February 5, 2008

Dollar RollsPour water over sugar, shortening and salt. Cool to lukewarm and add yeast that has been softened in lukewarm water. Add egg; mix well. Add half of flour; beat smooth.

 

Louisiana Creole GumboMelt butter in saucepan; add flour; saute onion and celery until light brown. Add okra and cook 30 minutes until it ceases to rope, stirring often. Stir in tomatoes and gradually add hot water and tomato liquid.

 

Beans and Cornbread CasseroleBrown hamburger and onion. Combine with remaining ingredients. Pour into a 9x13-inch baking pan. Make thin cornbread mixture of Jiffy Mix and pour on top. Bake at 425 degrees F about 1/2 hour or until done.

 

Noodles and Corned BeefCombine all ingredients except cheese and chips in casserole; bake at 350 degrees F for about 30 minutes. Top with cheese and chips; bake 5-10 more minutes.

 

Orange Salad SupremeCombine tapioca pudding mix, orange gelatin and vanilla instant pudding. Mix with hot water. Cook until thick and bubbly, stirring constantly, as it burns easily.

 

Pineapple Sour Cream CakeMix all ingredients. Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 minutes. Chill.

 

Vietnamese Avocado ShakeI had never eaten avocado sweet before I went to Viet Nam. I have to admit I was a little skeptical, but I fell in love with this sweet creamy dessert.

 

Spicy Chicken Cheese DipShred chicken as finely as you can, (it makes it easier to dip), then add the other ingredients and heat up on stove or crock pot.

 

Grandma's Egg and Shredded WheatMy grandmother used to feed this to my father when he was a boy. He loves it to this day. I remember the first time she cooked it for me. I thought it was odd as my own mother only gave us the shredded wheat with hot milk and sugar - but then I tasted it and was sold for good!

 

Tia (Working English Cocker Spaniel)Tia is almost 2. She is a Working English Cocker Spaniel. One year ago today from someone who was emigrating

 

Tips for Singles on Valentine's DayWhat do you do to keep from feeling lonely on Valentine's day (or as I like to call it, Single Awareness Day)? Advice from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.

 

You Warm My Heart Valentine GiftHere is a Valentines for teachers or someone special. I saw in a magazine where they did this with a paper cup but I decided I am using a mug with paint that can be used on glass.

 

Watch Out For Registration Tags Stolen Off Your CarA local pal, whose husband, has been in a hospital in another town, recently had her car's registration tags stolen off her car, while there. She found out the hard way about something that my husband and I heard about several months ago.

 

Keep Opened Carton Turned To The OutsideWe buy orange juice by the carton and usually have two in the refrigerator door. The one that has been opened is turned to the outside; the unopened on is turned in. That way I don't take out the wrong on accidentally.

 

Have a Master List of Important Cards and NumbersBecause my husband and I travel so much, we came up with a way to have the most vital information in one easy and small space in case a wallet or purse is ever lost or stolen.

 

Craft: Puppy Love Valentine CardsThese cute Valentine cards are easy to make and fun to give! Even small children can put them together.

 

Use Clear Two Liter Bottles as Gift WrapIf you have clear 2 litre plastic soda pop bottles, you can use them to hold a gift. Just cut an "H" on the side of the bottle, peel open the plastic, insert gift, be it a wrapped gift with ribbon, a teddy bear or doll, or a fresh baked treat.

 

Packers Doilies and CoastersI love to crochet Packers doilies and coasters. I do take request for orders.

 

Photo While FlyingI love flying. This is one of the photos I took on my most recent trip to Florida.

 

Use Both Ends Of Your Ironing BoardWhen ironing on a regular ironing board, most of us use the narrowing of it and never think about the wide end. For ironing men's shirts I use the narrow end for the collar cuffs and the shoulder ironing the endside of each first and then the outside.

 

Use Old Electric Toothbrushes for CleaningDon't toss those old electric toothbrushes if you upgrade to a better model! Just like cleaning with an old manual toothbrush, your old electric toothbrushes can be used as well!

 

Make Liquid Non-Dairy Creamer from PowderedI make my own liquid non-dairy coffee creamer from powdered creamer. I buy the 16 oz. size store brand of powdered creamer for $1.00. I add one cup of hot water to one cup of dry creamer and shake.

 

Garlic Marinade for Shrimp on the Grill?Does anyone have a good marinade for garlic shrimp on the grill?

 

Repaying Cigna for Disability Overpayment?My husband received his retroactive back pay from Social Security. He was supposed to forward it to Cigna, as repayment for overpayment of long term disability received from Cigna.

 

Removing Candle Wax from a Brass Candelabra?How do I remove candle wax from my 9 hand brass candelabra?

 

Cancer Awareness Rubber Wristband?My mother has just fought a successful battle with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma(cancer) and I would like to wear a rubber wristband and ribbon to honor her and to raise awareness.

 

Wedding Party Wearing Jeans, Dress Shirts and Boots?Would it be tacky if my wedding party wore blue jeans, a dress shirt and boots? While I am in my wedding dress and boots, my groom will be wearing blue jeans boots and a white pearl snap shirt.

 

Getting A and D Cream Out of Microfiber?Getting A and D Cream not ointment out of microfiber.

 

Thinking of Getting a Malamute?I am thinking of getting a Malamute. I have a 2yr old German Shepard at the moment and want to know if they would work together. Also what can I expect from a Malaute? good and bad...

 

Substitutions for Canned Tomatoes?What can I use to substitute canned tomatoes when making things like beef stew, gumbo, or spaghetti? My kids do not like tomatoes and I was wondering can I just substitute with canned tomato sauce?

 

Making a Mosaic Back Splash?I am getting ready to remodel the kitchen and want a creative back splash for behind the stove. My thought was to use old advertising magnets and broken beige tile in a mosaic. Since I am disabled and need to mostly sit, I was wondering if I can use a white waterproof backer board and do this? I would also like to say it will totally be without a pattern and just freehand. Any help would be appreciated!

 

Husband Has Smelly Feet?I think my husband's feet stink because they are yellow and have such larger callouses, even after he takes a shower. If he gets rid of this dead skin, shouldn't it go away? Please HELP.

 

Looking for Princess Diana Dolls?I am looking for two dolls made by the Franklin Mint. One is called 'Sophistication' and the other one is called 'Enchantment'. Anyone who might know where I can find one or both please let me know.

 

Is My Puppy Getting Enough Exercise?I got a puppy that is a Pit bull mix about a month ago. The dad was full Pit, the mom was about 1/2 Pit and the rest mutt. She is a hyper little dog and is about 3 1/2-4 months old. She is fairly well behaved and doesn't really chew on furniture too much, but terrorizes the cats.

 

Recipe for Rice Pudding?I am looking for a recipe for rice pudding.