July 2, 2009

Marmalade Ham SquaresThis is fun to make. Good for company. Soak stuffing in milk for 5 minutes; add meats, onion and salt. Mix well and pack lightly in a 7x11 inch baking dish.

 

Onion and Rice CasseroleMix all ingredients together; cover and bake for 1 hour at 350 degrees F.

 

Mock Ice Cream SandwichOnly 1 point for Weight Watchers.Break the graham cracker into two squares. Spread one square with the Cool whip, top with the other square.

 

N.Y. Kraut Chili DogsTwist to chili dogs.These are delicious, even kids like 'em! Boil your hot dogs. Heat sweet sauerkraut in separate pan.

 

Red, White and Blueberry DessertI made a healthy, low-cal and super-tasty red, white and blue desert for a 4th of July potluck back in the 1980's. My daughter (now grown) still raves about how it's her all-time favorite desert!

 

Easy Camping Chicken DishDelicious, few ingredients and not much time; what's not to like? Boil the water and add the rice, cover. Turn on the oven to 350 degrees F.

 

Separating Coffee FiltersAn easy way to get one coffee filter out of a stack is to use a pencil eraser. Simply place the eraser firmly against the side of top filter and slide upwards. This should easily separate one coffee filter and save you a great deal of frustration!

 

Recycle Plastic Bottles to Water PlantsWhen it comes to summer time and plants drying out, what I find works, is taking water bottles (like Perrier water bottles found in the recycle box at work), filling them up with water, and then sticking them in soil about 2-3 inches in the soil.

 

Milk Can As A Mail BoxWe used an old milk can for a letter box, which is often done, but for individuality, we painted it pink.

 

Garden PicksGarden picks to stick in your plants and flowers that are planted in pots. Watch them seem to fly when the wind blows.

 

Exterminating Bugs From A MicrowaveHave you ever gotten a roach or any other type of bug inside the workings of your microwave and didn't know what to do? Well I found out an easy way to kill anything crawling around in there.

 

Emergency Sewing KitHave you ever lost a button when away from home? Well, I have several times and have needed an emergency sewing kit. I have been trying to think of a way to make one to go into my purse that didn't take a lot of room.

 

Make Sun Tea for Summer EventsWhen helping out at a summer event, I didn't brew hot tea for the iced tea - but just made "sun tea" by soaking the teabags in the urns we had and putting them in the sun. It made tea concentrate, and didn't have to be cooled down very much to drink.

 

Pool Toy StorageA 5 gallon bucket with holes drilled in the bottom make a great pool toy keeper and carrier.

 

Frugal Fourth of July ActivitiesOn the Fourth of July, we try to do a lot of activities that include our family and friends; cooking out, covered dish dinner, making ice cream in the old fashioned crank freezer, or having a watermelon cutting. These activities can be enjoyed by the young and old.

 

Winston (Cairn Terrier)Winston is a 2 year old Cairn Terrier. I got my pet at a local flea market,when he was 4 months old. He likes to chase bumblebees, play with his ball,and play with our other 3 dogs a Yorkie and 2 German Shepherds.

 

Preventing Scratches on FloorsMy furniture kept scratching my floor. I bought the carpet piece they sell for $1 at Dollar Tree. I cut it to the size I needed and used mounting tape ($1 at Dollar Tree) to affix to all my furniture.

 

Use A Strawberry Pot For FlowersThis planter, A.K.A strawberry planter, was planted with the plants' needs in mind. The very bottom plants are Portulaca, very drought tolerant. They thrive on the bottom because they won't get over saturated.

 

Cultivating Patience: Growing Woodland...Ferns are commonly found in the wild and are well adapted to woodland environments in most parts of the country. Many of the ferns you see for sale commercially in your area are the same species you find living in the wild.

 

Avoid Watering Down Your Summer DrinksInstead of watering down your soft drinks with ice cubes, I use soda that has gone flat and freeze it in an ice cube tray. I also make extra iced tea, and do the same thing. Never again do I have watery drinks. Try it. It will make a big difference.

 

Getting Vaseline Off a Couch?How can I remove a Vaseline stain from a Denim covered couch?

 

Source for Soil Analysis Values for Avocados?I have an Avocado plant in a pot in my greenhouse. As a part of a project for a course, I had a soil sample done. Now I can't find values to compare my results with. Do you know where I can get values for the minerals of a soil sample for Avocado?

 

Growling Pitbull Puppy?I have a 5 month old Pit puppy and when new people try to approach her, she puts her tail between her legs and growls. I'm afraid she'll bite someone. What can I do?

 

Washing Your Car With Dish Soap?Is it safe to wash your car with dish soap?

 

Sheets for a Camper Bed?What size fitted sheets do I use when I'm using a 4 in. egg topper on a 47 in. x 72 in. and a 53 in. x 72 in. pop up camper bed?

 

Preventing and Cleaning Toilet Rings?How do I clean hard water toilet rings?

 

Craft Using a Wedding Invitation?What can I make with a wedding invitation?

 

Ivy Houseplant Has Brown Spots?My Ivy houseplant has brown spots on some of the leaves. What is causing this?

 

Recipe for Gluten-free Pasta?I would like a recipe for gluten-free pasta for the Ron Popeil pasta machine. My son-in law has Celiac disease. Thank you.

 

Cappuccino Ice Cream Punch?I am looking for a punch I had years ago at a party. It was made with coffee and cappuccino ice cream, it was wonderful, but I lost the recipe.

 

Bone Loss in Lower Jaw?Has anyone had bone loss in their bottom jaw causing the ridge of your jaw to set lower down making dentures loose? If so what did you do to restore it, other than taking calcium? Thanks for any help.

 

Briggs Engine is Backfiring?I have a Briggs 21.5 hp engine. It starts great and idles great, but when you throttle up to full, it starts to backfire. What could I check?

 

Growing Recommendations for Zone 10b?What are the best flowers and grass to grow here, in Zone 10b?

 

Painting Cabinets to Coordinate with "Tomato" Walls?My walls in my kitchen are tomato color. What would be a good color to paint my cabinets?

 

Disposal Backs Up Into Sink?My disposal gets clogged, when using the dishwasher and backs up into sink. How can I stop this?

 

What's the Difference Between and F150 and F250 Truck?Just wondering. What's the Difference Between and F150 and F250 Truck?

 

Housewarming Gift Etiquette?I wish to give a housewarming gift prior to completion of the new home. Is that considered acceptable?