i have been trying to find flowers or gift baskets for my mom but they all deliver monday i need it to deliever tomarow which is mothers day i no i shouldnt have waited last minute but i need it please help easy 10 points just tell me a website i can go on and get delieverd tommarow ive tried 1800flowers.com
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http://www.bloomsusa.com should be able to provide you with same day delivery.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Looking for cookie recipes guaranteed to be moist and chewy.....?
I've tried several recipes in anticipation of Christmas - double chocolate cookies and an orange slice cookie that sort of resembles a miniature fruit cake. Here's the problem: The cookies are WONDERFUL right out of the oven, but after they cool awhile they just get dry and crumbly. Since I'm making cookies for gift baskets and others for holiday gatherings, I can't just serve them to everyone right out of the oven....am I doing something wrong, or are there cookie recipes that will stay moist and chewy the morning after? :-) (I typically use butter instead of margarine or shortening....could this be a factor?)
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Try decreasing the flour in the recipe by 2 tbsp. Sometimes flour can clump up and be "heavy". You can always bake a test cookie and see if they're too gooey. If so add 1 tbsp. flour and bake another. You can accomplish a lot by reducing the flour a little. Still too hard? Add another tbsp of butter and see if that helps. Store them with a cut apple or a piece of soft bread to keep them soft.
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Try decreasing the flour in the recipe by 2 tbsp. Sometimes flour can clump up and be "heavy". You can always bake a test cookie and see if they're too gooey. If so add 1 tbsp. flour and bake another. You can accomplish a lot by reducing the flour a little. Still too hard? Add another tbsp of butter and see if that helps. Store them with a cut apple or a piece of soft bread to keep them soft.
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How can I get into Brown or Cornell University?
I'm currently a sophmore in high school. In my freshman year I had a 3.7 GPA and I took 3 Pre-AP classes. For my sophmore year I'm taking Pre-AP English II, AP World History, Pre-AP Chemistry, Spanish II Pre-AP and Algebra II Pre-AP. My extracirriculars are Girl Scouts, where I'm currently working on my gold award which is a big community service project and is the highest award you can recieve in girl scouts, for that project I'm going to India a children's heart specialist hospital, where my uncle works and I'm going to start my own "Cheer Up" program for the children who are recovering from their surgery and help make their recovery as comfortable as possible by making them gift baskets, reading to them and entertaining them. Also, I'm part of club in school called Friends of Rachel, where we spread kindness throughout the school and help make new students feel comfortable. I'm also in an Indian Dance Group where we perform different dances twice a year. What else should I do?
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You are in great shape! Stay the course with the Girl Scouts, you have no idea how well it will be regarded in the future. You are obviously taking the hardest classes and have some great community service work. Maybe add in a sport? HS student government? Besides that, just knock out your SATs and AP tests and you should be well on your way. Good luck!
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You are in great shape! Stay the course with the Girl Scouts, you have no idea how well it will be regarded in the future. You are obviously taking the hardest classes and have some great community service work. Maybe add in a sport? HS student government? Besides that, just knock out your SATs and AP tests and you should be well on your way. Good luck!
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Should I invest my money and start a business?
Ok, I am 14. I understand I am quite young but, I really would like to start a business. Something where I could put my creative, and imaginative personality to good use. I was thinking of making holiday related decorations. Maybe for Christmas I could make gift baskets, Christmas tree decorations. And other related items. I also thought about making jars with dry ingredients for certain kinds of cookies. I am only 14 and I don't have a lot of money to start off with but how should I go about starting out? How should I sell the items and sort of advertise them. I was thinking over Ebay or Craigslist. Maybe sell them at a flea market or something. What would be some good ideas? and what other kinds of items would you be interested in buying? Also since I am only 14 how could I prove that I am responsible and that all of this is going to good use and is legit...I was thinking about having a percentage of my earnings go towards a charity or towards a local food pantry. Also any other information that may help me? Thanks.
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Make money online Anyone can do it even teens( 13 yr olds) Best and easiest way No experience required No age limit make money from the comfort of ur own home great for teens and people looking for extra income I made $300 in 3 days perfectly legal aab3f3e7.linkbucks(dot)com richkids(dot)info youtube video(replace in url) watch?v=sNjrO3GrZXQ
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Where can I get a free professional website?
I am wanting to have a professional website, I currently have my business on myspace, but I realize that is not a "professional" site...just did it because it is free and I could post some of the pictures of my gift baskets. My question is, where can I get a free website that will actually be good for my business? I have tried 741.com and a couple of others, and they just don't seem to have much to them. If anyone is using or has used a good site, let me know. I am not wanting to cough up the money right now to pay for a website, I just started the business and want to get my name out there first. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
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http://makeawebsite.co.cc will teach you how to make your website like www. yourname.com totally free.
