September 15, 2009

Lettuce BreadThis bread has a lovely lemony-herbal flavor and is yet another way to use up that giant head of lettuce.

 

Southern Fried ChickenWash chicken and pat dry. Mix flour, salt, paprika and pepper. Heat oil (1/4 inch) in large skillet.

 

Sweet Potato CrispsHeat oven to 450 degrees F. Peel sweet potatoes. Cut into slices 3/4 inch thick. Combine sugar, cinnamon and salt; set aside. Pour oil into 9x13 inch baking dish.

 

White PieThis is an unusual pie recipe that was given to my Mother years ago and I still make it. It is always enjoyed and loved by everyone! It is easy to make because most of the items are readily available.

 

Crunchy Chicken LegsThese are so crunchy and brown, you won't notice they are oven fried.

 

Parmesan Crescents Found this one on the Pillsbury recipe site and it is yum, yum! Heat the oven to 375 degrees F. Separate dough into 8 triangles. Sprinkle each with 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese.

 

Muscadine WineHome made wine .recipe from Old GermanyI use muscadines from my neighbor vinyard .It is easy to make but requires patients

 

Princess (Sheltie Mix)Princess is 7 years old and a Sheltie Mix. We adopted her from the shelter over 6 years ago. I knew she was the one, because as we were walking through looking at the dogs and I stopped in front of her cage, she leaned over and licked my hand.

 

Share Your Children's InterestsAs my children were growing up, I often read the books and watched the programs they enjoyed. Then I could discuss what they'd watched or read from a more knowledgeable position. This was a great way to keep our mother-child bond strong.

 

Watch Store Receipts For ContestsLately I've been looking at my store receipts. Almost every time, I notice a website to go to to complete a satisfaction survey. You seem to either get coupons or a chance to win gift cards from the store.

 

Use A Box Lid To Organize CupboardCut down a box lid to custom fit the shelf in your cupboard to place pans or dishes on, grab and slide out for easy reach and storage!

 

Garden: Shepherds Hooks With LanternsAll the garden experts recommend adding height to the garden, and to that end I have almost 20 shepherds hooks collected through the years tucked in various gardens to draw the eye up.

 

Fabric Trimmed TowelsA friend of ours just recently remodeled his bathroom. I'm giving them a gift of two sets of towels to hang in their new bathroom.

 

Cover Garden At Night To Protect Against Early FrostWhen it's time for frost to hit and we still have veggies that are still producing, we drape sheets or blankets over the veggies before dark. Then when we get up in the morning before the sun is fully out, we take the sheets or blankets off.

 

Use A Sanitary Napkin As A Wound DressingMy friend recently had breast surgery for cancer and when the drainage tube was taken out she had an infection. She was told to keep a clean bandage on at all times.

 

Link: PocketMod Personal PlannerThis is wonderful, and so useful. Print this on the back of ads in newspapers that are inserts, and they don't have any printing on the backs, I get plenty of these each week, because the little booklets are only printed on one side.

 

Welcome GloveA welcome glove to greet visitors. Fill the glove with the polyester stuffing, making sure the fingers are well filled so they will remain upright.

 

Tips For Growing EggplantsEggplants like to be pampered. These divas of the vegetable garden have a very low tolerance for stress, so unless your garden is in the perfect zone, growing them successfully is going to require a little bit more of your time and attention than usual.

 

Mark Coupon Holder With Phone NumberIf you use a coupon holder when you shop, it is a good idea to put your phone number in it and a note saying: "If found, please call...". Last week I decided to do this because I have been so forgetful lately. To me, coupons are valuable since they help me save money.

 

Hanging TowelsThis is an old idea and the crocheted topped towels are all the rage; a comeback from awhile ago. I am making a batch of kitchen towels for Christmas gifts; here is how easy it is to create these.

 

Add Laundry Detergent Before ClothesWhen doing laundry, I fill washer with water, adding 1 cup baking soda and your choice of laundry detergent while it is filling. I run the washer for 30 seconds to distribute the detergent and soda.

 

Making Banana PancakesDon't know what do to with those leftover bananas? I mash up left over bananas that are starting to brown into pancake mix and add cinnamon and chocolate syrup.

