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I will add content to this page as I come across it. Tips on gardening, household hints, and miscellaneous other things I've learned through the years. Keep checking back for new additions! 
Want to save a little time? Cut up a rotisserie chicken to use in recipes such as
chicken salad, calling for cooked chicken. It saves time and the rotisserie chicken
is moist, tasty and reasonably priced.
I'm sure that most people know that chocolate is harmful to dogs. It appears that it could be cumulative, and, that, even though they may have eaten small amounts before with no problem, they could have a severe reaction at any point. Other "people" foods that are known to cause severe reactions are raisins, grapes and Macadamia nuts. Some dogs are able to tolerate small amounts whereas others cannot tolerate any amount, so, of course, it certainly is not worth the risk.
Hummingbird nectar can be made quickly and inexpensively at home. The cost is much less than the store-bought version and does not contain the dyes that are thought to be harmful to them, Use only regular pure cane sugar. The "recipe" is 1 part sugar to 4 parts water. I use a 2-4 quart Pyrex measuring cup, but, any microwave safe bowl large enough for the amount you want to make, will do. Measure the sugar into the bowl and add 1 part (of the 4) water. Microwave on High long enough to come to a boil and dissolve the sugar. Time will vary, depending on amount you are making. Stir to be sure the sugar is completely dissolved, Then slowly add the final 3 parts of warm water. Allow to cool to room temperature before filling feeder. Any leftover mixture (or extra you want to make) can be stored in the refrigerator in a clean covered container for future use. Just be sure to let it come to room temperature before using it.
Never use honey or any other type of sugar and do not add anything else to the mixture. It is only a supplemental alternative to the hummingbird's regular diet of insects and flower nectar.
Change mixture and wash feeder at least every third day (if the nectar lasts that long). Try to hang the feeder in a place where there is not a lot of direct sun.
If your feeder does not have much red on it, you can tie a piece of red ribbon to the feeder, at least, until the birds become accustomed to it's location.
With three dogs and eight birdfeeders of varied types, we purchase large bags of supplies which we store in large covered plastic containers. For a while, we used what they call "moth traps" (the ones that are made of cardboard and have a sticky substance containing a pheromone that attracts the moths and traps them to the sticky surface inside) at about $4 each and good for 3 months. I read somewhere that you could use wrapped sticks of spearmint gum placed on shelves where flour, rice etc. are stored, to keep the meal and grain moths away. For about two years now, I have placed 2-4 wrapped sticks of spearmint gum in the bottom or sides of each container that I keep birdseed and dog food in. I have not seen a single meal or grain moth, nor, any other insect, for that matter. I put fresh sticks every 3 months or so.
An excellent substitute for Clean Shower or other shower sprays can be made easily by filling a 1 quart sprayer bottle with water (leaving some space), then adding about 2 oz. (1/4 cup) of a liquid dishwasher rinsing agent such as Jet Dri or Cascade. Immediately after showering, spray the walls of the shower lightly, but, thoroughly. This will help to prevent spotting and soap build-up and you will have to clean less often. The commercial shower sprays are around $3 a bottle. The 8 oz.bottle of rinsing agent is about $4 and will allow you to make 4 bottles of shower spray at a good savings.
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