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Yahoo! Food - Potato and Tomato Galettes Recipe on Yahoo! Food

(voiceomt2002@yahoo.com) has sent you this information from Yahoo! Food. (Email address has not been verified.) Personal message: I saw this recipe on Yahoo! Food and thought that you might be interested. Potato and Tomato Galettes! How easy can you get for an appetizer? I was surprised that it was only 2g of sugars. Potato and Tomato Galettes Recipe on Yahoo! Food http://food.yahoo.com/recipes/martha-stewart/recipe790066/potato-and-tomato-galettes/ Yahoo! Food http://food.yahoo.com/

The Power Vampires are Eating You Alive!

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This is true!! I ran an experiment, recording the power useage with all my crap plugged but not in use, and then with it all unplugged or shut off using off switches on the power strips. OMG!! The savings are incredible. Go ahead. Try it for yourself. My Mom turned me on to this one. (pun intended) Daily Update Latest Environmental News Friday, May 29 2009 Vampire power costs There's a lot of interest in the fact that many electronic devices in our homes are using energy even while they are turned off or not being used.  But, how much money do these energy vampires really suck up? For many people, the standby power used by one device will seem minuscule, but the costs can add up when you take into account just how many things we all have plugged in. What's more, many households, have multiple televisions, computers, cordless phones, and others. All... More on this story >> HOME PAGE LIVING GREEN TRANSPORTATION FOOD + HEALTH R...

Olive Oil as a Beauty Aid?

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Olive Oil is a beauty aid? This blog says so!     Lena Austin http://www.LenaAustin.com http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com

Humor: SOUTHERN WOMEN

We've all see this truism about the south. Well, after I refresh your memory, I've got my own additions to this: Southern women appreciate their natural assets: Clean skin. A winning smile. That unforgettable Southern drawl. Southern women know their manners: "Yes, ma'am." "Yes, sir." "Why, no, Billy!" Southern women have a distinct way with fond expressions: "Y'all come back!" "Well, bless your heart." "Drop by when you can." "How's your Momma?" Southern women know their summer weather report: Humidity Humidity Humidity Southern women know their vacation spots: The beach The rivuh The crick Southern women know the joys of June, July, and August: Colorful hi-heel sandals Strapless sun dresses Iced sweet tea with mint Southern women know everybody's first name: Honey Darlin' Shugah Southern women know the movies that speak to their hearts: Fried Green Tomatoes Driving Miss Daisy Steel Magno...

Recycle--Beads from Plastic bottles

Beads from plastic bottles!! How cool is this?   http://www.threadbanger.com/thread-heads/post/1897/how-to-make-beads-from-old-plastic-bottles   Lena Austin http://www.lenaaustin.com/ http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com/  

Threadbanger-- Funny FREE knits and crochet patterns

I had to share these when I found them.   You have just got to see these to believe it. I laughed. Which do you like best? I'm trying to decide between the crochet thong, the shark hat, or the adorable toilet paper.   http://www.threadbanger.com/post/12543/weekly-diy-roundup-funny-knit-patterns   Just click on the words in brownish-orange to be taken to the patterns.   Lena Austin http://www.LenaAustin.com http://depravedduchess.blogspot.com  

National Curb Day Today! I'm so there.

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I love this idea! I have a pile of stuff that didn't sell in my garage sale last month. Why not put it out on the curb and let the neighbors have it? Last time I put a refrigerator on the curb, it took less than an hour for two guys and a truck to grab it and run. We waved and wished them well from our window.   I'm doing this today! Daily Update Latest Environmental News Friday, May 15 2009 Curb Day: How to empty your house of old junk (this Saturday) (Photo: Jim Green / Getty Images) Want to ditch your unwanted possessions and find new treasures, too? Try the first national "Curb Day" this Saturday, May 16, when, thanks to the effort of one man with a penchant for trash, people around the country will swap old but useable stuff by leaving it curbside for passersby to pick up, take home, and make their own. What better way to put into practice the green mantra: Reduce, reuse, recycle? It may take time for Curb Day to ... More on thi...