasonings, cover with foil and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours. Visit site for complete details.
I’m so going to try these, yum!
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken [2]
* How To Bake Potatoes Fast + Recipe [3]
* Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe [4]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Perfect Crock Pot Potatoes: http://www.recipezaar.com/67926
[2] Crockpot Rotisserie Chicken: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-rotisserie-chicken/
[3] How To Bake Potatoes Fast + Recipe: http://tipnut.com/how-to-bake-potatoes-fast/
[4] Crockpot Pull-Apart Roast Beef Recipe: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-pull-apart-roast-beef-recipe/
Crafters Medley: 25 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2009)
Posted By TipNut On September 19, 2009 @ 6:49 am In Crafty Ideas | No Comments
Sweetest Little Letter Needle Book Tutorial By skebba.blogspot.com
1. Little Letter Needle Book – A Tutorial [1]: (as seen in picture above) How cute! This little needle book is designed to look like an envelope–complete with postage stamp! Added to 21 Free Tutorials For Needle Books & Cases [2].
2. Free Pattern: Pear Tawashi [3]: A tawashi is a Japanese traditional scrubbing brush. This scrubber is crocheted with acrylic yarn and dries a lot quicker than the cotton knitted ones.
3. Mr & Mrs Byrd Invitation Cards [4]: These mini cards are so easy to make, with minimal folding and in such adorable colors too. Designed to be invite cards but feel free to use them as note cards, mini greeting cards or just to say hi!
4. Felt Wallet In 10 Minutes Or Less [5]: Simple wallet made from scraps of felt and embellished with buttons.
5. Tutorial: Manicure Kit Cover [6]: A really easy project and a great way to use up fabric scraps, perfect for gift giving.
6. DIY Wooden Wax Seal [7]: A how-to guide for creating a wax seal out of a wooden dowel.
7. To-Do List Holder [8]: A scrap of linen, a small piece of chip board, some ironing and a glue gun is all that’s needed to make this to-do list holder.
8. DIY: Spa Towel Wrap [9]: One clearance towel + 1/2 yard of cute cotton fabric + one afternoon = glam spa towel wrap. Make a spa headwrap to match, see How To Make A Bath Towel Head Wrap [10].
9. Ribbon Edged Sheet-Set Duvet [11]: Take two flat sheets, a few yards of ribbon and you have yourself a super-easy (and pretty) duvet cover.
10. Tutorial — Apple Printed Lunch Sack from Old Jeans [12]: Pack your lunch bag as full as you want with this cutey–it can handle it! Also see 25 Things To Do With Old Jeans [13].
11. How To Make A Paperback Cover [14]: The feature of this book cover is adjustable for one side. A side is a pocket, and the other side closes with a cotton tape.
12. How To Make A Simple Bow [15]: Tie these cuties on elastic hair bands for young girls or sew onto garments. Simple and sweet.
13. Tutorial: Reversible Sewing Machine Cover [16]: Simple cover that slips over your sewing machine.
14. Stitched Lamp Shade [17]: Clever idea to give a delicate embellishment to a plain old lampshade.
15. Summer Wallet Tutorial [18]: Cute wallet to toss in your bag as you’re running out the door and onto the beach.
16. Scrunchie Tutorial [19]: Here’s how to make those popular hair accessories.
17. How To Make A Chefs Hat [20]: Fun chef hats to sew for the kiddos.
18. A Drip-Free Drink – Fountain Drink Sleeve Tutorial [21]: Make fabric sleeves for plastic drink cups.
19. Ready To Sachet? The Tutorial [22]: Pretty linen sachets with felt applique work.
20. Pretty Clipboard [23]: Here’s how to turn a boring clipboard into something spectacular with a bit of decorative paper and Modge Podge.
21. Bubble Word Magnets [24]: I love these little guys and the sky’s the limit with what you can do (inspire yourself!).
22. Faux Cabinet Cards [25]: Neat idea to turn old black and white photos into aged works of art (to use in scrapbooking, crafts, etc.).
23. Pennant Rubber Stamp Roller [26]: Turn a wallpaper seam roller into a crafty tool.
24. Salvaged Window = Wallpaper Frames [27]: Result is a nice decorative piece that can be used instead of a headboard. Find more DIY headboard ideas here: 13 Budget Friendly Headboards [28].
