May 16, 2005

Raisin Cream PieMix ingredients together and cook. When thick pour into baked pie shell. Will need to double recipe if using a large pie shell. Use the egg whites for meringue topping. Beat to form stiff peaks, add 1 Tbsp. sugar.

 

Hershey Bar Refrigerator DessertPlace marshmallows, Hershey Bars and milk in double broiler. heat until melted. cool thoroughly. Add whipped cream mix together pour mixture on crust. Chill 3-4 hours until set.

 

Easy Taco DipMix sour cream, cream cheese, and taco mix; spread on plate or platter. Let sit about 2 hours. When ready to serve, cover with lettuce, tomatoes and cheese in that order. Serve with tortilla chips.

 

Krispie BarsStir sugar, peanut butter, and corn syrup together in large bowl or pan. Bring to boil either in microwave or on stove, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat, add cereal. Press into 9x13 cake pan and flatten evenly. Melt chips together and frost cereal mixture.

 

Fruit BarsMix with first mixture. Pour into brownie or sheet cake pan. Bake at 350 degrees for approx. 15 minutes. Watch closely!

 

Organizing Needles and Small ScissorsUse a small piece of styrofoam to keep your needles and small scissors in.

 

Use Unscented LotionsUse unscented lotions for body instead of those sweet-smelling ones. They are created for fragrances and not for nurturing the smoothness and suppleness of your skin. The unscented ones have the ingredients which are for a purpose.

 

Don't Waste Money on That Fancy DressIt's your child's first birthday and in true fashion you've gone insanely overboard and gotten the best of everything for this special ocassion. Only that very expensive dress doesn't look as good covered in chocolate frosting!

 

Egg Whites for WrinklesTo stretch those unwanted facial wrinkles, just spread egg whites on your face and forehead. Let it dry. In 5 minutes, scrape the inner covering of the eggshell and spread it on your most wrinkled area. Leave for 3 minutes. Wash with lukewarm water and soap and finally with cold water.

 

Heating Oil and Kerosene Prices In MaineThe intent of MaineOil.com is to provide the current heating oil and kerosene prices as a resource for the people of Maine."

 

Vacuum Refrigerator CoilsIf you vacuum your refrigerator coils twice a year you will keep the compressor running efficiently.

 

Mach 3 Razors For WomenMen's Mach 3 razors last forever and ever. Over time it's less expensive than disposables and they don't cut you up!

 

Recipe for Preserving a HusbandBe careful of your selection. Do not choose one too young. Once selected, give your entire thought to preparation for domestic use. Some insist on keeping them in a pickle. Others constantly put them in hot water. This makes them sour, hard and sometimes bitter.

 

Marriage Seminar JokeWhile attending a marriage seminar dealing with communication, Tom and his wife listened to the instructor, "It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other."

 

Inexpensive Candle Holders For ReceptionsPretty candleholders don't have to cost a fortune. For my son's wedding I bought 2/$1 glass candlesticks and 2/$1 fancy votive holders at Dollar General and HOT GLUED the votive cup onto the candlestick base and they looked beautiful with votive candles inside.

 

Younger Looking Skin With HoneyTo get rid of feeling that your face looks older than your age, try indulging yourself by applying honey to your face. Let it stand for an hour and then wash with unscented facial soap.

 

Cure for Loose Screws on SunglassesIf you find the screws on your sunglasses always go loose then once you have tightened them up, apply a tiny dot of clear nail polish over the screw, let dry and walla!

 

Keeping Fruit From Turning Brown?When I cut fresh fruit for a salad it turns Brown. How can I keep this from happening?

 

Home Trends Wall Paper Border - WT1001BCS - Tea Cups?Does anyone happen to know where I could purchase some Home Trends wall paper border (Wal-mart brand?). The print number is WT1001BCS and its called tea cups. If anyone knows please email me or reply to this post.

 

Chinch Bugs In Lawn?Any remedies for chinch bugs in lawns?

 

Wallpaper Border Thybony #B08753B from the book "Ship, Shape"?I'm looking for 75 linear feet of a discontinued pattern Thybony #B08753B from the book "Ship, Shape"

 

Organizing The Laundry Room?Tips for organizing your laundry area. Post your ideas.

 

Submitting a Pet Picture To ThriftyFun?I would like to share a picture of my dog and she has a story, she's a real trooper, how do i put her picture on this website?

 

Restoring the Cedar Smell in an Old Cedar Chest?I love the old chest and now that I'm older I appreciate it. I would love to strip off all the old paint, have a new lid made and try to restore it.

 

Help For Severe Eczema?I have a question about the users of Noxema. Do you just wash the area with the Noxema or do you rub it in and leave it on? I too have tried all the cortisone creams and even prednisone (which I had a bad reaction to).

 

Grease Stain On Fabric Purse?I spilled pizza sauce on a fabric Kate Spade purse (possibly silk). I immediately blotted with club soda and found a dry cleaner who would clean it. All of the red is gone but a faded grease stain remains after he used dry cleaning solvent several times.

 

Mice Repellent Recipes?Tips and recipes for repelling mice. Post your ideas.

 

Anniversary Dinner Chili?I am planning a very special anniversary dinner for my wife. We are planning on having red wine and chili. What is a good chili recipe to serve with red wine?

 

Graham Cake Recipe?Many years ago, about 45, there was a recipe on a bag of Graham Flour (whole wheat) for a Graham Cake. I think it may have had some spice in it. Would anyone have that recipe. I have been looking for a very long time for it.

 

Egyptian Feast?My daughter is having an "Egyptian Feast" in her gifted class on Friday. Her teacher asked me to decorate the tables for the food. Does anyone have any suggestions what I can do on a LIMITED budget? Also, I need to include some Egyptian food items; any ideas on that too?

 

Removing Duct Tape From Carpet?When I needed to place phone cord across my living room floor, I duct taped it down to prevent tripping over the wire. My problem now is removing the duck tape and the residue without damaging the carpet. Any tips on the removal would be most helpful.

 

Stuffing Envelopes at Home?I am just inquiring if anyone out there has researched or has stuffed envelopes at home. Thinking of doing so for extra income. Any advice?