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    Old 07-03-2011, 06:32 AM
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    Originally Posted by june6995
    My daughter told me about the Brown Bears and said she found them at a Dollar Store. I want some!
    thanks for sharing that tip!

    June in Cincinnati
    I've used them and I know some swear by them. I have not had great success with them. The apple worked better! Of course, don't leave it there "forever"!
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    Old 07-03-2011, 06:55 AM
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    I used to use the bread and it works. Now I, too, put it in the microwave for a few seconds at a time if it gets hard.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 08:44 AM
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    Originally Posted by amma
    It must have not had a tight enough seal. Try zapping it in the microwave for a few seconds at a time, it should soften up :D:D:D
    After microwaving it, DO NOT TOUCH it with your fingers to see if it is soft....I BURNED mine doing that. Use a fork or some utencil. :roll:
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    Old 07-03-2011, 08:47 AM
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    It does not take long in the microwave and that works well. I use tupperware cannisters now and never have trouble anymore.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 09:31 AM
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    I just put a slice of bread. Stays soft.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 09:43 AM
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    a slice of bread works. It also works for keeping cookies soft. I worked in a bakery for a while and they made us put bread on the cookies over night. :)
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    Old 07-03-2011, 10:43 AM
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    Originally Posted by sewwhat85
    i have heard that if you put a slice of white bread with the brown sugar it will soften it
    This does work. I have a slice of bread in my bag right now. Change out the bread when necessary.
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    Old 07-03-2011, 11:24 AM
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    I put a saltine cracker in my brown sugar canister. Never had a problem keeping is soft. Maybe I just use it before it can.
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    I store mine in the fridge in the bag it comes in and that isn't even sealed tight. I have no more hard brown sugar....
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    Old 07-03-2011, 12:37 PM
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    I bought one of the clay discs that you wet and put in the sugar container. The brown sugar will stay soft. I take it out and re wet it every six months or so. It is a non glazed clay pottery product, looks like the flower pot clay but I think made for food use.
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