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http://makeawebsite.co.cc will teach you how to make your website like www. yourname.com totally free.
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Question about proper etiquette for expressing sympathy to the family of deceased.?
Is sending flowers to the family appropriate? Gift baskets of food? Sympathy cards? I don't live anywhere near them, so I can't run over and put a wreath on the grave or give an Imam money to make prayers. What would be the polite and helpful thing to do? (The person who died is my daughter in law's dad.
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I think more than sympathy to the family, they would prefer your prayers for the deceased. Call one of the family members and speak to them, to ease their pain and send your salaam and dua's. If you don't want to call them then send them a card, maybe include a Quranic verse that will help them to understand and feel better about the death. Edit: Ease and hardship are the feathers that give strength to the wings of your faith, so that your heart and your innermost being can use them to fly to the door of your lord, Allah. "Truly in the heart there is a void that cannot be removed except with the company of Allah. And in it there is a sadness that cannot be removed except with the happiness of knowing Allah and being true to Him. And in it there is an emptiness that cannot be filled except with love for Him and by turning to Him and always remembering Him And if a person were given all of the world and what is in it, it would not fill this emptiness." - Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya Death is not the final end, but a gateway to a different kind of life If Allah brought you to it, he will bring you through it. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good, they have their reward with their Lord." Qur'an 2 ; 62 Their reward at their Lord is the gardens of Eden with flowing streams, wherein they abide forever. GOD is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. Such is the reward for those who reverence their Lord. [98:8]
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I think more than sympathy to the family, they would prefer your prayers for the deceased. Call one of the family members and speak to them, to ease their pain and send your salaam and dua's. If you don't want to call them then send them a card, maybe include a Quranic verse that will help them to understand and feel better about the death. Edit: Ease and hardship are the feathers that give strength to the wings of your faith, so that your heart and your innermost being can use them to fly to the door of your lord, Allah. "Truly in the heart there is a void that cannot be removed except with the company of Allah. And in it there is a sadness that cannot be removed except with the happiness of knowing Allah and being true to Him. And in it there is an emptiness that cannot be filled except with love for Him and by turning to Him and always remembering Him And if a person were given all of the world and what is in it, it would not fill this emptiness." - Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya Death is not the final end, but a gateway to a different kind of life If Allah brought you to it, he will bring you through it. Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day and does good, they have their reward with their Lord." Qur'an 2 ; 62 Their reward at their Lord is the gardens of Eden with flowing streams, wherein they abide forever. GOD is pleased with them, and they are pleased with Him. Such is the reward for those who reverence their Lord. [98:8]
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Maid of Honor needs to raise money for bride at her shower!?
I am hosting a bridal shower for my dearest friend in May. Since the bride and groom already live together, they don't need anything. Their apartment is small and would prefer cash instead. I am trying to find ways to raise money at the bride's shower for their honeymoon or other expenses they may have. I thought of putting together gift baskets and holding an auction or raffling them off, but I am not sure how to go about doing it. I don't want it to turn out tacky or have people feel pressured to fork over a bunch of money. PLEASE HELP. I would appreciate any ideas or input relating to how I can raise a good chunk of money for the happy couple.
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That is highly improper. If the couple can't afford a honeymoon, etc then they need to find something within their means.
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That is highly improper. If the couple can't afford a honeymoon, etc then they need to find something within their means.
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Sweet 16 Party. Please Comment!?
have an idea for my sweet sixteen party, and I want to know if it sounds good. So please comment or suggest things. -11-13 girls (including me) -Invites: a bunch of samll pictures of me from birth to now -Formal dress-up dinner -Come home for cake, presents and a chick flick (undecided movie...any recommendations??) -Sleepover (games, talking, guitar hero, just hanging out) -Wake up in the morning for pancakes, bacon, ect. -Party favors: mini gift baskets which contain... ~Pink tin bucket (small- about 2 inch radius) ~Vera Bradley ID case (I already got them, $4 on clerance!!) ~Necklace, ring or bracelet ($1-$5) ~Candy ~Pink & White M&M's that say "Sweet 16" and "Grace" (my name...) ~Wrapped with clear plastic and a decorative bow How does that sound? Please comment. Girls only, please.
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Sounds good! Some of my favorite chick flicks are: ~How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days ~John Tucker Must Die ~27 Dresses ~Sydney White Those are all that I can think of for right now. Enjoy your 16th Birthday! :)
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Sounds good! Some of my favorite chick flicks are: ~How to Lose A Guy in 10 Days ~John Tucker Must Die ~27 Dresses ~Sydney White Those are all that I can think of for right now. Enjoy your 16th Birthday! :)
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Fundraising for Relay for Life?
