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Twice-Baked Dijon PotatoesPREHEAT oven to 400°F. Bake potatoes 1 hour 15 minutes or until tender. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise...
Noodle KugelMIX all ingredients except noodles, cherries and cinnamon sugar until well blended...
Holiday Sweet and Crunchy Snack MixMIX all ingredients in large bowl.
STORE in tightly covered container at room temperature...
Baked HamPreheat oven to 325 degrees. Remove wrappings from ham. Place in roasting pan and bake 20 minutes per pound.
Cutting Your Own Long HairMy hair is long, to the middle of my back. To cut my own hair, I take my curling iron then grab a section as though I was going to curl it. I slide the curling iron down almost to the end. Then I hold the iron out in front of me and trim off the 1/2 inch of uneven ends.
Help! I can't afford ChristmasThe less money you have to spend on Christmas the earlier
you have to get started. Bargains go quickly as we all know.
Firstly, make sure you get along to any car boot/garage/yard/tag
sales in your area, looking out for baskets that you can package
gifts in, pretty china, toys in excellent condition with all the pieces
present, inexpensive hand made crafts and second hand books
that look brand new.
Glass Ornament BallsA quick and easy Christmas tree ornament can be made by using clear glass ornament balls. Drop paint through the hole and then turn it upside down and let sit overnight. The paint will spread out and coat the inside of the ball.
Homemade Breads for GiftsFor nice homemade Christmas presents try making pumpkin or banana bread loaves to give out. Wrap in plastic wrap then with curl ribbon wrap a big plus sign all the way around the bread, pop on a matching bow and walla.
Paint Wall in Playroom With Chalkboard PaintIf you have an available wall in a playroom or basement, paint the lower half with chalkboard paint. The kids will have a ball writing on the wall!
By Chell
Lower Premiums with Higher DeductiblesIf at all possible keep house and car insurance deductibles at $1000.00 to lower your monthly premiums.
By Melanie
Bake Your BaconWhen bacon goes on sale stock up the freezer as it freezes fine. Then when ready to use just thaw it out, place on cookie sheets and bake in the oven on 350 degrees till crisp-no yucky splatters to clean up.
Half Crust Apple PieFor a quicker and easier apple pie, follow the recipe for mixing the apples with spices, flour and cinnamon, but only make 1/2 the crust recipe. Put the fruit in a pan or pie dish and cover with the top crust.
Christmas Ornament TraditionEver since our kids were born we have given them a Christmas ornament for the Christmas tree each year.
Reusing Candle Wax for Tart BurnersI buy a little more expensive cake candles in Amish Country yet they still have a tendency to burn out leaving about 2" of candle. I started saving those pieces of candle in a large baggie...
Hot Glue Without a Glue GunIf you need to use hot glue for crafts then cut chunks of glue sticks into an old pan and warm on the stove, then dunk things that need to be glued into the glue. Use the pan over and over after glue cools and just reheat.
Homemade Gifts Bring Greater AppreciationI have found that homemade gifts for Christmas or birthdays tend to not only be cheaper, but they are appreciated more because the recipient knows you took special time and effort to do something just for them.
By Robin
Natural Ways To Maintain Your Furnitures Luster?This is regarding wood furniture: What are some good, natural ways to help keep it's luster. I have heard about bees wax but where would you go to get it?
Thanks,
~Jennifer
Rather Awkward Request - Solution for Gas?I am looking for input from others who have found a solution to this problem - intestinal gas. No matter what I eat, it turns to gas! Has anyone found a sure cure? I know there is Beano and other supposed helps, but is there any other ideas? Thanks for any and all input!
Tiny Red Bugs in Cupboards?I have seen these tiny red bugs in boxes of pasta, counter tops, cooking pots and pans, and even on top of the refrigerator. Where do they come from? How can I control them? My wife can't eat or sleep. (Arachnaphobia) What shall I do? - Patrick
Electrical Wiring Problems?Here's the scenario. We have been in our home about 4 months. Newly built. It has gfci circuits throughout the home. The issue I have is in at least three of the rooms, when the television, vacuum, or iron is turned on the lights dim for like a half second or so. I can handle when the ac/heat kicks on it draws more power/amps. but an iron? We had and electrical contractor for the builder come out. He said it's normal, nothing he can do? What gives? Do they need a bigger breaker, etc? I had the power company come check outside, (of course theres no problem there.) Any input would be greatly appreciated. thanks a million.
d in TX
