May 28, 2009

Green Bean CasseroleBring beans to a boil and drain. Place green beans in a casserole dish in layers, alternating with layers of soup.

 

Sour Cream ColeslawMix together dressing ingredients. Pour over cabbage mixture and mix well. Keeps for 1 week in the refrigerator.

 

Mashed Potato Salad RecipeRecently while I was at a party, I had mashed potato salad. It was delicious. The potatoes weren't completely mashed, but had chunky pieces in it. There were diced onions, red bell peppers, and hard boiled eggs in the salad. Those are the only ingredients that I recognized.

 

Citrus Vinaigrette or MarinadeWhisk all ingredients together. Taste for seasoning. I use this for a light salad dressing and a meat marinade. It is quite versatile. It doubles easily.

 

Crunchy BarsCook sugar, cream and syrup until it forms a soft ball. Mix toasties, Kix and peanuts. Pour first 3 ingredients over cereal mixture.

 

Devil's Delight Deviled EggsDeliciously, seasoned deviled eggs make a wonderful appetizer for your holiday gatherings.

 

Chocolate Cinnamon BreadPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease the bottom and 1/2 inch up sides of two 8x4x2-inch or 9x5x3-inch loaf pans. Line bottoms of pans with waxed paper or parchment paper and set aside.

 

Turkey French Toast SandwichThis recipe is great for using up that last bit of leftover turkey. To make filling combine turkey, onion, dressing and seasoning. Spread filling on four slices of bread and top each with another slice.

 

Wax Your Bathroom Tiles to Keep Them CleanI have very hard water and have a lot of lime build up on my bathroom tiles. I scrub them all down vigorously with vinegar once a year and polish them with car wax. Water beads up and rolls off just like on your car. I use vinegar for so many things when I clean.

 

Diseal (Golden Retriever/Labrador Mix)Diseal is a 9 week old Golden Retriever/Lab mix. I found him on cragislist and fell in love with his cute face. He love to eat Starbucks and play with the kids out side.

 

Save Money With Good Mowing PracticesThe costs associated with maintaining a beautiful lawn can really add up once you factor in seeding, mowing, feeding, watering, and weed control. Fortunately, ALL of these costs can be significantly reduced by simply improving your mowing practices.

 

Saving Water When Washing Your CarHere in Central Florida, we are currently under a "Level 4" watering ban which bans people from home car washing. We cleaned our 2006 Honda Accord using approx. 3/4 of a gallon of water, two old soft bath towels, and maybe 45 minutes of our time.

 

Check Register Tip - Round UpWhen I enter an amount taken from my checking account either by check or debit card I always enter the correct amount in the ledger but I round up the amount I deduct from the checking account.

 

Wrap Produce in Plastic BagsSometimes, I forget to grab my "green" shopping bags before heading into the grocery store. I re-use the plastic bags by wrapping my produce in them. I have found that my lettuce, grapes, cabbage, peppers, carrots stay fresher much longer.

 

Tim Tam Car for Kids Party FoodFor childrens' party food, dig a small hole in the centre of a Timtam. With icing or chocolate, set a tiny teddy in the hole. Then stick 4 small marshmallows on the bottom for wheels. Great for kids and adults alike.

 

Pets for Less: Save on Your Best FriendIt's that time of year again. Time to take our old friend, a mutt whom we adopted at the pound twelve years ago, to the vet. He'll be excited until he gets there, but when it's over he'll happily leave with a treat and new vaccination tag.

 

Caterpillar BalloonA cute addition to any buggy birthday party or just a fun spring/summer decoration for the house, this craft is sure to excite the youngest of crafters! It uses very simple, and very few supplies, so go for it!

 

Make Your Own PotpourriThink ahead for wonderful holiday gifts. Each spring and summer I used to go around to my friends' gardens and pick the flower petals up from the ground. Take the flowers or petals home and lay them out on newspaper on the floor and leave to dry.

 

Link: Find Free Activities on Vacation or at HomeI was made aware of a website dedicated to showcasing free attractions. Who doesn't like FREE! This site allows you to search for free attractions by city and/or state.

 

Can a Peppermint Air Freshener Repel Mice?If the odor of peppermint oil is a repellent for mice, then wouldn't using an air freshener with peppermint fragrance do the same thing?

 

Tea Cozy Pattern?I am looking for a tea cozy pattern.

 

Homemade Cleaning Solution for Bissell Quicksteamer?A badly stained room size rug we have needs to be cleaned regularly. For years I have been cleaning the rug with a Bissell Quicksteamer machine which I love.

 

Clothing That Makes You Look Slimmer?What is a slimming type of shirt for someone who is about 5 feet tall and overweight?

 

Planning a Small 10th High School Reunion?I am planning a 10-year reunion for a very small class. I don't expect more than 30 people to attend, including spouses. Some guests will also bring their young children (3 years and under).

 

Plastic Canvas Oreo Cookie Ornament?Does anyone have the pattern and instructions for the "Plastic Canvas Oreo Cookie" ornament?