My team and I have to do some type of fundraiser on site at the Relay for Life event. So far on my own I have raised over $2500 but now I need to think of something to do as a team on the day of Relay. I need ideas that are easy. I know people tend to do something like gift baskets and they sell raffle tickets for them but that takes a lot of work. I am the team captain and a freshman in college. I go away to school so I am having to try to plan the team that is made up with family and friends back home while I am away. The team is in memory of my mom who passed away from breast cancer last May 2009. So if you have any ideas on a fun/creative fundraiser to do on site at the Relay for Life please let me know =)
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One good way to raise a few dollars - and help the environment... collect cans from peoples tents. At my local relay the team that does it just got their idea mentioned at a team captains meeting. Over the weekend all teams left their cans out the front of their tents :) Collect them on the trips round .
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One good way to raise a few dollars - and help the environment... collect cans from peoples tents. At my local relay the team that does it just got their idea mentioned at a team captains meeting. Over the weekend all teams left their cans out the front of their tents :) Collect them on the trips round .
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How to go about doing this? Please answer!?
My mom and her mom are doing a lot of crafts and gift baskets and such and they want to sell them, but they are not sure how to go about doing this. Do you have any suggestions? They don't like want to go into an industry (lol). They'd like to know how to get started... so any suggestions for that? I know about the farmers market, but it's to late for us to sign up for that, and were not aware of many craft shows near us... So is there anything they can do? Do you know of any ways of finding craft shows? Thanks for your help!
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On your local newspaper website, you should be able to do a search for craft fairs and crafters wanted. Make sure you go back to last year and see what fairs were held last year. You can call the organizers and ask if they will be holding it again this year. .
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On your local newspaper website, you should be able to do a search for craft fairs and crafters wanted. Make sure you go back to last year and see what fairs were held last year. You can call the organizers and ask if they will be holding it again this year. .
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Does anyone know of any holiday bazaars/craft fairs in Las Vegas, NV?
I am an Avon Sales Representative looking for some local schools, churches, or communities that are holding holiday bazaars, craft fairs, festivals, or any other type of vendor friendly event. I make gift baskets for almost every type of hobby a person enjoys or just takes interest to (i.e. cooking/baking, grilling/bar-b-qing, beauty/fashion, breast cancer awareness, children, etc.). If anyone knows of any please either give me the information on here or a web address I can find contact information about the event. Thank you to all that reply!
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I know sunset park is having a Renaissance fair this or next weekend try and check that out.
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I know sunset park is having a Renaissance fair this or next weekend try and check that out.
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How would I go about starting a business? also I need advice. Thanks.?
Ok, I am 14. I understand I am quite young but, I really would like to start a business. Something where I could put my creative, and imaginative personality to good use. I was thinking of making holiday related decorations. Maybe for Christmas I could make gift baskets, Christmas tree decorations. And other related items. I also thought about making jars with dry ingredients for certain kinds of cookies. I am only 14 and I don't have a lot of money to start off with but how should I go about starting out? How should I sell the items and sort of advertise them. I was thinking over Ebay or Craigslist. Maybe sell them at a flea market or something. What would be some good ideas? and what other kinds of items would you be interested in buying? Also since I am only 14 how could I prove that I am responsible and that all of this is going to good use and is legit...I was thinking about having a percentage of my earnings go towards a charity or towards a local food pantry. Also any other information that may help me? Thanks.
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If you are an artist, you can sell paintings on ebay. Do an ebay search for ACEO original. An ACEO is a 2.5 x 3.5" painting (the size of a baseball card). There are usually thousands of listings. I sell art on ebay - several sizes. It's fun and productive. You may have to get a parent to help you with an account and to help you manage it... you have to set up a paypal account and a verified address, so your parents would have to help with that. There are a lot of free websites online which give instructions for making all sorts of arts and crafts, so you can do Yahoo searches for whatever you're interested in... everything from beadwork, to card making, to instructions on how to draw and paint. One of my most favorite websites is one about making mini scrapbook albums. Here is the website http://www.making-mini-scrapbooks.com/ci… - on the left-hand side you will see how to make many different types of mini albums. I hope it works out. Good luck.
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If you are an artist, you can sell paintings on ebay. Do an ebay search for ACEO original. An ACEO is a 2.5 x 3.5" painting (the size of a baseball card). There are usually thousands of listings. I sell art on ebay - several sizes. It's fun and productive. You may have to get a parent to help you with an account and to help you manage it... you have to set up a paypal account and a verified address, so your parents would have to help with that. There are a lot of free websites online which give instructions for making all sorts of arts and crafts, so you can do Yahoo searches for whatever you're interested in... everything from beadwork, to card making, to instructions on how to draw and paint. One of my most favorite websites is one about making mini scrapbook albums. Here is the website http://www.making-mini-scrapbooks.com/ci… - on the left-hand side you will see how to make many different types of mini albums. I hope it works out. Good luck.
