September 6, 2006

Oatmeal-Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk CookiesRecipe for Oatmeal-Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies. Beat butter and peanut butter in bowl with mixer for 30 seconds. Add sugars, baking powder and baking soda, beat until combined. . .

 

California Yogurt CupThis recipe makes a great breakfast to start your morning or you can enjoy it as a healthy snack.

 

Peanut Butter Chocolate CookiesRecipe for Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies. Mix together in order given, then make a patty with chocolate dough. Place a teaspoon of filling in middle and bring edges over to completely cover it. . .

 

5 Minute FudgeReicpe for 5 Minute Fudge. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Set aside. On medium-low heat add milk, chocolate chips and water in a saucepan and melt. . .

 

Yummy Bread BowlBake bread in a round 9-10 inch bowl. Cool. Then slice the top off and cut the inside out 1 inch from the side, leaving a hollow shell.

 

S'more MuffinsThese would be perfect for a summer party. They are delicious and less messy than really s'mores.

 

Rinsing Chlorine Out of Swim WearAfter I swim, I remove my swimsuit and drop it on the floor of the shower. I then proceed to shower, as the shower soap rinses the chlorine off me and my swim wear.

 

Organizing a Sewing RoomHere are tips sent in by readers about how to keep your sewing room organized. Feel free to post your ideas in the feedback forum.

 

Using A Hyphenated Name After Getting MarriedA lady that I recently talked with said she went with hyphenating her maiden name and her married name because she was already known in her area by her maiden name. So when they married, she just added the hyphen and her married name.

 

Dental Self CareI have discovered that you can use good denture adhesive cream even on temporary partials to make them more comfortable. Also you can use orthodontic wax to cover rough edges/gaps.

 

Travel Tips for Copenhagen, Denmark -...Frugal travel tips for Copenhagen, Denmark.

 

Poll: Do you have a sewing or craft room?Today's poll asks: Do you have a sewing or craft room?

 

My Frugal Life - My Scottish AncestorsBeing frugal probably started with my Scottish ancestors. I wasn't married long when I discovered that my husband's paychecks were much smaller in the winter. He drove through the Okanagan and brought me a lot of produce.

 

Drugstore Beauty ProductsAfter our baby was born, I wasn't working and I went to the hair salon to buy my hair products and simply couldn't pay the $76 of product I was buying. So, I started buying better drugstore items and found there is no difference.

 

Cheap Kids DecorCheap Kids Decor. When looking for cheap art for your kids room (or any other room for that matter), look no farther than your local home improvement store's wallpaper isle. . .

 

William - My First GrandbabyWilliam James - Photo. My first grandbaby William! He is three months old in this picture, I know he looks older. . .

 

Lists for TravelingWhen packing to go on Holiday, I prepare a list. I have made up a list of everything that I should bring along and made extra copies of this "TAKE ON TRIPS" list.

 

Liberty Belle (Tortie)Liberty Belle Photo. Liberty Belle is a 5 year old Tortie. She was a birthday gift to myself on that depressing 9/11 day five years ago. . .

 

Try Text Messages In EmergenciesTry Text Messages In Emergencies. This is a tip that I learned last year during the hurricanes (Katrina and Rita). In most cases this was the only way to contact family members in Louisiana.

 

Adding a Hitch to a Mobile Home?Does anyone know if you can put the hitch on the opposite end of a mobile home to move it a short distance?

 

Removing Algae From A Boat?How can I get green algae off the bottom of a boat?

 

"I've had it with reality, where's my fairy godmother?" Cross Stitch PatternI'm looking for a cross-stitch pattern with an exasperated looking woman, a fairy godmother, and the saying "I've had it with reality, where's my fairy godmother?"

 

Baby Onesie Directions?Does anyone have directions on how to make a Baby romper/onesie from an old adult t-shirt?

 

Removing Spray Nozzles from Perfume Bottles?How do you remove the spray nozzles on perfume bottles. I'd like to transfer the perfume into smaller bottles. I heard it could be done but I just forgot how.

 

Deli Tuna Salad Recipe?I am looking for "Deli Tuna Salad". I know that it has chopped celery, purple grapes and Tuna in it but I don't know what else.

 

Recipes Using Gaspar's Linguica Sausage?Does anyone have a recipe that has the Portuguese sausage Linguica in it? Have you ever used it in rice?

 

Cape Verdean JAG (Jagacida) Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for the Cape Verdean dish JAG or Jagacida?

 

Recipes Using Canned Pork?I would appreciate recipes for using canned and pork.

 

January Wedding Ideas?I am looking for an inexpensive way to have a lovely wedding in January in Southern California. Any thoughts?

 

So, how did it go?I see many requests here and many tips. Often while reading responces to the tips people will say they too tried it and either liked or disliked it. However, when browsing through the requests I find that the original poster never comes back to say what did or did not work.

 

Cat Urine Stains on Sheets?How do I remove cat urine stain on sheets when I'm not sure exactly where they are located? I can't use the enzyme remover on the spot because I'm not sure exactly where it is. Is there someway to mix the enzyme remover with water before I wash the sheet?

 

Double Ice Cream Cones?I'm looking for side by side ice cream cones. It's one cone with two cone cups. Any ideas where I can purchase them online or in the Southern CA area?

 

Recipes Using Canned Beef?I would appreciate recipes for using canned beef.

 

Repairing Holes in Sheetrock?How do you repair holes in a wall made from sheetrock?