March 31, 2009

Mushroom Bread StuffingCan be used as a side dish with pork chops. Cut the bread into small 1/3-inch cubes. Spread out on two baking sheets and toast in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes. They will need frequent stirring, or air dry one full day prior to making stuffing.

 

Frozen Twizzler Treats Tear Twizzlers into bite size pieces. Spread the icing on the bite size bits and freeze the Twizzler bits for about 19-30 minutes. And enjoy!

 

Dry Salsa MixThe following spice mix is made from dried spices. Nothing in this list should be fresh!

 

Fancy Sunnyside Up Eggs and ToastDressed to impress and very easy. You will need one metal cookie cutter per slice of bread. I use recycled tuna cans, labels removed, with both ends removed since I only have one cookie cutter.

 

BBQ Leftover Home Fry PlateTake potatoes (leave skin on) - cut into medium size chunks - place in microwaveable bowl; put two tablespoon of water; microwave at high power for 8 minutes, after four minutes of cooking time, stir the potatoes. Allow to cool.

 

Special Eggplant CasserolePreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Peel eggplant; cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Cook in small amount of boiling salted water in saucepan for 5-8 minutes or until tender; drain. Mix with remaining ingredients in bowl. Pour into 10x12 inch baking dish. Bake for 30 minutes.

 

Fiesta Tossed SaladCombine lettuce, corn, cheese, tomatoes and onions in salad bowl. Add enough salad dressing to moisten; toss lightly. Serves 6.

 

Peach Pudding DessertPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder and salt in bowl. Add milk and oil; beat until smooth. Pour into ungreased 8x8 inch baking pan. Arrange peaches on top. Mix brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon in bowl.

 

Fondue MeatballsCombine first 4 ingredients and seasonings in bowl; mix well. Shape into small meatballs. Separate each biscuit into thirds. Wrap each meatball in biscuit dough. Place on fondue fork. Fry in hot oil in fondue pot until golden brown.

 

Company BreakfastFry sausage, drain and reserve. Fry has brown potatoes according to package. Spread sausage over cooked potatoes. Beat the eggs and pour over the sausage. Cover until eggs are done.

 

Eating Out Can Be Cheaper Than Eating InBecause of the cutback in people's dining out with all the economic turmoil we're in, restaurants are making some very good offers to lure diners into their establishments. I find that sometimes it is less expensive for us to eat out than to prepare some meals at home.

 

Recycle Soap With Cookie CuttersWith the prices today for everything, I am reminded of a memory of my Grandmother, who is extremely frugal. She saved the leftover slivers of bar soap in a bag, and old cereal bag. When she had enough she would recycle. I loved this.

 

Plastic Bag Storage TipEver open the plastic bag cabinet or drawer and have them all "spring" out at you? I was condensing some today when I thought "I wonder how small they can get?" So, I rolled one from the bottom up so the air would leave.

 

Prescription For Behavioral Issues In CatsOver the past two years, I have had problems with two of my cats peeing on things after we moved to a new house. I took them to the doctor to make sure they didn't have bladder infections. This had happened before with my parent's cat, and that was the trouble.

 

Store Dried Peas and Beans in Glass JarsI try to store my open bags of peas and beans in a glass tea jar (I use a funnel to get them in). This keeps me from having the beans spill all over my pantry when the rubber band doesn't go on properly.

 

Use PediPaws on Your NailsI bought one of those PediPaws that you see on TV to file your pet's nails and I can't get it anywhere near them. They just don't like the noise, so it's been sitting in the drawer since November. I was thinking, $20.00 down the drain.

 

Eat Apples for Colon HealthWe are hearing a lot about colon health and colon cleanses. A natural, inexpensive and gentle way is to eat several organic apples per day with a glass of water. You will see the difference.

 

Use a Dust Pan to Collect Debris on Your Kitchen CounterClean off your kitchen counters/appliances without getting it on the floor. Just use a household dustpan and put it under the bottom edge of the counter or appliance and just move the dirt or food remnants right into the dust pan.

 

Reuse Sticky Residue from Credit Cards for CraftsMy tip is to save all the sticky stuff that holds a credit card on paper, that attaches the label on plastic reusable containers and where ever else you find it. I carefully pull them up and put them of a piece of plastic.

