August 7, 2006

Pumpkin Apple Streusel MuffinsGrease 22 muffin cups or line with paper bake cups; set aside. Prepare streusel topping; set aside.

 

Chocolate Covered Fruit Made by the SunThis simple recipe is perfect for a summer party or just an outside snack on a sunny day.

 

Pork Loin SandwichesRub each pork loin cut with 1/4 of the desired seasoning. Grill pork loin cuts on the grill rack of an uncovered grill directly over medium coals 5-6 minutes or till the juices run clean.

 

Oatmeal Raisin Cookie PieRecipe for Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Pie. Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Beat together eggs, corn syrup, sugar and butter. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. . .

 

Fruity Green Pineapple PunchRecipe for Fruity Green Pineapple Punch. When having a party and you have to prepare the punch, here's a fruity drink the adults and kids will love.

 

Hershey Bar CakeRecipe for Hershey Bar Cake. Cream butter and sugar well. Add eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Melt candy in a double boiler or in the microwave. . .

 

Saving Money on Diet SnacksInstead of buying the expensive pre-packaged diet snacks, I buy a large bag of good diet snacks and I measure the serving myself ahead of time and I put them in ziplock baggies.

 

Combo SaladRecipe for Combo Salad. I'm currently working a second job at a retirement home in the kitchen and saw this recipe the other day. Probably something everyone's done before but I just thought I'd share it, it's good. . .

 

"Rays of Hope" GardenRays of Hope Garden Photos. This is a garden area I'm working on to dedicate to pen-friends in prison that I write to. . .

 

Mixing Lipstick ColorsA few months ago, I purchased 2 shades of lipstick. After being home and able to try them, I realized that I didn't prefer those colors after all. . .

 

Samson (Siamese Cat)Samson is a 4 year old Siamese cat. My eldest daughter found him at her high school, hungry, in need of a lot of attention and very affectionate. He loves to roll around in the dirt.

 

Jello BubblesMix gently as making suds will weaken mixture.

 

Make Your Own "Elmers" GlueMake Your Own "Elmers" Glue. Place milk and vinegar in a double boiler. Cook on low heat and stir as curds form. Drain off liquid. . .

 

News from Stella in VietnamNew Update: Stella (Susan's daughter and one of the ThriftyFun Staff) is in Vietnam volunteering at orphanages and as an English teacher in Danang.

 

Follow the Ant TrailTo get rid of ants, follow the trail. Once you see a line of ants, try not to kill it right away. Instead, follow the route of the ants so as to know where it's coming from and where it wil end. . .

 

Conserving and Cutting Laundry CostsConserving on Laundry Costs. I fill and run the washer at bedtime, only full loads and cold water. In the morning I hang the clothes on an old fashioned clothesline. . .

 

Using AAA When Keys Are Locked In the Car?I'm told that calling AAA to open a locked car with electric windows can damage the wiring of the electric windows and cost a lot to repair for which AAA is not liable. Is this true?

 

Inexpensive Alternative for Controlling Bugs?Does any one have an inexpensive alternative for controlling bugs other than expensive exterminators? Mainly cockroaches, as Texas has an over abundance!

 

My Right Food Gets Sunburnt Quicker Than My Left?No one can figure why my right foot (only) gets sunburnt quickly. Any ideas?

 

Saying "No" to Charities?I need help to say "No"! It's not that I haven't been thrifty and frugal, I've had to be. It's just the many, many requests for donations and subscriptions to worthy causes.

 

Recipe Ideas for Relief Workers?I really need some recipes for 25 to 30 people for breakfast, lunch (bag) and dinner. A group from our church is going down to Mississippi for a week to help out Katrina victims. We need ideas for preparing meals for the workers.

 

Whiskey Stain on Linoleum?A bottle of whiskey broke my kitchen rug and now there is a big stain on my linoleum floor. I have tried some removers but nothing has worked! Any suggestions would be helpful!

 

Yellow Tomato Jam Recipe?I am looking for a recipe for Yellow Tomato Jam. I have an over abundance of yellow tomatoes! Our family would love this in the winter.

 

My White Barrel Handbag is Turning Yellow?I have a white barrel handbag and it is turning yellow. Any suggestions on cleaning it?

 

Sewing Two Table Cloths Together?I have two table cloths that I would like to piece into a double-sided table runner (they are too short for my table). I am a seriously novice sewer, so I am not sure how to sew the edges together to make it neat, or if I should use a binding like cord.

 

Buying Microfiber Suede Slouch Wedge Boots?I got a pair of Target slouch wedge boots in tan, microfiber suede for $35. They were great but I lost them one day. Does anyone know of any tan microfiber suede slouch wedge boots for a reasonable price?

 

Silly Putty on an Antique Oriental Rug?My son left his silly putty out, our dog got a hold of it! It is now all over my antique oriental rug! I was able to pick most of it off, but some remains and I am scared to try some of the things I have read.

 

Cleaning Outside Toys?I am in the process of gathering up the childrens unused toys and outgrown clothes. I have an outside toy that my youngest does not play with anymore. I have all the pieces for it and in gently used condition, but it looks horiible from the months of being outside!

 

Bleach Lightened Clothing?My daughter put a new navy jumper in a load of washing that had bleach in it now the jumper has faded and has a slight purple tinge to it. Can it be saved?

 

Getting Rid of Russian Olive Bush?Does anyone know how to get rid of the Russian Olive bush, it is very invasive. I hope someone knows of something easy.