August 9, 2005

Any Kind of CobblerMelt margarine in sugar, flour and baking powder. Pour milk over melted butter. Sugar peaches with 1 cup sugar and pour over mixture.

 

Angel Food Cherry DessertCrumble angel food cake in bite size pieces. Prepare pudding mix according to directions and combine with whipped cream. Put cake pieces in 9x13 inch pan and pour pudding mix over pieces.

 

Apple DessertStir like cake. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Serve with Cool Whip or ice cream.

 

Delicious Dairy DipIn small mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, sugars and syrup to taste. Beat until smooth. Chill until ready to serve. Serve with your fresh fruit and enjoy.

 

Southern Sweet Potato PieIn large mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar. Add potatoes, eggs, corn syrup, nutmeg, salt, butter and evaporated milk; beat well. Pour into pastry shell and bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes.

 

Saving on Tools and Equipment for Your HomeSave a bundle on buying tools and equipment by sharing with your neighbors. If one has a lawn mower, one has a snow blower, and one has a utility trailer, all your needs are met.

 

Coordinating Remodeling Jobs on Your House with the NeighborsWhen you need big jobs done on your house (replace the roof, resurface the driveway, etc.) look around and see if any of your neighbors need the same job done. You have a lot of bargaining power with the contractor if you can talk about two jobs, next door to each other.

 

Planning for a Future VacationIf you are planning now for a future vacation, do a Google search for the city or area you plan to visit and get contact info for the Chamber of Commerce, Tourism Council, etc.

 

Fruit Topping for Ice CreamPut fruits in a blender with a little water and vanilla ice cream and blend. Pour over ice cream.

 

Replacement for Pebbles at the Bottom of a PotFor indoor gardening, it can be a nuisance to find some pebbles to place over the drainage holes of a plant pot. Use a coffee filter instead.

 

Homemade Personalized MugsTired of the same generic gift? Here's an inexpensive yet personalized and classy gift you can give this Christmas! But first, you need to visit your local thrift shop for mugs at 25-50 cents each!

 

Sushi Mat Candle HoldersFor quick, easy mood lighting indoors or outdoors, wrap old sturdy glassware with Sushi bamboo mats, tie with raffia, and insert tea candles.

 

SpankyMy cat's name is Spanky. He is 4 years old. He has grey and white stripes. He is the son of my mom's cat (Bear), who happens to be the son of my oldest cat (Shadow). We have a family of cats.

 

Consuming Fire Centerpiece for ChurchI am making a artificial fire centerpiece. My recommendation is first get a string of lights that run by battery, red shiny tissue paper, shiny satin material in red and orange color, and a small jar from Michaels.

 

Treating Poison Ivy?Any new ideas on treating poison ivy? My arms started with the rash, itch three days ago and I am about to go crazy. Not to mention that it looks so gross!

 

Amethyst Collection Wall Border?I have looked everywhere for the amethyst collection wall border discontinued from Target. I bought 2 rolls at the goodwill and I am short! Please help. How do I find another roll? Ebay doesn't even have any.

 

Water Spots on Hardwood Floors?Anyone know how to get water spots out of hardwood floors?

 

Chainsaw Pull Cord Won't Pull?The pull cord won't pull on my chainsaw. Any ideas on what I can do?

 

Spreading Rash With Blisters?Right now I have this rash that is so bad. I first noticed it by having a bad itch on my back and thought it was just one spot, but it covered a large area. Then I spent about one hour in the sun on Saturday and then on Sunday. After walking for a few hours in 90+ degree weather, I came home and had a rash just like on my back but on my midsection and on small part of my rib cage.

 

Making Crafts With Leaves and Flowers?Craft ideas using dried leaves and flowers. Post your ideas.