September 13, 2004

Chicken with RamenIt tastes wonderful either way. Everyone that has tasted this loves it. It takes more time to tell how to make it than it does to do it!

 

Easy Crock Pot Beef StewOn the bottom of the crock, first throw in a bag of baby carrots. Then throw in some peeled and cubed up potatoes. On top of the vegetables add some cubed beef (stew meat).

 

Prescription Drug Assistance ProgramsSome links for pharmaceutical drug assistance.

 

Citrus Vinegar Cleaning RecipesFill a glass quart jar with the peelings (remove any of the white pulp) of any citrus fruit-grapefruit, orange, lemon, lime, etc. Cover the peelings with white vinegar, cover and allow it to sit for about 2 weeks, occasionally shaking the jar.

 

Cornstarch AntiperspirantThe last few weeks here have been extra humid. Even though we have central air conditioning in our home there are times that you must leave the house or do yard work. Perspiring is a problem, especially for those of us who may be going through menopause, are heavy, having radiation treatments...

 

Cut Onions Wearing Swimming GogglesI keep a cheap pair of swimming goggles in the kitchen and wear them when chopping onions. No more tears!

 

Baby Shower Gift WrapWrap baby shower gifts with a recieving blanket and secure with diaper pins. Or for a larger gift use a crib sheet. No wasted wrapping paper! :) By Kim in NJ

 

Buy Baby Clothes in Neutral ColorsIf you have a baby or young child still in diapers, purchase clothes in shades of yellow, orange, or red.

 

Lemon Juice and Vinegar for Soap ScumWhen your dishes have soap scum on them from the dishwasher, use lemon juice on a sponge to wipe them off. Vinegar also works.

 

Ready.govGreat information to help keep your family prepared in case of a disaster.

 

Towel Bar HangerMy daughter had a very small bathroom with no room for storage. She hung a towel bar from the ceiling, attached to the studs. Then hung from it a hanger organizer that is meant to hang in a closet, but it worked very well.

 

Converting Muffin Recipes?When I tried to bake a batch of mini chocolate chip muffins this past weekend, they came out overdone. Does anybody know how long I should bake the mini muffins and at what temp?

 

Scrapbooking With Junk Mail?Can i use the pretty pictures in junk mail to decorate my scrapbooking pages? I can't find an acid tester pen here, so how do I test them for acidity? My son suggested wetting a small portion then use a litmus paper to test acidity, is that ok? Annie

 

Keeping Pet Cats Out of the House?I would like to request someone to tell me how to keep pet cats out of the house.