Other uses for WD-40...

Snopes even asked the manufacturer...and NO, they do NOT use fish oil...

1) Protects silver from tarnishing.
2) Removes road tar and grime from cars.
3) Cleans and lubricates guitar strings.
4) Gives floors that `just-waxed` sheen without making it slippery.
5) Keeps flies off cows.
6) Restores and cleans chalkboards.
7) Removes lipstick stains.
8) Loosens stubborn zippers.
9) Untangles jewelry chains.
10) Removes stains from stainless steel sinks.
11) Removes dirt and grime from the barbecue grill.
12) Keeps ceramic/terra cotta garden pots from oxidizing.
13) Removes tomato stains from clothing.
14) Keeps glass shower doors free of water spots.
15) Camouflages scratches in ceramic and marble floors.
16) Keeps scissors working smoothly.
17) Lubricates noisy door hinges on vehicles and doors in homes
18) It removes black scuff marks from the kitchen floor! Open some windows if you have a lot of marks.
19) Bug guts will eat away the finish on your car.
Removed quickly, with WD-40!
20) Gives a children's play gym slide a shine for a super fast slide.
21) Lubricates gear shift on lawn mowers.
22) Rids kids rockin g chairs and swings of squeaky noises.
23) Lubricates tracks in sticking home windows and makes them easier to open.
24) Spraying an umbrella stem makes it easier to open and close.
25) Restores and cleans padded leather dashboards in vehicles, well as vinyl bumpers.
26) Restores and cleans roof racks on vehicles.
27) Lubricates and stops squeaks in electric fans.
28) Lubricates wheel sprockets on tricycles, wagons, and bicycles for easy handling.
29) Lubricates fan belts on washers and dryers and keeps them running smoothly.
30) Keeps rust from forming on saws and saw blades, and other tools.
31) Removes splattered grease on stove.
32) Keeps bathroom mirror from fogging.
33) Lubricates prosthetic limbs.
34) Keeps pigeons off the balcony (they hate the smell).
35) Removes all traces of duct tape.
36) Folks even spray it on their arms, hands, and knees to relieve arthritis pain
37) Florida 's favorite use 'Cleans and removes
love bugs from grills and bumpers.'
38) Protects the Statue of Liberty from the elements.
39) WD-40 attracts fish. Spray a LITTLE on live bait or lures and you will be catching the big one in no time.
40) Ant bites. It takes the sting away immediately and stops the itch.
41) WD-40 is great for removing crayon from walls. Spray on the mark and wipe with a clean rag.
42) If you've washed and dried a tube of lipstick with a load of laundry, saturate the lipstick spots with WD-40 and presto! Lipstick is gone!
43) If you spray WD-40 on the distributor cap, it will displace the moisture and allow the car to start.

How to save a wet cell phone!

Follow this link to a short video that tells you how...and make sure you have the "secret weapon" in your pantry...and maybe a pair of rubber gloves handy, just in case!

Some money saving tips for around the house...

Here are some good tips on saving money around the house.

A few good ingredients are all you need to clean your house, and they will save you money...try to keep in stock;
ammonia
bleach
baking soda
white vinegar
and olive oil...

An inexpensive substitute for Windex is;

1 part white vinegar

1 part non-sudsing ammonia

1 part water,
mix in a spray bottle, and voila! Clear Windex...

Every month pour 1 cup baking soda into all your drains, then add 1 cup of white vinegar...helps keep drains cleared. Wait 15 minutes, then rinse.

If you have an ac unit, change the filter monthly, add 1 cup boiling water followed by 1 cup of white vinegar into the intake of your central ac...the boiling water breaks up any ice that forms around the coolant lines and the vinegar kills any bacteria or algae growth. The results are a more efficient unit and a healthier house.

Happy savings!

10 companies...

AOL news has some ideas for those who are(like me)needing part time work

http://jobs.aol.com/articles/2009/01/16/10-companies-that-hire-part-time-workers/?ncid=AOLCOMMjobsDYNLprim0001

10 Companies That Hire Part-Time Workers
Posted Jan 16th 2009 3:19PM
By Rachel Zupek,CareerBuilder.com writer

For many people, working part time is a necessity -- not a choice. Perhaps they have to work part time in order to make ends meet, but did you know that almost 1.5 million people are working part time because they were unable to find full-time jobs?



In November 2008, the number of people who worked part time for economic reasons, meaning that they would like to work full time but couldn't because their hours had been cut back or because they were unable to, rose to 7.3 million. That number is more than a 2 million-person increase over the past 12 months. Whether you're looking for part-time work to supplement your current income, you can't find full-time work or you just don't want to work 40 hours per week, here are just 10 companies in a variety of industries that hire for part-time employees;

1. 24 Hour FitnessWhat it is: A fitness center chain headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., and housing more than 425 clubs in 16 states. The club has more than 3 million members and more than 20,000 employees.