25. How To Make Scratch Off Lottery Tickets [29]: This one’s fun .
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Crafters Medley: 15 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2008) [30]
* Crafters Medley: 28 Neat-O Projects To Make (October 2009) [31]
* Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make (July 2009) [32]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Little Letter Needle Book – A Tutorial: http://skebba.blogspot.com/2009/09/little-letter-needle-book-tutorial.html
[2] 21 Free Tutorials For Needle Books & Cases: http://tipnut.com/26-free-tutorials-for-needle-books-cases/
[3] Free Pattern: Pear Tawashi: http://salihan.com/2009/free-crochet-pattern-pear-dishcloth/
[4] Mr & Mrs Byrd Invitation Cards: http://jinjerup.blogspot.com/2009/09/freebie-of-week-mr-mrs-byrd-invitation.html
[5] Felt Wallet In 10 Minutes Or Less: http://redvelvetgirls.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/09/felt-wallet-in-10-minutes-or-less.html
[6] Tutorial: Manicure Kit Cover: http://www.dhbuscher.com/2009/08/30/tutorial-manicure-kit-cover/
[7] DIY Wooden Wax Seal: http://ragehaus.com/?p=1215
[8] To-Do List Holder: http://alittlehut.blogspot.com/2008/08/recycle-project-no-13-to-do-list-holder.html
[9] DIY: Spa Towel Wrap: http://www.centsationalgirl.com/2009/09/diy-spa-towel-wrap/
[10] How To Make A Bath Towel Head Wrap: http://tipnut.com/bath-towel-head-wrap/
[11] Ribbon Edged Sheet-Set Duvet: http://sew4home.com/projects/bed-linens/77-ribbon-edged-sheet-set-duvet
[12] Tutorial — Apple Printed Lunch Sack from Old Jeans: http://www.frugalfamilyfunblog.com/2009/09/tutorial-apple-printed-lunch-sack-from.html
[13] 25 Things To Do With Old Jeans: http://tipnut.com/things-to-do-with-old-jeans/
[14] How To Make A Paperback Cover: http://mairuru.blogspot.com/2009/08/how-to-make-paperback-cover.html
[15] How To Make A Simple Bow: http://smallvillestudio.blogspot.com/2009/07/how-to-make-simple-bow.html
[16] Tutorial: Reversible Sewing Machine Cover: http://clothesline-chronicles.blogspot.com/2009/09/tutorialreversible-sewing-machine-cover.html
[17] Stitched Lamp Shade: http://thelongthread.com/?p=4444
[18] Summer Wallet Tutorial: http://lolanovablog.blogspot.com/2009/07/summer-wallet-tutorial.html
[19] Scrunchie Tutorial: http://cally-cruze.blogspot.com/2009/08/scrunchie-tutorial.html
[20] How To Make A Chefs Hat: http://curlypops.blogspot.com/2009/08/tutorial-how-to-make-chefs-hat-for-your.html
[21] A Drip-Free Drink – Fountain Drink Sleeve Tutorial: http://citricsugar.blogspot.com/2009/08/drip-free-drink-fountain-drink-sleeve.html
[22] Ready To Sachet? The Tutorial: http://checkoutgirlcrafts.blogspot.com/2009/08/ready-to-sachet-tutorial.html
[23] Pretty Clipboard: http://www.vanillajoy.com/pretty-clipboard.html
[24] Bubble Word Magnets: http://coffee-girl-crafts-classroom.blogspot.com/2008/06/bubble-word-magnets.html
[25] Faux Cabinet Cards: http://gomakesomething.com/ht/ap/faux-cab-cards/
[26] Pennant Rubber Stamp Roller: http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com/2009/08/pennant-rubber-stamp-roller.html
[27] Salvaged Window = Wallpaper Frames: http://www.craftynest.com/2009/06/salvaged-window-wallpaper-frames/
[28] 13 Budget Friendly Headboards: http://tipnut.com/13-budget-friendly-headboard-ideas/
[29] How To Make Scratch Off Lottery Tickets: http://artmind-etcetera.blogspot.com/2009/05/how-to-make-scratch-off-lottery-tickets.html
[30] Crafters Medley: 15 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2008): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-september/
[31] Crafters Medley: 28 Neat-O Projects To Make (October 2009): http://tipnut.com/crafters-october-2009/
[32] Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make (July 2009): http://tipnut.com/crafters-july-2009/
Crafters Medley: 30 Neat-O Projects To Make (February)
Posted By TipNut On February 21, 2009 @ 6:19 am In Crafty Ideas | 2 Comments
1. Dilly Bag Tutorial [1]: Here is a lovely little Dilly Bag – 24 inch in circumference, 9 1/2 inch high and 7 inch diameter base (approximate measurements).
2. Log Cabin Block Pincushion Tutorial [2]: You know at this time with the economy, you need to get as much as you can out of what you got. So very little fabric has to be used.
3. Copper Bookmark Tutorial [3]: First up is a copper bookmark and this is a beginner project. No metalsmithing or metal arts experience needed. Best of all is that most of the supplies are available at your local chain Home Center or hardware store – or in your husband’s tool chest.
4. Moccasin Slippers [4]: These slippers are cushy and perfect for a night in with popcorn. They’ll keep your toes warm no matter how cold it is outside. Knitting pattern.
