November 16, 2007

Recipe for Cowboy CupsDoes anyone have a recipe for something called Cowboy Cups? Some of the ingredients are biscuits, rotel, pepperoni, and cream cheese (maybe). I'm not sure about the rest. Thanks

 

Mini ReubensPut in crockpot and melt: 1 lb. Swiss cheese (chunks), 2 packages. corn beef (3 oz. packages.) . . .

 

Cinnamon Sour Cream Coffee CakeIn large bowl of electric mixer, combine margarine or butter, sugar and eggs. Beat until mixture is light and fluffy. Blend in sour cream. Sift flour again with soda and baking powder into creamed mixture, add vanilla.

 

Bavarian Pot RoastTrim fat from roast. If necessary, cut roast to fit into a 3-1/2 to 6-quart crockery cooker. Combine caraway seed, marjoram, salt, and pepper. Rub all over roast.

 

Beef Vegetable SoupFill large canner half full of water. Add: salt, pepper, large chuck roast.

 

Use a Toothbrush Holder For PensI found the cutest "retro" toothbrush holder at a garage sale, which did not go with the decor in either bath, but which I also couldn't resist - green and blue mushroom with a ladybug sitting on top.

 

A Plastic Bag DispenserTo organize your plastic bags, try making a plastic bag dispenser. With the plastic bag dispenser, you can now store your plastic bags nicely.

 

Save Money Eating OutSaving money while eating out at restaurants. Here are tips suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Cooking at home saves money, but when you do eat out, order water instead of a beverage to help keep your check low.

 

Use Entire Length Of Emery Boards For NailsWhen starting to use a new emery board, start at one end and just use about an inch and a half for your nail filing. As that section gets dull, then move along another inch and a half.

 

Tootsie Pop TurkeyWe made these at my son's school to be used as place cards for their Thanksgiving Feast. They would be perfect for both a school party or placed around the "kid's table" for your Thanksgiving meal at home!

 

Store Wipes Upside DownWhen storing the disinfecting wipes (that I use daily!), turn the container upside down and the wipes will not dry out so quickly.

 

Use Buttons For Earring OrganizationCan't find one of your favorite earrings in your jewelry box? Keep them easily paired and organized by looping them through the holes of buttons. This works with hanging earrings and studs.

 

Girl's Bank from Mayo JarThis is a bank made from mayo jar. Spray paint the jar (you can use pickle or mayo or any kind you choose.) Let dry.

 

Kandy (Border Collie Mix)Kandy is 24 months old she is Border Collie and ? I got her from a friend. She likes to run. Kandy is very hyper, I got her to breed with my other dog, Kane. That's why her name is Kandy and his is Kane.

 

Use Dryer Sheets On Shower Doors While ShoweringWhy use all those harsh chemicals trying to clean shower doors? Here's a great replacement. Take this into the shower with you: a couple of "dryer fabric sheets". After you clean yourself, use the "dryer sheets" to clean the shower doors!

 

Make Rooting Hormone From WillowMaking your own rooting hormone with willow water. Here's what you do: Get a handful of willow twigs (any Salix species will do).

 

Getting a Graft from a Tree?How does one get a graft from a tree to grow a new tree?

 

Free Resume Template?I am looking for a good resume template. Anyone know where I can find one?

 

Fixing "Salt" Figurines?How can I fix broken "salt" figurines? I inherited several figurines that are about 55 years old. I was told they were purchased in Italy, and are made of salt. They are white and very detailed. They have become very weak and two have broken. They don't shatter like porcelain, more like hardened clay. Any ideas on how they can be preserved?

 

Using Cinnamon Sticks Multiple Times?I like to use cinnamon sticks, for flavor and for stirring, in my teas and coffee. Should the stick be tossed after so many uses, not just due to diminishing flavor, but for sanitary reasons? I allow the sticks to thoroughly dry between uses, but I still question the safety?

 

Water Stain on Linen/Rayon Pants?I have a water stain on a pair of pants that I've had in storage for awhile. The material is linen and rayon. The cleaners told me they could clean them but I see that they didn't even try. Help please!

 

Pattern to Make a Casserole Carrier?I have been searching for patterns to make a casserole carrier. I'm not sure what they are called! They are made of fabric and used to transport hot casseroles to functions or to pot luck suppers. They are designed to help keep the casserole hot. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

 

Poem for Returning Back Christmas Cards?I am looking for a poem to use to send 'back' the Christmas cards to the people that sent them to me last year. I had one some years ago but misplaced it. Please help!

 

Jack Russell Corgi Mix?Was wondering if anyone else had a Jack Russell/Corgi mix dog like mine, I hear they call them CoJacks. Her name is Dakota, she's the best dog I've ever had. Look at her big dark brown eyes.

 

Substitute Fuel Gel?How do you make substitute fuel gel?

 

Looking for Birman Kitten?We are interested in purchasing a Birman kitten. Does anyone know of anybody who has any for sale. We are hoping to find one for a Christmas gift.

 

Shower Has an Onion Smell?When I use my shower, it smells like onions - not rotten onions, just onions. I rent my place. It was probably built about 1940 and has not been updated. Does anyone know why this is and what I can do about it?

 

Manual for a Breadmaker Regal model #K6783?I need to find a manual for a Breadmaker Regal model # K6783. It seems to make a 1 1/2lb loaf. I bought it at a garage sale and it seems to work fine but I need to know how to operate it and have recipes.

 

Hardwood Floor Cleaner That is Safe for Pets?I adopt abused Shih Tzus and those with health problems. I now have had 2 unneutered males about 10 yrs old who raise their legs on any vertical surface. I also have a 5 yr old who constantly licks the sealed hardwood floors. What I seek is a cleaner for the hardwood floors that won't harm my 'licker' or the finish on the floors. Thanks for any suggestions. I can't afford to have the floors refinished any time soon.

 

Chocolate Cake Recipe for Turbo Cooker?I am looking for a recipe for chocolate cake cooked in a turbo cooker. I lost my recipes in a move. I would like other recipes too.

 

Recipe for Praline Pecan Halves?Does anyone have a recipe for Praline Pecan Halves? They have butter, brown sugar, and other things. They are baked in the oven .

 

Map of Gardening Zones?Where can I find the map of which gardening zone you are in?

 

Advice for Decorating Cookies?I tried searching for my answer on Thrifty Fun and was unsuccessful. I have a question for our cookie decorators. I'm using royal icing to outline my cookies.

 

Pricing Baby Clothes for Yard Sale?I have tons of baby clothes and I am having a yard sale. My question is what do I price the baby clothes at? I have brand new sleepers that were never worn by my baby because he was too big! Tags are not on them. What do I price overalls, outfits, onesies at?

 

Chai Latte Recipe?I am looking for a recipe for chai latte. It costs too much at starbucks. I would like to make it at home.

 

Removing Rust from a Mirror?How can I remove rust from a mirror?

 

Pattern for Jacket Made from Towels?Many years ago when I was a child my grandmother had a jacket that was made from towels.