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This is from a 7th grader who has a BOY problem. Please help?
We started school and this boy (lets say his name is Joe) is new. I have the BIGGEST crush on him. he is basically perfect, REALLY SMART, sweet (he picks up everyones stuff when is falls in the hall etc.), SOOOOOO FUNNY!, and he is basically in "man-hood" (he is 12). he has a DEEP voice, is 5''6. I really wanna talk to him. So far what i said is: Joe- Thank You Me- *Nods Head* Joe- What is review game? Me- Its a game Mr.***** does to prepare for our test. Joe- My birthday is on [January 5] Me- So is mine- And I SUCK at PE when we play a game I get hit on the chest with the ball. Or I sing goofy (though I sing good) in front of him. And when I had an idea for out gift baskets nobody raised there hand and [Amy] the sl*t was saying hey and she pionted at me. and when he had a review game i was against [josh] and he's pretty dumb (and im #2 smartest i the class) and i said "i will so win" but when i lost [joaan] mimicked my voice saying "I will so win" then everyone started laughin, and when my teacher asked what art class i go to i said "Loretta at the Hill" and my teacher said "what hill?" and he started laughing So you see I have went from "dork" to "dorkier" I have told 5 girls and 1 boy (but that boy is NOT his friend, but he is mind so i am safe) Every lunch girls talk to him LIKE AT LEAST 8 8TH GRADE GIRLS SURROUND HIM! He is not really cute, so I dont know why they like him (but you know why I like him). they just like him for is appereance, I like him so much more than that. I need help from being stranger to good friends. But you see he always looks at me in class (probably because hes checking if im looking at him AGAIN!) and today when the teacher said I was to be be an officer he cheered for me. Okay I am NOT allowed to: have him as my boyfriend call him text him touch him (and i am glad about that rule!) you know the basic "girl- boy rule" I just wanna know how to talk to him, and be kinda (not too much) flirty. But the problem is when I flirt i have this big guily feeling and i spill it out to my parents (and my parents have gotten mad at me becuase of a recent boy i texted). Maybe you can give me advice on those kind of stuff. and by the way, the school is having a carnival next month and i wanna know if i can do something there BUT I CANT RIDE ANYTHING WITH HIM (my life sucks). So.... Any tips? what to wear? how to act? I cant let my mom know i have a crush cuz last time i let her know she made fun of me and would give me pregnancy lecture (IM OLD ENOUGH TO KNOW MY LIMIT WITH A BOY GOSH!) and she would always sneak up if i talk to him and stuff. So if you can give me advice you would be my hero!!. This Is from the 7th Grader with a BOY problem. Thanks!
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Okay, First off girl, you're so young!! Enjoy life, have fun while you can. i wish i did!! I crushed over the same guy my whole middle school years, and I wish i would have said something to him now. I'm Out of High school and moved states already, So I won't have a chance to get those years back. Enjoy life right now! You don't have to worry about a lot, so stop stressing about boys, Girl! I'll give you my opinions about the problem though. I think that you should just be yourself, that's how you'll know the guy likes you for you. Even if you just want him as a friend, It's better to act yourself no matter what. Take your smarts and use 'em girl! I went all through elementary, middle and High school with a reading and math problem. I got made fun of for being dumb. Girl, Be proud of your brains!! As for the carnival, Just go and have fun. Take a friend with you so you can ride some rides with her, Wear something casual. nothing to dressy, nothing too lazy either! Like say, (depending on the weather) wear shorts or Capri's, and a cute shirt! Act like yourself. Don't be someone who your not. Specially at your age! If you're scared to tell your mom, then don't say anything. at least not right now! Your mother shouldn't make fun of you for having a crush anyhow. You should sit down and talk to her about how she makes you feel when she acts like that. Just let her know you are growing up and you are responsible with your Acton's. that you would like to have boys as Friends, but nothing like dating. So you can be able to text and talk to them, but nothing further! I really hope this has helped. good Luck Girl! Just talk to him, be yourself, and enjoy life! I hope i have helped you.