Available part-time positions: Personal trainer; group exercise instructor; facility technician; kid's club attendant; membership counselor and more.

2. Aegis TherapiesWhat it is: A geriatric rehabilitation center that provides physical, occupational and speech therapy services to older adults. It currently has more than 1,000 locations around the United States.

Available part-time positions: Physical therapist; speech pathologist; home health occupational therapist; occupational therapist; occupational therapist assistant and more.

3. AMF Bowling Centers, Inc. What it is: Headquartered in Richmond, Va., AMF is the largest bowling company in the world, owning and operating more than 350 bowling centers in the United States.

Available part-time positions: Bartender; counter desk attendant; birthday party host; entry-level mechanic; lane server and more.

4. Bayada NursesWhat it is: A home health-care company that treats patients of all ages in their homes to provide them with comfort. Bayada Nurses has more than 130 offices in 17 states.

Available part-time positions: Home health aide; pediatric nurse; registered nurse; nursing assistant; medical social worker and more.

5. Central Payment CorporationWhat it is: A national credit card processing company that encourages businesses to accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover credit cards as a form of payment. In conjunction with Wells Fargo Bank, CPC also offers companies check systems, gift cards, wireless solutions and other forms of payment.

Available part-time positions: Outside sales representatives; outside account representatives and more.

6. CVS CorporationWhat it is: A Fortune 25 company, CVS is a retail drug and pharmacy store. It fills or manages more than one billion prescriptions per year and has more than 6,200 operating CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.

Available part-time positions: Beauty consultant; pharmacy technician; shift supervisor; cashier and more.

7. David's BridalWhat it is: A bridal retail shop with more than 280 stores across the nation. More than 2,500 trained consultants provide head-to-toe dressing, on-site alterations, special financing options, gown preservation services and coordinating attire for the entire bridal party.

Available part-time positions: Retail sales associate; alterations; seamstress; bridal consultant; wedding consultant; customer service representative and more.

8. NHS Human ServicesWhat it is: A community-based behavioral health-care provider that focuses on the special needs of adults and children in the following areas: behavioral health; intellectual and developmental disabilities; juvenile justice; addictive diseases; elder care; autism; special education; and early intervention and therapeutic foster care.

Available part-time positions: Mobile therapist; behavioral specialist consultant; therapeutic staff support; psychiatric technician and more.

9. Red Robin Gourmet BurgersWhat it is: A casual dining chain headquartered in Greenwood Village, Colo. They have more than 300 restaurants in the United States and Canada, plus a selection of more than 22 gourmet burger recipes with unique toppings like chili, guacamole or even a fried egg.

Available part-time positions: Server; host and hostess; dishwasher; busser; bartender; cook and more.

10. H&R BlockWhat it is: A tax services company that provides tax, financial, accounting and business consulting services and products. It has operations in three business segments: tax services; business services and consumer financial services.

Available part-time positions: Tax preparer and tax professional.*Please note that some positions require extensive training and certification; others do not qualify as a part-time position that you could work in addition to a full-time job. Select companies are hiring for both full- and part-time employees.

Rachel Zupek is a writer and blogger for CareerBuilder.com. She researches and writes about job search strategy, career management, hiring trends and workplace issues.

Kitchen booboos...

...and some hints for saving your food, rather than wasting it!
Here is a good series of good ideas!

The Old Farmers Almanac

I have put up a link to, "The Old Farmer's Almanac", I have found some terrific recipes, interesting facts and information, history and weather predictions.
Altogether, an excellent source of fun and fact.
I hope y'all enjoy the site as much as I do, you can register(it's free), which gives you access to a personalized recipe file and other goodies.

And, you can sign up for a free monthly newsletter...

Uses for white vinegar.

Here are a few uses I did know about;

fasting dark colors-add a cup of vinegar to a first wash of new, dark colored clothes, helps to fast the overdye(a cup of salt works also)

in making your own "windex"-1 part each of; water, white vinegar and non-sudsing ammonia

fluffy rice-1 teaspoon of white vinegar in the water will give you white, fluffy rice

preventing the smell of cabbage from fumigating your house, add 1 teaspoon to water before adding cabbage

keeping acs from getting mold or bacteria growing in the collection pan or lines-pour 1 cup of boiling water and then 1 cup of vinegar into the line access, keeps ice from forming on the line(causes water backup in your house) and kills germs and mold.

Now for some uses that surprised me;

clean your john- pour vinegar into bowl, let sit 5 minutes, scrub off stains, then flush

rust cutter-put rusty or corroded bolts in some undiluted vinegar, then you should be able to work them free

grass killer-use half strength on any grass in sidewalks or driveways

freshen slightly wilted vegetables-soak in cold water and vinegar.

11 top scams, and...

...what to do about them.
Got this list from my aol account.
As my Momma used to tell me, "There's no such thing as a free lunch.", and, "If it looks too good to be true, it probably isn't."

A couple of interesting articles...

