May 29, 2009

Grandma Nellie's Old Fashioned FudgeIt's chocolate fudge, yum! It brings back memories of my childhood. It's very fattening, but we all deserve a little indulgence sometimes.

 

Deeli's Egg SaladSpiced up egg salad for sandwich, salad or to enjoy on it's own. Mix first four ingredients then add salt, pepper and Tabasco to taste.

 

Summer PunchPut above ingredients into a one gallon container. Finish filling gallon container with cold water. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator.

 

Onion Cheese BreadCook onion in margarine until light brown. Combine egg and milk; add to Bisquick mix and stir only until dry mixed ingredients are moistened.

 

Tomato ChickenIt's small pieces of white chicken breast with tomatoes. It is just so good that you seem to want more and more when you get the first bit.

 

Amish White BreadIn the mixer bowl, dissolve the sugar in warm water and then stir in the yeast. Allow it to proof until the yeast resembles a creamy foam, at least 10 - 30 minutes.

 

Sport Shirts Decorations for a Graduation PartyA graduation party we attended had the cutest idea for decorating. The graduate was very athletic and had t-shirts from many activities she was involved in. Her t-shirts were hung on the fence like a clothes line in many sizes as she grew up.

 

Use Shredded Paper For Cat LitterI have nine cats, the result of some volunteer work with a trap, neuter/spay/vaccinate, and release program. (I had trouble with the release part!) With the price of cat litter soaring, I decided to try to use my daily Chicago newspaper, which is large, in litter boxes.

 

Digital TV Transition ReminderDo not forget that when the digital TV transition occurs on June 12, 2009, you will need to re-set your TV stations.

 

In Loving Memory Of Rock (Pitbull)My sweet little 7 month old pit Rock died this weekend from parvo. I only have this advise for dog lovers, get them the shots they need. It cost us $500 to give him IV at home along with antibiotics and he died any way.

 

Cooking Oil Spray Kills Kitchen AntsI learned today that the cheap nonstick cooking oil spray kills black kitchen ants on contact, even if it lacks the ability to keep them from coming back.

 

Use Frozen Berries For Quick TrifleI keep raspberries and strawberries, and other trifle fruits in the freezer ready for making jellies and trifles.

 

Uses for Styrofoam Meat TraysI found another use for styrofoam meat trays! I needed a nice surface to put a hot pizza on that wouldn't heat up the counter top.

 

Craft: Entryway BenchMy brother made this bench for his entryway. He calls it a Mexican bench because it is so colorful. It is made of fir and poplar. It took him a week on and off to make.

 

My Frugal Life: Saving Money is EasySaving money is easy! Try some of these tips and you'll see how much difference it makes to the budget. I only shop now once a month and we go without nothing.

 

Shower Curtains as TableclothsNow is the season for outdoor parties, graduations, etc. Instead of using paper tablecloths, use shower curtains from the dollar store. They come in all colors, and are large enough to put on any table.

 

Use Safety Straps to Secure Purse While ShoppingWhenever I'm shopping, and shopping carts are available, I "strap" my purse into the child seat. Doing this allows me to shop and not have to worry about my purse being stolen.

 

Make Your Own Hamburger PattiesWhen forming burgers, I use a hamburger press. I would then flatten the burgers with my hands to make them thinner. This way when cooked on the grill, they don't get too thick.

 

Tending Your GardenI want all of you to become familiar with "tending your garden." If you don't tend your garden, you won't get much of anything out of it.

 

Roomba Robotic Vacuum Cleaner ReviewMy husband got me the Roomba 6 years ago, because I have a very bad back and vacuuming hurt me so bad it would take me 4 days to do our house (2000 sq ft).

 

Squirrels Eating FlowersMy grandparents have a problem with squirrels. They're always in our yard, and eat my grandmother's tulips by breaking off the center of these flowers and then spit the petals.

 

Raw Dog Food Recipe?Does anyone have a recipe for homemade raw dog food?

 

Plums Small and Have Worm Holes?We have several plum trees. They were here before we moved into our home, about seven years ago. The first two years were wonderful. We were able to pick and eat the fruit.

 

Free Attractions When Driving from Texas to California?We are about to drive from South Texas to San Diego CA with 3 young girls. We will be on I-10 and on I-25 most of the trip. Are there any free attractions we can stop at to let them move around a little? Are there any nice rest areas on this road?

 

Cigarette Burns on a Wood Table?I have a cigarette burn in a wooden table top, what do I do to fix it?

