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Indian Pudding Recipe and HistoryThis year my daughter's fifth grade class put on a Thanksgiving meal for their parents and teachers. Each student picked a recipe and brought it home to make or help make.
Cherry Pineapple Pork ChopsBrown pork chops and put in crockpot. Add the rest of ingredients and serve over hot rice. Good stuff!
Keep to the Outside AislesWhen shopping the grocery store, keep to the outside aisles. They put the sales on end caps. The farther you delve into the store the more money you'll spend.
By Laura
Insect Repellant for PlantsTo keep those pesky insects away from your plants, combine one bulb of garlic, 1 small onion, and 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper in the blender. Mix with 1 quart water and let stand for one hour. Then add 1 Tbsp. Ivory liquid and mist your plants!
By Rachel's mom
Dust Chocolate Cake Pans with MixWhen baking chocolate cakes, dust the pan with some of the dry chocolate cake mix instead of flour since flour usually leaves white spots on the cake.
Apple Pie Spice PotpourriMakes your home smell wonderful.
Easy Floor CleanerMix 1 cup white vinegar with 2 gallons hot water. For greasy floors, add 1/4 cup washing soda and 1 tablespoon vegetable-oil-based soap to the above mixture.
By Kathy
Sending Get Well CardsWhen I send get well cards to friends in the hospital, I use their home address as the return in case my card should get there after their release. This way, it still makes it to them without anyone having to look it up.
Using the Correct OctaneUse the gasoline octane rating recommended in your owner's manual. Using too high of an octane can cause pinging in the engine, which can be annoying and can also be a sign of engine problems.
Use Carrots Bought On SaleHave an abundance of carrots? Here are some creative uses for them. Cut carrots into thin matchsticks and use to garnish soups. Puree leftover cooked carrots and use to thicken soups.
Using Tongs for Meat GrillingAlways use tongs when turning meat on the grill. This way you'll avoid piercing the meat, which causes it to lose its natural juices.
Hard Water Fabric Gel SoapIn medium pan, stir soap flakes, borax and water. Heat slowly, stir until mix is clear. Add glycerin, set aside to cool. When cool, add essential oil; stir well. Pour in Mason jar or other container; cover until needed...
Keeping and Organizing Plant TagsTo keep those plant tags handy pop them into a small photo album that you would slide pictures into. You can get photo albums for a reasonable price at the dollar store.
Saving Money on Shower Gel and Body Wash?Tips for saving money on shower gel and body wash. Post your ideas.
Organizing Emergency?I have a an organizational emergency! My friends Did and Sabina live together in Brooklyn, NY and they live STY HIGH! I love the TLC show 'Clean Sweep' but they are not accepting submissions now and my friends need help desperately. The house is dirty and chaotic and cluttered to the nth degree.
Water Stain on Beech Effect Worktop?How do you remove a water stain from a beech effect worktop?
e.bufton
Terrible Odor From Minwax?I used Minwax to stain over wood paneling in my basement. Dried, looks good, has a terrible ordor. How can I eliminate odor? It is winter and i have all the windows open and fans on.
Mary Lawnicki
Blueberry Yum Yum?Maybe you can help me, I have lost a recipe I used to make for my grandmother. She is in her 80's now and in the nursing home we are bringing her home for Thanksgiving and I would love to make it for her. It was called Blueberry Yum Yum. It called for a Graham Cracker Crust, Dream Whip, Canned fruit and I can't remember what else.
Need Thanksgiving Stuffing Recipes?I need a new receipe for Thanksgiving stuffing!
Kool Aid Jammers Belts, Wallets, Pocket Books and Checkbook Covers Patterns?I need the patterns for the kool aid jammers pocket books, wallets, checkbook covers, and belts. I also would like to have the beer box and cereal box pocket book patterns. If someone would please post these patterns I would appreciate it.
Lilly from SC