...and another terrific site that was started for the same reason SensibleFolks was begun!
Check it out, and I'll put the site on the sidebar.
This one includes information on a site called, The Hillbilly Housewife, looks to be another site with helpful information!

And a few ideas to get your debt down...

More household hints

Tired of those nasty pans under your stove top burners? A soaking in simple green will loosen most of the caked on grease. For really tough baked on stuff you can soak the pans overnight in a sink of water and several dryer sheets. In the morning a quick scrub will remove the softened grime.

Chamomile and Valerian mixed together make the best nerve tonic you can get without a prescription. I buy the raw herbs in bulk and make a tea but you can also buy the capsules.
The stress of the day melts away in minutes and there are absolutely no side affects. I have also used this combination to treat my dog's severe epilepsy and he went from having a seizure a month to none at all.

Dried and cracked leather can be brought back to life with ordinary baby oil. Several applications might be needed for the most severe cases but eventually the item will look as good as new.

Soaking faucet aerators in 5% vinegar overnight will bring them back to full function. No need to buy expensive and dangerous products like CLR and lime away.

Running a quart of 5% household vinegar in your dishwasher will remove lime deposits from your glasses and will restore function to your dishwasher as well.

Save those desiccant packs from electronics and other items you buy. They can be used for storing items that are sensitive to humidity, like photographs, old letters, stamp collections etc.. every few years you can recharge the desiccant packs by placing them in a 200 degree oven for 20 minutes.

If you steam clean your own carpets don't use the carpet shampoos they recommend. These products leave residue in your carpets that act as dirt magnets. Instead, I use powdered laundry detergent or oxy clean. Detergents are much easier to extract from carpets and do a much better job at attacking dirt. Be sure to add water to the detergent first before filling the machine and test on a small area to make sure your detergent is color safe for your carpet or upholstery.

Household tips.

Some random tips.

If you have a stuck lock or your key keeps sticking or getting jammed, try coating the key with liquid dish soap. It really works!

If you have a loose jeans zipper that works it's way down at the most inopportune times, try coating the metal teeth with superglue then work the zipper several times until the glue dries. It will add resistance and keep the zipper in the proper place.

Pouring rubbing alcohol on an ink stain and rubbing with a soft cloth will remove all but the most stubborn pen marks.

Put lemon rinds down the garbage disposal and run it without water to kill lingering germs and smells.

When storing fresh herbs in the refrigerator, place them stem down in a cup of water. They will last for weeks instead of days.

If you have a stale bag of chips, you can spread them on a cookie sheet and bake them at 350 for 5 minutes to make them good as new.

Instead of buying expensive car washing products, use regular liquid dish soap. It will get your car squeaky clean without streaking.

Use household vinegar on oxidized black molding, rubber parts and tires to bring back the original lustre.

Pure lemon juice will clean the worst greasy stains on stove tops and vent hoods with very little scrubbing.

Pouring a coke on your car's corroded battery terminals really does work. It can keep you from getting stranded.

Keep a can of WD40 in your car's trunk. If your car stalls out from driving in deep water you can spray it under your distributor cap and on the spark plug wires to displace the moisture and get running again.

Car buying tips

When looking to buy a new vehicle, shop on the last days of the year for the current year model (for example buy a 2008 car in December 2008) and gather up any dealer and manufacturer incentives you can.

Be hard on the salesperson and keep driving that price down. Be sure to negotiate your interest rate as well. You can often get pre-qualified at your bank. This alone will save you time and money. Remeber always be Prepared to walk out.

Don’t tell the salesperson about a trade in until the deal is done. Also, make sure they give you a fair allowance depending on your trades condition and age. You can find this info at KBB.com

When buying a new car, skip the extended warranties, service plans, life insurance and make double sure the finance person does not sneak them onto your finance contract. They will keep hounding you so be firm and say no.

These added warranties may sound good, but they will cost you several thousand dollars and 99% of the time they will never be used.

You may want to consider GAP insurance. In case your car is stolen or totaled, it pays any difference between the car value and the loan. This may save your bacon in the end.

Also look for hidden fees like make ready, delivery, service fees etc… they are all just bull and if the dealer won’t remove them just walk out. (They will chase you and remove the fees)

Buying from an individual is also a great way to get a nice older car. It may be a risk but there are some real beauties out there with low mileage and impeccable maintenance.

Be sure the seller has a clear title. Do not give the seller money unless he immediately signs over the title at the time of payment and gives at least a hand written receipt. Make sure all co-owners sign as well. You don’t want to shell out good cash and get a nasty surprise from an ex spouse who may be co-owner of the vehicle.

Always be sure to call and add the car to your insurance right away. Cars are a big financial expenditure. It makes sense to cover all your bases.

If you are really in tough financial shape, you can get an old beater that’s over 15 years old but still mechanically sound for a few hundred dollars. With minimum liability insurance and a little TLC, a beat up car can be a stop gap measure until your finances are in better shape.