May 8, 2009

Sour Cream Bundt CakeMix together smoothly all above ingredients. Set aside. Mix together 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Grease tube pan and flour with sugar and cinnamon mixture.

 

Spiced Up Tomato SoupNo boring tomato soup here ;-) Mix all ingredients in saucepan (for a smooth consistency, puree in blender first). Stir occasionally over medium heat.

 

Knox BloxGreat and easy for your kids to help you with, especially on rainy days! In large bowl combine Knox and Jello. Mix very well. Add boiling water and stir well until Gelatin is completely dissolved.

 

Curry DipGreat for raw veggies.

 

Yellow Jacket PotatoesGood for leftover potatoes. Cook bacon, drain on paper towel, and crumble. Pour off all but 1/8 cup bacon fat. Saute onion until tender. Add sliced potatoes and heat through.

 

Olive Spinach BallsGreen vegetables are very healthy. Cook spinach; squeeze out all juice. Mix spinach, cheese, egg, olives, and salt; shape into balls.

 

Lazy Day Pork ChopsNo chopping, no browning, so good, so tender, so easy. Place all ingredients except meat in a large non-stick skillet with a tight-fitting lid.

 

Directions for Painting CountertopsI just finished creating faux granite countertops and I'm so thrilled! It was easy and the total cost for each countertop was about $70.

 

Mother's Day Teapot CardThis card and tea bag will bring a smile to any mother's face. Draw a simple teapot on construction paper and cut out. Cut out flower designs from craft foam.

 

Easy Wallpaper RemovalWhen removing wallpaper use Downy fabric softener and hot water put in spray bottle. Spray walls and watch for it to bubble; then it comes right off. It is the best thing to use!

 

Mix Nail Polish Colors for a Custom LookAre you almost out of your favorite color of nail polish and can't afford to buy more this week? Then just get 2 bottles of different colors you have already, and mix them together to make a new color.

 

Use Your Scanner to Make Custom Scrapbooking PaperFor custom scrapbooking paper line your scanner or copier bed with a sheet of clear plastic (to protect it). Next take anything you'd like to copy like shells, small stones, pasta, flowers, grass, cookies . . .

 

Save by Using Fresh Stir Fry Bag for Veggie TrayMy daughter likes the variety of cut up vegetables that come in a large sectioned, nifty plastic, re-sealable container. I noticed that it had pretty much the same veggies as the $3 bag of stir fry, also by Taylor Farms.

 

Plan a Green NurseryAhh, you are expecting a new baby. Such a joy! Well by now you are well on your way to planning your nursery. Here are some ideas for keeping your nursery green, safe and healthy.

 

Share Summer Childcare With Stay at Home ParentsSchool is almost out. It's great for about a week or so then your down to keeping your kids busy and out of your hair! If your a stay home parent, it can drive you crazy.

 

Caring for a Deaf and Blind PuppyI have been working with a 9 week old puppy that is deaf and blind. It is very bright and able to learn fast. I have only had it for a few days and it knows the routine of the household rules already; where to sleep, where the food is, etc.

 

Ginger (Boxer/Border Terrier Mix)Ginger is a 6 year old Boxer, Border Terrier mix. Ginger was a foster dog that we adopted when she was 2 years old. She likes to sit by the front window, chase squirrels and I also made up a game called Pinchy Bug that I play with her.

 

Shampoo for Ring Around the CollarGot ring around the collar? I've found that since the stain is basically caused by the same body oils that make our hair greasy, why not use shampoo to clean that greasy stain on our collars?

 

Homemade Yogurt Recipe?Would anyone have a recipe for homemade yogurt made with skim milk powder, Knox plain gelatin, and water? It is then left overnight in an oven that has been preheated to 200 and then turned off.

 

Venetian Plaster on Countertops?Has anyone ever used Venetian plaster on their countertops? Just wondering if it would work. I've done it to my walls and it looks amazing. Help!

 

Pattern for 50s Cat Eye Glasses?Where can I find a paper pattern to make 50s cat eye glasses? I want to save money and just make some foam frames to stick to my glasses. I just don't know where to find a pattern. I don't want to freehand it either. I want them to look nice and even. Thank you in advance.

 

Unpasted Wallpaper?I need unpasted wallpaper and can't find any. I'm having a difficult time locating a store or other outlet where I can purchase a roll of wallpaper that is "not" prepasted to use as drawer liners. Any suggestions? Thank you!

 

How to Buy Meat in Bulk?I'm wondering if anyone here has any idea where to buy bulk meat items in and around the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area. I want to try to buy a 1/4 or 1/2 a cow and maybe some pork, too, but I have no idea where to start. Thanks for any info you can give me!

 

Fingernail Diseases?The white on my nails is disappearing into my nail beds. It is just on my pinky fingernails. There is not a fungus, but it acts like one. The nail is weak and grows differently. Any suggestions?

 

Dry Mouth Remedies?I need help with dry mouth.

 

Is Boric Acid Safe for Pets?I have little black ants coming from an electrical outlet in my kitchen over my sink. I was told to use boric acid in the electrical outlet box. Is this safe and how safe is boric acid around pets and children?

 

Children's Gift Ideas for Mother's Day?What are some thrifty ideas that children, 12 and under can do for Mother's Day for their parents?

 

Restoring Old Books?Does anyone know of a reputable book restorer or binder in either one of the Carolinas or Virginia?