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  • Food In Refrigerator, How Long Will They Last

    I came across an interesting article in Thrill List on how long the various Food items we keep are fit to consume, after the expiry date .

    As far as I know Milk can not last for more than a day, unless it is boiled, boiled and kept in the Fridge.

    Pocketed Milk, has to be maintained at 4 Degrees to prevent Bacterial Growth and any food reheated is unhealthy as bacteria forms.

    However people of the day can not follow this and they seem to cook , in some households for two to three days and it is kept in the Fridge.

    Cut vegetables, kept in the Fridge lose their Nutrients.

    Anyway read the following information.

    “Based on the tireless work of lead-bellied researchers at EatByDate.com, we compiled a handy infographic (see it all big and stuff right here!) displaying just how long foods like pizza, salsa, and even beer will last safely in your fridge after the printed date.”

    Click the image to Enlarge.

    Food in the Fridge
    Information on Food in Refrigerator.

    If the Image Link does not work, please follow the Link below.

    Source:

    http://www.thrillist.com/eat/nation/how-long-do-things-in-your-fridge-stay-good-after-their-expiration-dates?utm_content=sixpack&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Thrillist%20Weekender&utm_campaign=10.20.13%20WKNDR%3A%20The%20best%20college%20drunk%20foods%20at%20the%2025%20best%20party%20schools

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  • Borrow Money Intelligently,Manage Your Personal Finance Video

     

    I have come across interesting Talks,Sites and Bogs on the subject of Borrowing Money.

    There used to be a time when borrowing was considered to be a sin and it was treated as a Crime to delay payment.

    Now, thanks to changing value systems and the Modern economy, if you do not borrow, you are not recognised and we are now used to a Lifestyle of wanting more than what we earn and in some cases what we deserve.

    No point in suggesting people the safest and carefree Life is Not to Borrow.

    Since there are no takers, the next option is to  find out How To Borrow Intelligently.

    Money Talks Show.

    Read On:

    • ‘As any smart borrower could tell you, it’s important to read the fine print when it comes to lenders. Sure, that balance transfer may sound appealing now, but what happens in 6 months when the interest rates sky rocket? Credit card companies are notorious for hiding their little tricks in the fine print so pull at the magnifying glass if necessary.
    • Even if you choose to consolidate debt and borrow more, always make more than the minimum required payments. By consolidating your debt, you may be eligible for lower monthly payments, but they won’t help you get your debt paid off any faster. Smart borrowers even go so far as to pay off their entire balance each month.
    • Do you only have one or two credit cards? Do yourself a favor and keep it that way. Trying to juggle too many lines of credit is the opposite of smart borrowing. It’s simply too difficult to keep track of a dozen different credit cards, with their different due dates and minimum monthly payments. It’s almost inevitable that those who have too many credit options end up putting themselves in debt.
    • If you’re planning on taking out a new credit card or any type of line of credit, do your homework to find the best possible interest rate. By now, everyone should know how important their interest rates are. In essence, they represent the cost of borrowing money and if you get stuck with a high rate, you’ll end up paying a lot more over time.
    • No matter how much debt you’ve accumulated or how much you still need to borrow, saving money is always important. While repaying borrowed money is probably your number one priority, do not neglect your savings. You just never know when something could happen, such as a car accident or hospital visit, that could require you to break out the savings.
    • Finally, don’t fall for the idea that declaring bankruptcy will be an easy fix to your debt problems. While bankruptcy may be able to help some people in the right situation, it can be a disaster for many. Declaring bankruptcy will absolutely ruin your credit score for the next several years and making borrowing more money all but impossible.’
    • http://www.borrowingsdebt.com/how-to-borrow-intelligently.php

    Tips to Save Money:

    1. Treat every purchase like it’s a major purchase. You have a few opportunities in life to save a lot of money, but it’s the small daily ones that will make or break you.
    2. Vacation close to home so you can drive instead of fly.
    3. Delay big purchases as long as possible. You may lose interest or find an alternate solution.
    4. Hang dry your laundry, indoors if necessary.
    5. Choose a hairstyle that does not require frequent trims.
    6. Repair instead of replace. This goes for appliances, furniture, clothing, whatever.
    7. Borrow infrequently used tools and supplies instead of buying. (Also make sure to lend.)
    8. Bank at a credit union instead of a corporate bank. You’ll most likely save on fees.
    9. Wear the clothes you already own instead of buying new stuff all the time.
    10. Cook from scratch and save restaurant meals for special occasions.
    11. Make sure you have a few easy meals on hand for those nights when takeout dinner is calling your name. There’s nothing wrong with serving scrambled eggs and toast for dinner.
    12. Use your library for books, magazines, movies and CD‘s. And then make sure to return them on time!
    13. Foster your relationships with like minded friends. They won’t make you feel bad about sticking to a budget.
    14. Pack your own work and school lunches.
    15. Replace expensive recipe ingredients with inexpensive options. Perfect example? Kale instead of basil in pesto.
    16. Don’t be a snob about older electronics. You will survive without the newest iPhone.
    17. Learn how to mend and de-stain your clothing. If half your wardrobe is out of commission, you’re missing out.
    18. Batch your errands whenever you drive.
    19. Drink water or homemade iced tea instead of soda.
    20. Choose social get togethers that do not include shopping.
    21. Cancel memberships that you do not use. Gyms, premium cable channels, and everything else.
    22. Pay attention to your household’s food waste. Eat what you have, and stop buying the food that you tend to waste.
    23. Be willing to own less stuff. There’s less to buy, organize, clean and look at.
    24. Wait until movies hit the second run theaters.
    25. Decline your friends’ shopping parties. You don’t need any more Tupperware, baskets, jewelry or candles.

