MaryLynn321

@MaryLynn321 (2680)

United States

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How Do You Tenderize Meat

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 11 Jan 12

I have never got into tenderizing meat and really need to. It seems as we are getting older the meat is harder to chew. I have seen different cooking shows with using different techniques for tenderizing plus the use of different...

meat tenderizer

tenderizer

tenderizing meat

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Do You Have A Simple Marinate Recipe For Beef and Chicken

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 9 Jan 12

I have never made or used Marinate. But, would love to give it a try. I do not have a lot of ingredients in the house to use. But I do have vinegar and some cherry wine. I have seen marinates with brown sugar, mustard, etc. It...

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When Shopping Why Do People Block The Aisles

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 31 Dec 11

I went shopping with my husband today. We were walking up and down the aisles looking for items. Why is it when you are walking up the aisle people have to walk directly at you instead of going on the opposite side. Then they just...

shopping

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What Do You Do To Relieve Restless Leg Syndrome?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 2 Dec 11

I have restless leg syndrome. Needless to say it can be very annoying and sometimes painful. One just doesn't know what to do with their legs at times. To me it feels like spasms. I have to get up and walk around, stand or move my...

health

restless leg syndrome

tips to alleviate restless leg syndrome

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Do You Remember When Stores Were Closed On Weekends?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 20 Nov 11

I remember when everyone use to do most of their weekly grocery shopping on Friday's after they got paid. Many would go out for a fish lunch and then do there grocery shopping, as the stores were not open on the weekends. I...

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When Cooking Carrots Would You Prefer Them To Be Sweet?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 18 Nov 11

The tip for sweet carrots is to add sugar or brown sugar to your cooking water when the carrots are cooking. (I add several Tablespoons of sugar or brown sugar (but pack the brown sugar. Another tip is when growing carrots do...

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What Desserts Are Your Favorite To Make

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 15 Oct 11

I enjoy baking and making goodies for my husband and to take over to our children's homes. What type of desserts are your favorites to make. Our kids favorite is brownies (the grandchildren love these too. For us I love...

baking

cooking

desserts

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What are some of the things you do when preparing a holiday meal?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 21 Mar 09

When preparing a holiday meal. I like to get most of my preparing done the day before. I will peel my potatoes and soak them in salt water, and then put in the refrigerator over night. The next morning all I have to do is pour...

holiday meals

holidays

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Do you enjoy a good Subway Sandwich?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 17 Mar 09

I have found with the economy the way it is, that I will occasionally get a Subway sandwich foot long for $5.00. This sandwich can last me up to 3 meals, maybe 4. It is healthy for me. This I only do on a rare occasion, which...

subway sandwiches

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How do you spend time with your spouse during the recession?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 17 Mar 09

During the recession my husband and I spend more time watching different TV movies that come on reqular TV. We do not have cable, or satellite. We find just watching the movies or programs that come on to be satisfying. Sure we...

spouses and recession

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How are you saving on your grocery bill with the economy?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 17 Mar 09

Share with everyone the ways you are saving on your grocery bill. For my husband and myself, we shopping at Aldi's which has lower prices, and we only buy what we absolutely need. I grew a garden last summer and froze...

grocery saving tips

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Would you turn someone in if you new the child was neglected or endangered?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 17 Mar 09

I know of someone that has been turned in for child neglect. This person is going through a difficult time. She has children and is expecting another. The children have been put in situations that they basically were ignored, and...

child endangenment

child neglect

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Are you there for you friend when they are going through a difficult time?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 17 Mar 09

I have a friend that has been going through a very difficult time. I will not say exactly what it is. But it involves one of her children and also grandchildren. She just starts feeling positive again, and then the rug is pulled...

grandmothers

grandmothers and grandchildren

mothers and daughters

parent and children relaltionships

relationships

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What Do You Think Of the Selection Of Jillian From Canada/ the Next Bachelorette

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 3 Mar 09

The announced on the Bachelor After the Finale Rose part 2, that Jillian from Canada will be the next Bachelorette. How do you feel about this? I think it was a great choice, she is a very genuine person. At first I thought...

love

relationships

the bachelorette

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Have You Ever Suffered From Depression?

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 28 Feb 09

I have suffered with depression for over 20 years, since my Dad passed away, only to not know what the problems was. For 6 months at a time, I would stay in bed all day, in my pj's and in a room on the 2ND floor of the house. I...

depression

depression and weather

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Do You Have Any Programs That Are Free To Download From The Internet

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 28 Feb 09

I am looking for free programs on the internet. Ones that are good for working with these paid online earning jobs. Virus protection PSP programs Programs to clean Incredimail or repair it. Anything and...

free downloads

intenet downloads

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Do You Have Some Good Advice On How To Breath Life Back Into A Marriage

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 28 Feb 09

I am married 36 years and 4 months, to a very good man. We use to have a wonderful relationship with a lot of love. It seems once I went out to work, after 17 years of marriage, and the kids have grown and left home, that we just...

marriage

relationship

reviving your marriage

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Do You Have A Family Member Or Loved One With A Horrible Disease

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 28 Feb 09

There are so many diseases these days that can be truly horrible. My Mother has Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Diseases. It is like looking at the shell of the person my Mother use to be. She was diagnosed in January of 2004. The...

cancer

diseases

family diseases

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Do you enjoy a soft fuzzy blanket

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 25 Feb 09

Why is that some of us enjoy a warm, soft fuzzy blanket? I love the way it feels touching my skin, it is warm, soothing, and love to pull it up to my face, or have it touch my chin or nose. I remember my kids pulling it up to...

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How Much Do You See Your Grown Children

MaryLynn321 @MaryLynn321 (2680) • United States 20 Feb 09

Do you have grown children? How often do they come home for a visit? How often do you go to visit them. Do they call you on the phone or send a letter? Do they recognize you on holidays or birthdays, etc. We have 2 grown...

family

grown children

visiting

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