June 15, 2004

Let Dough Rise on Top of the TVYou can put dough on top of the TV to help it rise. If the TV has been on for a while it is an effective heat source.

 

The "Use Half" RuleI have discovered through trial and error that you can cut in half the amount of shampoo, conditioner, dishwasher detergent, washing powder, fabric softener, etc. and it still does a good job.

 

Crockpot Barbeque Beef SandwichesSimple crockpot recipe.

 

Mark Names on UnderwearWhen my kids were little, I had four within 5 years, the last three were girls. As the girls started wearing panties, I put their initial in the back right under the elastic.

 

Unique Window Hardware from Everyday ObjectsWe've used decorative shelf brackets (usually sold near plant supplies) to hold curtain rods. The 2 "curls" each hold a long dowel: the lower one for the curtain, the upper one for the valance.

 

Brush Frozen Pies with ButterBrush frozen pies with a little butter to eliminate dryness.

 

Uses for Jello Cups?Ways to reuse Jello and Jello pudding cups. Post your ideas below.

 

Chocolate Paraffin Wax Recipe?I am a licensed manicurist and have recently purchase a chocolate scented paraffin wax and when I received it, it appears to be homemade. I'm not looking for anything edible, I want to be able to make it for my Paraffin bath for my manicures and pedicures. It seems to be made from unscented paraffin but I don't know what type of chocolate or how much. If anyone has any advice I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks, Amanda from Alabama

 

Wrinkles Out of Baseball Uniforms?How do I get wrinkles out of overdryed baseball uniforms? They are probably made of a polyester blend.

 

Durable T-shirt Paint?I paint elaborate t-shirts for friends using Tulip fabric paints, but the paint starts peeling off after only a few washes. I tell them to use cold water and to air dry, but it stills peels. Is there more durable paint that withstands a lot of washing? Ash from Canada