5. Umbrella Light Cover [5]: A hacksaw shortened the remainder of the pole, and then it was just a matter of some eyehooks screwed into the ceiling and some wire – and – bob’s your uncle – it was done.
6. Needle Wrap: A Tutorial [6]: A little double-pointed needle wrap, just right for bamboo needles.
7. Tutorial: Easy Pillow Case With Contrasting Hem [7]: A quick and easy way to make a pillow case in a snap.
8. Leaf Drawstring Bag [8]: Cute tutorial for a drawstring bag in the shape of a leaf.
9. Nintendo DS Pouch Tutorial [9]: Nice job! Fold over, envelope style with snap closure.
10. Duvet Tutorial [10]: Use two flat sheets to create this duvet cover.
11. Tutorial :: Rachel’s Crochet Hook Case [11]: This could also be used for other items, too! Make the “pockets” a little bigger and you can hold a few pairs of knitting needles. You could make a small art case out of this to hold colored pencils, artist pencils, pens…Pattern is available via pdf download.
12. How To Make A Super Simple Camera Case [12]: The only materials needed are fabric (outer and inner), bias binding (you could make your own or buy one), matching thread, and a button.
13. Grumperina’s DPN Roll [13]: Simple roll made from a placemat.
14. Suey, the Super Sock Pig Pattern and Tutorial [14]: Welcome to the Suey, the Super Sock Pig Pattern and Tutorial. Now you can learn how to mysteriously transform an ordinary sock into something, er, well SUPER!
15. Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial [15]: Uses scrap sizes of fabric, PUL or oil cloth, velcro closure.
16. Fat Quarter Tote Bag Tutorial [16]: Tutorial for a tote bag using a fat quarter of fabric. It will use every bit of it, but you do want to make sure everything is squared and true, which may mean you need to trim a little bit here and there to get to those perfect measurements.
17. Tutorial: Quick Notebook Cover [17]: This is a super easy and quick notebook cover. It took approximately one hour.
18. Downloadable Teapot Pattern [18]: Teapot quilt block pattern & tute.
19. Tutorial – Notebook purse/briefcase [19]: Here’s a great idea for gifts, party favors, road trip journals, rainy day projects……..you name it! This project can be altered for girls or boys too.
20. Birdy Valentine Embroidery Pattern [20]: Super sweet retro-style bluebird design. Download available via pdf.
21. Winter Berries, A Tutorial [21]: How to make a “Winter Berries” crochet covered stone.
22. Fabric Covered Box Tutorial [22]: You could just make a bottom tray or much smaller boxes… it’s a very versatile pattern and easy to make.
23. Snow-Globe Soap [23]: What’s cuter than a button, small enough to fit in a stocking, won’t rot your teeth and leaves you squeaky clean? A mini snow-globe soap, of course! Here’s a super-fun craft you can whip up in an afternoon. It’s quick, it’s easy and it hardly makes any mess!
24. Tutorial for Fabric Mail Sorter [24]: Perfect organizer for the home office or craft room.
25. Printables 4 Scrapbooking [25]: Offers free printables, updated regularly with new designs.
26. The T-Shirt Book Cover [26]: Here’s a nifty little project for you to try out, when you don’t want to go out, when it’s cold out. It’s a take on the paper book cover that we were forced as kids to cover all our books with.
27. DIY Project – Message Marbles [27]: Offered as a wedding favor but I think these would be nice for everyday too. Sprinkled on guests tables and around the reception, these customized “message marbles” are perfect little take aways for guests.
28. Drawstring Pouch w/ Carrying Strap [28]: There are so many uses for a pouch like this, gorgeous!
29. Wristlet Tutorial [29]: Plenty of inside pockets for cards, outside pocket, fold-over top with loop/button closure. Nice job!
30. Braided Yarn Scarf How-To [30]: A fun way to make scarves, if you’ve been looking for a tute for how to make these–this one’s great and has lots of pics.
Fun Freebie: Paper Doll Scans & Printables [31]: Vintage goodies from decades ago…Find Marlo Thomas “That Girl” dolls, Betsy McCall paper dolls, Ziegfeld Girl paper doll and loads more.
Don’t Miss It: This week’s vintage pattern freebie on Tipnut…5 Dainty Tea Apron Patterns [32].
