January 4, 2006

Simply LasagnaTop with remaining 3 noodles and sauce. Sprinkle with remaining mozzarella cheese and parmesan cheese cover tightly with foil and bake 45 minutes.

 

Yam CasseroleRemove from oven. Carefully pour off some margarine mixture in a cup. Pour over yams and bananas to baste. Sprinkle with coconut...

 

Using Up Holiday Baking SuppliesAfter indulging in all of the rich baked goodies during the holiday, we are ready to return to plainer, less fattening fair. I usually have a lot of ingredients left over...

 

Date-Filled Pinwheel CookiesStir the dates, sugar and water together in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until very thick. Add nutmeats; cool thoroughly...

 

Cherry Cheese Cake (With Jello)Put in jello and cream cheese in mixer with cool whip and a drop of lemon flavor or lemon instant pudding...

 

White Chocolate Cheesecakelace cheesecake on serving plate. Top with fruit. Refrigerate any remaining cheesecake. Makes 16 servings...

 

Caramel Rice Krispie BarsMelt butter and marshmallows; add Rice Krispies and spread in 15x10 pan or jelly roll pan. Melt altogether the 2nd layer ingredients and pour over 1st layer...

 

Chocolate Banana Cream PiePlace bananas in bottom of cooled crust. Pour cooled filling over bananas. In small bowl, beat whipped cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Spread over filling...

 

Finding a Used Wedding DressGoodwill and Salvation Army often carry wedding dresses. Also, ask the local wedding places if they have any dresses on clearance. That's how I found mine for $100 at a wedding place and with alterations I needed, I only spent 350.00 but I also bought a veil and had my dress bustled in the back. Check your local papers too.

 

Cutting Gooey DessertsDo you have a pan of dessert bars or squares that get mangled when you try and slice them with a knife? Use a pizza cutter instead...

 

Keeping the Broom from Slipping Down the WallTo prevent brooms from slipping when you prop them against a wall, cut off the finger of an old rubber glove and slide over the handle.

 

Cleaning and Protecting Kitchen ToolsFor cleaning, removing small bits of rust, and protecting kitchen tools and appliances, cooking spray works as well as the more expensive metal cleaners.

 

Freshening the Garbage DisposalClean the inside of your garbage disposal with chopped up pieces of a lemon to eliminate those old food odors. This works better than baking soda or anything else!

 

Saving Padded MailersOccasionally, I receive padded mailers through the mail and always keep them to reuse. Most address labels, stamps and return address labels can be removed totally...

 

Samson (Cockapoo)Samson is a 2 year old cockapoo. I got him from a breeder in February 2004. He likes to play with his toy, go for walks with me. He loves being with me and mom and dad. He is so sweet and his so happy just to be with us.

 

Removing Road Tar from the CarGot road tar on your new car? Instead of using abrasive bug and tar removers that can strip off wax, use peanut butter. Just rub a little on the spot with a clean rag and the tar will start coming off.

 

Good Use for Holiday MagazinesI finally found a GOOD use for all of my holiday magazines, and I will know where they are next year when I want them! I rolled them into a tube shape and wrapped my tree lights around them for storage.

 

Decorating WishbonesFor years I have saved the wishbones from chickens and turkeys that we've eaten. I clean and let them dry, then I cover them with glue and glitter.

 

Pan for Christmas Tree Overflows Years ago I was in a hardware store and spied a round, about 3 foot diameter, metal overflow pan for water heaters. Having just cleaned up after an overflowing Christmas tree stand...

 

Sequined OrnamentI know there have been similar posts about this, but I am proud of my ornament creations from a satin ball, sequins and pearls, and you can make these for next year still!

 

Contributions to Holiday MealsWe generally contribute to at least three different meals during the Christmas week -- my family, DH's family and church. I take the same food items to all three and it cuts down on the prep work, shopping time, and cooking time. This year...

 

HexyHexy is 2 months old and is a Moggy/Ragdoll/Persian. Her mother brought her and her brothers and sisters to us a two months ago.. :)

 

Quick Tips for Decorating Kids Birthday CakesLifesaver candies work well as candle holders. Fun toppings are Gummy Bears, Gummy Worms and Animal Crackers...

 

Sink Plunging TipCover the overflow hole with a rag when plunging a bathroom sink so the plunger has maximum effect.

 

Damage Done During a Party?I had a holiday party at my house and someone flushed two boxes of cheese its down the toilet! Should I make them pay for the damage wich was around $400 or what? Please help me. They also broke 3 pipes and a few of my best wine glasses!

 

Controlling Large Pores and Blackheads?I would like to know how I control large pores and blackheads. I have tried many products and none seem to work! i don't have a lot of money and hate wasting it on products that don't work.

 

Getting Rid of Boxelder Bugs?Does anyone know any cheap ways to get rid of boxelder bugs? I can't afford anything exspensive and am hoping that there is a cheap solution to this. I have lots of them and they are driveing me crazy.

 

13 Year Old Party Ideas?I'm turning 13 in 9 days and really need some party ideas.

 

Cheap Bud Vases?Does anyone know where I can find cheap, tall (10+ inches), clear, bud vases with a 1 inch wide opening? I need about 30 of them to use as a part of my centerpieces.

 

Using Water From The Dryer In The Garden?Does anyone know if its safe to use the condensed water collected from my tumble drier to water the garden? I think I read somewhere a long time ago that it's not, but I cant remember why?

 

Brewster Gardens of Augusta #115B20733?I need 6 rolls of pink rose border. Brewster #115B20733 from Gardens of Augusta book. Pattern has green leaves and dark blue edge. Please contact utbobcat(at)yahoo(dot com).

 

Learning How To Use a Sewing Machine?I received a sewing machine for Christmas. I am excited about using it, but boy am I a novice! Can anyone recommend a good website to teach someone totally ignorant about using a sewing machine - and who needs very easily understood directions?

 

Frugal Living Saying?Does anyone remember all the words to the saying: use it up, make do, do without... I can't remember all the words and I would like to use the saying in my newsletter.

 

Decorating for a Baby Shower?I'm expecting my 1st grandchild in March and I am planning to give my daughter a baby shower. Can anyone suggest some decorating ideas, games to play, and food to serve? Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

Mustard Stain on Wall?How do I get a mustard stain off a wall?

 

Sharpie on a Pillow Case?Can anyone suggest how to remove black sharpie marker from BRAND NEW pillows that my four year old decided to decorate?

 

Replacing or Refacing Kitchen Cabinets?I am thinking of remodeling my kitchen. Even though the kitchen cabinets are in good shape, I don't like the materials. I cannot make my mind on replacing or refacing the cabinets; any suggestions will be a big help to me. What is the different in terms of the cost and the feel?

 

Uses for Pegboard in a Playroom?I am looking for creative ways to use pegboard in a playroom. The pressed wood form of pegboard.

 

Chicken Pot Pie Soup?Has anyone ever heard of Chicken Pot Pie Soup before? I had it at a hall before, if anyone has the recipe please send.