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Okay, First off girl, you're so young!! Enjoy life, have fun while you can. i wish i did!! I crushed over the same guy my whole middle school years, and I wish i would have said something to him now. I'm Out of High school and moved states already, So I won't have a chance to get those years back. Enjoy life right now! You don't have to worry about a lot, so stop stressing about boys, Girl! I'll give you my opinions about the problem though. I think that you should just be yourself, that's how you'll know the guy likes you for you. Even if you just want him as a friend, It's better to act yourself no matter what. Take your smarts and use 'em girl! I went all through elementary, middle and High school with a reading and math problem. I got made fun of for being dumb. Girl, Be proud of your brains!! As for the carnival, Just go and have fun. Take a friend with you so you can ride some rides with her, Wear something casual. nothing to dressy, nothing too lazy either! Like say, (depending on the weather) wear shorts or Capri's, and a cute shirt! Act like yourself. Don't be someone who your not. Specially at your age! If you're scared to tell your mom, then don't say anything. at least not right now! Your mother shouldn't make fun of you for having a crush anyhow. You should sit down and talk to her about how she makes you feel when she acts like that. Just let her know you are growing up and you are responsible with your Acton's. that you would like to have boys as Friends, but nothing like dating. So you can be able to text and talk to them, but nothing further! I really hope this has helped. good Luck Girl! Just talk to him, be yourself, and enjoy life! I hope i have helped you.
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i know this sounds weird but i think i have the gift of empathy?
it means you can feel others pain. how could i use this to help people. i know to most of you i must sound like a basket case but put yourself in my shoes how would you use this gift to help people?
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then you're confusing the term, empathy is when you do not connect your self with the emotions or feelings per se,meaning that what you are actually feeling is sympathy ,
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then you're confusing the term, empathy is when you do not connect your self with the emotions or feelings per se,meaning that what you are actually feeling is sympathy ,
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Recycling questions. Please help. Thanks!?
OK, I asked this question a little while ago: http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?… but I think maybe I wasn't clear enough. I would love to help "save the planet" and all that hoopla - that's great too - but I'm really just broke and cheap. I was wondering, will the recycling people take ALL of my plastics, cardboard, glass, tin/metal, and (dry) paper if I separate it for them? And how do I separate it since they only provide me one container. I usually put all my newspaper/magazines/paper inside a paper bag and put that in the recycling bin and leave the big items separate. If I separate the different materials will I have a better chance of them taking it all or will I have to bring it directly to my towns recycling center? Just to be clear... I'm talking about EVERYTHING, from dry paper plates, to the packaging from foods, to those little teeny jelly jars you get in stupid gift baskets at Christmas. Will they take it all? Oh, and where would q-tips go? Also, what happens when your town decides they are going to do that type of recycling where you don't separate anything; you are just supposed to put it all in one container they provide to you and sit it out on the curb. Do they allow you to put everything in there or are there restrictions on the types of items? Thanks so much in advance!
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The answer will vary depending on which services you have in your area. In general, #1 and #2 plastics are commonly accepted, the higher the number the lower the chance of finding a center that will take it. Glass is also hit and miss. Most common papers are newspaper and cardboard with office type paper hit and miss. Most metals are easy to recycle as well. Everything else good luck. Go to www.earth911.com type in your zip code, what you want to recycle and you will get a list of recycle centers in your area. A few things that can't be recycled. Hybrids those are often snack food packaging, they combine 2 or more materials, paper, plastic and metal. Most paper and cardboard that is soiled with food, so pizza boxes are rarely accepted, but you can compost it. Most plastic sheeting, or wrap. It is impossible to tell what type of plastic it is, so there is no value. Anything with human waste won't be accepted either. Q-tips are not recyclable, they are paper and cotton or polyester and they would fall under the human waste category. If you have curbside recycling then the waste management company will give you a list of what they accept. There are a variety of ways the companies sort it, so if you put unwanted materials into the bin, they may pick them out and leave them, or dump the entire truckload into the landfill, because it is contaminated. My city sorts all waste a the transfer station and pulls recyclable materials from the waste stream. The next county over has curbside recycling and you can get a warning then a fine if they spot check your bin and you are putting unwanted materials into it. They also reward you if they spot check and you have a perfect bin.
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The answer will vary depending on which services you have in your area. In general, #1 and #2 plastics are commonly accepted, the higher the number the lower the chance of finding a center that will take it. Glass is also hit and miss. Most common papers are newspaper and cardboard with office type paper hit and miss. Most metals are easy to recycle as well. Everything else good luck. Go to www.earth911.com type in your zip code, what you want to recycle and you will get a list of recycle centers in your area. A few things that can't be recycled. Hybrids those are often snack food packaging, they combine 2 or more materials, paper, plastic and metal. Most paper and cardboard that is soiled with food, so pizza boxes are rarely accepted, but you can compost it. Most plastic sheeting, or wrap. It is impossible to tell what type of plastic it is, so there is no value. Anything with human waste won't be accepted either. Q-tips are not recyclable, they are paper and cotton or polyester and they would fall under the human waste category. If you have curbside recycling then the waste management company will give you a list of what they accept. There are a variety of ways the companies sort it, so if you put unwanted materials into the bin, they may pick them out and leave them, or dump the entire truckload into the landfill, because it is contaminated. My city sorts all waste a the transfer station and pulls recyclable materials from the waste stream. The next county over has curbside recycling and you can get a warning then a fine if they spot check your bin and you are putting unwanted materials into it. They also reward you if they spot check and you have a perfect bin.
