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Ziplock Party OmeletsThis is a great recipe for feeding a large crowd at an open house or family holiday gathering! Also good for camping. No oil or frying involved. Egg beaters may be substituted
Skillet Fried RiceCook rice until done; set aside to drain. Heat oil in large skillet; pour on eggs. As they harden, cut up eggs with 2 knives.
Mock Raspberry JamThis is a really easy jam recipe. Grind tomatoes and use juice. Boil tomato juice and sugar for 15 to 18 minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bottle.
Blue Cheese TomatoesPreheat broiler. Remove stem ends from tomatoes. Slices tomatoes thick, about 3 slices per tomato. Top each slice with one tablespoon blue cheese and one tablespoon wheat germ.
Tuna MashiesGood for kids lunches. Combine and stir all ingredients together. If using regular tuna add 1/2 tsp. lemon juice. Pack tuna mixture in lunch box container.
Company Ham BakePrepare macaroni and cheese mix according to package directions, except do not add salt to water. Stir ham or chicken, cottage cheese, sour cream, onion and pepper into prepared macaroni and cheese.
Bacon and Cheddar Ranch DipI love to dip celery, radishes, cauliflower, etc in Hidden Valley Ranch Dip and decided to take it a step further. It's tasty with good old fashioned potato chips, too, and stays fresh refrigerated for a over a week.
Chicken MilaniJust five things and it's so good. I was sopping up the sauce with bread!
Organic Gardening: Floating Row CoversRow covers are wonderful and often underutilized organic gardening tools. Made out of lightweight, synthetic fabrics, they can be placed over entire rows of plants or individual pots for a variety of purposes, all of which usually result in greater yields.
Brass Band Instrument TipI have tips about brass wind band instruments for the young student.
Reuse Toilet Bowl Cleaner Bottles For WateringSoft plastic toilet bowl cleaner bottles with the curved neck are just perfect as a hanging plant watering bottle as the curved neck and the small tip allow you to control just how much water comes out.
Sealer Ring TrivetTrivet made with recycled sealer rings and yarn. Thread needle with yarn and wind it around six of the sealer rings, completely covering each ring. Tuck ends back through yarn and cut.
Word of the Day to Expand VocabularyTo help my kids expand their vocabularies, I've chose a "word of the day" for several years now. They get it printed on a piece of paper at breakfast, along with the part of speech. Then at dinner, they each try to use the word during our family discussion.
Save on Contractors During Hard Economic TimesBecause of the recent economy and the need for work by contractors and handy men/women, I have found I can have many of the tasks done at affordable prices.
Paint Caulk With BleachIf you have caulking around your windows and it is starting to mildew paint int with bleach and it will get rid of the mildew and turn the caulking white. It will look like you put in new.
Pete The CatThis is Pete Joseph Horner, he is 9 years old. Pete was a rescue cat from Sioux City. I do not know his breed. I adopted Pete, it was 4 years ago this week.
Make Two Meals at OnceI always save time and gas in the summer by cooking two meals at once. Instead of separating my meats, I cook the whole package. That way one night we have pasta.
Clothing Exchange PartiesHere is a great way to help each other out with clothing, works for adult clothes too. Get your neighborhood, church or whatever together for a clothing exchange.
My Frugal Life: From the Beginning When I left home at 18, I planned on working hard, saving money, and making it out in the big world alone. It didn't work that way. I met a man, got pregnant and got married. Needless to say, we were young and poor.
Two ScarecrowsThis is kind of a joke, but not really. I had these pictures, sent to me after the death of my mother. This one was of my dad, after putting together a scare crow, at the beginning of decorations for an autumn harvest party at their church. By the way, dad is on the left.
Use Cutlery Tray for Desk Drawer OrganizerEver wondered what other uses cutlery trays have? I cheaply sourced one at a garage sale recently with an extra sliding top tray which lifts off. I ended up using it to store/organize stationary bits and pieces in a drawer in our computer room.
Garden: Limelight Hydrangea For Northern ClimatesThis is a limelight hydrangea. In the earlier part of the summer, it is a lime green and then turns to a pink as it gets closer to fall. It is very easy to care for and always blooms for zone 5 where most hydrangeas do not.