    For more  follow the Link:

    http://www.huffingtonpost.com/katy-wolkstanley/budgeting-saving-money-ideas_b_1770454.html

     

     

  • Some Tips for Home.

     

    Some tips for Home.

    These are some suggestions and follow these at your discretion and risk.

    1) Flies or bees bothering you? Spray them with hairspray and they will take a quick dive.

    2) Sealed envelope – Put in the freezer for a few hours, then slide a knife under the flap. The envelope
    can then be resealed. (hmmmmmm…)

    3) Use Empty toilet paper roll to store appliance cords. It keeps them neat and you can write on the roll what appliance it belongs to.

    4) For icy door steps in freezing temperatures: get warm water and put Dawn dishwashing liquid in it. Pour it all over the steps. They won’t refreeze. (wish I had known this for the last 60 years!)

    5) Crayon marks on walls? This worked wonderfully! A damp rag, dipped in baking soda. Comes out with little effort (elbow grease that is!).

    6) Permanent marker on appliances/counter tops (like store receipt BLUE!) rubbing alcohol on paper towel.

    7) Whenever I purchase a box of S.O.S Pads, I immediately take a pair of scissors and cut each pad into halves. After years of having to throw away rusted and unused and smelly pads, I finally decided that this would be much more economical. And now a box of S.O.S pads last me indefinitely! In fact, I have noticed that the scissors get sharpened this way!

    8) Opening brand new jars can be a feat in itself. Well, I have found a way to make it the easiest thing to do. Instead of banging a jar of jam, pickles, etc., with a knife until it loosens up, I simply reach into the drawer and pull out the handy nutcracker. It adjusts to the size of the jar and I simply give it a good twist and off pops the lid!

    9) Blood stains on clothes? Not to worry! Just pour a little peroxide on a cloth and proceed to wipe off every drop of blood. Works every time!

    10) Use vertical strokes when washing windows outside and horizontal for inside windows. This way you can tell which side has the streaks.  Straight vinegar will get outside windows really clean. Don’t wash windows on a sunny day. They will dry too quickly and will probably streak.

    11) Spray a bit of perfume on the light bulb in any room to create a lovely light scent in each room when the light is turned on. Place fabric softener sheets in dresser drawers and your clothes will smell freshly washed for weeks to come. You can also do this with towels and linen.

    12) Candles will last a lot longer if placed in the freezer for at least 3 hours prior to burning.

    13) To clean artificial flowers, pour some salt into a paper bag and add the flowers. Shake vigorously so the salt will absorb all the dust and dirt and leave your artificial flowers looking like new! Works like a charm!

    14) To easily remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop.

    15) Spray your Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in tomato based sauces and there won’t be any stains.

    16) When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won’t be any white mess on the outside of the cake.

    17) Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.

    18) When boiling corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn’s natural sweetness.

    19) Cure for headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.

    20) Don’t throw out all that leftover wine: Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.

    21). To get rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will experience instant relief.

    22) Ants, ants, ants everywhere … Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So get your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march. See for yourself.

    23) Use air-freshener to clean mirrors. It does a good job and better still, leaves a lovely smell to the shine.

    24) When you get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, then pull it off. Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.

    25) Now look what you can do with Alka Seltzer. Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets wait twenty minutes, brush and flush. The citric acid and effervescent action clean vitreous China.

    * Clean a vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or cruet, fill with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.* Polish jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse the jewelry
    for two minutes.* Clean a thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets, and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary). Unclog a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer tablets down the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then run the hot water. Do your friends a favor. Pass this timely (and some not-so-timely) information on to a friend or two.

    26) Bounce This Around…

    And all this time you’ve just been putting Bounce in the dryer!

    It will chase ants away when you lay a sheet near them. It also repels mice.. spread them around foundation areas, or in trailers or cars that are sitting and it keeps mice from entering your vehicle.

    It takes the odor out of books and photo albums that don’t get opened too often.

    Repels mosquitoes. Tie a sheet of Bounce through a belt loop when outdoors during mosquito season.

    Eliminates static electricity from your television (or computer) screen. Since Bounce is designed to help eliminate static cling, wipe your television screen with a used sheet of Bounce to keep dust from resettling.

    Dissolve soap scum from shower doors. Clean with a sheet of Bounce.

    Freshen the air in your home. Place an individual sheet of Bounce in a drawer or hang in the closet. Put Bounce sheet in vacuum cleaner.

    Prevent thread from tangling. Run a threaded needle through sheet of Bounce before beginning to sew.

    Prevent musty suitcases. Place an individual sheet of Bounce inside empty luggage before storing.

    Freshen the air in your car. Place a sheet of Bounce under the front seat.

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