Crafty Tutorials:
* DIY Button Cover Tutorial [33]
* Mending Jeans Belt Loops (Video) [34]
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* Crafters Medley: 21 Neat-O Projects To Make (June) [35]
* Crafters Medley: 25 Neat-O Projects To Make (March) [36]
* Crafters Medley: 28 Neat-O Projects To Make (January) [37]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Dilly Bag Tutorial: http://lurlineg.blogspot.com/2009/01/dilly-bag-tutorial.html
[2] Log Cabin Block Pincushion Tutorial: http://calamityjanescottage.blogspot.com/2008/10/pincushion-tutorial.html
[3] Copper Bookmark Tutorial: http://featheredfibers.wordpress.com/2008/12/05/copper-bookmark-tutorial/
[4] Moccasin Slippers: http://www.mylifetime.com/lifestyle/home-crafts/craft-ideas/needle-arts/moccasin-slippers
[5] Umbrella Light Cover: http://baremaked.blogspot.com/2009/01/umbrella-lightcover.html
[6] Needle Wrap: A Tutorial: http://turkeycookies.blogspot.com/2009/01/needle-wrap-tutorial.html
[7] Tutorial: Easy Pillow Case With Contrasting Hem: http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/blog/?p=2057
[8] Leaf Drawstring Bag: http://zakkalife.blogspot.com/2009/01/craft-project-leaf-drawstring-bag.html
[9] Nintendo DS Pouch Tutorial: http://madquilter.blogspot.com/2009/02/nintendo-ds-pouch-tutorial.html
[10] Duvet Tutorial: http://nestdecorating.typepad.com/nest_decorating_designs/2009/01/duvet-tutorial-and-some-more-new-work.html
[11] Tutorial :: Rachel’s Crochet Hook Case: http://sometimescrafter.blogspot.com/2008/12/tutorial-rachels-crochet-hook-case.html
[12] How To Make A Super Simple Camera Case: http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2008/04/how-to-make-super-simple-camera-case.html
[13] Grumperina’s DPN Roll: http://www.grumperina.com/knitblog/archives/2006/05/sore_subject_1.htm
[14] Suey, the Super Sock Pig Pattern and Tutorial: http://qdpatooties.blogspot.com/2008/04/suey-super-pig-pattern-and-tutorial.html
[15] Reusable Snack Bag Tutorial: http://wewilsons.blogspot.com/2009/02/reusable-snack-bag-tutorial.html
[16] Fat Quarter Tote Bag Tutorial: http://cicadadaydream.blogspot.com/2009/02/fat-quarter-tote-bag-tutorial.html
[17] Tutorial: Quick Notebook Cover: http://spoonfullofsugargirls.blogspot.com/2008/03/tutorial-quick-notebook-cover.html
[18] Downloadable Teapot Pattern: http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2009/01/downloadable-teapot-pattern.html
[19] Tutorial – Notebook purse/briefcase: http://brassyapple.blogspot.com/2008/10/tutorial-notebook-pursebriefcase.html
[20] Birdy Valentine Embroidery Pattern: http://littleacorn.typepad.com/little_acorn/2009/02/goodbye-january.html
[21] Winter Berries, A Tutorial: http://foothillhomecompanion.blogspot.com/2009/02/winter-berries-tutorial.html
[22] Fabric Covered Box Tutorial: http://handmaiden.typepad.com/handmaiden/2009/02/fabric-covered-box-tutorial.html
[23] Snow-Globe Soap: http://www.alphamom.com/holiday/2008/12/snowglobe_soap_1.php
[24] Tutorial for Fabric Mail Sorter: http://londonpurple.blogspot.com/2009/01/tutorial-for-fabric-mail-sorter.html
[25] Printables 4 Scrapbooking: http://printables4scrapbooking.com/
[26] The T-Shirt Book Cover: http://thenewnew.blogspot.com/2009/01/cabin-fever-project-2-t-shirt-book.html
[27] DIY Project – Message Marbles: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2008/10/29/diy-project-message-marbles/
[28] Drawstring Pouch w/ Carrying Strap: http://orangeflowerpatterns.blogspot.com/2008/11/drawstring-pouch-w-carrying-strap.html
[29] Wristlet Tutorial: http://whipup.net/2009/01/16/wristlet-tutorial/
[30] Braided Yarn Scarf How-To: http://ahyiyi.blogspot.com/2008/03/braiding-finally-i-have-time-to-share.html
[31] Paper Doll Scans & Printables: http://tpettit.best.vwh.net/dolls/pd_scans/index.html
[32] 5 Dainty Tea Apron Patterns: http://tipnut.com/tea-aprons/
[33] DIY Button Cover Tutorial: http://paperandstitch.wordpress.com/2008/10/07/guest-postdiy-button-cover-tutorial/
[34] Mending Jeans Belt Loops (Video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3mz4uMAof0
[35] Crafters Medley: 21 Neat-O Projects To Make (June): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-june/
[36] Crafters Medley: 25 Neat-O Projects To Make (March): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-march/
[37] Crafters Medley: 28 Neat-O Projects To Make (January): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-january/
Crafters Medley: 15 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2008)
Posted By TipNut On September 13, 2008 @ 6:59 am In Crafty Ideas | 1 Comment
1. How To Make Decorative Tassels [1]: Here’s a great tutorial showing you step-by-step how to make decorative tassels.
2. DIY Coupon/Money Holder [2]: Learn how to make a fabric coupon pouch to keep all your coupons tidy. Also see Making A Coupon Organizer System – How To Guide [3] for putting together an organized couponing system for yourself.
