September 14, 2009

American LasagnaBet you can't eat just one slice. Instead of using ricotta cheese on one layer, you use cream of mushroom soup and it gives it flavor you would not believe.

 

Eggplant CasserolePeel eggplant and slice. Sprinkle slices with salt & put in strainer. Saute onion and garlic in oil; add ground beef and brown.

 

Steak Stir FryIn a large wok or nonstick skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons oil over medium-high heat. Add the meat and stir-fry until no longer pink, about 1 minute.

 

Crescent DogsVery kid-friendly. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Slit hot dogs to within 1/2 inch of ends; insert 3 strips of cheese into each slit. Separate dough into triangles.

 

Chocolate CandiesIn top of double boiler melt chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and paraffin. Mix with remaining ingredients and drop by teaspoon on wax paper or foil; let cool.

 

Ham and Mozzarella Bagel BitesTasty for breakfast, a snack, lunch or as appetizers.

 

Pistachio SaladMix pudding with orange juice. Add marshmallows, pineapple and nuts. Fold in Cool Whip and chill several hours or overnight.

 

Saltine Peanut Butter FudgeThis fast and simple recipe yields tasty peanut butter fudge with a surprising "nut-like crunch" that will confound all who try to guess what it is! It is also very inexpensive to make, because it does not require butter or nuts!

 

Saving Money on FlowersOne of the best tips I can give a young homemaker is to always save money for flowers. If you don't have a garden and live in an apartment, they can get pretty dreary.

 

Buy an Inexpensive Bed Pillow for FiberfillCheaper stuffing. I went to by some stuffing for some pillows I was making and was shocked at the price. Then I saw some regular bed pillows with polyester filling that were 1/2 the price of bagged stuffing.

 

Making Windshield Wipers Last LongerTo make your windshield wipers last longer, when you think you can't use them much more, try running the edges with a knife or the striking side of a matchbook cover over the blade.

 

Wax Paper Place MatsCut 2 sheets of wax paper, about 8x10 inches. Place card or a picture on one sheet. Next, place second sheet of wax paper on top.

 

Sinew (Pitbull/Rottweiler)Her real name is Sinew, but we call her Baby Girl. She is a 4 month old Pitbull and Rottweiler. We got her when she was 8 weeks old, but we visited her every day before that.

 

Pack Clutter Into Trash Bags and Organize LaterDo you feel overwhelmed that your home is a big mess? Just looking at it, you do not know where to begin? Try this:

 

Ladybug Bowling BallThis is a bowling ball I painted to look like a ladybug. I used eyeglass frame, handles for the antenna, pushed them into corks and glued it to the top of her head.

 

Empty Can to Hold Utensils When CookingI usually use more than one utensil when I am cooking but never know where to place them during the cooking time as I am still using them. Well, since I usually use some type of canned goods with all my meals, I came up with the following idea.

 

Bloomers Plant HangerThis is a recycling craft using children's pants as a holder for potted plants. Quite unique and cute. I saw the idea in a Birds and Blooms magazine and used it myself.

 

Reuse Air Conditioning Water in the GardenI noticed water coming from a pipe from in the attic of the house and traced it back to the unit for an air conditioner, that is in the attic of a lot of Florida homes.

 

Low Calorie Ranch DressingHubby and I just got diagnosed with high cholesterol, and the doc said, cut out Ranch dressing! Well, that's our favorite, so I've come up with a way to drastically reduce the fat content, with no compromise in flavor.

 

Tips For Traveling Cross Country By TrainI wanted to share a few things I learned if you find yourself traveling over several days. Take music, a book, a moshy pillow, a donut if don't want a comatose bottom, and your own food if you are thrifty or just broke like me.

 

Help Organizations Start A Recycling ProgramCompared to others, I am new to recycling or green living. I learn more each day. Many people say they don't have time to recycle. Help them get started.

 

Organizing Extension Cords and Other WiresI bought a 50 cent tin to match the decor of the room and cut a square hole in the back. We pushed all the phone cord and extra computer line through, hooked it all up, put the lid on the tin and now all the mess is "contained".

