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Easy Chocolate Roll-UpLine a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan with foil. Melt butter in pan, sprinkle with pecans and coconut. Drizzle with milk. In mixer bowl, beat eggs at high speed for 2 minutes, until fluffy. Gradually add sugar; continue beating for 2 minutes.
Strawberry CakeRecipes for Strawberry Cake
Broccoli AmandineDiscard large broccoli leaves and tough ends of stalk. Wash broccoli well. Split each stalk lengthwise into halves or quarters depending on size. Steam broccoli about 15 minutes, until stalks become tender-crisp.
Beefy Tater Tot CasseroleBrown ground beef; drain. Add soups, corn and meat in a 2 qt. casserole dish; mix well. Arrange Tots on top of mixture. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes
"Almost Hamburger Helper" Mix in a Jar Mix the ingredients together and store in an airtight jar. Attach the following recipes to the jar: Chili Mac, Stroganoff, Potato Beef Casserole, Quick Lasagna
Colorado BurritosBrown meat, onion and garlic in oil until meat is browned and onion is tender. Add salt and can of green chilies. Mix 1 can enchilada sauce with the can of refried beans and cheddar cheese. Heat. Set aside.
Golden Apricot BarsRinse apricots, cover with water and boil 10 minutes. Drain, cool and snip. Mix softened butter with the 2 Tbsp. honey and 1 cup whole wheat flour, sifted. Pack into bottom of greased 8 inch square pan.
Sunshine ChickenPreheat oven at 350 degrees F. Arrange chicken skin side up in a 12x8x2 baking dish. Season with salt and pepper. Bake for 45 minutes.
Bring a Cooler to Keep Restaurant Leftovers CoolWhenever I travel, I take along an ice chest with 16 oz. bottles of frozen water, so I can save any left-over restaurant food. Many times I can make a meal out of them. Sometimes, I get to refreeze these bottles, when a hotel has a freezer in the room or at someone's house, that we may be visiting.
Add a Slice of Bread to Fresh Baked CookiesWhile living in Denver, I discovered that fresh baked cookies (even in a zip-locked bag) dried out quickly. By adding a slice of bread, the cookies stayed moist. Just change the bread when the slice dries out.
Pumpkin WreathRecycle old wire hangers and make a beautiful pumpkin wreath with your children. All that is needed are orange and green pipe cleaners and paper.
Halloween Costume: JailbirdI used an old pair of white sweats (top and bottom) and spray painted black stripes on the sweats by taping off lines. I then took red fabric paint and wrote "Blonde County Jail" on the back and then numbers on the left chest. I wore a pair of handcuffs to complete the costume.
Stop Using Fabric Softener to Prevent Musty TowelsIn response to the folks out there with musty towels. We've tried a lot of approaches and only one actually worked. The first thing we did was get rid of the liquid fabric softener. We then cleaned the washing machine by brush, using bleach and water.
Gift Grabbers AuctionEach holiday season we join with our loved ones in sharing centuries-old traditions such as exchanging gifts, festive foods, and family get-togethers. We traditionally do this in my family by me screaming at the children to clean their rooms for a week.
Milk Jugs for Fishing FloatsThis is a good way to recycle your empty gallon milk jugs. They do not ever disintegrate so we all have to be creative in using them again and again.
Check Thrift Stores For New Baby ClothesI found a wonderful way to help a mother-to-be when my daughter and I went to her baby shower. I was informed that new clothes are donated to thrift stores when they are bringing in new stock. I went with my daughter to see if I could find some new clothes. What a windfall! I got beautiful new clothing for very little money as did my daughter.
Making Your Own Shades of LipstickI have loved one particular color of lipstick for years but it's just simply too dark for me so I take the lipstick out of the tube and place it in an empty Carmex lip balm container.
Froggy (Common Frog)Froggy is a common frog. We found him in the pool, over and over, just about every morning. He likes to swim and drive toy cars.
Sending Coupons To College StudentMy daughter is away at college and she loves to get mail. Whenever I send her a card I like to enclose a little surprise, something that will fit inside a card like a bookmark, flat decorative magnet, stickers, shampoo samples, etc.
Tote Bags for ChristmasIt is going to be a home made Christmas and this year I am making tote bags. I have purchased very little fabric and have been lucky enough to have gotten a lot of free fabric from others who are recycling.
Transferring Credit Card Balances?Is it wise to move the balance of a higher interest rate credit card to another card at a lower rate? What are the pitfalls?
Selling Lighted Glass Blocks?I have recently started making lighted glass blocks. Does anyone know how to make the bows? Also my husband signed me up to sell these at a local holiday craft show, as he thinks they're worth sharing. How much do I charge and do I add sales tax?
