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/* Recipe Ideas */

var recipes = new Array( 

/* recipe added: 2006-09-12 */

"For favorite holiday recipes double enter them in your recipe box.  Use the holiday, Christmas, 4th of July etc., but also keep the recipe in their own category, like entree, salad, vegetable or dessert.  Keeping appetizers like this is a great time saver. -- Rose", 

"Need chocolate shavings for your cake? A vegetable peeler used on a chocolate bar makes perfect shavings. -- Chris", 

"To save on lunches, I make double batches of supper and take the leftovers in my lunch through the week.  It is healthier and cheaper than eating out. -- mary", 

"Prepare dry ingredients in advance in freezer bags.  Use when needed for convenience. -- Ralph", 

"In a hurry? Try this:  Lettuce, tomato, carrot, celery, green peppers, mushroom whatever other veggies you like in a salad.  Grill some boneless chicken thighs or breasts, slice and place on top of the salad.  Toss with your favorite dressing.  Quick and easy meal for a summer night or whenever.  Put the salad together while the chicken is grilling. -- stephanie", 

/* added: 2006-09-05 */

"When I am cooking up a big meal, I will freeze some of the leftovers to be enjoyed at a later date. -- Raymond", 

"When you try out a new recipe from a magazine and it works, copy it onto a recipe card and put it in your recipe box with your tried and trues. It's so much easier than trying to go back and find it in a magazine or book. -- Elizabeth", 

"Plastic baggies make a great substitute for a pastry bag.  Just fill, snip off a corner, and pipe away! -- Chris", 

"For a delicious summer salad, layer sliced watermelon with mashed avocado, drizzle with balsamic and sprinkle with feta. -- Brian", 

"I have a monthly rotation of meals that changes twice a year (spring and summer; fall and winter).  I have pre-typed grocery lists for each week's meals.  This eliminates time planning meals and shopping for ingredients. -- Carey", 

/* added: 2006-08-24 */

"To save time, money and calories, I buy snacks in bulk, then put them in single serving sizes in 'snack sized' baggies. I can take them to work and the kids can put them in their school lunches. -- Denise", 

"At the start of month I have the kids mark of which days they would like to purchase lunch at school. At the start of each week I put the money in individual envelopes marked with the childs name and day they are buying. When the day comes they know exactly where there money is and I don't have to scramble for spare change for them. -- Michelle", 

"Use a photo album for recipe card display. The cards slide in and are covered by plastic. No stains from cooking. -- Theresa", 

"I like to use seasonal products in my cooking whenever possible. So in the fall my family goes to the orchard to pick apples then we spend a day making applesause, apple butter and, of course, apple pies. We jar the sauces and freeze some pies for later when we don't have time to make more fresh. -- Kathleen", 

/* added: 2006-07-20 */

"I have a basket of the things I use every morning--my cleanser, my Dove® Deodorant, my toner, my lip balm, my body lotion, a container of Q-tips® cotton swabs, my hair brush.  I put that basket away and grab my day make-up basket (I have another with darker shades for when I go out at night) that has my powder, blush, eye shadow, mascara, and lip stick and gloss. -- Michelle S.", 

"For organizing in the bathroom, I purchase a little clear container with a silver lid to hold my Q-tips® cotton swabs. It looks very nice& my kids think it's neat to open the lid & get a Q-tip® cotton swabs. -- Cathy M.", 

"Preparation is the key to organization. I prepare everything I'll need the night before. For example, I put one of my Dove® exfoliating pillows in the shower. I line up my Degree® deodorant, make-up items, and Q-tips on the counter. I do the same with my clothes. I found that I have a much better day if I can start it off with less stress. -- Denise B.", 

"Keep things right where you need them. For example, keep dove® hand lotion on the back of your sink and use it every time you finish washing your hands. Diane M.", 

"Get great baskets to store everyday beauty products (like Vaseline® Intensive Care and Thermasilk® Styling products) on bathroom counters and then they can be moved when company comes. -- Linda S."

);




/* Household Hints */

var household = new Array( 

/* household added: 2006-09-12 */

"Teach the kids to pick up after themselves -- and to put everything back in its place -- as soon as they start walking. You'll be teaching them a life lesson -- and keeping yourself organized at the same time. -- Holly", 

"When I do my laundry I have two bins. Each one has three compartments. I use one compartment for whites, one for towels, one for darks , one for delicates, one for work clothes, and one for bedding. When one is filled to the top I do that load next. -- Rita", 

"Use spare twist-ties from bread packages when you're done with a loaf to bind together wiring (keeps people from tripping over cables when trying to oragnize a desk/workspace area. -- BILL", 

"Use a website and enter all family and friends birthday's in it.  Have it send reminders. I will help you remember and can even send an ecard while you are at your computer. -- Stacie", 

