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Easy Cheesy EggsThis is a great winter supper with apple salad and toast. Serves 4, but is easy to increase amounts for more people.
Marshmallow TreatPut first 3 ingredients in double boiler and melt until smooth. Put round toothpick in marshmallows and dip in mixture. Then roll in crushed Rice Krispies...
Salted Peanut ChewsIn a large saucepan, heat syrup, margarine, vanilla and peanut butter chips, just until chips are melted and mixture is smooth, stirring constantly...
Tex-Mex Cornbread SaladCombine salad dressing mix, sour cream, and mayonnaise. Set aside. Place half of crumbled cornbread in the bottom of a large serving bowl.
Unique Milk Jug BackpackIf you always seem to be "on the go" then you surely understand that kids don't go anywhere without their "stuff." That is why this craft idea is so handy. With this easy-to-make backpack, your child can take their treasures with them wherever they go!
Photo Album For Embossing PlatesI put my embossing plates in a small photo album, this keeps them organized and together.
Plastic Wrap Stuck to ToasterIf plastic wrap gets stuck to your toaster, rub it with petroleum jelly to remove it.
Use for Leftover Wallet Sized PhotosI have lots of wallet size photos from my own kids' school photos and also photos of my friends' kids. I use them as book (and magazine or cookbook) markers...
Adding to Raw Seafood MixAdd chicken broth to raw seafood mix, cook on med. heat till cooked, but don't overcook; and add chicken broth to rice water (use less water then) after rice is done mix the seafood with the rice and yum, what a meal.
Removing a Bumper StickerTo remove a bumper sticker from a metal bumper, dampen the sticker with vinegar, lighter fluid, or nail polish remover. Then scrape the sticker off with a razor blade.
Organizing EmailI treat email just like a paper file. I don't like to let email pile up in my inbox just like I don't like paper piling up on my desk. I make sure I file all email into one of the folders I have created.
Mending Holes in ScreensIf you have a hole in a screen door or window screen, you can mend it just like you mend a piece of clothing. Just stitch the hole shut using fine nylon thread or wire that matches the color of the screen.
Cleaning SidingI use Windex outdoor window cleaner to wash my windows on the outside. You know the kind that attaches to the hose and automatically mixes the cleaning liquid in the bottle with the water from the hose. When it is empty I save the dispenser and use it to clean my cedar siding...
CD Spindle Cake HolderSmall tube cake pans are available in kitchen stores, I think I found mine at WalMart in the craft department. Angel food cake doesn't work well. Just use regular cake mix and fill the pan about half full. It will fit over the CD spindle. And the cover will go over it.
HCR City Girl Investment (Horse)This is HCR City Girl Investment, yearling paint filly. She likes to play 'hide and seek' at feeding time.
Stacking Fine ChinaPut paper plates between nice fine china plates when stacking them to prevent chipping and scratches.
Earning Money on CreditLooking for a way to earn money? Apply for a credit card with an introductory rate of 0% interest for 12 months when you use the credit card checks....
Meet Sir Eatsalot! (Beagle)Here is my dog, Sir Eatsalot.
Recharging a Dead Laptop Battery?How can I recharge a battery for a laptop computer that has gone dead?
Prize Ideas for a Fancy Christmas Party?I need some ideas for gifts at our Christmas fancy dress party. There will be a prize for best dressed male, best dressed female and best dressed couple. We have a reasonable amount to spend per prize so all ideas will be welcome. I'd prefer them to be unisex types of gift ideas if possible.
Problems With Polyester?I have a polyester (synthetic at any rate) shirt from the 1970's (sentimentally very valuable!) that is covered in a black, orange and white motif. In the wash, the white has turned gray, I suppose because of the nearby black. Additionally, on one of the white sections, there are two or three dark gray streaks. I tried a soak in Ammonia but it did nothing.
Rebates for Prescription Drugs?My husband regularly takes several prescription drugs. I have seen where sometimes you can get a rebate coupon for up to $30 on prescriptions - does anyone know if there is a website that you can check drugs you are taking to see if they qualify for such rebates?
