October 12, 2009

Chocolate Chip Oatmeal CookiesHey guys, here is a chocolate chip oatmeal recipe.

 

Hush PuppiesThese are a great compliment to fish or chicken.

 

Beef and Bean Crock Pot SoupBrown hamburger. Drain and put in crockpot. Add butter beans, pork and beans, mushrooms, sugar, mustard and onions. Add water if it needs more juice.

 

Strawberry SaladDissolve gelatin in hot water. Let start to jell. Add strawberries, lemon juice and pineapple.

 

Snack BarIt's tasty and is full of fibre. Dissolve sugar and butter over low heat. Combine all the ingredients till well blended Pour into a greased casserole.

 

Chicken Caesar Pasta Heat the oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook until browned. Add soup, water and dressing and bring to a boil. Add tomatoes. Cover and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes.

 

Veal in Sour CreamBrown veal cutlets in butter, place in covered dish. Mix flour to smooth paste with 3 Tbsp. water in frying pan. Slowly add seasoning and cream, stirring constantly.

 

Sadie Lady (Chiwinnie)Sadie Lady is a Chiwinnie, 1/2 Chihuahua and 1/2 Daschund. She is 6 years old and she is so mellow and sweet! We bought her to replace a friend's pet and the friend said it was too soon!

 

Use Mayonnaise Instead of Oil for Chocolate CakesUse mayonnaise instead of oil when baking a chocolate cake. The texture and taste are so much better!

 

Reusing a Kettle BarbecueSome years ago, my husband and I decided to replace our barbecue kettle with a gas grill; but the kettle was still perfectly good. It seemed a shame to get rid of it.

 

Peanut Butter and Jelly Family CostumeWe took two pillowcases and cut head and arm holes in them for the peanut butter and jelly. We used plastic coffee can lids for the top of the jar and tied it on like a hat.

 

Reuse Shower Curtain MagnetsBefore you get rid of your old shower curtain liner, be sure to cut out the weights in the bottom, they're excellent and useful little magnets! I love 'em!

 

Have a Camp Out PartyHave all the girls sleep in a tent and put out a fire pit or a smokey Joe. Cook hot dogs and hamburgers over the fire and roast marshmallows and have s'mores. Give each girl a s'more kit to take home.

 

Halloween: Jack in the Box CostumePop out of a Jack in the Box and surprise people at their doors this Halloween. On all box costumes, you will need to secure the box shut with tape

 

In Memory Of Diana (Striped Tabby)Diana was nineteen years old when she finally spent her ninth life. She was a striped tabby. I got her from a friend when we were both in the sixth grade!

 

Halloween: Brown Eyed Susan Garden Dog CostumeI am a sewer, not professional but you should have some machine sewing experience to make this costume. Our dog is only 6 1/2 pounds so you will have to adjust the pattern for your size dog. Measure around the widest part of the body and also the length of the back area.

 

Joke: Who Is Your Best Friend?Is your dog or your husband your best friend?

 

Invest in the Proper Snow Removal EquipmentGrandma J here in MN. Got our share of the white stuff (snow) this winter, more coming. Considering we should prepare in October, it takes the first snow storm for us to do this.

 

Natural Treatment for Rust and Mildew StainsHere is a natural way to remove mild mildew and rust stains from clothing. Use lemon juice (1/2 cup) and salt (1/4 cup). Mix ingredients together, creating a paste like substance.

 

Halloween TreeCut a branch. Spray paint both an old bleach bottle and the branch with fast drying black spray paint. Place one small set of white Christmas lights on the branches and hang hollow plastic pumpkins found in the dollar store.

 

Use Lemon Juice in Salad DressingsOut of salad dressing and vinegar, too? Just substitute lemon juice for the vinegar and mix with olive or vegetable oil and add your favorite herbs and/or spices :-)

 

Crocheted Seat CoverThis is a stool seat cover I made using leftovers from my rag rugs.

 

Jewelry Organizing?I need help organizing my jewelry. Yes, I am an earring addict. Now I have three dresser drawers consumed by my jewelry and I need the space in my dresser; we have a really small house and space is so limited. Any good ideas out there?

 

Conair Foot Spa Not Bubbling?Any suggestions to get my Conair foot spa to bubble again?

 

Cleaning a La-Z-Boy Recliner?What is the best way to clean a La-Z-Boy recliner? Especially where the head and arms are. It's either ultrasuede or leather. We bought it second hand. Thanks.

 

Caring for an Umbrella Tree?I saved two umbrella trees from a vacant store, but they seem a little droopy. Can anyone give me ideas to perk them up?

 

Removing Chalkboard Paint?Can anybody give me an advice how to remove chalkboard paint from a door?

 

Killing Drain Flies?I would like to know how to get rid of drain flies. I'm infested with them. Please help.

 

Too Many Bananas?We have too many bananas. Any ideas, other than banana bread?

 

Trivet from Wine Corks?Do wine corks need to be boiled to remove the smell before using them? I am hoping to make a couple of trivets. Thanks.

 

Dog Food Recommendations for Small Dogs?I have a new little puppy that will be a small dog when full grown. I would like to know what kind of dog food is best for small dogs. I have heard so many stories of supposedly big named dog foods being harmful to small dogs.

 

Dark Fruit Cake Recipe?I am looking for a recipe for a dark rich fruit cake, one that is nice and moist. I want it for a Christmas cake.

 

What Breed is My Dog?Does anyone know what breed our puppy is?

 

Growing a Tree from a Willow Cutting?How do I start a willow tree?

 

Neosporin Use on a Chicken?I have a chicken who is being pecked at. She has a mark on the back of her head that is beginning to scab; can I put Neosporin on it?

 

What Breed is My Dog?Can anyone tell me what breed my dog is? I was told she was a mini lab and something else. She is 14 weeks old and I need to find out how big she is going to get and how much she might weigh. Thank you.

 

Freezing Fish Cakes?Can I freeze fish cakes after using frozen fish to make them and using raw eggs? Or do they have to be cooked first?

 

Refreshments to Sell at Football Games?What kinds of refreshments could we sell at football games when its hot?

 

Caring for a Hamster?I am strongly considering buying a hamster. Can anyone provide me with information about owning a hamster.