February 4, 2010

Homemade White BreadMaking everyday fresh bread. Mix the yeast with the water add oil. Mix all the dry ingredients add the yeast mix and mix together. Let double the dough and mix again let rise again. Divide the dough in two.

 

Chili MacaroniBrown onion with suet in large skillet. Add ground beef and cook until meat crumbles. Add macaroni, beef broth, and tomatoes.

 

Rocky Road PuddingAttention pudding and rocky road lovers! Yum! Of course you can use instant pudding but personally I love the flavor and texture of cook and serve better.

 

Orange CookiesIn a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar. Add egg and remaining ingredients. Drop by spoonful onto ungreased cookie sheet. Bake in 375 degrees F oven for 10 minutes.

 

Pickled Red CabbageRemove core and heavy stem from the cabbage. Shred into small pieces and place it in a large bowl. Stir in the salt and refrigerate for two days. Stir cabbage six or seven times to keep the salt well distributed.

 

Mock Applebee's Horseradish Dipping SauceSo close you won't know the difference. Mix all ingredients, flavors will enhance as it sits. Delicious with deep fried onions and other vegetables or deep fried meats such as shrimp.

 

Smothered SteakQuick, easy and delicious

 

Save Incomplete Kitchen Sets For Other PurposesIf you lose or break one of your measuring cups or spoons, the odd cups or spoons work great in sugar and flour canisters. I keep a 1/4 cup in with my rice in a jar.

 

Fresh Fruit Container for Seed GerminatingI put seed starter mix in clear plastic clamshell containers that come with fruit (apples, mangoes, etc.) to germinate my seeds. With the cover snapped on, a moist and warm environment promotes germination. Puncture a few holes on the bottom if none are present.

 

Abigael (Great Dane)Abigael is 8 months old Great Dane. We got her on October 30th 2009. She likes to go for walks. I love my baby, she is beautiful!

 

Craft Project: Lolly Pop ValentinesQuick homemade lolly pop Valentines. Punch out shapes. I used a scalloped circle and a simple circle to make a flower shape.

 

Repurposing Calendar PicturesIf I don't already have enough similar pictures as screen savers, I scan the calendar photos onto my computer. Then, this morning, I took them to an elementary school. The lady at the office desk was pleased to take them and thought the teachers and kids would like them.

 

Moisturize Back with Long Handled PoufIn the colder times of the year, my skin gets very dry and itchy. I always moisturize after bath time, but could never get it very good on my back. I decided to use a long handled pouf for that purpose. You can find them almost everywhere and they are inexpensive.

 

Adding Fiber to Meat LoafI discovered a great way to add a little fiber to Meatloaf. My family was none the wiser. I used crushed Fiber One Bran cereal. I used one cup of cereal instead of breadcrumbs or cornflakes.

 

Sammie (Calico)Sammie is 10 months old and a Calico Cat. I lost my 12 year old Maine Coon on February 9th 2009. It was very sudden, pancreatic cancer. I was so sad I didn't think I could stand it. Then Sammie found me on Good Friday in April.

 

Reducing Time for Hair CurlersThis is for anyone that still puts curlers in their hair. When I was working years ago, I hated sleeping on curlers and I found out this works perfectly.

 

Refill Small Creamer ContainerI love to add creamer to my morning coffee. To save money and counter space, I bought the smallest container of creamer possible at the grocery store and refill it from a 50 oz. container that I buy at my local member's only warehouse store.

 

Use Two Coffee FiltersTired of finding coffee grounds in the bottom of your pot? Here's a tip to keep them in the basket, where they belong!

 

Garden: Red, White And Blue FlowersThis flower arrangement was put together by accident but really seemed to bring the outdoors inside. It was the prettiest arrangement I ever put together. Go Red, White and Blue!

 

Lola and Lana (Miniature Schnauzers)I have two Miniature Schnauzers. My male was stolen about a year ago so Lola was so distraught over it I had to get her a playmate. Lola is a little over a year and Lana just turned a year on December 7th.

 

Treat Oil Stains Right Away With Flour/Baby PowderTo remove a stain from an oil drop on your clothes, cover the stain with flour or baby powder for few hours or even over night. Then brush flour or the powder and the stain is removed.