 

Aqua Globes Alternative?Does anyone know how to make the PVC Watering Stakes, where you use 1 liter water bottles. I want to make my own home made water globes.

 

Product Review: Poulan Weed Eater?This product is a life saver. I have always had to wait for my husband to do all the trimming (and he's only home one weekend a month).

 

Finding a Friend's E-mail Address?What site do I go on to get friends' e-mail addresses, that have moved away and haven't heard from in awhile. I know there is a site that will give you a person's e-mail, but I forgot what it is. Any help would be deeply appreciated.

 

Donating Yarn?I have a lot of yarn and incomplete items that my mom had crocheted. I don't know what to do with it. I tried calling nursing homes for their activities and local churches but they don't have the crafters anymore.

 

Chocolate Cinnamon Bread Recipe?Where does the 3 cups nonfat vanilla frozen yogurt come into place? There is no indication of it in the instructions for the chocolate cinnamon bread recipe.

 

Warming a Pie in the Microwave Without Soggy Crust?How do I warm a ready made pie without the crust going soggy in a microwave?

 

Causes of Ear Infections in Dogs?My Golden Lab gets infections under her ear flaps. Why does this happen? That is my question.

 

Upholstery That Resists Cat Hair?What fabric is best to use when covering dining room chairs where cat hair is a problem?

 

Buying The Works Cleaners?Where can you buy The Works cleaners? I can't find it anywhere.

 

Boxed Gift Cups from Hallmark Stores ?It's been awhile, but I'm back. I've tried everywhere for this answer. For the life of me I can't imagine why I didn't come to you first. I always get my answers here. Silly me. Remember the Boxed Gift cups with lids that you purchased at the Hallmark Cards Stores.

 

Using Swimming Pool Water To Water Plants?I was wondering what will happen to my two week old tomato plants now that my neighbor has emptied his swimming pool and flooded my new garden site.

 

Pruning an Umbrella Plant?How do you prune an umbrella plant?

 

Frigidaire Owners Manuals?We bought a Frigidaire ceramic cooktop stove and oven in 2006. We've misplaced the manual. I would like a replacement or know how to clean the self-cleaning oven. The model# is FEF366ESD and the serial# is VF62359514. I hope you can help us with this matter.

 

Finding a Sunbeam Mini LED Plant Light?Where can I find a Sunbeam mini LED indoor plant light?

 

Squirrels Eating Flowers?I live in a garden apartment and my upstairs neighbor feeds the very large squirrel population. I love to grow flowers in planters on the stoop, but the squirrels uproot the flowers and I find them lying dead next to the planters.

 

When Are Peas Ripe?Do ripe pea pods break off easily or do I need to cut them off to get the freshest peas? I'm seeing conflicting advice on-line.

 

Crochet Giant Football Bed Cover?Can anyone tell me how I can crochet a "giant" football to fit a full size bed, without using a graph chart. Thank you.

 

Rust Stains on White Clothing?Does anyone know how to get rust stains out of (white) clothing?

 

Removing Cat and Dog Hair from Bed Sheets and Blankets?I have two dogs and a mink blanket, and with it becoming summer, they are still shedding profusely. I have washed my blanket several times and dried it. The dog hair remains, not nearly as bad, but there is still plenty there.

 

Finding Pyrex Custard Cups?I've been looking for ages for the 1/2 cup size of Pyrex custard cups. They're 3-1/2 inches across and 1-3/4 inches high. I used to have a lot of them, but over time some have broken. I'd like the specific name of the store or on-line vendor so I can get them soon. Thanks.

 

Kids Removing Their Own Diapers?My kids (two year old twins) always take off their diapers and throw their poop all over. Even when I give them a nap they take off the diapers and mess up all their sheets.

 

Garnishing a Student Loan Refund for Child Support?Can a student loan refund be garnished for child support?

 

Allergies to Dogs?I was wondering if a Miniature Dachshund and Chihuahua cross are OK to have around people with allergies to animals?

 

Surprising My Boyfriend With a Vacation?I am taking my boyfriend on a surprise vacation to see his friend in San Diego over the 4th of July. Since it is for my boyfriend he doesn't know yet.

 

Chemical Reactions Between Cleaners?Is it safe to use several of the great "Homemade Steam Cleaner Solutions" posted on your site? It is amazing the amount of great posts received regarding "Homemade Steam Cleaner Solution".

 

Sealing a Painted Formica Counter Top?I painted a Formica countertop and a professional painter told me that I could put a waterbased polyurethane on for a final finish. Any comments on this?

 

Grafting Roses?Can anyone give me some easy tips for grafting roses?