April 7, 2005

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Instant Oatmeal AlternativeMy daughter likes oatmeal for breakfast but the packets are way too expensive so I have taught her to put the right amount of regular oatmeal into her bowl, microwave the right amount of water until it boils and pour the water into the bowl on the countertop. Stir, let rest a minute and add cinnamon, sugar, brown sugar, milk, fruit-whatever you like and stir.

Antibacterial GarlicUse a split clove of garlic for an antibacterial for cuts, wounds of all sorts, athlete's foot fungus, etc.

Pretzel Sticks Instead of TwistsA tip for parents and dieters. Instead of buying the pretzel twists, buy the pretzel sticks. One serving of twists = 15. One serving of sticks = 45. Same calorie amount.

"They're Busy" JokeOne day, the phone rang, and a little boy answered. "May I speak to your parents?"

Tomatoes Until December!Cover your tomato plants with newspaper in the fall and they will survive the frosty nights. You will be able to pick tomatoes until December!

Micro Fiber Rag For My SwifferI bought one of those new swiffer flat mops today and then I bought a micro fiber towel at Family Dollar in the car section $2. bucks for 2 of them and used that with the mop. It works beautifully.

ID Theft, What fun!I have been there and I am still digging out of it. What your not hearing anywhere is the person who took your ID may be as close as a near relative.

Identity Theft StoryMy friend had her purse stolen. She had parked her car in an out of the way place in a local state park's parking lot. The park recreational area was situated a long way from the parking lot and by parking it where she did in the large parking lot, there were few cars nearby.

Refurbished Decorations - Honey Comb Bell CenterpiecesI helped my sister with a baby shower for my daughter-in-law recently. She went to a party shop and the lady convinced her to buy these cute little laminated baby things like you'd tape up on a wall or door. Not really knowing what to do with them, I brainstormed.

Season Beef With Garlic SaltWhen cooking beef, garlic salt brings more of the meats natural flavor than any other seasoning.

Cheaper Musical Talent For Your WeddingWant a good musician but worry about costs? Check out a local college music scene.

Inexpensive, Attractive Waste BasketNeed an inexpensive but unique small waste paper basket? Reuse containers from plants or flowers, or go to your local craft store and buy a plant basket.

Masking Tape for LintA roll of masking tape doubles; triples; quadruples as savings for you at home. Just like the much more expensive commercial lint roller used for clothing, a roll of ($1.25) masking tape wound around your hand will remove lint as easily as its counterpart.

When should I provide my Social Security number?Your employer and financial institution will likely need your SSN for wage and tax reporting purposes. Other businesses may ask you for your SSN to do a credit check, like when you apply for a car loan. Sometimes, however, they simply want your SSN for general record keeping.

Mayonaise RollsThese are GREAT! Just keep it a secret that they have mayonaise in them.

Feeding PuppiesWe usually begin introducing food between 3 and 4 weeks softened with water to the consistency of runny oatmeal, progressively thickening as the pup ages. By 6 weeks it should be able to eat dry kibble and drink water.

How can I prevent identity theft from happening to me?As with any crime, you can't guarantee that you will never be a victim, but you can minimize your risk. By managing your personal information widely, cautiously and with an awareness of the issue, you can help guard against identity theft.

I Love You Chickie!This is one of my favourite pictures. Our granddaughter Morgan just loved our chickens, as this picture shows! She lives in a big city, so for her, this acreage and rural living was quite different.

Flavoring Meats Sassafras or Wild Cherry WoodWhen cooking your meats with wood for flavoring, (ex. hams or smoking turkey), sassafras or wild cherry wood brings the flavoring out best of all.

Safe, Fun Fingerpaint RecipeMy 17 month old daughter Ellie is testing out my fingerpaint recipe in this photo. As you can see, it is completely safe.

Watch Your Receipts and Your Bank AccountI hired a mechanic through a friend at work. I thought he was a little "odd" but the price was right so I asked him to put brakes on my Jeep. As soon as he had my vehicle he searched it and found my debit card receipts in the console. I kept them in there, never reading them, not paying attention to the fact that many of them had my full account number and exp. date printed on them.

Holiday AromaMix together, bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat.

Credit Card Fraud PreventionRemove any credit cards from your wallet that you do not use on a regular, consistent basis, and store them in a safe location. Or, if this is not an option, check your wallet often to ensure all your credit cards are accounted for.

Tomato Paste Can TipWhen adding a can of tomato paste to a recipe, open both ends of the can but remove only one. Then you can use the other lid to push the paste through cleanly, eliminating the need to scrape out the can. This technique works for canned pumpkin, jellied cranberries, etc.

Buy Choice MeatsIf at all possible, always buy choice meats as there will be less waste & better flavor.

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