Use Free Calendars to Organize Tax InformationAn easy way to keep tax information together is to use one of the free calendars that stores give away. I white out Sunday on the Sunday column and combine Saturday/Sunday under one column at the end. This leaves a blank column at the first of the week for notes.
Cell Phone for Emergency FlashlightAs I was stumbling through the dark looking for the first light switch on my way through the house, I realized that my cell phone was still lit. It was amazing how helpful that little thing was in providing just enough light.
Halloween Themed PartyMy 13 year old daughter wants to have a Halloween party, but she wants it to have 20 of her friends, and have really scary decorations. I said I am OK with it, but it costs way too much money.
Dash (Border Collie)Dash is 2 years old and a Border Collie. We adopted Dash 2 weeks ago with Ruby the Australian Sheppard. Dash loves to fetch tennis balls, he's really good at catching them on a bounce.
Blended Muscle Rub RecipeBest muscle rub I ever used! I have had chronic pain due to 2 car wrecks, and now arthritis. I decided yesterday to mix several: equal amounts of IcyHot, Aspercream, and BluGoo.
Garden: Pumpkin and Watermelon HarvestWe had a really good garden this year, which supplied us with an over abundance of abundance of peas, beans, carrots, peppers, corn, cabbage, tomatoes, watermelon, cantaloupe, pumpkins, squash, cucumbers, and beets.
Measuring Shortening (Crisco)When a recipe calls for a measured amount of shortening, use this tip to make measuring easier. If the recipe calls for 1/2 cup of shortening, fill the measuring cup 1/2 full of water then add the shortening until the water level reaches the 1 cup mark.
Recommendations for Kitchen Timers?Can anyone recommend a loud kitchen timer that continues to sound until you cut it off? I bought a cheap timer at WalMart but it only sounds once and not loud enough to hear unless you're right in the room with it or fairly close buy. I tried setting the alarm on my cell phone but that's a hassle.
Thinning Hair from Pulling it Back?I have to wear my hair back all the time because of work. As a result, my hair has been starting to thin on the sides and on the top of my head. Is there anything I can use to thicken my hair? Like collagen tablets or flack seed oil? Thanks in advance.
Flying Ants in the House?How do you get rid of flying ants in the house?
Advice for Waiting Tables?When waiting tables, how do you handle 10 big tables when they walked in all together at the same time? When this happened I was by myself on floor.
Bobcat Homecoming Float Ideas?I need help finding an idea for a float for my class to build for football homecoming.We are the bobcats and we are playing the eagles.
Free Fleece Shawl Pattern?I am looking for a free fleece shawl pattern.
Algae In My Pool?I am looking for home remedies for removing algae from swimming pools. Also, what is blue stone?
Dog Won't Pee Outside?My dog will not pee outside.
"Trains" Themed Parade Float?My neighbor has two boys in Cub Scouts and their group is going to have a float in our local Autumn on Parade. We need ideas to decorate the float. The theme for the parade is "Trains". Thank you in advance for any and all suggestions.
Storing Food in a Winterized House?We have a home in upper Michigan and this year we are winterizing it for the first time. Can we leave our canned goods, dry foods, laundry detergent or personal bath items in the home during the winter? Or do we have to remove everything from the home that is boxed, canned or liquids?
Crockpot Stuffed Bell Pepper Recipe?I am looking for an easy crock pot stuffed bell peppers recipe that will fit a 3 1/2 crock pot. I would prefer it to be diabetic friendly. Thank you.
Removing Hairspray Build Up on Walls?How do you remove hairspray that's on walls?
Canning Tomato Pasta Sauce?I canned tomato based pasta sauce. I didn't put any lemon juice in it, is this OK? If not, can I open the jars, add the lemon juice and reprocess the jars?
Rat Droppings in Mobile Home Insulation?I have just read tons of ThriftyFun responses on how to get rid of smells from "downunder". Mine is mobile home underbelly smelly. However, I have an additional problem which no one mentioned, rat poop in the insulation throughout the underbelly (I know, it's gross and disgusting).
Bent and Dent Store Near West Palm Beach, FL?Does anyone know where a bent and dent grocery store is near West Palm Beach, FL?