3. Tea Towel Kitchen Rug [4]: Another crafty idea for using tea towels, found via DIY Maven [5]. Also see 10 Clever Dish Towel Crafts [6].
4. Patchwork Kitchen Towels [7]: Embellish very basic kitchen towels with a strip of patchwork, very nice stuff!
5. Dilly Doily Bag Tutorial [8]: The sweetest produce bag you’ll ever see, uses vintage doilies and fabric. Also see 35 Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make – Free Patterns [9].
6. Raspberry Bed Socks [10]: Too cute! Free knitting pattern for these adorable bed socks.
7. Tie-dye Tissue Wrapping Paper [11]: Make your own gorgeous wrapping paper out of white tissue paper and food coloring.
8. Crochet Ornaments [12] Crochet covers for styrofoam balls using sock weight yarn, attach a loop to it and voila! A cute & crafty Christmas ornament.
9. Make your own sewing kit [13]: A tutorial from Yahoo! Shine showing you how to make a sewing kit out of an old egg carton.
10. DIY Lampshades [14]: Another tutorial from Yahoo! Shine, this one showing how to cover wire frame lamp shades with decorative fabric.
11. Pop Top Can [15]: Clean out cans of fruit (or other pop top cans), then make these cute cans to fill with treats, great for stocking stuffers!
12. Sao Paolo Purse [16]: Free crochet pattern to make this clutch, great idea for storing crochet hooks.
13. Flower Pot Pincushion [17]: Here’s a tutorial showing how to make a pincushion inside a small flower pot.
14. Stapleless Paper Chains [18]: These new paper chains take extra time, but require no staple, tape, or sticker to secure each link. Great kids party decorations!
15. How to Make a Super-Simple Roll-Up for Organizing Your Crochet Hooks [19]: These are so useful to keep your crochet supplies organized. Found at SharonB’s blog [20]. Also see Crochet Hook Case – Sewing Tutorial [21], Sewing Pattern: Crochet Hook Clutch [22] and this list for knitting needles: 30 Free Patterns For Knitting Needle Cases, Rolls, Pouches & Organizers [23].
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* Crafters Medley: 21 Neat-O Projects To Make (August 2008) [24]
* Crafters Medley: 25 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2009) [25]
* Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make (July 2008) [26]
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URLs in this post:
[1] How To Make Decorative Tassels: http://betasseled.blogspot.com/2008/08/tassel-tutorial.html
[2] DIY Coupon/Money Holder: http://christcoffeeandknittingneedles.blogspot.com/2008/09/diy-couponmoney-holder.html
[3] Making A Coupon Organizer System – How To Guide: http://tipnut.com/coupon-organizer-system/
[4] Tea Towel Kitchen Rug: http://madewithlovebyhannah.com/WordPress/?p=92
[5] DIY Maven: http://www.curbly.com/DIY-Maven/posts/5143-How-to-turn-a-Tea-Towel-into-a-Kitchen-Rug
[6] 10 Clever Dish Towel Crafts: http://tipnut.com/10-clever-dish-towel-crafts/
[7] Patchwork Kitchen Towels: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=562
[8] Dilly Doily Bag Tutorial: http://scrumdillydilly.blogspot.com/2008/09/dilly-doily-bag-tutorial.html
[9] 35 Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make – Free Patterns: http://tipnut.com/35-reusable-grocery-bags-totes-free-patterns/
[10] Raspberry Bed Socks: http://slipslipknit.com/?p=57
[11] Tie-dye Tissue Wrapping Paper: http://www.parenthacks.com/2007/12/tie-dye-tissue.html
[12] Crochet Ornaments: http://kendrakadas.com/crochet-ornaments/
[13] Make your own sewing kit: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/home/make-your-own-sewing-kit-236802/
[14] DIY Lampshades: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/home/diy-lampshades-234625
[15] Pop Top Can: http://craftsonawhim.com/node/82
[16] Sao Paolo Purse: http://www.naturallycaron.com/projects/sao_paolo/sao_paolo_4.html
[17] Flower Pot Pincushion: http://thelongthread.com/?p=1002
[18] Stapleless Paper Chains: http://worldpreschoolmom.blogspot.com/2008/07/stapleless-paper-chains.html
[19] How to Make a Super-Simple Roll-Up for Organizing Your Crochet Hooks: http://www.craftstylish.com/item/7218/how-to-make-a-super-simple-roll-up-for-organizing-your-crochet-hooks
[20] SharonB’s blog: http://sharonb.wordpress.com/
[21] Crochet Hook Case – Sewing Tutorial: http://tipnut.com/crochet-hook-case-sewing-tutorial/
[22] Sewing Pattern: Crochet Hook Clutch: http://tipnut.com/sewing-pattern-crochet-hook-clutch/
[23] 30 Free Patterns For Knitting Needle Cases, Rolls, Pouches & Organizers: http://tipnut.com/free-patterns-for-knitting-needle-rolls-pouches-organizers/
[24] Crafters Medley: 21 Neat-O Projects To Make (August 2008): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-august/
[25] Crafters Medley: 25 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2009): http://tipnut.com/crafters-september-2009/
[26] Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make (July 2008): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-july/
Homemade Potato Chips Recipe
Posted By TipNut On July 24, 2007 @ 10:07 am In Food, Recipes | No Comments
Today’s feature is another great recipe from Elise.com with Oven-fried Potato Chips Recipe [1]:
These crispy thin potato slices are just divine. I call them potato chips because they taste like the best potato chips you will ever have. But I suspect that one might not classify them as a chip given their 1/8 inch thickness.