 

Marley the CatThis is Marley and he is 12 years old. We got him when he was abandoned at a friends house when he was about one year old. Marley loves to go outside on his leash.

 

Vinegar As An All Purpose CleanerOnce a month, I run vinegar through the coffee maker to clean out the residue that builds up. Make sure you run a pot of clean water through before you make your next pot of coffee.

 

Homemade Stain Remover for ClothingI recently had gotten cherry stains on a off-white cotton top. I tried many things and the stains did not come out. I finally found this recipe and soaked the shirt for 30 minutes and all the stains were removed.

 

Make Flash Cards To Learn New SubjectsMake a set of flash cards using index cards and the glossary in your text book. Review them during commercials, in the car, on the bus, while waiting for text messages, etc.

 

Garden: CornfieldNow this is corn!

 

Selling Homemade Curtains?I sew for fun, but I am about to sew window treatments for a friend who recently purchased a beach home. How much per hour, plus cost of materials would be a fair price?

 

Getting Rid of Scorpions?What is the best way to get rid of scorpions? I need something that will not effect the safety of my grandkids.

 

Paint Color Ideas for a Sports Bar?I am in the process of building a sports bar and I need some help with the color scheme. The place is an open area around 2400 sq ft, with 11' ceilings and exposed spiral duct work. There will be drywall on the ceilings and walls.

 

Cooking Brown Rice at High Altitude?I am needing help in cooking brown rice in high altitude; 6800 feet. I follow the instructions, and the rice never gets tender.

 

Tomato Preserves Didn't Set Up?I made tomato preserves last week and it never set up. I made it exactly as the recipe stated. Please tell me what I did wrong and how I can correct it if I did it wrong. I used 4 cups tomato juice, 6 cups of sugar and a lemon wedge.

 

How can you tell if a roly poly is a girl or a boy?How can you tell if a roly poly is a girl or a boy?

 

Pain When Putting Dentures In?I had all my teeth pulled and dentures put in a little over a week ago. I have been able to take out my top plate and put it in with no problem. I finally got my bottom plate out last night and now I can't get either of them back in. It hurts way too bad!

 

Buying Wooden Privacy Fence Panels?Does anyone know where I can purchase (other than Home Depot or Lowe's) reasonably priced wooden privacy fencing panels or individual boards that I can have installed?

 

Replacing Liquid in a Barometer?What is the colored liquid in a glass weather barometer (the one with a clear glass bulb with a tiny spout on it) and how do I replace it?

 

Natural Repellent for Cats?I am looking for a natural repellent for cats.

 

Dog Is Itchy After Being Groomed?I adopted a Shih Tzu and her fur was very matted so I took her to the groomer's. They had to shave some parts close to her skin due to the fact that she was so full of knots in her fur.

 

Caring for a Sick Kitten?I adopted a kitten on Aug. 29th and the following Monday had to take him back because he was very sick. They came and told me he has Panleukopenia. They are treating him now and I my other 2 inside cats got shots for this.

 

On-line Photo Developing?I'm wondering what website(s) are the best for on-line digital photo developing in terms of price, promos like free shipping, ease of use, extra features such as optional borders, etc.

 

Listing a Vacation Rental?I am looking for places where vacation rentals could be listed. The property in question is in New York, but people from all over the world come to stay there. I am aware of Craigslist, but I was wondering what else is out there. Thanks.

 

Getting Rid of Flies?How do I get rid of flies outside before a pool party?

 

Color Bleeding When Washing a Quilt for the First Time?I made a quilt from squares of blue flannel (with white dogs in the pattern) and white flannel. I washed it and dried it first. When I was done sewing it I washed it again and the blue ran in to the white squares.

 

Rules for Hull Gull Marble Game?Back in the 50's my grandfather played a marble game with me called hull gull. I need the rules for this game if anyone has them. I know you put marbles in your hand and said "hull gull".

 

Frugal School Lunch Ideas?I need ideas for inexpensive, everyday, delicious ideas for school lunches.