January 22, 2005

Lemon Sauce For Stale CakeWhen I was a youngster my mom never threw out cake that had gone stale before it's time. She would make a yummy lemon sauce to pour over the stale cake and I must admit, sometimes I would not eat the cake and just wait for it to go stale.

 

Thrifty Breakfast BurritosBetter and thriftier than fast food chains!

 

Different PancakesSoak oats overnight in buttermilk. In the morning add remaining ingredients. Cook on griddle or pan as any other pancake.

 

Grandma's Bread and Butter PicklesSlice any size cucumbers and large onion thinly. Add celery seed and salt. Pour boiling water over them and let stand until water cools; drain.

 

Peppermint Sticks With Ice CreamMy sons love peppermint stick ice cream. We always have leftover candy canes so I break them into small pieces (while still in the wrappers) and sprinkle on vanilla or their favorite ice cream. By Kathie

 

Baking Soda for Burnt PotsSprinkle powdered cleanser or baking soda liberally over the burned portion of the pot, then add only enough water to moisten the powder or soda well.

 

Cover those Scratches on Boots!I have several pairs of black boots, I love them all, but after I've worn them a few times, they end up with white scuffs and scratches on them. I've found if your boots are still in good shape, just scuffed, you can use a permanent black sharpie marker and cover the marks! Works like a charm and sure looks a lot better than white scuffs! alic65

 

Saving Money on Newspapers Bought for CouponsI don't know about everywhere else, but where I live it costs a dollar for the Sunday paper. It may not seem like a lot to the everyday person, but when you're buying it for the coupons, so you can save money, every penny counts.

 

Storing NutsStore shelled nuts in the refrigerator on the upper shelf will last about a year. Frozen walnuts will be good up to two years. If shelling your own, remove the papery section that is between the two halves-it's bitter.

 

Hamster Cage Cleaning Made EasierLitter train your little critter and you'll cut down on the number of cage cleanings required. To get the little fella trained, just put a little clumping scent-free kittty litter into each corner.

 

A Warm Thank You - Crocheted Hand TowelA little while ago I sent a request to help me with my dilemna to make a hanging crochet hand towel. I'm very happy with it and very grateful for all the help, the meat fork worked for me! I wanted to place a picture of my towel for you to see.

 

Expiration Dates on MedsSave time and frustration wondering when those over the counter meds expire. Before you store them away, put the expiration date on the bottom of the box or bottle with a black marker. Jenny in KY

 

Cookie Cutters for Coloring Templates or Mobile DesignsUse cookie cutters for mobile designs and then create a mobile or use them in kids play doh. My son loves them to draw also - you draw the outside shape.

 

Outdoor Play Items?I want to make play items and park or outdoor furniture for my 10 grandchildren. They are 3-16 years old. Any ideas? Rae

 

What Are My Figurines Made Of?A few years ago I picked up a bunch of small animal figurines at an auction. They were quite detailed, but you could see they were homemade.

 

Finger Paint Stains?Help! my 2 year old decided that fingerpaints should be called shirt paints. I've tried the good old spray and wash and even tried dish liquid nothing is working help! - Jodel from Florida

 

Cleaning Cat Spray Odor Off House?My cat is spraying on my front porch and along the side of the house. (I think to mark their territory) and the smell is making me sick. Does anyone have any suggestions to get rid of this smell?

 

Clean Used Engine Oil Off Tarmac?Does anyone know a cheap way to remove used engine oil from tarmac? Our old car had a leak (now fixed) and there's a big black mark we need to get rid of in our parking space.

 

Ideas For a Pig Themed Float?I work at a Nursing Home in canada... We are making a float for our town's parade. The theme is PIGS does anyone have any ideas for what to put on it, or what to use to make things? PLEASE HELP!

 

What to Do with a Huge Roll of Paper?I got a huge roll of paper from my aunt for Christmas but I don't know what to use it for. Any ideas? Kristi