April 24, 2009

Chinese Noodle CandyMix butterscotch and peanut butter in double boiler. Add noodles and marshmallows. Spoon out into small mounds.

 

A Complete MealRecipe that is exactly what it says! Easy! Place ground beef in greased electric skillet. Season with salt and pepper. Layer potatoes, carrots, onion, cabbage and soup over ground beef. Arrange cheese on top.

 

Yorkshire PuddingHeat oven to 400 degrees F. Sift flour and salt together into bowl. Add milk, mix thoroughly. Add eggs, well beaten. Gradually add water and beat until large bubbles appear.

 

Frozen Fruit Delight SaladBlend cream cheese and Dr. Pepper until light and fluffy. Fol in remaining ingredients; pack into containers; freeze. Serve sliced, on salad greens. Serve 6-8.

 

Swiss Ham SaladVery simple and very tasty. Don't forget summer is coming. Combine ham and cheese in a bowl. Make dressing with oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper.

 

Butter Pecan PopcornThis tastes just like the popcorn you can buy but without the preservatives. Yum, yum!

 

Homemade Taco SeasoningThis will season 1 to 1-1/2 pounds of ground meat. I like things really spicy so you may want to half the recipe if you don't.

 

Asparagus and Sea BassToast walnuts in dry skillet over medium high heat 1 to 2 minutes. Toss sea bass in cornstarch. Coat skillet with nonstick cooking spray and set over medium high heat.

 

Italian Beef (Crock Pot)Put in crock pot on low for 8 hours. Can add barbecue sauce, if desired. Serve on steak buns.

 

Satisfy Sweet Cravings With Dried FruitSatisfy your sweet tooth with simple candied fruit available at your grocers. Or make your own in your oven or dehydrator.

 

Use Wide Mouth Food Saver Sealer With CanisterI recently purchased a large canister for my Foodsaver on Ebay. It evidently is an older model (the lid has a white knob with a red center) and the hose for my new Foodsaver wouldn't fit on it - much less vacuum seal.

 

Share Feature Added to ThriftyFunWe have a new sharing feature on ThriftyFun. It allows you to add any post quickly and easily to your Twitter, Myspace or Facebook so you can share it with others.

 

Make Picture Cards for a Non-Verbal ChildWe are always needing pictures for our non-verbal son. We have saved greeting cards to cut appropriate pictures, and then laminate them. He can use these pictures to start conversations about birthdays, and other holidays.

 

Recycling Plastic CanvasI purchased a spice rack with a pineapple motif done in needlepoint on the front. I didn't particularly like the pineapple motif so I removed the plastic canvas piece. I was looking all over for something to put in its place.

 

Tray from Vintage DishesPut this tray on your vanity or dresser to hold your jewelry or use it on your buffet to serve desserts or treats. It would also make a nice gift.

 

Bruiser (Chihuahua)Bruiser is a 1 and 1\2 year old Chihuahua. Bruiser was a birthday gift to my niece Catherine from her father last August. He likes to chase Catherine and chew on her arms, they wrestle all day.

 

Simply Patriotic AfghanThe crocheted afghan will be donated to the V.V.A. (Vietnam Veterans of America) Scholarship Program for next year. At the present time I'm working on a second afghan for V.V.A.

 

Family Photo: Logan's Easy ChairHere is a picture of our grandson and his new easy chair, just like Grandpa's. Grandpa got a easy chair for his birthday and so did Logan.

 

Use Silverware Tray to Organize Makeup DrawerI used to hate my makeup drawer! Now I use the silverware trays from the dollar store to organize my cosmetics! It works great and when it gets dirty I can just toss it in the dishwasher!

 

Mark Spool Thread Slot With Red Nail PolishAs I become a WOW (wise older woman), I find it easier to see if I mark the slot on a spool of thread (the little slot that holds the thread to keep it from unwinding) with a dot of red nail polish.

 

Organic Coconut Oil for Cradle CapInstead of using baby oil on your baby's head for cradle cap, try using virgin organic coconut oil instead. As a natural product, coconut oil is much better for the skin than the chemical-laden lotions and oils most people slather on their children.

