June 9, 2008

Funny Eggs Melt butter in round layer pan. Sprinkle with brown sugar. Dip biscuits in butter mixture to coat both sides and arrange in pan. Make apricot-sized indentation in each biscuit and fill with apricot.

 

Turkey Rice BakeBrown rice in margarine in skillet, stirring constantly. Place in casserole. Add next 6 ingredients and 1 1/3 cups water, mixing well. Bake, covered, at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until rice is cooked.

 

Sour Cherry JamThis sour cherry jam does not require pectin.

 

Ramen Noodle SlawMix the slaw, chopped onions, almonds, sunflower seeds and the ramen noodles into a bowl.

 

Sinful PotatoesCombine all ingredients except bread crumbs in large bowl, mixing well. Spread in 9x13 inch baking pan. Top with bread crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.

 

"My Squash Runneth Over"I promise, even someone who eats nothing green, orange or yellow will eat this, and it's simple and cheap.

 

Mozzarella Meat LoafCombine first 6 ingredients with 3/4 cup tomato sauce in bowl, mixing well. Pat meat mixture in to 9x13 inch rectangle on waxed paper. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and mushrooms. Roll as for jelly roll, sealing edge and ends.

 

Make a Gift Wishlist for Your Next HolidayHave you ever wanted to do something or go somewhere so bad, but the cost of it, stopped you from doing so? When it comes around to your next birthday or Mother's Day/Father's Day, where you'll be the recipient of a gift.

 

Perfume Your Hair DryerIf you use a hair dryer to dry your hair, put a little of your favorite perfume on the back of it, near the air intake, and your hair will take on the scent of the perfume.

 

Make Your Own Dog Ramps (Steps)I have two large dogs weighing 88lbs each. It was difficult for me to put them in my SUV. I searched for inexpensive ramps, but was not willing to pay the price. A search on Google for "inexpensive dog ramps" turned up a site that gave my directions for making my own dog steps.

 

Cold Coffee on a Hot DayFlorida has lots of hot days and I'm a coffee lover, so I combine the two. Leftover coffee goes into the refrigerator for the next day, at which time I add Hazelnut CoffeeMate, return it to the fridge, and sip on it throughout the day.

 

Firecracker FlowerThis cute kids craft is perfect for the "Fourth Of July." It has a simple flower shape with a glitter like a bursting firecracker. Make one to hang on the wall, or have a group of children each make one, then hang along the wall with red, white, and blue streamers for decoration!

 

Craft: Turning Your Squares When QuiltingUpdate: Here is what I mean by "turning". When you make your squares, you turn one square opposite the other square so that one side goes horizontal and the other square the sides go vertical, and there is no need to match the seams.

 

Food Processor Homemade NoodlesThis is such a fast way to make homemade noodles (makes enough for a family or party of 8).

 

Misty (Mini Dachshund)Misty is a one year old mini dachshund. I bought Misty from a breeder in Alabama, and highly recommend her, in May of last year.

 

My Frugal Life: Living WellI grew up in a very practical family. However, although we were taught to carry our load and watch the cost of not being frugal, we did not do without.

 

Blended FruitFor a really delicious and healthy treat, take two oranges and squeeze them into a blender. Then, whatever fruit you have available, for example, pineapple, peeled and cored apple, strawberries, blueberries, whatever you like.

 

Generic Zyrtec is Not as GoodI just wanted to throw my two cents in about the generic Zyrtec. My husband does real well on Zyrtec, the allergy medicine. Well we tried to save a little money and bought the Walmart brand equate, there are some differences in the ingredients but we didn't think a lot.

 

Set Up Webcam for a Virtual Birthday PartyOur grandchildren live out of state and we couldn't be there for our grandson's 5th birthday, so we sent all the party favors and money for food and presents. They set up their web-cam and we set up ours and we watched the whole thing!

 

Garden: First Iris BloomsThis is the first bloom of my irises. For two years all I have gotten were leaves! Irises multiply rapidly, so it is imperative that they be thinned out every year or two.

 

Eyes In The Skies (Montana)They told me the weather changes so fast in Montana, to be prepared for any kind - they did not however tell me to watch for the "eyes in the skies"!

 

Do U Promise a College Education to Your Children?Whenever I hear the words 'college fund' I nervously change the subject. It's one of those things that I've put off until my mortgage is paid off. By that time my son will be ten ...

 

Plant Garlic Around Your RosesI have a few pots of Society garlic in between my rose bushes. It keeps the bugs away and the leaves nice and dark and shiny.

 

Magic Eraser for Removing Ink From LeatherMy children's school work got wet and the ink transferred to my light beige leather car seats. I could read the school work on my seats. I went to this site quickly before I left for work.

 

Patriotic Recycled CansThis is what I do with old cans. They make great gift "buckets".

 

Nail Polish Remover Spilled On Phone?I spilled nail polish remover on my phone.

 

Can Eucalyptus Be Rooted in Water?Can you root eucalyptus in water and then plant in Tennessee? I have a cutting from one that is growing here. It's been in water for a long time, but I don't see any roots. Any suggestions?

 

Can Yorkies Eat Homemade Dog Food?I have heard that it is not good for Yorkies to eat homemade dog food, made with meat and veggies? Aren't they better for the dog than most dog food? Considering how they make dog food and what they put in it. What is right? Can you please tell me.

 

Ideas For Float Themed "Everyone Is Family"?Our local community has a parade in the summer with the theme "Everyone Is Family". Any ideas for a simple float? Thanks so much.

 

Can I Use Peroxide To Get Rid Of Ear Mites?Can I poor peroxide in my dogs ear to get rid of ear mites?