 

Homemade "No More Tangles"?How do you make your own "No More Tangles"?

 

Cocker Spaniel Has Severe Allergies?I have a cocker spaniel with severe allergies. I have tried everything, allergy testing, organic food, allergy tests, Prednisone, and Benadryl. I am at the vet at least once a month because she is biting and itching about 90% of the time.

 

Cleaning Mobile Home Windows?I live in a mobile home. The windows are double pane, the top window has a space of about 3 inches and does not come apart. How can I clean the insides?

 

Philips Colon Health Reviews?Has anyone tried Phillips Colon Health that's being advertised on TV? If so, do you think there are any benefits to taking it?

 

Refinishing a Black Ash Table?I have a black ash dinning room table that has a few scratches and white marks. How do I renovate it ?

 

Security System Light Keeps Coming On in a 2000 Chevy Van ?The security system light keeps coming on in a 2000 Chevy van 1500 series. What is causing this?

 

Kitten Isn't Meowing?I have a 2-3 week old orphan kitten that does not meow. He makes a little squeaking sound that you can hardly hear. Is that normal?

 

Making a Seat Lift from a Recliner?How can a seat lift be made for a recliner chair? I need one badly. If anyone has a clue please let me know. Thank you.

 

Chocolate Milk Stains on Seat Belts?How can I cleaning chocolate milk off of the seat belts in the car?

 

Costume Ideas for a Parade?My hometown does a parade every year, and it is a western type community. I need a costume idea for my nine year old niece using a bike. Any ideas?

 

Tips for Traveling With an Infant?Does anyone have any tips for a woman traveling by plane, alone with her 8 mo. old son? Thanks!

 

Fleas on Chickens?What kills fleas on chickens and in their pens?

 

Looking for Shepherd's Pie Recipe?When I was a child (50 yrs ago), Mama made a sort of "Shepherd's Pie" that had ketchup, as some of the burger ingredients and mashed potatoes and peas for the topping.

 

Reception Ideas for an "At Home" Wedding?Does anyone have any ideas on how to make a nice reception for an at home wedding? We have a small budget and this is a second marriage. Would a BBQ be tacky? We are having a casual ceremony. Any food and decorating suggestions? I am not really creative. Thanks!

 

Growing a Loofa Sponge?It was on here once and I forgot to save it. What kind of plant do you plant to get the Loofa and how do you take care of them?

 

Table Covers for Graduation Party?I am having a college graduation party and I was wondering if I should use cloth table covers or plastic tablecloths? I am using paper plates and cups.

 

Keeping Neighbor's Cats Out of House and Garden?How can I stop next door neighbor's cats from coming in the house and garden? As it's almost summer here allegedly and I want to be able to leave the door open.

 

Recipes for Cranberry Pie?Does anyone know how to make a cranberry pie? I have cranberries in the freezer and would like to use them.

 

Chocolate Chip Wedding Cake Recipe?My wedding cake was the best cake I ever had. I have not been able to duplicate it for over 20 years. The "cake lady" who made it has passed and I have never been able to find anything comparable. It was a chocolate chip cake, almost angel food like, but the icing was the best.

 

Repairing Snags in Microfiber Shirt?How do I repair the numerous "pulls" in the new microfiber, polyester "stay dry" golf shirts? I have tried pulling the fabric in different directions and pulling the threads to the inside of the shirt, nothing works.

 

Inexpensive Patio Decorating Ideas?I was looking for some super cheap decorating ideas for a small concrete fenced back yard, e.g., seating, lighting, plants, etc.

 

Recipes for Dried Blueberries or Cranberries?I am looking for recipes using dried blueberries or cranberries.

 

Oil Stain on Oak Table?I have spilt a few drops of perfumed oil on my beautiful new Pippy oak coffee table. Does anyone know how I can remove the stain it has caused? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

Are Peppermint Odors Harmful During Pregnancy?If taking peppermint is not good for pregnant women, would smelling the odor of peppermint (using it to repel mice in home) be dangerous during pregnancy?

 

Caramel Blended Creme Frappuccino Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for a caramel blended creme frappuccino? Thanks!

 

Ideas for a Black, White and Red Wedding?Is anyone selling damask items for a wedding? Does anyone know where I can find ideas for a black and white wedding, with a touch of red?

 

Crepe Myrtle in Zone 6a?I was wondering if a Crepe Myrtle tree would grow here?

 

Insulating a Mobile Home?Any ideas to insulate my mobile home? The floors and walls are cold and I am restricted on money.

 

Ideas for an Army Birthday Party?I am having an Army birthday party for my three boys. They will be 9, 6, and 3. I need some ideas. Please help.

 

Hanging Coat Racks?I have 2 pegged coat racks that both have 6 pegs on them. I need to hang both of them for all the coats I have and I was needing a crafty idea other than just hanging them both up. This will be in the hallway. They are both on a flat piece of wood with plain pegs sticking out.

 

Realtor Vendor Booth Ideas?What are some ideas for a vendor booth for a Realtor fair concerning home staging?