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How is this poem?
It is an idea, I quickly jotted down. Do you think I can go anywhere with it? The Many Places... A bustling parking lot, a white washed house, Standing like a monument of protest against a strip of stores. A neighborhood that looped 'round back, and a private road, often traveled. Ivory covered houses behind petal storms, sitting like faces behind veils against a backdrop of woods. A little girl, a red tricycle, and a blue dress, threadbare, yet loved. A little boy, and his group of friends, 10 speed bikes and mean faces- a challenge and a chase, a lost little girl, and a highway that would lead her to other places, to other homes and other townships and cities. To schools, boarding schools and finally other states. To downtown excursions, late night rituals, and first drunken tirades. Tales of sabotage at the hands of friends, and plotted escapes. To the trailer in a trailer park, the first home and a small spending spree. A fake diamond ring and plans for a wedding. To a broken union and baby's first kick, the birth, and a proud mother, a bewildered mother, behind a smile, booties and a bonnet, and last minute plans. A trip back home, and another shot at family life, a second first home in a basement. Hung pictures, simmering stew, and seasoned sachets. A white wooden crib and a screaming tot, a screaming pot, screaming parents, and slamming doors. Slamming doors against mothers who drop their kids like gift baskets upon your lap, a diaper bag and its contents spilling across the floor; cased secrets spinning upon a shelf, and a shaking room against screaming, screaming , and accusations. And then tickets upon a night stand, a quickly scrawled letter, and a ragged suitcase, threadbare, yet loved. and a plan, a half hearted plan to get away. But not until years later, when ripples settle, and waters have since stilled, with a child half grown and plans of her own, on a random event. A requested stop along the way, a brief pause beneath a sycamore tree and an out of place bird upon a limb. A welcoming chirping chatter, like an old friend. A small paved lot, a small gray house, and newly owned shops. The same size it has always been.
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This is lovely. The fifth stanza really ties it all together. For a longer piece, it is so easy to read and follow. You are my favorite new Yahooligan. It was Elaine that made me read your work. TD
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This is lovely. The fifth stanza really ties it all together. For a longer piece, it is so easy to read and follow. You are my favorite new Yahooligan. It was Elaine that made me read your work. TD
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IS THIS NORMAL?????? NEED ADVICE ABOUT A GUY!I?
-Okay, well this guy weve been friends for awile now, and the other day(a week ago) he confessed he liked me, and weve been exchanging adorable texts that include i love you, your beautiful i love everything about you ect. - We saw each other on monday and it was amazing everything went perfectly - But hes in 8th grade and im in 10th and theres some problems that have occured it super hard for him to get out of the house because his parents are so strict, and were busy. - The past two days weve tried to plan to hang out it just doesnt work out sadly :(! and we havent been texting as much! we text everyday but not for long! example yesterday he was making gift baskets for the poor! BOTTOM LINE IS IT NORMAL FOR HIM TO BE TEXTING ME LESS DUE TO HIM BEING BUSY AND SUCH? AND IS IT NORMAL FOR THESE THINGS TO BE HAPPENING BECAUSE HE IS OF YOUNGHER AGE
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hello!! get over it gosh!
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hello!! get over it gosh!
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Where can I buy canning jars in Olympia, Washington?
I have been hither and yon looking for canning jars to no avail. I need half-pint jelly jars to finish my yearly jelly gift baskets. Does anyone know where I can find some? I need 3-4 dozen. Ordering online is not an option because I have berries that need to be canned within the next 2 days. I just moved here from Portland. I used to get them at Bi-Mart or off of Craigslist, but there are no Bi-Marts here, and there aren't any available on craigstlist. Here are the places I have tried, with no luck: Walgreens Rite-Aid Wal-Mart Target Fred Meyers Safeway Albertson's True Value Hardware Ace Hardware Grocery Outlet Olympia Food Co-Op (they had jars but not enough of the right size)
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I find it really hard to believe that you can't get them at Walmart. Every one I've ever been to has them. If that's indeed the case, then contact the Ball & Kerr companies below and find our where you can purchase jars in your area.
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I find it really hard to believe that you can't get them at Walmart. Every one I've ever been to has them. If that's indeed the case, then contact the Ball & Kerr companies below and find our where you can purchase jars in your area.
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Thinking About Selling AVON?