 

Use Tampon To Fix Painting MistakesWhen painting a room, if you find the touch-up tedious, use a tampon. This is how it works. Push a small portion from the applicator. Dip just the tip in the paint. Remove the drip. Blot on the mistake whereas your paint touched the ceiling or vise versa.

 

Use a Timer for Kids Time Out Buy a $1 store timer and magnet it to the fridge for when your kids need a time out or a little time in the corner. My daughter sets it to 5 minutes, and if her 6 year old acts up, she'll sometimes get 5 more minutes.

 

Grey Marks on Timber Flooring ?I suspect the greyish marks on my timber flooring are from sprays (insect repellent, sunscreen) being used and the polish has been stripped. Is there any cleaning method or product I could try without having to have the floor re-sanded?

 

Loreal Duo Eyeshadow?Where can I buy Loreal duo eyeshadow in the color golden age/antique? I stumbled upon it in a dollar store and fell in love with it and now its almost gone. I can't find it anywhere. I'm not big on make-up but I loved this stuff, next time I'll stock up.

 

Are Crepe Myrtle Roots Invasive?I am worried about the root system on a crepe myrtle tree. I want to plant one or two in my back yard close to my house and patio. Will the root system grow underneath my cement patio? How far away should I plant them? Thank you.

 

Advice for Owning Four Dogs?I was given 2 huskies, one male and one female. I have always wanted them so I couldn't say no. The problem is I already have a 5 month old pit which is my 9 yr old daughter's and 5 month old lab mix which is my 6 yr old son's. Can I make this work and how?

 

Uses for Fireplace Ashes?I need some ideas on what I can do with all the wood ash from our wood furnace and fire place. In the winter we use it like salt on the snow and ice. But what can I use it for now? Is it good in the garden?

 

What Breed is My Dog?We rescued this Lady in December of 2008 from a dog pound. She is a beautiful 2 year old dog. Her prior owner said she was a Pharoah Hound Mix. She is very active, very smart, well mannered, and extremely affectionate to people.

 

Removing Grease Smell from Clothing?How can I get an old greasy smell out of clothes?

 

Crafts Using Coiled Notebook Binding?Does anyone have a craft using the coiled spine of a notebook or theme book?

 

Reviews of Northstar Nutritionals Products?Has anyone used any products made by Northstar Nutritionals? What were your experiences? Are their claims accurate?

 

Moisture Damage on a Hardwood Floor?Today I found a large black wet stain under a plant on my hardwood oak floor. I had placed a bowl under the plant, but the water must have gone over the top of the bowl and has sat there for a few days.

 

DeLuca's Restaurant Basil Vinegar Dressing?Anyone have a salad dressing recipe similar to DeLuca's Restaurant in Detroit? I had it yesterday while in town for a funeral and they said they sold the dressing, but I forgot by the time we finished our dinner and headed home. It was a sweet vinegar and oil with basil. It was outstanding!

 

Inexpensive Magazine Subscriptions?Does anyone know of a web site where you can get magazine subscriptions for lower costs than what the magazine inserts offer?

 

Decorating Tables for a Buffet?Does anyone have any great ideas as to how to decorate a buffet table for a reception?

 

Removing Ink from a Photo?How do I remove ink from a photo?

 

Recycling Styrofoam Packing?I'm in Honolulu, HI (Island of Oahu) and looking for some place to recycle Styrofoam packing material.

 

Paying Off Bills?I don't know what to do with all my bills. My wife and I work but cannot save anything. Everything goes to bills. I know that you shouldn't beg anyone for money, but sometimes I wish to do it. Just pay it off and to start over. I'm so tired of all this. What can I do?

 

What Breed is My Dog?Can anyone tell me if my dog is a pitbull? Everywhere I go I've been told she is but I need to know for piece of mind.

 

Growing Acai Seeds?I just got some Acai seeds and can't find anything on the internet about how to grow them. Does anyone in the Thriftyfun community have experience growing this fruit? I live in Oregon, which has a hardiness zone of 8-9.