September 22, 2006

Primavera Pasta PouponRecipe for Primavera Pasta Poupon. Brush 4 Tbsp. mustard on veggies, grill or broil. Combine remaining ingredients except pasta together. Now toss into pasta then add veggies and toss again. . .

 

Marie Callendar's Lemon Cream Cheese PiePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Make the crust by combining the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar in a small bowl. Press the crust mixture into an 8-inch pie pan. . .

 

"Bunny Special" RecipeThis simple but delicious recipe was started by my grandparents, and we all love it. They named it "Bunny Special" why I never asked, maybe someone can tell me! lol. . .

 

15 Minute Chili Cheeseburger SkilletRecipe for 15 Minute Chili Cheeseburger Skillet. Brown beef, drain. Add in water, macaroni, and chili powder. Simmer over low heat about 5 minutes, stirring twice. . .

 

Creamy Chicken And Cheddar RiceRecipe for Creamy Chicken And Cheddar Rice. Spray non stick skillet with cooking spray. Add chicken. Cover and cook 5 minutes or until chicken is cooked through. Sprinkle with garlic powder. . .

 

Amazing Corn CakeRecipe for Amazing Corn Cake. Combine corn and sugars. Add eggs and oil. Beat until well blended. Combine dry ingredients and add to batter. . .

 

Orange Oil For Cleaning FurnitureI have a cleaning service and if I am dusting particularly dusty furniture, I like to spray orange oil on my rag, run hot water over it and wring it out.

 

Lurch (Maine Coon)Lurch is a 3 year old Maine Coon. I got him from a private breeder.

 

Dogs with Vision ProblemsDogs with Vision Problems Photo. Does your dog have a vision problem. . .

 

The Dangers of Co-SigningThe chances are that someone will ask you to co-sign for a loan at some point. With a co-signer, a person with no credit or bad credit can qualify for a loan that they wouldn't ordinarily be able to get.

 

Angel TomatoAngel Tomato Photo. Being a gardener, I just loved this tomato! Another one of God's gifts to us.

 

Take Time To Plan For The Holidays NowHere's an idea: Take a few hours one day very soon to sit down with a tall glass of lemonade or ice tea and make a written plan for the upcoming holidays.

 

Cleaning a Computer KeyboardTurn your keyboard upside down and shake it to get residual loose crumbs, dirt, etc. out. Do this several times. Then get a paper towel or soft cloth and spray the cloth with something like 409. Then start cleaning those keys. It'll get all the grime, makeup, etc. off the keys.

 

Debt Consolidation WarningDebt consolidation can offer a great opportunity for people that have amassed large amounts of credit card debt at unfavorable interest rates. You can get lower, more manageable monthly payments and reduce the number of bills you have to pay each month.

 

Monogrammed Golf Balls - JokeA man staggered into a hospital with a concussion, multiple bruises, two black eyes, and a five iron wrapped tightly around his throat. Naturally, the Doctor asked him, "What happened to you?". . .

 

Last Minute Birthday GiftMy daughter had a last minute birthday party to attend and I did not know the recipient enough to have an appropriate gift. I also did not have enough money for a store bought gift. . .

 

Your Spouse and Your Credit ScoreKeep in mind that your credit report may be tied to your spouse's. If your spouse has bad credit habits, it could affect your credit as well.

 

Create Your Ideal BudgetStart by listing everything that you spend money on each month and how much you spend. Add up the list to get your current total budget. Once you have that information you can start creating your ideal budget.

 

Discretionary Vs. Mandatory SpendingWhen making a budget, be sure to identify Discretionary and Mandatory expenses.

 

Helpful Kitchen TipsHere are a few tried-and-true easy ideas for saving time and your energy in the kitchen!

 

The Benefits of Canning And GardeningThanks For The Nice Comments On Canning And Gardening. May I respond to all the nice people who commented on my home food canning tip? If you want to get started, buy a copy of the newest edition of the Ball Blue Book.

 

Look at the Dollar a DayFace it, budgeting is hard. Sometimes what makes it so difficult is the "big picture." Paying $50 a month for something doesn't seem so bad until you realize how many things cost $50 a month. Now the $50 turned itself into $250 a month.

 

Reusing Extra Candle WaxReusing Extra Candle Wax. When you have a candle that burns unevenly and wax is left in the jar or in a pillar, you can place the wax in the microwave and melt the wax.

 

Don't Apply For Credit Too OftenDon't apply for credit if you think you will be denied. Don't try to apply for credit cards too frequently. Submitting too many credit applications in a short period of time can lower your credit score and make it more difficult to get credit when you really need it.

 

Stop Charging and Start Using CashIf your credit card debt is getting out of hand, the first thing you need to do is stop using your credit cards. Many people get into the mindset of "I'll pay it off later" or "I'm already in debt, what will a little debt hurt?".

 

Mail to Comcast Users Working AgainIf you are a comcast subscriber, any mail we have sent to you is being bounced. Update: It is working today (9/22/2006)