 

Crochet Jellybean DuckThis cute duck is fun for Easter or for anytime. She is crocheted with 4 ply yarn, with a drawstring under her tail. Fill her with jellybeans, and when you squeeze her tummy, she lays "jellybean eggs".

 

Egg BalloonA colorful, fun craft just in time for spring! Glue the halves of the plastic egg together, then decorate it with pieces of ribbon and fabric trim. Cut an additional piece of ribbon and glue it in a loop to the top of the egg for a hanger.

 

Hang Shelves in Front of Your WindowsIf you need more space and have no place to hang shelves you can hang open-backed shelves in front of your windows. In the kitchen, this is a great place to store colored glass ware (like depression or cobalt glass) because the sun looks great shining through the glass.

 

Angel (American Cocker Spaniel)Angel 1 year old American Cocker Spaniel. We found Angel through a pet breeder in our area. My other two cocker spaniels died a year apart and we missed the companionship our dogs provided. I've learned so much about cocker spaniels and just had to have more.

 

Craft: Turn Wool Sweaters Into PantsTurn your old wool sweater into a pair of pants for your baby! Wash the sweater with hot water and dry with high heat to shrink it. Cut off the sleeves, and sew them together to make a pair of "legs". Finish the waist with a draw-string or elastic.

 

Two Pads of PaperI keep a pad and pen beside each the computer and the microwave. I use the one by the microwave for shopping items I need; then I have a ready-made shopping list.

 

Cheap Meals?I am looking for cheap meals please. With the economy the way it is, and my husband and I both on a Pension I'm having a bit of struggle to be inventive and frugal as well.

 

Refilling a Comforter?How can I repair an old comforter that is losing its insides? My mom doesn't want to part with it but as I wash it the insides keeps coming out.

 

Grease Stain on Floor?I have a new kitchen floor. I believe when I put the washer out to clean it left a grease stain on the floor. I can't remove it and I've tried everything.

 

Removing Spice Odors from a Crockpot?I made chili in my pressure cooker last night. Now the cooker insert, lid, and especially the silicone ring seal smell like cumin, in spite of several washes. The same is true with the silicone spatula I used.

 

Recipe for Walmart's Red Sauce?I have a delicious chili recipe that calls for Walmart's canned Red Sauce. My Walmart no longer stocks this sauce. Does anyone know how I can find out the recipe for this Red Sauce? Thanks in advance for any help.

 

Cat Urine Inside Work Boots?Does any one have any suggestions on how to remove cat urine from my husband's work boots (inside)? I know vinegar works great, but will it irritate his feet after we have sprayed the inside with the vinegar and let it dry?

 

Name Ideas for an Ice Cream Business?My husband and I are going to start a soft ice cream vending business (with a truck and also a stationery location). We need a clever name. Please help! Thanks.

 

Peanut Butter Cake Recipe?How do you make a peanut butter cake?

 

Spinach Frittata with Cream Cheese?I am looking for a spinach frittata, a crustless quiche. It has cream cheese in it. Does anyone know how? Thanks.

 

Stains on a Toilet Seat?I have a graphic problem - you have been warned - about cleaning my toilet seat. My husband takes a medication called Byetta to help him lose weight because of diabetes. Unfortunately, it gives him horrible diarrhea - I suppose you get the picture by now.

 

Homeopathic Tick Remedy?Our puppy has ticks. My sister in-law used to use Frontline for several years on her dogs and they still got ticks regularly. She then changed to homeopathic remedies and they now don't get any ticks, fleas, mites, etc. Does anyone know what this homeopathic remedy is?

 

Starting Poplar Cuttings?I am planning to grow our own firewood by planting poplars and elms in an unused section next to our house. We will have plenty of elm seedlings as soon as they come up in our garden, they are there every year.

 

Removing Mold from a Dada Jacket?How do you get mold out of a dada jacket

 

Making Cloth Diaper Covers?I am looking for a free pattern to make the little underpants that go over a child's nappy to hide it. My friend it having a girl and I really would like to make her some cute ones as she is using cloth nappies.

