May 11, 2007

Egg and Sausage BakeUse an ungreased 8 inch square baking dish and put crescent rolls first in bottom of pan (may have to overlap). Place sausages on crust, place cheese over sausage.

 

Spaghetti and Meatballs ($10 Dinners)Chop onion and mince or press 4-5 garlic cloves, more if you would like to make garlic toasts with the loaf of bread. Set aside 1/2 cup of onion and 2 cloves of garlic for meatballs.

 

Broccoli Baked PotatoesScrub potatoes. Make shallow slits around the middle as if you were cutting the potatoes in half lengthwise. Bake until done, 30 to 60 minutes, depending on size.

 

Presto Pasta SaladCook pasta according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Combine pasta and remaining ingredients; toss well. Serve immediately or chill, if desired.

 

5 Lb. FudgeCombine sugar and evaporated milk together in heavy pan and boil for 8 minutes. Pour the above mixture over the chips, butter, marshmallow creme, vanilla and nuts and stir.

 

Hearty Oatmeal MuffinsPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line 12 medium muffin cups with paper liners, or lightly grease bottoms only. For batter, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt in large bowl.

 

Crockpot Chicken and RiceInside crockpot, spray with pam cooking spray, lightly. Put 3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the bottom of the crockpot. Put a dab of butter on each chicken piece. Then over the butter, sprinkle garlic salt on each.

 

Nickel and Diming My Way to a New KitchenMy refrigerator door is dotted with colorful magnets holding coupons, business cards, photos, appointment reminders, and my grandson's art work. Prominently displayed in the center of the collection is a quarter-sized chip from a cabinet door in my outdated, 1980's kitchen.

 

Saving Money on Car Repairs (and Maintenance)I notice that I have fewer major problems than many of my friends and acquaintances. I think it's because I always get my oil changed when it's due and do a maintenance check-up once or twice a year.

 

3 Drawer Rolling Cart For StorageI'm a terminal pack rat. One of those people who is always buying stuff and then forgetting where I put it. Recently, I bought a 3 drawer rolling cart at KMart for $10. I use it for all my bought ahead health and beauty items.

 

"Daffodils" in VasesHere's a great craft for Mother's Day. I made these for the mothers in our church. Made from recycled materials.

 

Beware Battery TestersAll of a sudden, my Kodak Easy Share digital camera would turn off as soon as it turned on. Or do nothing. Changing batteries didn't help. I even tested all the batteries on a battery tester.

 

Skippy (Mixed Breed)This is my beloved but gone Skippy. Skippy would have been 16 years old on May 1st. I made this her birthday because I didn't know it but, with her age when we got her, I thought it was a beautiful day for a beautiful puppy.

 

Prefilling Coffee FiltersMy fiance came home one day and got out the coffee, filters and canister. He said he was in line at 7-11 and noticed the attendant filling up the coffee filters then stacking them aside.

 

Save Money on ClothingHere is a big list of tips for saving money on clothing. Wear older clothing around the house and save your nice clothing for when you go out. Buy clothes off season when they are on sale or even clearance. And more tips...

 

Sewing KitA sewing kit is a great gift for anyone leaving home. Cut notches in the edges of a small piece of card and wind thread around it, sticking the ends down with scotch tape. Cut out two squares of felt.

 

Memorable Mother's DayMy most memorable Mother's Day was in 1994. Our family had left for Japan as missionaries in early March of that year, and in April we received a phone call that my mom was in the hospital.

 

Removing Wall-Mounted Ceramic Soap Dishes?How do I remove ceramic soap dishes from the wall?

 

Carpet Adhesive on Car Paint?Does anyone have any ideas how to remove carpet adhesive from the paint work of Car without ruining the colour and paint on the car? I was driving into a mall the other day when I ran over a can which turned out to be a aerosol can of carpet adhesive! It sprayed over the side of my car and now I'm wondering how to remove it!

 

Paper Stuck to a Photo?I have a photo that got slightly damp and some paper is now stuck to my picture where it was wet. Does anyone know how to get the paper off without damaging the picture?

 

Arby's Chicken Salad Recipe?I am looking for the recipe to Arby's Chicken Salad or Bi-Lo Grocery Store's Chicken Salad.