July 5, 2005

Strawberry Lemonade SlushMix it together in a blender. This makes a yummy summertime slush.

 

Quick Hollandaise SauceHeat, serve over asparagus, eggs benedict, or cooked green veggies.

 

Delicious Scrambled Eggs!Saute 1/2 chopped onion and 1/4 chopped green pepper until tender. Throw a bunch of fresh spinach leaves over the cooked onions and peppers.

 

Corn TortillasRoll between plastic wrap and cook on a dry griddle. It's so easy.

 

Hollandaise Sauce for SalmonPlace cold butter in small, heavy saucepan. Add egg yolks, lemon juice, salt and red pepper sauce.

 

Just Paid off Your Car?You can save a lot of money if you recently paid off a vehicle. Put the money you would have paid for the car payment in a savings account every month. If you've spent a couple years making the payment anyway, a couple more can't hurt.

 

Elevated Dog DishesThere's nothing worse than a spoiled puppy, but it sure is fun to cater to our faithful friends. Though a raised dog dish seems silly, it actually provides an eating area for dogs that is easy to clean. Removable food and water dishes pop out of their holder for easy washing and refilling.

 

Toll for the BathroomTake a empty coffee can and cut a slit in the plastic cover and place near the bathroom door. Tell every house member that there is a 25 cent cover to enter. Watch the cash build up over the year and then use it for vacation fun!

 

Turn Trash Into Fully Functional Furniture...You know all the furniture that you see people have left out at the curb for trash pickup, that on the surface looks ready for demolition? With a little fix up, these pieces can be saved and used in your own home.

 

Save the Diaper Money for CollegeWhen your child finally gets potty trained, put the $50 or so you have been spending monthly on diapers into a college fund!

 

Homemade Chocolate SprinklesNo chocolate sprinkles and you need them for your cupcakes? Run a chocolate kiss through your clean garlic press to make homemade sprinkles!

 

Raccoon BanditNot really a pet but I do feed this little guy and 3 others a bit bigger than him every night. They show up starting at dusk to get "their" dog food!

 

Golden Anniversary JokeAn aged farmer and his wife were leaning against the edge of their pig pen when the old woman wistfully recalled that the next week would mark their golden wedding anniversary.

 

Eco-Friendly Irrigation - How to Water WiselyFew of us are aware of how much water we waste. Most of us merely turn on the sprinkler and walk away. In many places, water is not only scarce, it's expensive. How you deliver water to your lawn and garden can have a major effect on your water bill and ultimately, on the environment.

 

Timothy and His Dog Bruiser (American...This picture is of my 9 yr old son Timothy on the day he got his very first pet. His puppy is half American Bulldog and half Beagle. Because of his black spot over his right eye, Timothy decided to name him Bruiser.

 

Feed Birds Stale Cat FoodDon't throw away stale cat food; use it to feed the birds! Mix leftover wet cat food with birdseed and place in suet feeders or on a log or flat rock if you live in a rural area. Nothing edible goes to waste in the great outdoors.

 

Making Hot Pepper PowderMy boyfriend likes his food hot and spicy. I do too, to a point. I like to add hot peppers into the food, but can't always have those peppers on hand. Last year, I planted many pepper plants.

 

Day Old Baked GoodsAlways check the day old baked goods at the store for a quick and cheap dessert. They are often just as fresh for half the price!

 

Silver Shark Not Eating?I purchased a silver shark last week and it still seems to be a little uneasy. It hits the sides of the tank most of the time and is very scared of the other fish, which is kind of funny as the other fish are small portion of its size.

 

Westchester Prints, CX 20101?I am looking for a wallpaper made by Westchester Prints, CX 20101. Please help! I need 1 double roll.

 

Pounding Flowers?Does anyone have info on how to pound flowers?

 

Dog Urine Fishy Smell?How do I get rid of the fishy smell from my carpet after my mastiff bitch peed on it?

 

Looking for Cross Stitch Barber Shop Pattern?Looking for a Leisure Arts magazine late 90's i think that has a collection called Main Street U.S.A. It had E.B.'s General Merchandise in one issue.

 

York #HD 4957 R-21 and Satin Minitures by Versailles Pattern #USM 4386?I am trying to locate two wallpaper patterns. One is by York and the Pattern # is HD 4957 R-21 and the other is Satin Minitures by Versailles Pattern # USM 4386.

 

Birthday Party for a Volleyball Coach?My volleyball coach, who is an awesome person, is single, and is turning 30. A friend of mine is really serious about hosting some type of party for our coach because she's just that special.

 

Removing Coffee Smell From Thermos Carafe?The hints I received were so good on how to remove coffee stains from the lid of my thermos carafe, I now need to know how to remove the coffee smell from the thermos carafe itself. You guys are all great.

 

Plans for a Fainting Couch?I am looking for plans to build a fainting couch. One with a simple wooden frame that I can complete kind of quickly and upholster.

 

Dog Bathing Tips?Tips for bathing your dog. Post your ideas here!