May 30, 2008

Snow Pea Asparagus Stir-FryIn a small skillet, stir fry asparagus and peas in butter and oil for 2 minutes. Add ginger and garlic powder; stir-fry 1 minutes longer. Combine soy sauce and water; stir into skillet. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

 

Camping Trip Beef StroganoffCombine all ingredients (except noodles) and heat to serving temperature. While meat mixture is heating, cook the noodles. Serve over cooked, drained noodles.

 

Quick Herb Dinner RollsSpread butter over bottom of 9 inch pie pan. Combine next 3 ingredients and sprinkle over butter. Cut biscuits into halves, placing in pie pan. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese on top. Bake at 425 degrees F for 12-15 minutes.

 

Honey Curry ChickenPreheat oven to 400 degrees F. Melt butter in 9x13 inch baking pan. Add honey, mustard, and spices, and mix well. Place chicken in mixture and turn to coat evenly.

 

Caramel RollsTwo recipes for Caramel Rolls

 

Tennessee Rib Rub In a small bowl, stir together all the ingredients. Use immediately, or store in a tightly covered container for up to 2 months. Rub onto the meat; let stand 30 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate up to 2 hours before grilling.

 

Mom's 'Somewhat Stuffed Squash' Stove Top CasseroleBoil squash. While squash is boiling brown 1 lb. sausage. Drain grease off of sausage and place it back in the skillet. Once squash is cooked, drain the liquid and put squash in skillet with sausage mixture and stir.

 

Lima Bean CasseroleSoak beans overnight in water to cover in large saucepan. Drain beans and add fresh water to cover. Cook until water is absorbed. Combine beans with next 4 ingredients and 1/2 cup butter in casserole, mixing well.

 

Peach Glow Angel CakeBake cake, using package directions for 10 inch tube pan. Cool and remove from pan. Slice 1 inch layer from top. Scoop out center to within 1 inch of side and bottom. Prepare pudding and milk, using package directions. Mix half the pudding with pie filling in bowl.

 

Save Chip and Cracker Crumbs for MeatloafInstead of using bread crumbs or bread for your meatloaf mix, save the crumbs from the bottom of the chips, crackers, Fritos, Dorito's, even seeds from bread sticks. Just save them in a old bread bag and crush them together.

 

Garden: Red Russian KaleI love kale and color so what better plant than Red Russian Kale! When planning a garden don't restrict yourself to plants available locally. Consider the options of starting plants from seed.

 

Saving Money on PotatoesTips and ideas for saving money on Potatoes as suggested by the ThriftyFun community. Post your own ideas below.

 

Link: Recycled Plastic Hobo HandbagCrochet this cute hobo handbag with recycled plastic grocery bags. Here is the free link to the pattern and tutorial.

 

Using Cheaper Cuts of MeatWith the cost of fuel cutting away at our food budget, we have been buying less expensive cuts of meat and looking for innovative ways to serve them.

 

Kimba The CatKimba is 3 years old. I got him from a friend. Kimba loves to travel so whenever we go for a trip to our holiday place we take him. When we are home, he likes to sleep with the teddybears and dolls.

 

Saving Money on CeleryTips and advice for Saving Money on Celery as suggested by the ThriftyFun community.

 

Ask Friends for What You NeedNot long ago, we were invited to a cookout amongst friends. During the party, one couple announced their oldest son was going to be moving out and sharing an apartment with some friends. They asked if anyone had any furnishings they no longer wanted.

 

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser for Cleaning a Granite SinkThe best way to clean a granite sink. Scrub lightly using a Mr Clean Magic Eraser, it takes seconds. Rinse and dry, and your sink will look fabulous!

 

Contacting Companies for Complaint ResolutionTelephone your local library and ask for the "Business Section". Once someone answers, tell them you want the name, title and address of the CEO, President, (whatever) and also the same for your local District Manager of the Company in question. Send your complaint to the CEO and President, copy to the Sr. V.P...

 

Baby Cradle PurseThis is also sometimes called a Church Purse. It is crocheted using a dishwashing detergent bottle for a base. Any oval bottle will work. When it is closed it is a purse, and opened it is a baby cradle.

 

Healthy Living Tips To Keep Weight OffI've been slim for about 10 years (of course with a few ups and downs!) and have just realized that there are a lot of things I have been doing over the years automatically to help keep my weight down.

 

Western Float Theme For Software Development Company?I am looking for a good theme for a float. Our company will be in a Western parade. We are a software development and image processing company. What is a good theme for a float? Please let me know!

 

Packing Picnic Food For A Trip?My boyfriend lives out of state, and I'm flying down to meet him for an overnight trip. Does anyone have any picnic ideas I can pack and bring with me?

 

Looking For Affordable, Fashionable Children's Clothing?My 8 year old daughter recently started worrying about fashion. We have a store nearby called "Justice For Girls" and she loves clothing from "Limited Too". I love that she is into fashion because of course I was too. But Justice and Limited Too are very expensive. My daughter has always been very petite and extremely skinny so I love that Justice and Limited Too clothing fits her better than any other clothing stores we have tried.

 

Decorating Ideas For A "Pizza" Cookie?I would like to make one of those large cookies that resemble a pizza. Any ideas on how to decorate it to look like a pizza? Not a decorator but I was thinking there must be some easy way to take pre-made candies and make them pizzish looking. I read I could take fruit roll ups and cut out little triangles for green peppers and thats as creative as I got.