I stayed home w/ my son for two years, and have been working as an insurance agent for about a year. i really miss staying home with my son, and i am thinking about selling avon and maybe making gift baskets with home made soaps and scrubs to sell online and at local flea markets. my family is fine with just my husbands income, but we're trying to save up for a new place. all i would need to make is enough to pay for groceries. does anyone have any advice on whether they think this will work, or should i just "keep my day job" =0)
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Actually flea markets are a great place to sell Avon and gain new customers. I started selling Avon to be a stay at home mom. Now two years later I have a great customer base, I am on my way to president's club sales level, and I am a Unit Leader which earns me commissions. Avon is a great career opportunity. I would love to add you as a member of my team and help you establish your Avon career. Please email me and I will get you started.
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Actually flea markets are a great place to sell Avon and gain new customers. I started selling Avon to be a stay at home mom. Now two years later I have a great customer base, I am on my way to president's club sales level, and I am a Unit Leader which earns me commissions. Avon is a great career opportunity. I would love to add you as a member of my team and help you establish your Avon career. Please email me and I will get you started.
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How about two Receptions?!?
My fiance's whole family lives in Ohio, my whole family lives in Boston (12 hour trip). Where do we have the wedding?! If it's in Ohio, we're asking my whole family to make a big trip (time, $$, etc...) and we realize a number of them won't be able to attend. And if we have it in Boston, visa versa. Sidenote: I don't want to to deal with having a significant number of traveling guests,ie: hotels, gift baskets, rehearsal dinner issues; it's a hassle I'd like to avoid. I also think both sides of the family would be insulted if we picked one sides convenience over the others. My family will be paying for the wedding entirely...but being the support parents they are, they say "have it wherever it makes you happy!". SO...I am considering a two reception option. His family is more religious, so we would get married in Ohio at their family church, followed by a low key (kid friendly) reception at a hotel venue. THEN, the next weekend, he and I would travel to Boston where we would have a cocktail reception for my family. This cocktail reception would include a brief, casual religious blessing by a priest, wedding cake, white dress etc.. to keep the "wedding vibe" alive even though there will be no church aspect. What in the world are your thoughts on this? Weird? Cool? Problems with it? Or maybe you have a new soultion (besides eloping!)
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Everything you just said sounds perfect! I've known brides who did the exact same thing, but even wore their actual wedding dress for the second reception. We actually have a similar situation. We're having our wedding at my parents home which is halfway across the country. We're doing the ceremony and large reception there. Once we're back home, settled back in, we'll be doing a second reception at a friends clubhouse. It will be a dress-up event, but still very laid back. This is mostly for friends, and extended family that can't make it out to the wedding. It's completely acceptable to do this, and is actually done a lot. Congrats, and have fun!
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Everything you just said sounds perfect! I've known brides who did the exact same thing, but even wore their actual wedding dress for the second reception. We actually have a similar situation. We're having our wedding at my parents home which is halfway across the country. We're doing the ceremony and large reception there. Once we're back home, settled back in, we'll be doing a second reception at a friends clubhouse. It will be a dress-up event, but still very laid back. This is mostly for friends, and extended family that can't make it out to the wedding. It's completely acceptable to do this, and is actually done a lot. Congrats, and have fun!
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What would you pay for a romantic afternoon?
I am an event coordinator and currently I'm helping a massage therapist set up a couples workshop. It'll be a day where they're fed fine tea house specials, and taught how to properly massage one another. There will be wine, hors d'oeuvres, tea and italian soda for those who do not drink, desserts, a relaxing loving time to bond, and small gift baskets when they leave. I'm interested to know what you would pay for a day like this?
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If it's an all day workshop, upwards to $200. Half day, 100. Sounds like fun!
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If it's an all day workshop, upwards to $200. Half day, 100. Sounds like fun!
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Please help me price my baked goods?
Hello. I have started a small business where I sell baked good from home (licenced) and at flea markets and such. My first flea market is coming up and I have had a few people tell me my prices are ok and some say they are too high. I have done the "times 3" rule and when I add up all my cost of ingredients, packaging, time and effort, and a bit more for profit, this is the best I can price my items tomake it "worth it". Im not doing this for charity, Im doing this cos times are rough and I NEED to get somemore money flowing into my home. example of price: Banana nutbread with chocolate chips, whole loaf, 12 muffins, or 24 mini's...16 dollars Carrot cake....whole cake or muffins, 16 dollars variety of muffins.....16-18 dollars a batch (12 muffins or 24 minis) When I look at the prices of baked goods and gift baskets online, I seem to be cheaper than almost all of them. Important note: I am living outside of the US, so I am paying more for ingredients (like chocolate chips) that are imported. I have to pay 5 dollars for a bag of chocolate chips and also 5 dollars for vanilla wafers. IF this is too much, how much would you charge? Again, as a business, not for charity. And I would highly appriciate any tips! Im nervous about my first flea market and having to explain to some customers why I priced items the way I did. I would link my website but its not allowed. BTW, all these baked goods I sell are not available anywhere else I live, especially my ADA approved items.
