December 20, 2006

Holiday SaladDissolve the lemon and 1 package of lime gelatin in the 1 cup boiling water. While still warm, add the salt and mayonnaise. You'll need to use an egg beater for blending completely.

 

Cranberry-Apple DessertRecipe for Cranberry-Apple Dessert. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In 13x9 inch pan melt butter. In medium bowl mix bisquick, sugar and milk until smooth. Pour batter evenly over butter in the pan.

 

Christmas Dried Beef SpreadSoften cream cheese at room temperature. In large bowl, Whip cream cheese with electric beater for 2 minutes, until light and fluffy.

 

Potatoes and Eggs Au GratinRecipe for Potatoes and Eggs Au Gratin. Make a white sauce with the butter or margarine, flour, salt and milk. In a greased baking dish, arrange alternate layers of potatoes, sliced eggs, pimientos, white sauce and cheese.

 

Hot Spiced PunchPut water, sugar and spices into a 2 qt. pan. Boil for 5 minutes, until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon flavoring, grape juice and lemon juice.

 

Mini Holiday HouseRecipe for Mini Holiday House. Use small amount of Royal Icing to attach 2 of the graham squares to each other in " V" shape for roof of house. Stand 1 of the remaining graham squares on sheet of waxed paper.

 

Aisha At Two (European Shorthair "Moggie")Aisha is 2 years old and is a European Shorthair cat (Moggie.) I found her in a rubbish bin in Greece. She likes "Being cheeky!"

 

Make Your Own Shipping LabelsTo avoid having to buy those adhesive shipping labels from the store try recycling old index cards or any other type of paper to put addresses on boxes you are mailing.

 

Custom Candy StockingI've just come up with the best idea instead of buying a treat filled stocking. Make your own custom stockings! Cut a stocking shape from a cardboard cereal box or similar and cover with aluminum foil. Carefully place the net (saved from buying oranges) over the stocking.

 

Christmas PursesHere are some Christmas purses to make with tote bags, paint, glue and some trimmings.

 

Wrap Kids Toys Out of PackagingHave you noticed how much packaging they put on kids toys these days? With all the tape, cardboard, twist ties, and plastic, it can take most of Christmas day just to get the toys out of the package and then you still have to put them together!

 

Pets Feeling Safe While You Are AwayMany of us go away for the holidays and have to board our pets. For dogs and cats, I suggest bringing along something you have had on your body.

 

Reusing Baby Mobiles As Christmas OrnamentsReusing Baby Mobiles As Christmas Ornaments. Each of my baby girls had their own infant/crib mobile. When the baby outgrew her infant/crib mobile, I took the mobile apart and made Christmas tree ornaments out of the pieces by attaching some silk holly and a pretty ribbon.

 

Baskin-Robbins Ice Cream CouponIce Cream Coupon. This is for $1.00 off a 2 scoop sundae, Expires 1/14/07. Not sure how many you can print off.

 

Cinnamon Applesauce Christmas OrnamentsThis is a very simple recipe and one that you will really enjoy!

 

Christmas ScentMix all together and put in a saucepan with 4 cups water. Simmer on low to release the fragrance.

 

Jennifer's Indoor DecorationsI love it when Christmas is here! I hardly ever turn on my regular lighting. At Christmas. I put lights up all around. The pictures unfortunately don't give the true beauty the lights all aglow give. Try it you'll love the look!

 

Opening Presents One At A TimeOpening Presents One At A Time. My brother-in-law's family has a tradition of opening presents that works very well in large family gatherings. Rather than all tear into the wrappings, sit in a circle and each person going round can choose one present to open (until they are all open).

 

Getting Creative with Gifts in JarsAll year long I look for pretty jars and bottles at flea markets and junk shops for making interesting gifts. I usually don't pay more than $1 for each one, usually a lot less.

 

Free Christmas Trees - Make Your OwnFree Christmas Trees - Make Your Own. Trees don't have to be the traditional pine tree. Be creative and inventive. Almost anything can become a tree of sorts and the more unusual the better. It will bring back floods of memories for years to come

 

Is 12 Old Enough to Go Places Alone?Do you think a child is too young to start going to the movies alone or anywhere alone at age 12 and a half in 7th grade? Should I wait till she gets older?

 

Baby Oil Stains on Clothing?Baby Oil Stains on Clothing. How do I remove baby oil stain from clothing?

 

Finding Glass Ornaments?Finding Glass Ornaments. I am looking for glass ornaments that are round, approx. 3" diameter and 1/2" deep. They are like the glass ball ornaments but are flat.

 

Construction Dust on Clothing?How can I remove construction dust from clothes left on site?

 

Passing Out Due To Buckling Knees?Passing Out Due To Buckling Knees. Tonight was my grandsons Christmas program. The kids performed wonderfully altho we wondered how it would go off. Today, during practice a child passed out and was taken to the hospital.

 

Frosting Fudge?Frosting Fudge. How do you make fudge from a can of frosting?

 

What Breed is My Dog? (Schipperke?)What breed is my dog? I am attaching my 1 year old male dog's images, can anyone please let me know his breed, while adopting him, we were told that he is a Pomeranian, but he doesn't look like one.

 

PostHerpetic (Hepetic) Neuralgia Information?PostHerpetic Neuralgia Information. I am looking for information about post herpetic neuralgia, or PHN.

 

Popcorn Strings?Popcorn Strings. Does anyone make strings of popcorn to put on the tree anymore? I used to love helping my mother do this. It's inexpensive and traditional.

 

Indicating Recipe Preparation Method?Indicating Recipe Preparation Method. When I enter a recipe title in my computer, I like to indicate its method of preparation. For instance, I might do "Asparagus in Lemon Sauce, stove top".

 

Stains From Lysol on Leather?I got Lysol spray on my burgundy leather ottoman. Now there a row of spray dots all across it.