February 4, 2005

Easy Salsa Chicken and RiceYou can use either regular rice or instant rice. While the rice is cooking, brown chicken breasts in a little oil. I always like to add a little salsa too. When the rice is done, pour salsa in and stir to mix well.

 

Italian Chicken ParmesanHere's a recipe I just tried and loved.

 

Freezing Leftover WineI never throw anything away: If you have leftover wine, freeze it into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces. By Brenda Cole

 

Teacup Teapot Sets For Sugar and CreamRemember when those teacup/teapot sets were very popular as gifts for anyone you didn't know well? Well as a teacher I got a few of them. They did not work very well because the pot got so hot you couldn't handle it.

 

ThriftyFun News February 4, 2005 - Valentine's Day IssueOnline version of the ThriftyFun News. Valentine's Day Issue. Volume Seven, Number 6 February 4, 2005

 

Uses For Advertising MagnetsYou can cut them up and hot glue the advertising side to kids' art projects to become instant magnets. That's what I just did for my daughter's scout troop.

 

Beautiful Pie CrustsFor the prettiest pie crusts, Brush some beaten egg white over the pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.

 

Salt Stains on LeatherIf you get salt stains on your leather shoes or boots in the wintertime, mix one tablespoon of white vinegar in one cup of water. Dip a clean soft rag in the liquid, the wipe the salt stains. Allow to dry and your shoes should be good as new! By Becki in Indiana

 

Mr. Friskie and PrincessThese are my fur-babies. The brown tabby is an 8 month old rescue kitty. His name is Mr. Friskie. Princess an 11-year old domestic long hair.

 

25 Ways That I Love You for Valentine's DayHere is a great way to tell your loved one why you love them. On your computer write sentences like "I love how you love me", "I love your eyes", "I love how you play with the kids". You get the idea.

 

Flower Seeds For Valentine's DayInstead of paper valentines, buy some flower seeds at the dollar store (usually 6-10/$1) and give them to your friends with a note that says something like - "MY LOVE FOR YOU GROWS AND GROWS!"

 

Half.com - Discount Books, Video Games and MoreSomeone wrote in recently about buying used books from Amazon.com. You should also check out Half.com, a division of eBay. You are buying directly from an individual ...

 

Giant Chocolate KissesFor those who still have the funnels made by Tupperware, they make a wonderful mold for homemade "giant" chocolate kisses! Makes a great Valentine gift for anyone!

 

Mascara TipRecently, I purchased a new mascara. Immediately I realized I didn't care too much for the brush in it. I kept the old mascara as well. I now take the old mascara's brush and insert it in the new mascara, just long enough to get it coated and then re-insert it in the old container.

 

Keeping Buckles from Ruining the DryerTo keep the hardware from clothes (over-all buckles) from ruining the finish on your dryer, wrap with a sock or washcloth and secure with a rubber band, (from broccoli bunches) and them put item in the dryer to dry. Also button all metal buttons. By Dee

 

Rice Krispy Treat KissesA cute valentine dessert is to make Krispy Rice Kisses. Make the cereal and marshmallow treats as usual but form them in a funnel to shape them like candy kisses. Wrap in foil and add a love message. This is great idea for class parties.

 

Picture Taking Tips - Taking Pictures OutdoorsWhen taking pictures, watch the foreground. If you can place trees, branches or some other object in the front of the picture, it "frames" the photo. Also taking pictures before/after a storm gives you cloud formations, lightning effects, and taking pictures at the level of a kid (get on the floor!) is better than from up high.

 

Sturdy Kitty Litter ScoopIf you have cats, go to a restaurant supply store and buy a metal mess scoop that is used to remove items from the deep fryer. Use this as your kitty litter scoop. It will never break, bend, or fail you in any way.

 

Pink Milk On Valentine's DayWhen my kids were little I'd buy mix the Nestle's Quik Strawberry mix into the milk for their cereal then put it in a little pitcher. It would make the milk a nice pink color and be a nice surprise for Valentine's Day morning.

 

Decorating a Truck For a T-ball parade?My son is starting his first t-ball season. To kick off the season, they will be holding a parade. We have to decorate a truck for the kids to ride in. I am looking for some decorating ideas for the truck. They are the White Soxs and the team colors are Black and White. I am known for my elaborate birthday party decorations but, am drawing a blank on how to creatively decorate the truck to win!

 

Looking for Corn Silk Make-up?I've used the Corn Silk make-up line for years and have recently found that they pulled their product from shelves from Wal-mart without any explanation. I loved it! My skin is SOOOO oily and it's all I've used for YEARS. Does anyone know where my corn silk went? I've searched online and only found the powder, however I'd rather not buy it online (shipping & handling). Or, if anyone can give me suggestions on a decent priced make-up line that REALLY looks good and works well for oily-skinned women, I would REALLY appreciate it! Thanks, Alica from Mo.

 

Washing Machine Not Making Cold Water?When I try to use cold water temperature for my washing machine, it barely trickles out but when I use warm it comes out just fine. I hope I don't need to buy a new machine. Any suggestions? Rita in Wisconsin

 

Natural Headache Cures?Natural cures for headaches. Post your ideas.

 

Organizing Magazines?Some magazines have wonderful information in them and are worth saving. How do you organize and store magazines?

 

Information About Refill and Recycling Technology?Hello Good morning and nice to meet you! I am Emmanuel, 28, Ghanaian and in to IT and Business process. I am keen about ink refill & recycling technology. Pls could you help me have access to any such information and support in this regard as is not in my community. I like to train in this technology to help support local industries and supplies in my country..like schools, small business and of course big firms as it may be. -Emmanuel

 

Homemade Cheese Filled Biscuits?I am looking for a recipe for homemade cheese biscuits where the cheese is a melted glob inside the biscuit. Sandra

 

Yellow Stain From Peroxide On White Shirt?My husband just got a brand new white dress shirt. While he was getting dressed, he noticed that he got a tiny spot of blood on his collar from shaving. He didn't want to change, so I took him in the bathroom and dabbed it with peroxide, which got the blood right out. The problem is that the area that I put the peroxide on, is now yellow.

 

Valentine's Day Gifts For Nursing Home?My church group always takes some kind of remembrance to the nursing home locally for Valentine's Day. Can someone give me some ideas that are not too costly. We need about 25 items to take to the home.