Brenda

@wahmbrenda (141)

United States • Age 49

Joined myLot 18 years ago

WAHM who loves chatting...

Discussions (14)

Brenda's Discussions

How to make candles

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

I've always wanted to learn how to make candles but it seems really difficult to do. Is it? I mean all you have to do is heat up some beeswax in a double boiler, stirring it with a popsicle stick until it melts. Then I add a thick...

candle making

candles

how to make candles

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Creating multiple income streams online

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

As a writer I've found that I need multiple income streams in order to make decent money. However, I've learned the hard way not to start 2 businesses at once. I've had a few things go wrong, like everyone does. My question though...

how to create multiple streams of income as a free

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Making diaper cakes

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

Diaper gifts are great gifts for baby showers. They're actually really easy to make too. Here's how I make them: I wrap some colorful, attractive diapers (in numerous sizes) in groups of 6 then cover them with attractive...

diaper cake

how to make a diaper cake

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How to compost

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

Lots of people are talking about organic gardening and composting. I read a lot about it and it seems difficult. However,I seen that all you need to do is find a spot; lay down some leaves, grass clippings, dead plant material and...

composting

how to compost

Finding a good groomer

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

It's difficult to find a good groomer but luckily I've found a way to find a good one. I started by calling and asking some groomers about the services that they offer and what they charge, when they're open and how I schedule a...

how to find a groomer

pet groomer

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Making Buttermilk

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

Many recipes call for buttermilk. Do you know what this really is though? It's actually 1 cup curd, 2 cups water and a pinch of salt. This sounds disgusting to me even though it's suppose to be good for you. So, will you still use...

buttermilk

how to make buttermilk

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How to get started homeschooling

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

As a homeschooling parent I'm often asked how to homeschool a child. Since there are so many ways to do this, you really need to look through things yourself. There are many ways to gather this information: books, the Internet and...

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Homemade Candy Corn

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

I didn't know that you could make candy corn at home so that you can have it at other times of the year instead of just Halloween. I love this stuff and so I was excited to find this recipe and thought some of you might like it as...

candy corn

candy corn recipe

how to make candy corn

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Making bacon

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

I love bacon when it's made right. Thankfully I've been able to figure out how to do this. I begin by buying bacon that has more meat than fat. I then cook it until there are small, foamy bubbles. You can do this in the oven at...

bacon

how to make bacon

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Making baked potatoes

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 27 Mar 09

I've found a great way to have baked potatoes with a golden, crispy brown skin and soft tasty inside. This is what I do: 1. I use small Russett potatoes and some olive or canola oil and sea salt. 2. I clean the potato with a...

baked potato

how to bake a potato

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Healthy Freelancing

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 20 Mar 09

It's difficult to be healthy as a freelancer because you have to sit in your office chair for several hours at a time. There are some things that I have been trying to do in order to help myself be healthier. Here is what I've...

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Freelancers' Work Ethic

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 20 Mar 09

I don't know if you struggle as much as I do in this area but here are some tips that I've found helpful: 1. I have set working hours so that my work doesn't dictate the rest of my life. 2. I have my own computer with anti-virus...

freelancing

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How to manage your clients better as a freelancer

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 20 Mar 09

As a freelancer I've noticed that one of my biggest challenges is managing my clients. I don't want so many that I can't provide them with high quality work but I don't want to not have enough and thus not make enough money. Thus,...

How to make playdough

Brenda @wahmbrenda (141) • United States 20 Mar 09

As a parent you probably already know what a great educational tool playdough can be. You can actually make playdough at home. In order to do this you will need 1C salt; 1C flour; 1C water; food coloring (optional); a bowl; a...

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how to make playdough

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