June 21, 2005

Tropical SlushIn a blender container, process 1 cup of water, bananas, and sugar until smooth. Pour into a large container; add the concentrates, pineapple juice and remaining water. Cover and freeze.

 

Strawberry PunchIn a punch bowl, combine the first 4 ingredients. Add ice cream; stir gently. Add ginger ale; stir gently. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 quarts

 

Unusual Cottage Cheese SaladSprinkle dry gelatin over cottage cheese. Stir to dissolve. Add well-drained fruit and cool Whip. Spoon into a pretty bowl and refrigerate until time to be served.

 

Cranberry Raspberry Ice TeaMix tea and cranberry-raspberry drink. Pour over ice; top with raspberries and garnish with mint.

 

Chicken Con QuesoCover the bottom of an 8 x 8 dish with the tortilla chips. Mix the first four items together and pour over the tortilla chips. Top with the grated cheeses.

 

Custom Shower Curtain and Liner On The CheapI have made my own custom curtains and plastic liners and I raised the spring tension rod to near ceiling height. I have used a sheet for the outer curtain and bought plastic from the fabric store for the liner.

 

Destroying Ant HillsWhen you find those dreaded ant hills there's a cheap and sure way to get to them all, even the queen. Boil a large pot boiling water and pour it directly on the hill.

 

Buy Heating Fuel in the SummerBuy the fuel that you heat your home with during the winter in the summertime. It'll be cheaper then!

 

Removing Your License PlateIf you've ever gone to the DMV to trade in your car tag and forgot to take a screwdriver (as I have), a penny will do the trick. Just align it with the slot and turn (clockwise.)

 

Mapquest Directions and Map PagesAfter I go someplace I have Mapquested, I file the printout in a special file in the glove compartment (or trunk) of my car. Then next time I need to go, or need the mailing address, its handy. I also always write the phone number right onto the Mapquest pages.

 

Moosh - "Don't Take my Picture!"Moosh is moody and likes to be left alone often. On this particular day, the camera was not his "friend". He is 1 year old. If you ask him his breed, he'd say human. We took in his momma and she was pregnant at the time. He likes to lay in the sun, sleep, eat, and chase birds.

 

Making Stuffed PeppersI use my jumbo muffin pan when I make stuffed peppers. Each muffin container is just the right size to hold a delicious stuffed pepper without it tipping over. My jumbo muffin pan holds 6 stuffed bell peppers very nicely!

 

A Home Cooked Meal as a GiftFor my parent's most recent wedding anniversary, my sister had ran out of ideas on what to give them as a gift. So she called them up (lives close by) and told them to not make any plans for dinner. Sis prepared them a home cooked meal, complete with an entree, 2 kinds of veggies, salad, rolls, dessert and a jug of tea. Then she took it to them.

 

Men's Shirts and Socks are CheaperSeveral years ago, when I had gotten a job working in a casino restaurant. I was required to wear white button down shirts, black slacks, black shoes, black socks. I quickly realized that my shirts were going to be stained nearly every day and I did not want to spend my whole paycheck on clothes.

 

Piper (Beagle X)Piper is a 3 year old Beagle Mix We got her on the Fourth of July, she was an abused and neglected animal. She's doing great now! She likes to lounge on my husband recliner and watch TV.

 

Recycling Paperbacks and MagazinesI drop off magazines and paperback books I have read at an elder care home near my home. I drive past it every day anyway, and it just takes a minute to do this kind gesture.

 

Put a Pest Strip in Your VacuumPut a pest strip in your vacuum cleaner. (any vacuum cleaner) Pest strips are about $6.00, but every time you vacuum you WILL cut down on ants, spiders, earwigs and who knows what else. It works, really.

 

Pool Party Safety TipsIt's swimming pool season, which means kids and accidents. If you are having a party designate 1 adult as the "Pool Watcher" for a half hour.

 

Handprint Wall HangingThey won't be little for long! Children grow unbelievably fast, and it's the simple things that develop into treasured memories over the years. Capture your children's little hands with a subtle and natural wall hanging. This art piece looks great hanging amid framed photos on a wall.

 

Texta on a Doll Face?This is a request for information on how to remove Texta off a chou chou doll's face The face is made if vinyl, I have tried very hot water to heat the vinyl, Enjo marble paste, magic erasers, Allen's Ink & Stain mover, Goo Remover, nail polish remover,soft cloths & jex scourers.

 

Free Download for Organizing Recipes?I read about a free download for a way or organize recipes on a computer on some list but can't remember where to find it. I am in the progress of changing from webtv to a PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

"Miniatures in Bloom" - Andover Wallcovering #23257130?I am looking for a recently discontinued wallpaper pattern from the book "Miniatures in Bloom"- Andover Wallcovering. It is actually by Brewster. The pattern number is 23257130 from page 15, a purple and green stripe on white.

 

Painting a Porch Floor?Can someone please help me. My porch floor is horrible. I try so hard to make my yard look nice and the front porch sticks out like a sore thumb. The floor is made of wood planks. I have tried to prime them and paint them with expensive porch paint. Then I tried the cheap way and painted them with spray paint. Nothing made any difference. The paint peels and flakes continuously.

 

Buick LeSabre Transmission Problem?I have a 1993 Buick Lesabre with an automatic transmission problem. On cold days it takes 20 minutes to a half an hour to warmup the car before it can go forward in gear or in reverse. Now that the weather is warmer it takes about 15-20 miutes to move in gear?

 

Looking for Carey Lind(?) PatternAbout ten years ago I wallpapered a room in brilliant colored blue wallpaper with white dots. When you look at the tiny white dots close-up, they are not round but square or diamond shaped. We ran out of paper and just put a dresser in front of the spot (lazy) but now we are selling the house.

 

Freezer Disaster?My family and I went away for a 5-day trip and the freezer was left open. We HAD 300 pounds of shrimp! The water ran through the carpet and through the new wall and on the concrete under my new kitchen cabinets. The smell is unbearable.

 

Vegetarian Lentil Soup Assistance?Enter teaser before activatingAs I was walking down the aisle of the grocery store, perusing the canned lentil soup's sodium percentages, I began grumbling mentally. Why is it that the high sodium soup in the can tastes better than mine?