July 22, 2005

Crunchy Trail MixIn a large bowl, mix all ingredients well. Store in an airtight container. Makes: 8 cups.

 

Spaghetti PieRecipes for Spaghetti Pie

 

Plantation SupperBrown and drain ground beef and onion. Add remaining ingredients and cook until heated through.

 

Mama Lyn's Dry Rub RecipesDry rub recipes for meat.

 

Choco-Pretzel RingsPlace pretzels on greased baking sheets in a single layer. Place chocolate kisses in center of each ring. Bake at 275 degrees F. for 2-3 minutes until chocolate is softened.

 

Braiding Bulb LeavesWhen bulbs are finished blooming, you must keep the leaves in the ground until they turn brown, or else the bulbs will rot in the ground and you won't have any next year. So, instead of having a sloppy looking area where my bulbs were, I braided the leaves and turned them under to form large "O"s. It makes the area look nice and clean. Then, when they all turn brown, as in these pictures, they are ready to cut off. Happy Gardening!

 

Grooming Gift for a Young LadyLots of young girls are really backwards at the age where they are getting old enough to want to use makeup and experiment with styling their own hair. The summer that I noticed my daughter had begun to show interest in grooming, I was working in a local drugstore and part-time at a bakery.

 

Using Vinegar When PaintingBefore painting, clean walls with white vinegar and let dry before painting. Inexpensive and easy. Also put your paint brushes in white vinegar and rinse well and dry before using.

 

Bottle Opener on KeychainKeep a bottle opener on your keychain. You never know when you will need it.

 

A Couple Buying a Car JokeA couple had been debating buying a vehicle for weeks. He wanted a truck. She wanted a fast little sports-like car so she could zip through traffic around town.

 

Heat Therapy PillowWouldn't it feel nice and soothing to have a warm pillow on the back of your neck after a hard day at work? Or how about some heat therapy on that knee you messed up a few years ago that flares up every now and then?

 

Baby Doves in NestMy husband climbed up in one of our backyard trees to hang some windchimes for me and discovered these precious baby doves. Aren't all of God's babies beautiful!

 

Who Should Brew the Coffee JokeA man and his wife were having an argument about who should brew the coffee each morning. The wife said, "You should do it, because you get up first, and then we don't have to wait as long to get our coffee."

 

Instead of Rice, Throw Flower PetalsThis tip is from my daughter's recent wedding. She wanted something for everyone to throw that would be different than the usual. We looked into several things and found that assorted flower petals from Flowerama were cheap and beautiful.

 

Easy, Homemade Bonnet?Our church is having a Heritage Day Celebration and I need to make cheap, fast bonnets. I have the one from Ginger but was hoping there would be an easier one which uses less material. I know, I live in a dream world.

 

Wine Rack Gift Ideas?I was recently at a home decor store and found a beautiful standing wine rack (dark brown wicker with iron sides) for a great deal. I just had to get it for the price and would like to give it as a wedding gift, but I feel it needs something to go with it. Any suggestions? I thought maybe a wine opener and bottle of wine, but it doesn't sound too creative to me.

 

Sticky Ignition In a Car?When starting my car, the ignition switch slightly sticks when returning to it's normal position. I'm tempted to give it a shot of WD-40 or tuner cleaner. But, I don't want to cause any electrical problems. Any advice would be welcome.

 

Are Exterminators Worth the Expense?Feedback from readers about the value of using a profession exterminator to help control insects. Post your experiences.

 

Marketing Crafts?I have just started making placemats out of tye dye material (purely african) and they look so beautiful. The problem is that I lack market for them.

 

Adjustable Scrapbook Cover?I have this HUGE scrapbook I've nearly finished compiling and there is too much content for the scrapbook it's in. I wondered if anyone knew where or IF I can find a cover which can be adjusted to fit as many pages as you want to use. I don't want to separate it into different books. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

 

Trying to Locate Lipstick Lies (Bearded Iris)?I have been trying for a number of years to find a Bearded Iris called Lipstick Lies. Do you know where I could get it? I believe it came from Australia.

 

Swollen Knee After Surgery?I have a swollen knee post surgery. It's been 10 months. I had shots in knee to reduce swelling, but they are not helping.

 

Lord of the Rings Lampshade Ideas?I'm making a lamp for my daughter's 16th birthday in September. She's really into Lord of the Rings, especially Legolas. I'm using a Legolas figure on a wooden base with the lamp post coming up under Legolas's coat.

 

Freezing Snap Beans?I would like to know how to prepare snap beans for freezing?

 

Scaredy Dog?My name is Amanda, I have 2 sweet little terripoo's, one boy, one girl. We have had them for about 4-5 months now and when we first got them, they would not come near us. After a few days they started to become curious and after about a week or two they settled down a bit.

 

Bob The Builder Party?My son will be turning 3 in September and I'd like to do a Bob the Builder themed party. If anyone out there has any suggestions on party games or whatever else using these characters, I'd love to hear them.

 

Leather Purse Pattern?I am looking for a leather purse pattern.