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Yum Yum SaladRecipe for Yum Yum Salad. Heat pineapple and lemon juice and sugar to the point where it will be hot enough to dissolve the gelatin that has been soaked in a small amount of cold water. . .
Mandarin Pudding TapiocaRecipe for Mandarin Pudding Tapioca. Take the juice of the mandarins or pineapple and add water until you have 3 cups. . .
Using Fruits and Veggies Before They Go BadUsing Fruits and Veggies Before They Go Bad. I have several ideas for using fruits and veggies before they go bad. Onions, bell pepper, celery, other veggies I can use in a recipe, I chop, then store in the freezer in a ziplock freezer bag. . .
Keeping Things Together While GluingKeeping Things Together While Gluing. Sometimes when you are working on a project, the pieces are difficult to keep together until the glue dries. . .
Healthy Snacks Ideas?I am looking for ideas for very inexpensive, low fat, healthy snacks. I do have access to a microwave at work and not always a fridge. I eat apples and pretzels every day and need something else.
Painting a Window Screen?I am looking for thick paint that will adhere to a window screen.
Permanent Marker on Cement?How can I clean permanent marker off a cement wall?
Moving Across Country In My Car?I will soon be moving from VA to OR. All of my belongings will fit in my car, so it will be just me and my geriatric chihuahua. The longest trip I have ever taken alone was 9 hours away. I'm looking for tips to save money, be safe, and also things I should pack that I might not have thought of.
Borax for Ticks?I've been reading in Thrifty Tips about using borax in the wash instead of bleach (works great) and on the carpet to kill fleas. Can anyone tell me if it will kill ticks on the carpet and outside on the ground?
Making a Bootie Bag From Jeans?I would like to know how to make the bootie bag from jeans that has a flat bottom. My problem is how to make the sides hard that they stand up by themselves. I'm looking for instructions for a bootie bag made from old jeans.
Stains in the Bottom of a Pressure Cooker?I have an older Presto pressure cooker and it is pitted in the bottom and stained badly. I got it at yard sale today. The stains in the bottom look black but also appear to be pitted.
What does blue mean in a rainbow tea?What does blue mean in a rainbow tea?
Mud Stains on Cotton Pants?I have a light yellow pair of linen and cotton pants that mud splashed up on the back. I first washed as normal, then tried putting a paste of oxi clean on spots, then tried oxi clean and Shout together.
Making Tissue Flowers?My daughter has to decorate a car for the homecoming parade at school. The cars have to be decorated with tissue flowers and I have never made a tissue flower.
Publishing a Recipe Book?I would like to publish a recipe book. Can anyone tell me how to start the process?
How do I clean lime from my bathtub?How do I clean lime from my bathtub? It's an older house that I just moved into, probably built in the 1950's or so. The bathtub looks as if the last person that lived here never cleaned it!
Making Spelt Bread?Does anyone have a recipe to make spelt bread in a bread maker or does anyone know the length of time required to knead the spelt flour in the machine? Because spelt is delicate, it doesn't require a lot of kneading.
Blood Stain on Microfiber?How can I remove a blood stain from a microfiber sofa?
Where Can I Buy Borax?Where can I buy borax? I've looked at Wal-Mart and they don't have any.
Wolves Vs. Panthers Float Ideas?We are the Wolves (Red and Black) and for homecoming we are playing the Panthers (purple and yellow). Any Float Ideas?
Built-in Oven Reviews?I am looking for a good quality, long lasting built-in oven, 30" across. I have an old Jenn-Air now from the late 70's, that has served me well. I don't know what is a good one versus just mediocre or poor.
Removing Odors From a Costume?How do you remove underarm odor from an article of clothing that can't be washed or dry-cleaned (a costume)?
Concord Grape Pie Recipe?I need a good recipe for Concord Grape Pie? This year is a bumper year for them. I made jellies last year, juice the year before. Also, can you freeze grape pie?
Chocolate Stain on Suede?I have got a chocolate stain on the sleeve and cuff of a suede jacket. How can I remove it?
Making M&M Character Costumes for Adults?I'm trying to make M&M character costumes for adults. I have to make 20 for my group. Where can I find that foamy material?
The Difference Between Two-cycle Mixed Gas from Regular Gas?I need to know how to tell two-cycle mixed gas from regular gas. We have one gas can of each, and no idea which is which. We already broke a lawnmower by guessing wrong once, and we just can't afford that same mistake again!
Old Virginia Candles Reviews?Has anyone tried the Old Virginia Candles? They are sold on QVC.
"Cheeseburger in Paradise" Banquet Decorations?I am looking for decorations for a "Cheeseburger in Paradise" (Jimmy Buffett) theme Banquet.
ELF Cosmetics Reviews?Has anyone tried ELF Cosmetics? They have been written up in many national magazines and everything is $1!
Peaceful Pastels Afghan Pattern?I am looking for a pattern for baby afghan from the Mary Maxim catalog. It is called Peaceful Pastels afghan. It is a rainbow of baby colors and is crochet.
Sugar Free Frosting?Is there a cake frosting with little or no sugar? Our school has just banned any snack that is more than 50% sugar. The moms are struggling with what to send on birthdays -- any suggestions? I'm not fond of sugar substitutes.
