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put a stick of spearmint gum in your sealed container and no more bugs

- Submitted by CBREEZE321 3/4/2011 in Around The House | 3 Comments

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Freeze that flour first!

Always freeze your flour before putting into the canister - kills the bug larvae. Flour doesn't "draw" bugs - the larvae are in it when you purchase. Since I have been doing this, I have had a canister of flour for years with never a bug!
I know - eeewww - but hey, life is life and that's the facts, lol.

- Submitted by RAYLINSTEPHENS 3/4/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

Dryer Sheets

Next spring put dryer sheets amongst your plants they will repel bugs.
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- Submitted by LADYRH 3/4/2011 | 1 Comments | View Secret

Different Flours one with less carbs, one with more fiber...

Almond Meal Flour is much lower in carbs than most flours. Bob's Red Mill Almond Meal is a good choice.

NEED MORE FIBER IN YOUR BAKED GOODS
Kings Arthurs High Fiber Flour blend
WHITE BEAN FLOUR has up to 9 grams per 1/4 cup.

Use flour substitutes to thicken gravies, or to bread chicken or fish (if your still breading) Store in the refrigerator to keep fresh, but to room temp before putting in a receipe.

- Submitted by SUNSHINE6442 3/4/2011 | 0 Comments | View Secret

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