January 21, 2010

Swiss Cream SteakMakes a tender rich meat dish from a cheaper cut of meat. Flour and season the steak with salt, pepper and paprika, brown in the melted shortening. After you turn the meat add onions, sour cream and grated cheese.

 

Heath Bar CookiesLine cookie sheet with separated graham crackers. Boil for 2 minutes the butter, margarine, and sugar. Pour over crackers; spread. Sprinkle on pecans.

 

Beets in Orange SauceHeat beets and drain off liquid. Combine sugar, salt, and cornstarch, mixing well. Add orange juice and margarine and cook 5 minutes or until thick.

 

Runza CasseroleThis recipe was given to me by my husband's best friend from when we were in high school. Anybody that lives in Nebraska is familiar with Runza fast food restaurants. They are our absolute favorite and every time we are there we go!

 

Fried Mozzarella Tomato and Basil WontonsYummo and so easy! In a large skillet or pot, heat about two inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Place one slice of mozzarella on a wonton wrapper, top with 1 tomato slice and basil leaf.

 

Dilled CucumbersTry this as a side dish with roast turkey this Easter.

 

Chicken Corn SoupQuick and easy soup for a cold winter day. Combine soup, corn, milk and salt. Simmer 5 minutes. Sprinkle with parsley. Makes 6 servings.

 

Taco FrittataThe inspiration for this started with a small amount of leftover taco meat. It's easy and cheap, yet still yummy.

 

Layered Fruit DessertIn medium glass serving bowl, layer fruits. Combine milk and yogurt; blend well. Add pudding mix; beat well.

 

Christmas Eve MiceI love this recipe! It is easy to make and both my daughters (4 and 5 1/2 years) love helping make them for the Christmas Bake Sale at church every year!

 

Chicken Adobo (Crockpot)This is a crockpot version of the classic Filipino dish. Recipe will feed 6-8 or leave lots of leftovers for a family of 4.

 

Fleece Pet BlanketsI had, by mistake, just got into making fleece blankets for pets of all kinds. I found out that even cats love the fleece feel.

 

Product Review: Skoy ClothI just discovered a great money saving product called Skoy cloth. Each cloth is 7x7 inch, with 15 times their own weight in absorption. They are long lasting and easy to clean, just put in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes to remove all germs.

 

Shopping Discounts Throughout The YearShopping by the Year! Did you know the lowest cost wedding and reception month is January? It's the least sought after month! So you will have the best impact and attention at a big discount.

 

Scenery: Winter (Ontario, Canada)This picture was taken on New Years Eve. We live in a small town and the local park close to the river has a horse and wagon ride at this time of the year. I saw this scene as I was riding on the wagon and rushed back after to take the shot.

 

Tribute to the MilitaryWhile our son was serving in the Air Force during Desert Storm in Iraq, I made several tributes to him and his fellow servicemen. First and foremost was a 16x24 foot flag flowerbed of red white and purple petunias.

 

Bring Warmth to a Winter Garden With LightsThere's something about a garden lit up at night that draws people in and makes them feel warm and cozy, especially during the long dark nights of winter.

 

Patzy (German Shorthaired Pointer Mix)Patzy is about three years old. She is a German Shorthaired Pointer mix. We got her one year ago, at a local animal shelter. She likes to play fetch. She is a constant companion and is very obedient.

 

Order Diet Lemonade for FreeBecause I'm diabetic, I always drink diet drinks. When I go out to eat my options are diet cola, unsweetened tea, or water. I order water with 2 wedges of lemon. When it gets to the table I add a pack of Sweet and Low and voila! Diet lemonade for free!

 

Homemade Cleaner for Pet Urine OdorsI need a simple recipe for removing pet urine odors that I can make myself.

 

Rhudi and Boo (Dogs)This is Rhudi and Boo. Rhudi is 11 years old and Boo is 7 years old. Rhudi is a mixed Golden Lab/Shar pei and Boo is a Giant Schnauzer. Rhudi was a shelter adoption at the age of 2 (9 years ago). Boo was a puppy mill breeder rescued one year ago.

 

Frugal Nail CareBeing unemployed for over a year now, I have been cutting corners everywhere possible. One of those areas has been in my beauty routine. No longer buying new nail polish colors every month, I now keep using the ones I have.

 

Saving Coupon SavingsI use coupons when I go to the store the money that I save off my coupon I put back and save. When I get up enough I will use it and go out to eat somewhere that I like or buy myself something I don't regret it because its money I would have spent anyways.

 

Tips For Opening JarsI have always had trouble opening jars and bottles, my hands slip rather than grip. Yesterday I took some "double stick foam mounting tape" and put a 1 inch piece longways on the side of the lid where I would put the side of my thumb and another on the jar where I put my palm.

 

Product Review: Magic JackI bought the Magic Jack telephone device about a month ago. It is great and I am no longer paying out a monthly telephone bill. It costs $40.00 to buy and the first year is included in the purchase price.

 

Children's Tea PartyWhile our grandaughter was staying last summer, we decided to have a tea party. She made the two of us hats.

 

Crocheted Red Hat PinWith just a bottle cap, some thread and ribbon, you can create a nice pin or magnet for that special "Red Hat Lady" in your family or circle of friends!

