December 13, 2006

Sparkling Tree CakesRecipe for Sparkling Tree Cakes. PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans; set aside. Prepare cake batter as directed on package.

 

Orange Eggnog FloatBeat eggs and sugar together until light and lemon colored. Stir in water, orange concentrate, and lemon juice. Place scoops of ice cream in punch bowl; pour juice mixture over ice cream.

 

Graham Cracker DipRecipe for Graham Cracker Dip. Whip together Kool whip, sour cream and vanilla. Keep in fridge for 1 hour. Then mix in sugar and cream cheese. Pour in pan and pour on the cherry pie filling.

 

Cottage Cheese TartsMix well, then add 1/2 cup raisins or diced apples. Put into pastry's/tart shells (12 - 16). Bake at 350 degrees F until set.

 

Simple Candle Decorating IdeaSimple Candle Decorating Idea. A simple decorating idea. Select a round or square glass dish. Place as many crystal or silver candle holders as will fit (3 or 5) in the container.

 

Wall Mountable Custom DecorationsThese are super easy to make and only cost about $12.00. I purchased the letters, pre-primered and with holes in the back to hang them, at Target.

 

Vacuum Your Sewing MachineOver time, particles of dust, pieces of thread and other debris can buildup inside your sewing machine and cause it to run poorly.

 

Family Gatherings, Family TreeOnce I attended a family reunion which wasn't as entertaining as it promised to be. Sitting with my aunt and my mother-in-law we found that we spent most of the early afternoon figuring out how everyone was related to us.

 

Blasted ChickenRecipe for Blasted Chicken. Prepare a whole fryer chicken (around 4 lbs) by washing it and rubbing a seasoning on it. I just rub salt and pepper on it. Place it in a baking pan, 9x13 inch cake pan, that has been sprayed with Pam.

 

Makeshift Warming TrayNow you can all eat together instead of "the mom" having to reheat each plate. The food now has not cooled off sitting in the serving bowls on the dining table.

 

Amber's Make a WishAmber's Make a Wish. Amber's Make A Wish visit to Disney where she meets Stanley.

 

Chuan Xin Lian For Cold and FluChuan Xin Lian For Cold/Flu. I recently found an inexpensive Chinese supplement, Chuan Xin Lian. It is touted to be somewhat anti-viral and boosts the immune system, (according to Chinese medicine).

 

Register At Kodak Easy Share Gallery OnlineBy registering, you receive a welcome kit including an instructional gallery guide, which offers tips for uploading photos to create your own albums, sharing your pictures online, creating fun photo products and more.

 

Keeping Paint Out Of Your HairKeeping Paint Out Of Your Hair. If you are a messy painter like me and don't want to get paint in your hair, wear a thin shower cap like the ones they have in motels. Throw it away after you are done.

 

Sandy (Yellow Lab)Sandy is a yellow lab about 7 years old. She was a Christmas present for our kids in 1999. They say you shouldn't give pets as gifts, but this was the best present they ever received.

 

Gingerbread Spice Christmas TeaGingerbread Spice Christmas Tea. Prepare a pot of tea using 6-8 tea bags; allow to steep 5-8 minutes. Add honey or sugar to taste (optional).

 

Cookie Cutter Gift TagsAdd a little sparkle to your holidays with gift tags you can make in a jiffy. They can also be used as package tie-ons, or you can get your kids involved, let them make their own, and glue a craft stick to the back of each to make holiday puppets.

 

My Frugal Life - Returning GroceriesReturning Groceries. In the past two months, I have been counting my calories and watching what I was eating, which alone saved me a ton of money along with an entire percentage of body fat.

 

Pets Require Time and MoneyThe old saying goes "Pets are for life, not for Christmas". If you are planning on getting or giving a pet as a gift, make sure to take into account all the fees and time commitments that are associated with feeding, training and providing medical care for the pet.

 

Mitten Christmas Card HolderHere is a cute hanger for your Christmas cards made from felt, little clothespins, and ribbon.

 

Bleach Bottle Santa Door DecorationThis is a cute, unique Christmas door decoration that can be made without too much bother or artistic ability. It recycles that empty bleach bottle, too. I've gotten lots of comments about how cute he is.

 

Houseplant Cuttings as GiftsHouseplant Cuttings As Gifts. For a thrifty gift this year, I decided to give pieces of my newly trimmed houseplants that I had rooted with a little poem attached. I ran into an issue finding decent priced pots to plant them in this non repotting time of year.

 

Bear Creek Potato Soup Recipe?I am looking for a recipe to make a potato soup like the Bear Creek brand. Basically, it is potato flakes but there is something else in there that we can't figure out.

 

How far can fleas jump?How far can fleas jump?

 

Repairing a Couch Cushion?Repairing a Couch Cushion. My dogs jumped a lot on the couch and wrecked the zipper on the back of one of the cushions that you sit on. Is there a way to just sew this together.

 

Cleaning Whirlpool Jets?Do you have any tips for cleaning whirlpool jets?

 

Keeping Poinsettias From Withering?How do you keep cut poinsettias from withering in a floral arrangement?

 

Flooring for Bad Knees?Flooring for Bad Knees. Which type of wood flooring is recommended for bad knees? What are the advantages/disadvantages of bamboo flooring over cherry wood?

 

Removing Gum from Leather Clothing?How do I get gum off of my leather jacket?

 

Uses for Shower Curtain Rings?Uses for Shower Curtain Rings. I received new shower curtain hooks and am wondering what I could do with my old plastic clips.

 

Removing Fingernail Glue?How do you get fingernail glue off of an eye glass lenes? Does anyone know?