 

Reuse Cake Mix Bag For DecoratingWhen I make cupcakes from a cake mix, I always save the bag. I rinse the bag out, dry it, clip a corner and insert a decorating tip inside. It makes a perfect disposable frosting bag and these bags are super strong.

 

Woody Hibiscus (Rose Of Sharon)I planted a woody hibiscus tree that my husband dug up on the side of the road; I didn't know if it would thrive or not. My husband calls it "swamp cotton" because of the beauty of the blossom that looks like a cotton blossom. It is an exquisite decoration to my yard.

 

Use Ziplock Bags With Your Handi-VacThis is for all the folks that have purchased the Reynolds Handi-Vac and now have to find an alternative for their machine. Please DO NOT THROW IT AWAY. Ziploc Brand bags work with your Handi-Vac pump and they cost about a third the price.

 

Floral Bridal HeadpieceThis is the head piece I will wear when I get married in November. I bought a bag of craft items at a resale shop for $1.50. In it were these flowers, some trim, white floral tape, and other flowers and items.

 

Ryleigh (German Shepherd)Ryleigh (Gator) is almost 8 months old and a German Shepherd. Our neighbor found him and knew we were looking for another dog.

 

Use Soup Bases Instead of BouillonBouillon cubes are basically flavored squares of salt, whereas the paste bases are not as high in salt, and impart a much better flavor. You only use one or two tablespoons and the bases come in beef, chicken, mushroom, lobster, etc.

 

Excited Dog Peeing in the House?What can I do to stop my 8 month old Dachshund from peeing when someone bends down to pet her?

 

Birthday Gift Ideas for a Guitar Player?My boyfriend is turning 23 in a few weeks and I need gift ideas. I'm on a limited budget, but I would really like to do something fun. He loves music and plays the guitar, but I know nothing about guitars and getting him a CD would be pointless. Any ideas?

 

Using Advantix on Dogs?I just got Advantix for my dogs, a doxie and a chihuahua. I bought the large dog size which was the same cost as the small dog size. I need to know what the drop to pound ratio is.

 

Ideas for Corks? What can I make with a lot of wine corks?

 

Why Are Coffee Grounds Good For Plants?What is in coffee grounds that helps house plants?

 

Cleaning a Suede Jacket?Where can I find cheap cleaning items for leather and suede jackets? I need to remove stinky smells and stubborn dirt and dust on my suede jacket?

 

Stuffed Jalapenos?I would like information about making stuffed jalapenos. What is a good way to do this with different kinds of cheeses? How do you do the breading?

 

Dog Jumping on People?How do I stop a young lab from jumping on people to greet them?

 

Finding the Value for Antiques and Collectibles?Anyone know the value of an antique typewriter ribbon tin, or where I can find information?

 

Repairing Rust Spots on Car?Can you remove or cover up rust from a car's wheel-well? I have an older car that has begun to rust just above one of the tires on the body of the car. I would love to hear any tips.

 

Recipe for Homemade Taco Shells?How do you make taco shells?

 

Vacuum Food Sealer Reviews?What is the best vacuum sealer for food?

 

Quick and Easy Recipes?I am not looking for a specific recipe. I just really need some help in the cooking department. I am new to cooking and work full time so I need help finding quick, easy, but good recipes.

 

Making a Quillow?I remember seeing at Arts and Crafts a pillow that you could open up and it was then a blanket or throw for a chair or couch. Any ideas on how to make one?

 

3 Year Old Birthday Party Themes?I have a soon to be 3 yr. old girl and she likes both boy and girl things. I have no idea what party theme to do and we are on a budget. Any ideas?

 

Corn Dog Recipe?I am looking for a corn dogs recipe.

 

Doll Chair Made With Popsicle Sticks?How do you make chairs from popsicle sticks?

 

Homemade Swiffer Wet Mop Replacement Cloths?I am looking for a way to make my own "Swiffer" Wet Ones sheets. I don't use them very often because of the price, but I do like to have them for a fast clean up.

 

Storing Ice Cream Tips?How long can you keep ice cream in the freezer?

 

Getting Rid of Crab Grass?I need a recipe for crab grass control.