April 25, 2008

Mostaccioli CasseroleLayer all ingredients in large casserole dish beginning with ground beef and ending with mozzarella cheese on the top. Heat in oven or microwave until cheeses are melted and flavors blended.

 

Lemonade Cookie RecipesCream butter and sugar together. Add eggs and beat until light and fluffy. Sift together flour and soda; add alternately to the creamed mixture with 1/2 cup of the lemonade concentrate.

 

Self-Iced Devil's Food CakeIn 9x13 inch pan, mix well the first 4 ingredients. Mix cake as the directions on box. Pour over the first 4 items already in pan. Top with nuts.

 

No-Tuna Tofu SpreadStir all ingredients together. Spread on bread and top with your favorite sandwich veggies. Enjoy.

 

Overnight Crockpot RoastIn a crockpot, put a roast and put 1 tsp. of diced garlic, then sprinkle one package of dry brown gravy mix over top of roast. Cook overnight on low. The next morning, add vegetables of your choice.

 

Five Minute Ice CreamCombine the frozen strawberries and sugar in a food processor or blender. Process until the fruit is roughly chopped. With the processor running, slowly pour in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.

 

Cranberry ChutneyPick over and rinse cranberries. Combine cranberries, sugars, raisins, spices, and water. Simmer, uncovered, in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir often until juice is released, about 15 minutes. Reduce heat. Stir in rest of ingredients.

 

Layered Chicken TortillaGrease 3 qt. casserole. Cut 6 tortillas into bite-size pieces and place in casserole. Add a layer of chicken, cheese and onion. Top with half of mixture made by combining soups, milk and salsa. Repeat layers and top with grated cheese.

 

Saving Money on BroccoliTips for saving money on broccoli from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.

 

Vent Pies With Drinking StrawsCut drinking straws into short lengths and insert through slits in pie crust to prevent juice from running over in the oven and permit steam to escape.

 

Uses for Disinfectant Wipe ContainersHave you ever gone to wipe your shopping cart off with those disinfectant wipes but found the container was empty. When this happens to me, I take the empty container to the nearest cashier and let them know the container is empty (so they can replace it).

 

Layered Look T-Shirt/BlouseWant to update your tops? Grab your husband's old T-shirts that you are now using for rags! Cut four inches from the bottom of an old t-shirt. (Generally the bottom part is still in great condition.) You will want to use the existing hem as the hem to the bottom of your update layered T-shirt/blouse.)

 

Cook Tapioca In Your CrockpotI have tried twice this week to cook Tapioca on the stove top without burning it. Failed both times. Tried it in the Crock-Pot and, Bravo, got it. That's the way to go and you don't have to stir it as much. But you need to check it every now and then in case you need to add more liquid.

 

Friendship Gift Basket for a Faraway FriendThis is an idea I came up with for a friend, it could cost under $10 depending where you get your items. It would be best for a close friend who does not live in the same city as you do!

 

Saving Money on RiceTips for saving money on rice from the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas here.

 

Making a Heat Register CoverUsing a flap from a cardboard box, cut it to fit over your furnace register. On one side of the flap, place two strips of magnetic craft tape. Place the flap onto the register with the tape side down. If properly sized, it should work nicely. I would suggest that you place the tape on the longest sides of the flap.

 

Tired Of Getting Phone Books?Last week, they delivered another round of telephone directories on my doorstep. I don't even have a home phone anymore and I can get any number I need on the Internet. My friend just sent me this way to stop receiving phone books, so I guess I'm the only one.

 

Make Fresh Vegetables Last By FreezingI buy fresh onions, celery, garlic, green pepper, ginger, once bi-monthly. My secret is that the moment I return from the market with them, I peel them clean them, chop them coarsely in my chopper, place them in freezer bags and freeze them for whenever I need to use them.

 

Henry (Min Pin)Henry is a 5 month old Min Pin. My 2 year Jack Russel Terrier was hit and killed by a car on March 13th. I was so devastated I could not stop crying. My daughter brought home Henry two days later, it was love at first sight. No one would keep Henry because he is so nervous and kept returning him back to his owner.

 

Decorating with Pine ConesCollect pine cones from your yard or nearby park or woods. Dry out and place mounds of them in garage sale bowls around your home. They are simple and beautiful. For Christmas, I add a few dabs of white paint around the edges. The plain ones look fine all year through; especially on a coffee table. If desired, add a few drops of essential oil.

 

Crocheted Pocket Tissue HolderThis is a crochet holder for the pocket size packages of tissues. Handy for purse, pocket, or to keep in the car. Make great stocking stuffer gifts or secret pal gifts.

 

Yeast for a Dry Skin FacialFor dry skin the following facial is both economical but it also works great and is safe to have around.

 

How Long Should My Mohawk Be?I want to put my hair in a mohawk but I have to leave 3 inches on the sides. How long should I put my hawk?

 

Planting Strawberry Plants?I'd like to grow strawberries this year, so I bought four different types (one is a June bearer and the other three are ever bearing).

 

Will My Puppy Survive Parvo?My 6 month old Chihuahua has parvo. I've been crying all day. We could not hospitalize him because it would be $700. So we have him at home trying to give him water and Pedialyte to help him. Each day we will have to take him to the vet clinic to have IVs.

 

Ideas For Graduation Party That Will Have Deaf Guests?My deaf daughter is graduating from college with her bachelor degree! Quick, I need help for party ideas. There will be hearing and deaf guest, young and old. Thanks!

 

Looking For Egg Replacer In Alberta Area?Do you have a list of the stores that carry egg replacer in the Calgary, Alberta area?