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FReeper Canteen ~ Household Hints ~ 17 May 2007
May 16, 2007 | Entertaining the Troops Committee

Posted on 05/16/2007 5:55:08 PM PDT by beachn4fun

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

HINT & TIPS

Welcome to the FReeper Canteen Hints & Tips that can be make your life easier. Or not! Hopefully, you'll find something here that will make your life easier. Or maybe someone you know could use one of these ideas. If you have a hint or tip of your own, be sure to leave it behind before you leave the Canteen.

Ma can always use helpful ideas on how to keep the Canteen clean with all the youngsters running around.

Let's start with some general household hints.

*** Use of soap wrapper: Don't throw away the wrapper after removing a bar of soap. Place it inside your shoe cabinet or shoe box. It's a cheap way of filling the air with a nice smell.

*** If your polished furniture has small scratches: Try rubbing them with a shelled walnut. You'll see the scratches just disappear!

*** If you have problem with slippery shoelaces which refuse to stay tied: Rub them with a candle and make them less slippery so that knots stay put.

*** To keep lint and dust off glass top tables, wash them in a solution of warm water and fabric softener. Add one tablespoon of liquid fabric softener to one quart of warm water. The fabric softener will clean the glass inexpensively and will help keep lint from gathering on the glass. Also great for computer screens and TV's

*** Don't throw away odd socks or socks with holes in them, use them to make a mop. Tie several socks (10-12 works best) to a mop or broom handle and use just like you would a regular mop. White cotton socks work best for this project and by the time the "sock mop" wears out, you'll probably have plenty more socks to make a new one.

***Get rid of pet hair on upholstery effortlessly by wiping the furniture with a slightly dampened sponge.

(All hints found on websites. Management makes no claims to the effectiveness of any hints)

Join us again next week for more hints.



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21 posted on 05/16/2007 6:04:35 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: HungarianGypsy

bwahahahaha

Good evening, HungarianGypsy

What a wonderful hint

8)


22 posted on 05/16/2007 6:05:02 PM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; Old China Hand
Good evening, Ma.


Old China Hand

23 posted on 05/16/2007 6:06:16 PM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: beachn4fun

May 17, 2007

The Ascended Christ

READ: Hebrews 4:9-16

We have a great High Priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the Son of God. —Hebrews 4:14

Today is Ascension Day—a day that is often neglected. Coming 40 days after Easter, it marks the occasion when the risen Christ ascended to the Father in glory.

W. H. Griffith Thomas writes in The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia: “The ascension is not only a great fact of the New Testament, but a great factor in the life of Christ and Christians, and no complete view of Jesus Christ is possible unless the ascension and its consequences are included.”

Thomas then summarizes what the ascension means to believers. It speaks of an accomplished redemption (Heb. 8:1), the Savior’s high-priestly work (Heb. 4:14), His lordship over the church (Eph. 1:22), His intercession for us with His heavenly Father (1 Tim. 2:5), the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost (Acts 2:33), the Lord’s presence with us today (Matt. 28:20), and the expectation of His return to this earth (1 Thess. 4:16).

Think of it! Jesus not only died, but He rose from the grave, went back to the Father, and is interceding for us right now. And He is coming again.

May this Ascension Day be a time for special rejoicing and thanksgiving to God

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer,
One day the stone rolled away from the door;
Then He arose, over death He had conquered;
Now is ascended, my Lord evermore. —Chapman

Jesus who died to save us now lives to keep us.


24 posted on 05/16/2007 6:06:41 PM PDT by The Mayor (http://albanysinsanity.com/)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Good evening, JJ

(((HUGS)))


25 posted on 05/16/2007 6:07:25 PM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: beachn4fun

What can I do about all these pesky beer cans?


26 posted on 05/16/2007 6:07:26 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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Honoring Our Heroes

Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
CMS
David (LUV W)
Defender2
Ev (MozartLover)
Future Snake Eater (RightOnline)
Jade Falcon
JemiansTerror (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan (AZbushgal)
Josh (doug from upland)
Karen (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W (arbee4bush)
Kevin (skimask)
Kevin and David (vigilante2)
Laurita
LCpl Carter
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Milo828 (mystery-ak)
Nate (sneakers)
Old Sarge
OneLoyalAmerican
Robert, Jeremy & Daynnis (SoldierDad)
Son (GodBlessUSA)
The Sailor
tongue-tied
txradioguy
Victor and Tony D (weldgophardline)
William (jackv)

 



27 posted on 05/16/2007 6:07:26 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Old China Hand; Kathy in Alaska


28 posted on 05/16/2007 6:08:03 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: Mrs.Nooseman

Good evening, Mrs. N

(((HUGS)))


29 posted on 05/16/2007 6:08:11 PM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: beachn4fun

Howdy!

(((HUGZ BACK)))


30 posted on 05/16/2007 6:08:21 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: The Mayor

Good evening, Mayor


31 posted on 05/16/2007 6:08:44 PM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Hi (((Ma)))
I love seeing your posts each night. Thank you so much. So many Heroes to honor :)


32 posted on 05/16/2007 6:10:12 PM PDT by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You!. It Prayers said for our Heroes!)
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To: mylife

Good evening, My

Hmmm, not sure about that one, I’ll keep my eyes open for a hint about pesky beer cans. In the meantime, maybe someone who is very experienced in this sort of thing will spot your question and will provide a hint. LOL


33 posted on 05/16/2007 6:10:24 PM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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To: beachn4fun

Use furniture polish to shine black plastic on autos. It lasts longer than armorall.


34 posted on 05/16/2007 6:10:25 PM PDT by Jet Jaguar
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To: Old China Hand


Wishing you a very........



Old China Hand!!!!

May all your wishes come true.


35 posted on 05/16/2007 6:10:41 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)
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To: All

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE
 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 
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36 posted on 05/16/2007 6:10:41 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: swmobuffalo


Wishing you a very........



swmobuffalo!!!!

May all your wishes come true.


37 posted on 05/16/2007 6:11:17 PM PDT by Mrs.Nooseman (Proudly supporting our Troops,Allies and our President GW!!!)
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To: beachn4fun

Thanks for the home economics tips


38 posted on 05/16/2007 6:11:34 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: All


Kate Smith ~ God Bless America


39 posted on 05/16/2007 6:11:41 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ God Bless and Protect Our Brave Protectors of Freedom~)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Great hint.

What kind of furniture polish? Like lemon oil?


40 posted on 05/16/2007 6:11:54 PM PDT by beachn4fun (How long will the world allow terrorism to be the answer to the problem?)
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