September 12, 2005

Desert-Safe Treat Recipes For Troops OverseasThese treats were put out by Nestle about a year ago and have been tested in their kitchen and do meet the required Middle East guidelines as well as the U. S. postal guidelines.

 

L Is for Lemon SquaresPress evenly with hands in bottom and about 5/8 inch up sides of an ungreased pan, 8x8x2 inch. (If dough is sticky, flour fingers.) Bake about 20 minutes

 

Healthy Onion RingsIf you love onion rings but are looking for a healthier option, then try these baked onion rings.

 

M Is for Mud PieMix cookie crumbs and butter until well blended, press firmly onto and up the sides of a 9 inch pie pan.

 

Chocolate Cut-Out CookiesCream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy; add eggs, one at a time, beating well. Combine flour, cocoa, and baking powder; add and mix well.

 

Have a Craft Exchange PartyHave a craft exchange party. Bring anything that you haven't used for six months or more to trade with friends and family.

 

What I Learned from Hurricane KatrinaWatching sad story after sad story taught me something about organizing my belongings and getting ready for a natural (or manmade disaster).

 

Day of the Week HangersBecause of our work schedules, my husband usually gets our 2 year old son dressed in the morning. He's a wonderful father, but heaven help him, cannot put matching outfits together very well!

 

Banky and McKinnleyThis is Banky and my three month old daughter McKinnley. Banky is a 2 year old Jack Russell Terrier. My Husband bought her for me as an "I love you" gift. Banky enjoys sleeping, fetch and chasing McKinnley around the house.

 

Disaster Preparation PDFHere's a great .pdf file with information about emergency preparedness, preparing your house, surviving during and after an emergency and a check list of things you will need. It is from the Seattle Times.

 

Wedding Cake for Adorable PigsMy friend made a farm wedding for two adorable pigs. I made the wedding cake.

 

Marinade for Making Beef Chuck Blade TenderEven the most "not so tender" cut of meat, such as beef chuck blade can cook so tender you would not know it's chuck. The secret is to marinate the beef chuck over night.

 

Saving Money on OlivesTips for saving money on olives. Post your ideas.

 

Juice Pouch Lunch BagThis lunch bag is easy to make and durable. It makes great use of Kool-Jammer or Capri Sun pouches.

 

Easy to Make Diabetic Fudge Recipe?I'm looking for an easy, very easy to make diabetic peanut butter fudge recipe. I used to have one that was a no cook recipe but I can't find it. Does anyone have one?

 

Grants for Low Income Seniors?I am 74 years old and live on limited income with no savings. I would like to know if there are any grants out there I can apply for. I will be grateful if you can help me.

 

Make Your Own Shampoo?I was wondering if anyone knows how to make their own shampoo?

 

Chalk Stain on Carpet?My dog chewed open a bottle of blue powdered chalk and it stained our light carpeting.

 

Thibaut Woodbury book, #70, pattern# T2429?I need wallapaper recently discontinued from Thibaut Woodbury book, #70, pattern# T2429.

 

Removing Decals From Wood?How do you remove decals that were added to a wooden bread box and a wooden potato box over 20 years ago? They really have stayed on. No sealer, etc was brushed over them. I want to put on new decals as these are faded.

 

Baja Express Salsa Baja?Today we visted Baja Express, and I think I am in LOVE! Does anyone have a copycat recipe for Salsa Baja? It is a thin brown salsa (not at all hot) that has fresh tomato, onion, and cilantro. It almost tastes like it has coffee in it, but the waitress said it is just roasted tomatoes.

 

Make Your Own Conditioner?I was wondering if anyone knows how to make thier own conditioner?

 

Saving Money on Mascara?Tips for saving money on Mascara. Post your ideas.

 

Chicken Pot Pie With Noodles?I'm looking for a chicken pot pie recipe with noodles in it for my grandson. Any help is appreciated.

 

Police Party?I'm throwing a surprise 50th birthday party for my Mom. She loves Law & Order: Special Victims Unit so I was thinking of planning a theme around that. What I need help with is decorations. I've already thought of crime scene tape, lights, mug shots (which will be candid pictures of her), but I'm coming up short.

 

Sweaty Feet?My 10-year-old daughter complains that her feet sweating. Yes, it's summer, but she says that they are sweaty in sandles too.

 

Family Reunion Theme Ideas?My boyfriends mother is having her first Family Reunion next year. Can any one give me some Party Theme ideas?

 

Rising Heating Costs?We have propane heat. Heating costs are suppossed to go up by 70% this year. What are simple things that we can do to save money but keep our home warm?

 

Steam Cleaner For Floors and Windows?Has anyone used a steam cleaner that does linoleum floors and windows?

 

Lilacs Love Eggshells?When do you put the eggshells on the lilac bushes? Should i mix it in the soil around the base?

 

Storing Cookie Sheets?Tips for storing and organizing cookie sheets. Post your ideas.