Bleaching Yellow From White Hair?I read an old request for taking the yellow color from white hair and one person recommended using peroxide mixed into conditioner. Has anyone tried this and what amount should I use? Thanks.
Ideas for a Combined Birthday Party?My son is turning 4 on Nov. 29th and my daughter is turning 1 on Dec. 3rd.. I need to have a double birthday party but I have no idea how to do this or with what characters. How do I word the invitation?
Recommendations for Heat Pumps?I'm replacing my current York heat pump (1992). What is the highest rated heat pump/air conditioner? I have information from dealers on Trane, York, Acadia, Everrest and Tappan. The more I speak with each dealer the more confused I become. Any reviews would be greatly appreciated.
Lighting for a Recreation Room?I need ideas on installing lights in a room that is 40'x40' with a 13' ceiling. The room is for kids to play basketball, dodgeball, etc. so I do not want anything in the ceiling, due to damage from playing. Any ideas?
Food is Staying Inside Garbage Disposal?My garbage disposal runs and grinds up the food but the food just stays in the bottom. Is something clogged and if so, how do I unclog it?
Buying Oven Guards?What can I use to catch crumbs and spills between the countertop and stove? I heard oven guards work great, but where can I purchase one from?
Wintering an Elephant Ear Plant?I love my elephant ear plant this year, it is huge! What are my options for wintering this plant? I would like to be able to replant this bulb in the same spot next year.
Making Shoes Narrower?How can I make a pair of shoes narrower? I have a narrow foot and need to resize any Med. width shoes that I buy. Thanks.
Inexpensive Reception Locations in Pittsburgh, PA?I need ideas for an affordable reception area and caterer to suit 250 guests? Somewhere that does their own decorating and has their own linens.
Manual for Welbilt Bread Maker #ABM4100T?Does anyone know where I can get or buy a Welbilt recipe book for Model #ABM4100T. Thank you.
Removing Rust Stains from Carpet?I had an old metal bed. When I lifted the bed up, the bottom of the bed leg fell off and a heaps of rust fluid came out of it. Now my carpet is stained. I have tried everything and nothing works. What remedies do you suggest to use, homemade of course. Does vinegar work?
Frying Breaded Foods?Any suggestions for getting breading to stick to fish and other foods before I fry it? Whatever I have tried doesn't work.
Minimizing Pores?How can I minimize my pores on my face?
Is coconut beneficial to the skin?Is coconut beneficial to the skin?
Craft Ideas for Lung Cancer Awareness?I need a creative idea for a fundraiser. I have tons of little, one inch square Christmas Seals (not self-stick, but lick and stick instead) with varying designs that I want to use to make something grand.
Waste Basket for Decoupage Project?I am looking for a vintage oval small (3-4 gal) waste basket to be used to decoupage a wedding invitation on and paint flowers, etc. around the invitation. I received this as a wedding present and treasure it. Does anybody know where to get a plain, one color, no ribs oval waste can?
Cellphone Got Wet?How do I dry out a wet cellphone? My grandson dropped mine in a glass of water and it no longer works.
Homecoming Ideas?Our homecoming theme is Dancing Around the World. We decided to have our homecoming outside as opposed to in the gym. I was wondering if anyone had ideas to make this years homecoming extra special.
Recipe for Fluffy Cake Filling?Does anyone know how to make a fluffy vanilla filling for a cake? Vanilla puddings are too soft and not fluffy enough for the cake I want to make. Thanks!
Buying a Freezer?I was wondering if anyone would be able to give me some advice on the purchase of a freezer. Buying a freezer would allow me to buy food in bulk when it goes on sale and also store veggies and fruit from the local pick-your-own farm.
What To Do With Old Paneling?I have a 60's cabin on the water in NY. I want to update the living room which is paneled, should I white wash or paint over it?
Discount Grocer in Grand Junction, CO?Is there a discount grocery in Grand Junction, CO?
Are My Lemons Safe to Use?Last February during my daughter's wedding preparations, I had a lot of lemons which I sliced up ready to make marmalade and froze them. But I never got around to doing it with all the stuff going on. I forgot about them until I was cleaning out my freezer and came across them.
Making Barbie Camping Stuff?How do you make Barbie camping stuff?