The recipe is from Gourmet magazine and it calls for 4 russet potatoes sliced 1/8 inch diagonally, 1/4 cup melted butter to brush on the slices and coarse salt sprinkled on after they’re done cooking (500°F oven for 15 to 20 minutes).
I preferred the comments area suggestion of using extra virgin olive oil instead of butter. I love butter (probably too much!), but EVOO is great too so I had no problem making this sacrifice at an attempt to make the snack a little healthier.
Another suggestion was to use herb infused olive oil for more flavor and less chance of herbs burning up in the oven (great tip) and a tip to first soak the potato slices in water to get rid of much of the starch as well as making the chips crispier.
Great recipe and excellent tips shared, I also love the idea that these are oven baked instead of deep fried–eases the fat load a bit .
Please visit the site above for full recipe details.
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* How To Bake Potatoes Fast + Recipe [2]
* How To Roast Potatoes: Recipes & Tips [3]
* How To Dry Apples (Apple Chips) [4]
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[1] Oven-fried Potato Chips Recipe: http://www.elise.com/recipes/archives/000879ovenfried_potato_chips.php
[2] How To Bake Potatoes Fast + Recipe: http://tipnut.com/how-to-bake-potatoes-fast/
[3] How To Roast Potatoes: Recipes & Tips: http://tipnut.com/roast-potatoes/
[4] How To Dry Apples (Apple Chips): http://tipnut.com/dry-apples/
How To Bake Potatoes Fast + Recipe
Posted By TipNut On February 27, 2007 @ 6:31 am In Cooking Tips, Food, Recipes | No Comments
Two different tips for cutting the time needed for baked potatoes. First scrub and clean potatoes as you normally do, then:
* Parboil [1] the potatoes by boiling them in water for about 5 – 7 minutes. Drain, then dry with a clean tea towel. Bake in the oven as usual, you’ll find the cooking time cut in half (approximately).
You could also cut potatoes in half, rub butter or fat over the cut end and bake as usual. Because the potatoes are half in size, they’ll cook a lot faster.
If you’re interested in baking potatoes in the microwave, check out this tip: Make Your Own Potato Baker Bags [2].
If you like onions on your baked potatoes, before baking (but after parboiling if using that method) try slicing the potato in half but not all the way through to prevent the potato from separating (you could also cut in thirds). Place slices of white onion in the cut, a dab of butter, then wrap the potato in foil and bake (cut side up). Delicious!
Simple Baked Potato Recipe
* Coat potatoes with oil (olive or canola), sprinkle generously with kosher salt and lightly with pepper (optional). Place directly on middle rack* in preheated oven (350 degrees) until done–about 60 minutes for 4 potatoes. Use a fork to test for doneness, the potatoes will be soft inside when speared.
*Make sure to have a cookie sheet or pan on the rack underneath to catch oil drippings.
Don’t Miss These Tips:
* How To Roast Potatoes: Recipes & Tips [3]
* Crockpot Potatoes Recipe [4]
* Homemade Potato Chips Recipe [5]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Parboil: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parboil
[2] Make Your Own Potato Baker Bags: http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-potato-baker-bags/
[3] How To Roast Potatoes: Recipes & Tips: http://tipnut.com/roast-potatoes/
[4] Crockpot Potatoes Recipe: http://tipnut.com/crockpot-potatoes-recipe/
[5] Homemade Potato Chips Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-potato-chips-recipe/
How To Make Potato Baker Bags
Posted By TipNut On November 27, 2006 @ 4:50 pm In Crafts, Sewing | 16 Comments
Perfectly baked potatoes using a microwave and a fabric bag? Cute idea!
* This simple bag creates a “just right” baked potato in your microwave. The inside is well done, yet moist, and the skin remains tender.
* The bag will cook one to four medium sized
potatoes at once.
