How to Get a Baby to Take a Pacifier Instead of
Thumb Sucking

post from How to of the Day on 04 August 2011 08:00:00 PM. © How to of the Day

If you're a parent, you have probably heard the argument that pacifiers can be taken away to prevent dental problems, while thumbs cannot. Let's face it though, some babies dislike pacifiers! For many parents, preventing thumb sucking can be quite the battle. Here are some tips to help you succeed.

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Super Chicken Noodle Soup

post from Cut Out + Keep on 04 August 2011 07:34:44 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

recycled leftovers turned "soup"

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Harry Potter Shirt: Sectumsempra Spell

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Based on Harry Potter Shirt: Sectumsempra Spell by Michael S

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Make a Bench from a Coffee Table

post from DIY Life on 04 August 2011 06:35:29 PM. © DIY Life

Filed under: Living Spaces Make a bench out of a $7 thrift store find with this easy idea from DIYLife favorite ModHomeEc. ModHomeEc.comFor four legs and a flat surface, a bench can be an oddly-expensive furniture piece. But, you can make your own bench without any woodworking skills necessary. Just follow the lead of Shelly Leer and start with...a coffee table. She added an upholstered cushion and a square of tinted glass to make her combo bench-and-side-table. And even though she included[...]

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Pasta And Broccoli

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Good Food Fast

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Hearty Hot Breakfast

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Hot Oatmeal with fresh fruit, whipped cream and a dash of cinnamon

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Green Thumb Thursday: Great Garden Challenge

post from Craftster Blog - Craft Articles Featuring DIY Craft Ideas, Tutorials & Inspiration on 04 August 2011 05:35:05 PM. © Craftster Blog - Craft Articles Featuring DIY Craft Ideas, Tutorials & Inspiration

Hey gardeners! Make sure you snap some pictures of your beautiful gardens and yummy crops! The Home Sweet Home category is hosting a Great Garden Challenge. Enter your garden by August 13. You can see all the information here: http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=386046.0

You can see more great crafts by browsing Exterior Decorating / Yard Art / Gardening boards.

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Embellished Shoulder Pads

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P.S. I made this... embellished shoulder pads.

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Choosing Your Teen’s First Wheels

Do you remember buying your first car? Did you buy it yourself, or perhaps your parents bought it for you? Although my parents let me use their cars when I was in high school, it wasn’t until my senior year in college that I achieved the ultimate in personal freedom and bought my own car. And just a few months ago our oldest daughter earned her driver’s license. Add some grandparent birthday present cash to the license, and the big first car search began. Since our daughter doesn’t know much about cars, the search fell to us as parents. So how exactly do you choose your child’s first car for her?

We ending up choosing a 1997 Toyota Camry with about 195,000 miles on it. It was the best deal we ran across for the cash we had. As parents we wanted something safe and as reliable as possible. We wanted something that looked a little sporty but we didn’t want to pay sports car insurance premiums, nor did we want a performance machine in the hands of an inexperienced 17-year-old driver. We wanted something that wouldn’t be a big deal if it did get banged up a little, and something that had great gas mileage. And finally we wanted something that had the chance of lasting for as many years that we could get out of it.

Those sorts of requirements tend to lead to the same type of car: a Toyota Camry or Corolla, a Honda Accord or Civic, A Mazda 6 or 3, a VW Jetta or Passat, and other similar vehicles. The only major difference is what year you get, and that depends the amount of money you pay for one.

So far the only major issue with the car was that it needed a new EGR Vacuum Solenoid Valve. I was able to install it myself in my garage with some help from our daughter over the course of a Saturday. I also discovered the wheels didn’t allow the tire iron to fit over the lug nuts, so I purchased a new one from AutoZone so flats could be changed on the road if necessary.

In the end, our daughter ended up with the true American teenager’s dream: her own car. It’s lasted a month so far with no accidents and I’m keeping my fingers crossed in hopes that the accident-free streak continues. Only time will tell if the purchase was a good one or not, but I’m happy with it so far.

Do you have experience in purchasing a first car for a brand new driver? What sort of advice would you give to parents looking for their child’s first car?

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Damage Designs Circuit Board Business Card

If you want to leave an impression lots of people recommend you get heavy stock business cards, the next step up is to get color glossy print on the cards. About 20 steps up from that is a business card made from FR4, the PCB business card might cost a bunch more than the paper [...]

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