"Keep a list on the fridge to write down items you just used the last of or an ingredient that just popped into your head. When you go shopping you'll save a lot of time and frustration. -- Randall", 

/* added: 2006-09-05 */

"We bought hanging sweater racks for a few dollars each at the local big box store. Each rack is hanging in the kid's closet. On the weekends, they have to put one day's outfit in each compartment. On school mornings, they go to one compartment and their outfit is ready. Sure saves time and hassle on busy weekday mornings! -- Susan", 

"ON long road trips, I pack an hourly surprise bag for each child. The bag might contain a small snack, a small toy such as a miniature sticker or coloring book, and a trivia note about the place we are traveling to. Instead of 'are we there yet', I hear 'has it been an hour?' -- Eva", 

"Whenever I'm in a department store, I'll go to the cosmetics counter and ask for sample vials of my favorite perfume.  I'll then use these small vials to take with me on trips instead of risking taking the whole perfume bottle from home. -- Valerie", 

"I keep a travel bag of toiletries packed at all times, so in the event of an emergency I just take my travel bag and it has all the necessary items in travel size.  It serves two purposes, 1. I haven't forgotten anything in the haste of packing  2. If it gets left behind on a trip I still have all my necessary items at home in my bathroom. -- Maryellen", 

"Use empty egg containers in junk drawer to separate small items. -- Mildred", 

"My biggest problem is dealing with clutter - especially mail.  I always mean to go through all my mail daily, but inevitably, I put it off and place it on the coffee table.  I don't want to throw anything out because it could be important, but as the pile grows, I forget what's there.  So now I have a basket just for mail so it doesn't get lost in the piles of magazines, artwork, and catalogs. -- Caroline", 

/* added: 2006-08-24 */

"I have a plastic basket inches, and big index/divider cards to fit it, and labeled them 'Birthday', 'Anniversay', 'GetWell' and various other kinds; and make a list and buy anywhere from 1-3 months of cards in advance, and a few extra for unexpected occasions. When the date comes due, I'm not scrambing to send a card on time, I just go to my little basket and I am ready! -- Linda", 

"Strive to clean out just one drawer, one shelf, one counter top, etc. each week. This breaks the job into small portions which are easily accomplished and makes getting started easier. -- Margaret", 

"Make a list of all things that need to be done inside before cold weather sets in and check them off as you do them, one by one and that way none get overlooked and then you are ready to settle in and read a good book or watch TV and not have to worry about things that need to be done. -- Jackie", 

"With fall coming its time to go through the summer wardrobe. Before I put things away for next year, I check for stains,tears, etc. Then decide if its worth fixing or should I donate it to charity. Then I'm not storing something I won't wear next year! -- Nancy", 

"Remembering all the pantry essentials you always have on hand, for each favorite recipe jot down any other ingredients you need to purchase. Make a master list with recipe names and additional ingredients required for each recipe. This simplifies making your grocery list and eliminates extra trips to the store. -- Nancy", 

"We use a system of pegs and canvas bags to organize activities. From a pegboard near our back door, we hang individual canvas bags which contain softball uniforms, dance class leotards, etc. Kids come home from class, throw dirty things in the laundry, and then re-pack the bags and hang them on the pegs immediately so they are ready to grab for the next class, practice, etc. -- Ann", 

/* added: 2006-07-20 */

"If your kid has a backpack that weighs as much as she does, lighten the load by sending Lipton® Teas to Go. She can buy a bottle of water from the vending machine at school and add the tea for a flavorful drink she doesn't have to tote. -- Marsha G.", 

"We often have family night, and fall is no different. We start with some frozen pizzas, toss in a green salad with some Wish-Bone® Salad Dressing, and play a board game or watch a family movie. -- Jean L.", 

"I keep a 3 ring binder with menus my family likes and I rotate them -- Joyce L.", 

/* added: 2006-07-12 */

"Get your kids to help you.  Put jobs in a jar.  Everyone pulls one job.  Set the kitchen timer for 15 minutes.  Everyone has to finish the job in 15 minutes. -- Katherine M.", 

"My Daughter is always making small little trinkets at Girl Scouts.  Instead of buying those expensive 'junk' boxes from the store, I just give her the containers that my Dove® cool moisture™ facial  cleansing clothes come in.  They are handy since they have a lid and if it gets broken, I'm not out anything. -- Cathy M.", 

"I like to take favorite special t-shirts from my daughter's younger days, wash them with Wisk® Liquid, and then sew them into neat little throw pillows.  It helps keep memories alive with a useful item.  -- Krista F.", 

"Fall is an especially important time to gather the family around the dinner table.  So many new things are happening with the start of school that it is essential to have a place where your children can discuss anything that is on their mind. -- Caroline M.", 

"Being organized saves time. You don't waste time searching for things. By streamlining processes, you save time. By putting your kids clothes out the night before saves time in the morning. Putting your keys in the same place all the time saves time in the morning and you start the day calmer. You didn't get frazzled searching for them. -- Katherine M.", 

"If you hang long garments in the closet, hang them all on one side, then add shoe racks, cubbies, or even small drawers beneath the shorter garments to organize & store shoes, umbrellas or other items. -- Marsha G."