* Simply wash and dry your Potatoes. DO NOT PRICK!!
* Wrap the potatoes in a paper towel and place in bag.
* Microwave as instructed by the microwave manufacturer. Time will vary per microwave.
* When serving, do not cut with knife, simply use a fork. potatoes will be very fluffy.
* Let the bag air dry. ENJOY!!
Free pattern/tutorial to make your own potato bags found on the web archive here: Potato Baker Bags [1]
Caution: Please do not leave unattended and make sure to use only 100% cotton materials. From a comment below: If your microwave is too hot to use the bags, either turn down in temperature or don’t use the bags (sparking or small burn hole problems in the fabric).
*Updated Link
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* How To Bake Potatoes Fast + Recipe [2]
* Homemade Potato Chips Recipe [3]
* Poochie Bags: Fat Quarter Friendly Freebie [4]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Potato Baker Bags: http://web.archive.org/web/20071202190308/http://www.atimetostitch.com/potato_bags.htm
[2] How To Bake Potatoes Fast + Recipe: http://tipnut.com/how-to-bake-potatoes-fast/
[3] Homemade Potato Chips Recipe: http://tipnut.com/homemade-potato-chips-recipe/
[4] Poochie Bags: Fat Quarter Friendly Freebie: http://tipnut.com/poochie-bags/
Crafters Medley: 20 Neat-O Projects To Make
Posted By TipNut On May 24, 2008 @ 7:18 am In Crafty Ideas, Popular Tips | 4 Comments
1. Double Pointed Needle Holder Tutorial [1]: This is a nice & easy needle roll pattern with a top flap to hold knitting needles in place. You’ll also find a bunch more here [2].
2. Pocket Full O’Lists [3]: Cute homemade notebooks made from paper scraps with cardstock pockets to hold them in.
3. Piggy Bank Freebie [4]: This is a unique idea, a fabric piggy bank to fill with all your goodies. Lay it in a drawer or on a desktop and feed daily .
4. Fabric Covered Tin Can [5]: Use this as utensil holders or for desktop organizing…great way to recycle cans as well as use up some fabric scraps. Add a little hand embroidery if you like for some extra pizazz.
5. Cable Needle Holder (Knitting) [6]: Where to put that cable needle while knitting? Here’s a fantastic idea to keep it handy yet out of the way (it’s so simple you’ll love it).
6. DIY Hangable Hamper [7]: Use fabric remnants and plastic purse handles for an updated style of laundry bag, minimal sewing involved. Also see this vintage laundry bag pattern [8] that uses a coat hanger.
7. Reusable Sandwich Wrap [9]: Looking for an eco-friendly way to wrap your lunch sandwiches? This sandwich wrap is very cool, and simple to make. Uses vinyl covered fabric.
8. Laundry Cap Cupcakes [10]: Sweet way to use up those large plastic laundry caps–make cupcakes out of them using old wool sweaters.
9. Crochet Produce Bag Pattern [11], Fabric Shopping Bags [12] and this Teeny Tiny Fold-Up Shopping Tote [13]: Great additions for the 35 Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make – Free Patterns [14] list.
10. Iron On Vinyl Coasters [15]: Use iron-on vinyl to make your own fabric coasters, these couldn’t be simpler to make (and cute to boot!).
11. Pleasant Kitchen Dishtowels [16]: Very sweet embroidery designs for tea towels, all kitchen items and each one an original that you won’t find elsewhere. You can download the pdf here [17].
12. Patchwork Fabric Basket [18]: Here’s a nice tutorial for making a patchwork design fabric basket. Cute!
13. Ribbon Storage Box Tutorial [19]: Here’s a tutorial for making a ribbon storage box using Ikea’s storage boxes.
14. Fabric-Covered Corkboard Tutorial [20]: Take those old buck or two corkboards you can pick up at garage sales and turn them into something charming.
15. Bookmarks [21]: Use up some of that cardboard from cereal boxes to make these nifty bookmarks–templates included (nice!).
16. Tutorial for Notepad/Pen Holder [22]: Inside pockets to hold a pen, notebook and whatever else you like, snaps shut.
17. Kit Card Box Tutorial [23]: Pretty card box made from cardstock, complete instructions provided.
18. Wellness Bag [24]: Now this is a nice idea for someone who’s not feeling that well, make them a pampering wellness bag that’s filled with all kinds of nice goodies. Also see homemade ice packs [25], microwave heat packs [26] for some filler ideas.