 

Reviews of EZ Rent-a-Car?Has anyone used EZ Rent-A-Car? Especially in Las Vegas. I need to rent a car for a trip there in May. They seem to be cheaper than the other car rental businesses. I wonder if anyone has had good or bad luck with them. Thanks.

 

Paint Color Ideas for House with Dark Gray Carpet?I found this great house to rent with nice size rooms however, the carpet color is like a dark gray or smoke black color with white walls. I am not afraid of bold colors and I was thinking of painting the wall that has openings to the kitchen and bathroom a bold red?

 

Killing Dust Mites in the Microwave?Can you put pillows in the microwave to kill Dust Mites? Down? How long would I leave it in and at what heat?

 

Puppy is Very Cold?My sister was supposed to watch my puppy but she put it in a pen and left. It started storming and when I got home he was real cold. I brought him inside, put him in a blanket and used a blow dryer but he wouldn't get warm. Then he started shaking.

 

Are Hardwood Floors Sealed?I just moved to a house that has hardwood floors, but I don't know if they are sealed or not. How do I know? Also how do I clean the floor? I refuse to waste money using a Swiffer. Is there a less expensive way?

 

Junk Mail from Globe Life Insurance?I made the mistake of writing to Globe Life and Accident insurance Co. to find quotes on their product. I decided against using their product and canceled mailings. But I am getting mail from them about every two weeks.

 

Repairing a Hole in Levi's?I have a pair of men's 501 Levi's that have a hole in the crotch. How do I fix them so that they can be worn?

 

Triumph Cutting Machine 26"?I recently purchased a Triumph cutting machine 26". It doesn't seem to work. I don't have the electric diagram and I need it to fix it. Can you please help me? The only information I have is a tag IDEAL-WERK D 7460 made in West Germany.

 

Substituting Vanilla Extract in Tapioca Pudding?Is there a substitute for vanilla extract when making tapioca pudding?

 

Rug Edge Turns Up?I have a throw rug made of heavy carpeting and one of the edges turns up. I do not want to trip on it and fall. I have tried using tape and just about everything else short of bringing in an elephant to sit on it. Any ideas?

 

Recipes Using Noodles?I have about half a bag of noodles and I need some recipe ideas. I would like recipes with no meat. Thanks!

 

Pink Rash on Face?I have this rash on my face (cheeks) and I think it's Rosacea. I'm wondering if anyone knows how to treat it? I've had this on and off but this time it's been the longest I've had it and it's the worse.

 

Getting Rid of Weeds in Rocks?Does anyone have any ideas for how to kill weeds among the stones and also in the carport which is made up of brick tiles. I have tried vinegar but it does not work. Thanks.

 

Giving Dogs Aspirin?My dog has tendinitis in her left hind leg. Can I give her any aspirin for it? If so, how much at a time? I would like to know because my dad wants to put her down. She won't eat. Can you help?

 

Raising Money for a School Trip?I am going to New York this summer with a few other students at school. Our last payment is in 10 days and its going to be over a thousand dollars. My family can't help out and I don't know what to do to raise the money. Any suggestions?

 

Planting Tomato Trees?I just ordered some tomato trees. Has anyone had these? Do they really produce tomatoes? I will have to plant them in pots as we cannot have a garden where we live, we rent. We love tomatoes and I hate paying for the overpriced "waxy" tomatoes in stores.

 

Removing a Plumbing Snake from a Drain?How do I remove a "snake" from my bath tub drain?

 

Static Electricity Shock?I get shocked on everything I touch at work and it hurts. What do I need to do?

 

Ink Pen Melted on the Dryer?Someone left an ink pen on top of my dryer and it is melted. AAny ideas to remove it?

 

Cute Framed Art Work?I'm moving into a new town home. My friends and I are very stylish girly girls. We're trying to find some really cute framed wall art. We're only 20 so we're into bright colors, Hello Kitty, zebra print, things of that nature.

 

Holly Tree With Yellow Leaves and Black Spots?What is causing black spots and yellow leaves on my holly tree?

 

Jungle Themed Afghan?I am about to be a first time grandma or I guess I should say step-grandma which makes this all the more important. I want to crochet a baby afghan for my coming grandson. They are doing a jungle theme room.