 

Organic Cleaner For Blinds?I was wondering if anyone had any great tips for organic cleaning products for blinds? My dogs have got my patio ones really dirty and they need to be cleaned badly. Thanks.

 

Making Homemade Bath Product Similar To "Iced Tea Twist"?There was this product called Iced Tea Twist from Bath and Body Works that I absolutely loved. It was shampoo, bubble bath, and body wash. I sent an email to them to see if they still had it and they don't sell it anymore. I was wondering if anybody knows if there is a product like it elsewhere or if I could make something like it myself? Can you please help me, it was my favorite. Thank you.

 

New Vinca Plants Are Droopy?I just planted Vinca in pots yesterday, and today they are droopy and curling. I fertilized, and watered. It is cool today, only in the low 50's, the other annuals are just fine. What happened?

 

Removing Urine From Clothing?How do you get urine out of clothing?

 

Advice For Buying A Scanner?Can anyone give me advice about purchasing a scanner for crafts? I am a decoupier and want to scan many of my original images and then use the printed ones. I have never owned a scanner before but feel that I can't live without one now. I have heard that there are different types depending on what you want to do with them. I am also a teacher and would like to also scan text as well. Thank you in advance for any help.

 

Discontinued Wallpaper: Folk Art By David #51191110?I am looking for discontinued wallpaper Pattern #51191110. Folk Art by David is the name of the book. Antique gold background with stars and moon.

 

Does Borax Make A Spray?Does Borax make a spray for underarm area on shirts and blouses? It might help the oder I sometimes get when I iron my son's shirts. Thanks for your help on this.

 

Making A Storage Rack For Craft Paper?Does anyone know how to make a storage rack for 12x12 craft paper and card stock using wire cubes? Each cube has several shelves. Thanks

 

Potty Training A Insecure Puppy?We recently rescued a beagle-terrier mix who is 2 months old. She is a very happy and loving dog in all respects, but for some reason she will only go number 2 outside. She will run around and sniff, but will not pee. As soon as you bring her inside, she will release a flood.

 

Removing Hand Sanitizer Stain On Wall?My mother accidentally got hand sanitizer on a painted wall in her bathroom. After numerous attempts to clean it off, it is still there. Any suggestions? Thanks.

 

Replacement Wheels For Old Manual Reel Lawnmower?I am trying to locate the rear rollers for a manual reel lawnmower mfg by Clemson Bro's from 1938-circa 1970. The patent is still owned however I am unable to locate the current manufacturer. Perhaps a roller set from a comparable product may work. Any assistance you could render in aiding me locate and purchase this part would be appreciated.

 

Crookneck Squash Rotting At Tips?Why are my crookneck squash rotting at the tips?

 

Using a Child's Swimming Pool For Pond?We have a plastic turtle-shaped sandbox that my children no longer use. Can I fill that with water and water plants to make a pond? If so, is it okay to put a couple of goldfish in it, too? Thanks!

 

Can Black Mold Have Skunk Type Smell?We've found black mold inside the drywall, and in the carpet in our house. We've never smelled a musty, typical moldy smell. We've had a strong, skunk type smell. Does this occur with mold?

 

Where Would I Find A Sling Blade?Have been searching for an old-fashioned swing blade, sometimes known as a sling blade, without success. Anyone know where to find one?

 

Keeping Birds From Putting Food Into Bird Bath?We have a birdbath in our backyard. We have big black birds that come to the bath to soak all of their "meals" in it. Is there a way I can keep the black birds from putting all the gross body parts into the bird bath?

 

Ideas for a Thanksgiving Tea?My church is having a Thanksgiving tea in November. This will be our 2nd thanksgiving tea. We had different color table last year and we had a lady to speak on "Oh Give Thanks".

 

Dealing With A Picky Eater?My 8 year old son is getting pickier and pickier with food. He used to eat Chicken Nuggets, Grilled Cheese, Mac N Cheese, Cottage Cheese, Burgers and Hot dogs. Now all he wants is pizza.

 

Black Spots On Bathroom Tile Floor?I have black spots on my bathroom tile floor. Not knowing what they are, what would you suggest for cleaner? I've used vinegar, household cleaners, scrubbing with SOS pads and erasers. Nothing has worked! I thought at first, black shoe sole marks but I can usually get them up. Mildew stains maybe?

 

Keeping Food From Sticking To Cuisanart Pan?I have two Cuisanart stainless steel frying pans. I love them to cook with. Cleaning is a breeze. Just soak it and sponge it off. My problem is when cooking egg substitute, it sticks. What can I do to stop the sticking?

 

Looking For Powdered Egg Replacement Recipe?I am looking for an egg replacement recipe. I don't mean like Egg Beaters, which are a liquid, but a powdered egg replacement that could be used in baking.

 

Removing Odor From Plastic Sealing Rings?How do I get a sour smell out of plastic sealing rings? For example, the plastic ring for a blender.

 

Discontinued Wall Border: Hearts and Crafts?I am looking for a discontinued wall border, Hearts and Crafts, #WTG#IOUYZXRPV5102B. Can you help, I need about 4-5 rolls.