19. Tutorial: How To Cover Wooden Drawers [27]: Cover plain wooden drawers with patterned origami paper, very nice!
20. Thread Holder Pattern [28]: The sweetest little thread holder you ever did see!
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* Crafters Medley: 15 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2008) [29]
* Crafters Medley: 30 Neat-O Projects To Make (February) [30]
* Crafters Medley: 25 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2009) [31]
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URLs in this post:
[1] Double Pointed Needle Holder Tutorial: http://ruthsplace.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/double-pointed-needle-holder-tutorial/
[2] bunch more here: http://tipnut.com/free-patterns-for-knitting-needle-rolls-pouches-organizers/
[3] Pocket Full O’Lists: http://www.designspongeonline.com/2007/11/diy-wednesdays-pocket-full-o-lists.html
[4] Piggy Bank Freebie: http://noseynest.blogspot.com/2008/05/piggy-bank-freebie.html
[5] Fabric Covered Tin Can: http://www.elsiemarley.com/tin-can-cover.html
[6] Cable Needle Holder (Knitting): http://www.pieknits.com/blog/2008/05/where_to_keep_that_cable.html
[7] DIY Hangable Hamper: http://www.curbly.com/ModHomeEcTeacher/posts/4204-DIY-Hangable-Hamper
[8] this vintage laundry bag pattern: http://tipnut.com/free-laundry-bag-pattern-vintage-1944/
[9] Reusable Sandwich Wrap: http://thesmallobject.com/stenopad/wordpress/?p=1263
[10] Laundry Cap Cupcakes: http://lilbirdiestitches.blogspot.com/2008/03/recycled-cupcakes-felt-blog-awards.html
[11] Crochet Produce Bag Pattern: http://clutteringmycouch.wordpress.com/2008/04/19/for-earth-dayproduce-bag-pattern/
[12] Fabric Shopping Bags: http://www.ohfransson.com/oh_fransson/2008/05/paper-grocery-b.html
[13] Teeny Tiny Fold-Up Shopping Tote: http://stitchlounge.com/site/blog/132/teeny-tiny-fold-up-shopping-tote-sponsored-by-bernina
[14] 35 Reusable Grocery Bags You Can Make – Free Patterns: http://tipnut.com/35-reusable-grocery-bags-totes-free-patterns/
[15] Iron On Vinyl Coasters: http://howaboutorange.blogspot.com/2008/05/iron-on-vinyl-coasters.html
[16] Pleasant Kitchen Dishtowels: http://rosylittlethings.typepad.com/posie_gets_cozy/2008/02/pleasant-kitche.html
[17] download the pdf here: http://aliciapaulson.com/Pleasant_Kitchen_Dishtowels.pdf
[18] Patchwork Fabric Basket: http://ayumills.blogspot.com/2008/05/tutorial-fabric-basket.html
[19] Ribbon Storage Box Tutorial: http://jmday.com/?p=40
[20] Fabric-Covered Corkboard Tutorial: http://freshvintage.typepad.com/freshvintage/2008/01/post-2.html
[21] Bookmarks: http://applehead.typepad.com/applehead/2007/12/everyone-needs.html
[22] Tutorial for Notepad/Pen Holder: http://brunosmom.blogspot.com/2008/04/tutorial-for-notepadpen-holder.html
[23] Kit Card Box Tutorial: http://andreawalford.com/?page_id=158
[24] Wellness Bag: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/?p=285
[25] homemade ice packs: http://tipnut.com/quick-easy-homemade-ice-packs/
[26] microwave heat packs: http://tipnut.com/make-your-own-microwave-heating-pad/
[27] Tutorial: How To Cover Wooden Drawers: http://lulalouise.blogspot.com/2007/06/tutorial-how-to-cover-wooden-drawers_29.html
[28] Thread Holder Pattern: http://thestitchingroom.blogspot.com/2007/10/thread-holder-pattern.html
[29] Crafters Medley: 15 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2008): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-september/
[30] Crafters Medley: 30 Neat-O Projects To Make (February): http://tipnut.com/crafters-medley-february/
[31] Crafters Medley: 25 Neat-O Projects To Make (September 2009): http://tipnut.com/crafters-september-2009/
Here is PAGE ONE of that long flu thread:
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2278371/posts
A pediatrician told the father of a daughter who has all the symptoms of H1N1, and whos own little sister was diagnosed with H1N1 and has recovered -- the pediatrician told the father that she has to get an H1N1 vaccination in a few weeks.
There are many online reports about people getting H1N1, getting all well, and then later on, becoming RE-infected with H1N1.
Inotherwords... getting H1N1 doesn't confer immunity -- but apparently the experts believe that the vaccinations do.
Granny, do you consider this 'curious'?
Here's the latest I learned from the dad:
To: hennie pennie
One of the more interesting comments on a Flutrackers thread. By "FluFreak".
I have been told straight out by someone deep in the government loop that "you can get and recover from this virus without gaining immunity. This is why the vaccine is so important."
They are NOT openly touting this at the moment because they fear panic would ensue due to lack of availability. I assume they will emphasize this later to increase percentage vaccinated.
4,988 posted on 11/02/2009 7:40:16 PM PST
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