)


/* Beauty Made Simple */

var beauty = new Array( 

/* beauty added: 2006-09-12 */

"use egg cartons to organinze jewelry - safe and colorful storage. -- Beth", 

"keep shower essentials in perforated plastic basket, so that you can take it into the shower with you. -- nicole", 

"I feel one thing we need to keep organized and together is our body...make an appointment for your annual checkup  with your Doctor and your Dentist -- Sherry", 

"Throw away old makeup before buying new. -- Alicia", 

"Organize your cosmetics for fall. A large  wineglass makes a great holder for cosmetics like eyeliner and lipliner.  It's attractive on your bathroom shelf, and the tall stem raises it above smaller containers.  Extra wineglasses also help organize jewelry on your dresser with a bit of flair.  Beads or pearls look great in the glass. -- Shirley", 

/* added: 2006-09-05 */

"I have very loose curls.  In fall's windy weather, I always use a light hair gel rather than a traditional hair spray so I can easily finger-comb my hair back into place. -- Diane", 

"Three times a year I go through my makeup and jewelry drawers/cabinets.  I discard broken, unpaired jewelry or jewelry I haven't worn and realize I probably never will, and I discard makeup in 'almost empty' or broken containers or makeup that I haven't worn in the past few months.  Keeps away clutter and makes it very easy to find the makeup and jewelry I actually want to wear. -- Susan", 

"I keep a package of mascara brushes (the kind you purchase at a beauty supply store) handy at my makeup table to brush off extra clumps of mascara, to separate lashes and to groom my eyebrows.  They can be washed and re-used. -- Lucianne", 

"Keep the bathroom counter clear of everything except what is necessary for your daily routine. It helps with keeping good habits going, especially for kids who find all kinds of distractions when told to wash their face. -- Melanie", 

/* added: 2006-08-24 */

"Save empty lipstick tubes until you have several then dig out the lipstick left in the bottom of the tubes. You will be surprised how much is in the bottom. Mix it all together and VOILA you have a unique shade all your own to apply with a lipbrush. -- Margaret", 

"Use white vinegar to take the sting out of sunburn. Put it on with a microfiber cloth for a gentler, less abrasive treatment. If you can't find microfiber cloths near the washcloths and towels - look in the cleaning supplies area. -- Mary Ann", 

"Instead of keeping my daily used items in a drawer I keep them under the sink in a plastice bin, one for hair and one for face! Quick clean up and out of sight! -- Carol", 

"Tear out the perfume ads that are in many magazines and put them in all of your clothing drawers. Smells great! -- Sarah", 

"I take inventory of all my clothing, skin care products, lipsticks, and nail polish, and throw out used mascara(every season, then replace the items I need in tune with the changing of the season. in other words, colors that coordinate with the deeper wardrobe colors of Fall. -- Peggy", 

/* added: 2006-07-12 */

"I have a basket of the things I use every morning--my cleanser, my Dove® Deodorant, my toner, my lip balm, my body lotion, a container of Q-tips® cotton swabs, my hair brush.  I put that basket away and grab my day make-up basket (I have another with darker shades for when I go out at night) that has my powder, blush, eye shadow, mascara, and lip stick and gloss. -- Michelle S.",

"For organizing in the bathroom, I purchase a little clear container with a silver lid to hold my  Q-tips® cotton swabs. It looks very nice& my kids think it's neat to open the lid & get a q-tip® cotton swabs. -- Cathy M.", 

"Preparation is the key to organization. I prepare everything I'll need the night before. For example, I put one of my Dove® exfoliating pillows in the shower. I line up my Degree® deodorant, make-up items, and Q-tips on the counter. I do the same with my clothes. I found that I have a much better day if I can start it off with less stress. -- Denise B.",

"Keep things right where you need them. For example, keep dove®  hand lotion on the back of your sink and use it every time you finish washing your hands. -- Diane M.", 

"Get great baskets to store everyday beauty products (like Vaseline®  Intensive Care and Thermasilk®  Styling products) on bathroom counters and then they can be moved when company comes. -- Linda S."

);



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// make sure page name matches the array name
// "var beauty" matches "beauty.html"
// "var household" matches "household.html"
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