 

Dexter (Tabby)Dexter is approximately 4 years old. He is a Tabby I rescued when a tree fell through my grand-daughter's roof during a storm. He likes to sleep and inspect everything.

 

Don't Leave Measuring Scoop in FoodDo not leave measuring cups or scoops in food for comfort and speed, it will leave germs in the food.

 

Karmen Miranda (Miniature Pomeranian)Karmen Miranda is 2 years old. She is a Miniature Pomeranian. I got her for my Birthday. She is so lovable. She has brought so much joy to my husband and I.

 

Male Cat Urine Seems to Smell Stronger?Our 8 month old male kitten has been fixed (as soon as he was 5 months), but he still backs up to stuff and it looks like he's trying to spray. His litter box absolutely reeks after one pee. Is he is still thinking he can spray? Will the odor go away as he gets a bit older?

 

Introducing a Dog to a Baby?I have this wonderful and beautiful German Shepard Lab mix. I am trying to find out how well they get along with babies. Sandy is a wonderful dog and gets along with my 8 year old cousin. I'm pregnant and need to know if she will get along with the baby.

 

Covering Walls for a Wedding?We are getting married under a pavilion. The problem is that the back of the stage area where we will be standing is just plain ugly. The walls are cracked, the paint is chipping, etc. Any ideas for how I can cover it up?

 

Making Salt and Pepper Shakers from Plastic Bottles?I want to paint small plastic recycled bottles to use as salt and pepper shakers. Should I use oil paint or acrylic? Does it need a glaze? Can they be washed with no damage to the paint?

 

Bisquick Banana Bread Recipe?I would like to find a recipe for banana bread using Bisquick.

 

Deep Frying Cake Batter?Can you mix up a boxed cake mix recipe and then drop it into the hot oil of a deep fryer to make some form of dessert?

 

Home Remedies for a Dog with Pyoderma?I am new to this site and I was hoping someone can help me. I have a 4 year old GSD. I have had nothing, but problems with my poor guy.

 

Repairing a Zipper That Zips and Then Splits Open?How do you repair a zipper that comes apart while zipping up a sweatshirt?

 

Craft Ideas for a Chocolate Party?Does anyone have any cute craft ideas that involve chocolate for a large group of girls? The ideas need to be low cost.

 

Honeycomb Stitch on a Long Loom?I just started a honeycomb stitch scarf on my long loom and realized I don't know how to bind off this particular one. A video or instructions would be helpful. Thank you.

 

Feeding a Puppy Dry Food?How much should a Chihuahua/Pug mix puppy eat per day? My Chug, as they're called, is 6 weeks old (too young, but things happen) and I'm worried about her overeating, as Pugs tend to do.

 

Weight Watchers 3-3-3 Diet Plan?I am looking for the Weight Watchers 3-3-3 diet plan. I used it many years ago but I lost it when I moved. The Weight Watchers meetings are not doing it for me. All they talk about is the new points program and it doesn't help at all.

 

"Classics of Organization Theory" Book?I am looking for a book called "Classics of Organization Theory", which is written by Jay M. Shafritz, J. Steven Ott and Yong Suk Jang.

 

Repairing a Hole in a Popcorn Ceiling?Can anyone tell me step by step how to fix a 6 inch hole in my popcorn ceiling? Thanks!

 

What is This Plant?My wife and I are trying to identify a plant we bought at Home Depot. No one there knew what it was and we are trying to determine watering schedules and exposure. Any help would be appreciated.

 

Feeding a Dog With Pancreatitis?What food should I feed a small dog with pancreatitis?

 

Buying Gem Tac Adhesive?Where can I purchase Gem Tac? So far I can only see that I can buy it on the internet. Gracias.

 

Older Cat is Hungry All the Time?My 25 year old cat who is now deaf, but otherwise very fit has started to constantly ask for food. She has now reached the stage where she tries to steal ours. She was always a lady, but now is a little minx. Cloe is very well fed, but has become crazy for food.

 

Easy Chili Verde Recipe?I am looking for a great, easy recipe for Chili Verde. Thanks!

 

What Should I Do With My 401K After Losing My Job?I was recently let go from my job. My husband and I were planning to borrow from my 401k for our first home, now we can't. Can we rollover my 401k to his?

 

Getting Rid of Tin Cans?How do I get rid of tin cans without making trash?

 

Freezing Meat - How Many Times Can You Freeze It?My daughter partially thawed some loose pork sausage in the microwave and could not finish thawing it so she put it back in the freezer. Is it still ok to re-thaw this in the microwave and then cook it to eat?

 

Ideas for a School Valentine's Day Party?I am the room mother for my son's 1st grade Valentine Day Party. I am responsible for coming up with great ideas for the party. I need a few games, crafts, and goody bag ideas.

 

Tomato Relish Wild's Ezy-sauce?I have lost my Ezy-sauce recipe book that I have had for years. I need the recipe for the tomato relish. It is not on the bottle anymore, but the sauce one is.

 

Funny Awards for Office Cube Cleaning Day?Can anyone think of any funny awards to be passed out after an office cube cleaning day? I am looking for something more creative than "most improved". I would like it to be fun and acknowledge stupid things like biggest dust bunny, etc.

 

Removing Permanent Ink from Skin?How can I remove permanent black ink from my finger pad?