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Keep the prices just the way they are. You are doing the right thing. If you lower them any more, you would practically be giving your goods away. I would definitely buy goods from you at that price you have. Your fine. Don't let people tell you it's too high... because it's really not. If they have a problem with it, tell them to make their own goods.. and see how much it costs them.
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Keep the prices just the way they are. You are doing the right thing. If you lower them any more, you would practically be giving your goods away. I would definitely buy goods from you at that price you have. Your fine. Don't let people tell you it's too high... because it's really not. If they have a problem with it, tell them to make their own goods.. and see how much it costs them.
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Gift Ideas, Please?!?
My friend is leaving for mexico this month for college. It saddens me to say that i can't think of ANYTHING clever to get her. it's probable that i won't see her again, so i would like to give her something that she can use/keep/remember me with. i am so horrid at coming up with gift ideas, so i usually just pick up a bath basket or something. however, i wanted this to be special. any ideas???
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You could make a small scrapbook; that would be something she would treasure forever. In the back of the scrapbook, write your contact information & perhaps the contact information for a family member such as a parent (or someone who would able to give you a message). That way, she might be able to find you later in life. If you want to go a cheaper route, make a 'memory box' instead. Fill it with all kinds of things... be creative. Decorate the outside and write your names in glitter. A basket of bath items are nice, but will not last forever. Going off to college, she will likely get homesick and your gift may help her thru it. I hope this helps.
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You could make a small scrapbook; that would be something she would treasure forever. In the back of the scrapbook, write your contact information & perhaps the contact information for a family member such as a parent (or someone who would able to give you a message). That way, she might be able to find you later in life. If you want to go a cheaper route, make a 'memory box' instead. Fill it with all kinds of things... be creative. Decorate the outside and write your names in glitter. A basket of bath items are nice, but will not last forever. Going off to college, she will likely get homesick and your gift may help her thru it. I hope this helps.
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Thank you gift for hospitality of Parents?
My husband was on rotation for work in Denver for 6 weeks, my parents were nice enough to let him stay with them, and feed him for the whole time. We want to get them something nice say maybe around $100-$200, not just a fruit basket or a card. They are mostly home-bodies, and both are dieting (so no chocolate or cookies or otherwise food-ie gifts)... Please help with any creative solutions.
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Homebodies, dieting, creative suggestions... hmmm... Buy a coupon organizer (there is such a thing, plastic, foldover, inside has multiple, labeled slots), fill it with current coupons for all manner of grocery stuff (foods, toiletries, cleaners --- things that your parents would use). Include coupons for/from hardware stores, clothing stores, fast-food places (those places are now selling foods for the calorie-conscious), restaurants, lawn and garden places, super stores (any Wal-Mart, Sam's around them?). Include gift certificates if there are no coupons from their favorite places. Put a certified check or money order for the gift amout you wanted to give them ($100 - $200) inside this coupon holder -- in the first slot so that they won't overlook it. Mail it to them in a package and include a thank-you letter from you and your husband,signed by both of you. (Written by both of you, too!) This will probably give them a smile when they read the letter, and provide them with interesting things to do when they go to use the coupons and/or gift certificates. (It got me out of the house when I got one! And, I didn't have to search for and cut out all the coupons -- they were right there!) People will use coupons that are provided to them without effort. They will think of you each time they use a coupon. And, you could continue to mail them coupons as you find them available, so they would continue the trend, and save money while getting the things they need. You have wonderful, caring parents. I know they raised you up well, too! Lots of luck.
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Homebodies, dieting, creative suggestions... hmmm... Buy a coupon organizer (there is such a thing, plastic, foldover, inside has multiple, labeled slots), fill it with current coupons for all manner of grocery stuff (foods, toiletries, cleaners --- things that your parents would use). Include coupons for/from hardware stores, clothing stores, fast-food places (those places are now selling foods for the calorie-conscious), restaurants, lawn and garden places, super stores (any Wal-Mart, Sam's around them?). Include gift certificates if there are no coupons from their favorite places. Put a certified check or money order for the gift amout you wanted to give them ($100 - $200) inside this coupon holder -- in the first slot so that they won't overlook it. Mail it to them in a package and include a thank-you letter from you and your husband,signed by both of you. (Written by both of you, too!) This will probably give them a smile when they read the letter, and provide them with interesting things to do when they go to use the coupons and/or gift certificates. (It got me out of the house when I got one! And, I didn't have to search for and cut out all the coupons -- they were right there!) People will use coupons that are provided to them without effort. They will think of you each time they use a coupon. And, you could continue to mail them coupons as you find them available, so they would continue the trend, and save money while getting the things they need. You have wonderful, caring parents. I know they raised you up well, too! Lots of luck.
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