March 30, 2006

Orange Dreamsicle CakeA great cake with Weight Watcher Points

 

Chocolate Lover's Cherry CakeHeat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a 10 inch fluted tube pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup almonds evenly in bottom of pan. In a large bowl, stir together dry cake mix, cocoa and sugar. . .

 

Cherry-Vanilla Chip BrowniesHeat oven to 350 degrees F. Line an 8 inch square bakign pan with foil; grease and flour foil. Lightly press chopped cherries between layers of paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a small mixer bowl beat butter, sugar, eggs, corn syrup and extracts until well blended.

 

Onion RiceStir ingredients together and bake for about an hour at 350 degrees F in casserole dish.

 

22 Minute Hamburger StewPlace package of veggies on paper towel. Microwave on high seven minutes. Set aside. Crumble beef into a microwave safe plastic colander set over a 2 quart round casserole. . .

 

Spaghetti BakeCook ground beef and seasonings until brown. Drain excess fat. Stir in undrained tomatoes, sauce, and mushrooms. Bring meat to boiling point. Simmer in covered pan 20-25 minutes. . .

 

Tempting Tuna MeltHeat broiler. Mix tuna, dressing, onions, red pepper, and seasonings. For each sandwich, top English muffin half with lettuce, tomato and tuna mixture.

 

Honey Mint Dog BiscuitsThese home-made dog biscuits are easy to make and dogs love them. They are also breath fresheners.

 

Hypoallergenic PetsWhen my brother and I were little, we developed some pretty severe allergies, including allergies to animal dander. Forced to give up the family dog, we asked our allergist if we could ever have another pet.

 

Breed Information: DalmatianEasy to recognize with their bold spotted coats, this is a muscular and athletic breed with a quiet, patient demeanor.

 

Kayaking Tips?We just purchased a couple of used kayaks. Does anyone have any kayaking tips? They are sea kayaks, they will be used in lakes and in the Puget Sound (near Seattle).

 

Homemade Address BookA handmade paper address book made of fine paper and a lovely greeting card. Perfect for your address book or to give to a friend.

 

Makeshift LevelNeed to level a picture or painting on your wall but you don't have a level handy? Just put a little water in a glass and hold it on the top edge of the frame. The frame is level when the water in the glass is.

 

Flower Ice Cubes to Keep Punch ColdWe served iced tea at our summer garden wedding in a big punch bowl, and made large ice cubes with flowers frozen into them in margarine tubs in the freezer. They were decorative and kept the tea nice and cold.

 

Green Salad PreparationI like to serve a salad every night with dinner but hated the preparation time. Now I make a large salad once a week. Put in a large tupperware bowl with cover. Cover the salad with ice cold water, put lid on and keep in fridge. You can use anything except tomatoes. When we are ready to serve...

 

Make Your Own Knitting LoomYou can make your own knitting loom and make yourself a beautiful poncho even if you don't know how to knit. It is that easy. Once you get started you will be making all kinds of things.

 

Breed Information: BoxerBoxers are medium-sized, squarely-built and statuesque in appearance. They are strong and thickly muscled, with a short coat, and a docked tail. Their exuberant personality makes them great companions, and they do especially well with children and other family pets.

 

Velvet ScarfCreate this luxurious accessory for a fraction of the cost of a store-bought scarf. Trimmed with silk flowers or beads, the end result is sheer bliss.

 

Oreo and His Drinking FountainOreo is a two year old calico mix. I adopted him from a shelter. He likes to play, drink water from the sink, chase anything that moves! He is sweet, loving and enjoys a lot of attention.

 

Flannel Pillow InstructionsHere's a lovely gift that will ensure sweet dreams all winter long.

 

Refurbished ComputersIf you are looking for a deal on a computer and are leery of buying one from an online auction, you may want to consider refurbished computers.

 

Care Information for Pet GerbilsGerbils are friendly and inquisitive. They make lively, active pets that are easy and relatively inexpensive to keep and interesting to watch. Most domesticated gerbils are Mongolian gerbils.

 

Ants on Plants and TreesWe have "a lot" of little ants in the yard. Many of them are at the base of my trees, shrubs, and plants. I am looking for something that will get rid of them and not harm my plants. We also don't want to use anything that will harm our dog or cat, deer, or other little animals.

 

Poll: Are you planning on having a garage sale this spring?Today's poll aks: Are you planning on having a garage sale this spring?

 

Baby Buggy Shower Theme TableThis is a table spread that I had with the Buggy shower spread. I used inexpensive decorations from the dollar store. BUGGY shower theme. Thanks for looking.

 

Breed Information: ChihuahuaThe Chihuahua breed is divided into two varieties of differing coat lengths-one with a short coat and the other with a long coat. This small breed has a short, pointed muzzle and dainty feet. They are known for their loyalty and devotion and despite their tiny stature, their suspicious nature makes them good watch dogs.