 

Bailey (Congo African Grey Parrot)This is Bailey; aka Lt. Dangles, Bailey-Boo. He is Approximately 2 1/2 years old. Bailey is a Congo African Grey Parrot. He was a rescue that I adopted from an individual about a year ago.

 

15 Ways To Use Old Phone Books In The GardenMore than 500 million phone books are distributed in the United States every year. Unfortunately, only a fraction of them ever see the inside of a recycling bin. Like newsprint, there are a number of ways to reuse phone books in the garden.

 

Link: GoodSearch Donates Money For Every SearchDid you know that you can give money to your favorite charity just by performing a search on the Internet? Go to www.goodsearch.com and enter in your favorite charity in the "Who Do You GoodSearch For?" box, then use GoodSearch just like you would any other search engine.

 

Reuse Dry Cleaning Plastic as Trash BagI use the bags that cover the drycleaning for light duty trash bags, I just twist up the end that the hanger goes through and tie a knot in it, They're great for lightweight trash!

 

Streak-Free MirrorsI always found that when I'd clean my mirrors, every product I'd use would streak. Well, I found something that doesn't and it's cheap. Water! I just wet my cloth, wipe down the mirror and use either a torn up sheet or paper towel to dry it.

 

Scenery: Old Buildings Next To New (Boston, MA)The very old nestled next to the very new, nature existing with man made structures. Photo was taken in Boston Massachusetts at sunset. The street light and church from earlier times are sitting right next to the highrise.

 

Recycled Garden ArtI decided to recycle my old sewing machine that is no longer of any value except for the junk yard. I placed it in my garden and am looking forward to watching the wildflowers growing around it this summer.

 

Dog Accidents May Be Sign of InfectionWhen my dog had bladder infection it took three or four weeks worth of antibiotics to clear it up. She hasn't gotten it back since. She had the same symptoms as the dog that pees on the bed.

 

Name Ideas for Real Estate Virtual Assistant?I am looking for a business name. The business is: Real Estate Virtual Assistant.

 

Buying Cloth Placemats?Does anyone know where I can get cloth placemats? I want to stamp penguins on them, so that I can embroider them.

 

Getting Rid of Musty Smell Under Mobile Home?How do I get rid of a musty smell coming up from the vents under my mobile home?

 

Black Powder on Window Sill?Inside my house on a window sill there is a little mound (size of a dime) of what looks like finely ground pepper. I cleared it away and in just a few hours the little mound re-appeared. What could it be?

 

Searching for Jobs Online?Which website do you recommend to do a job search?

 

What Breed is My Dog?Can anyone tell me what type of dog I have?

 

What Breed is My Dog?The shelter said he was a Pit Bull mix, but weren't too sure on what he was mixed with. We have heard from many, that they believe he is mixed with Boxer.

 

Using Canned Lima Beans?What can I do with canned lima beans?

 

Side Effects of Adderal?I've been on Adderal XR 30 mg for about 5 months now and my face has broken out in big red pimples. Does anybody have this problem besides me? Please answer.

 

Saying Yes to a Prom Invitation?I was asked to prom and I don't know how to answer him back. He asked me by placing a stuffed dog that he made look like a bunny with a carrot and a little saying on my porch one night. Then he gave me a carrot at each class period with letters carved into them to spell his name (the next day).

 

What Is A Golden Birthday?My daughter was born midday on 10/10/2000. She will be 10 years old this year on 10/10/2010. Does anyone have information as to the "specialness" of this day and date? Thanks.

 

Folgers Cafe Latte Vanilla Vibe Recipe?Does anyone know how to make the Folgers Cafe Latte Vanilla Vibe? I loved that coffee and have not found one that tastes like it. You can't buy it anymore.

 

Pink and Animal Print Themed Crafts?I am looking for craft ideas that I could do for my 11 year old's room? It's decorated in pink and black animal print. I wanted some at home crafts to do for her. She's really picky!

 

Freezing Dates?Can you freeze dates? If so, do you pit them first?

 

Paint Color Ideas for Room With Purple Carpet?I need advice in how to paint my room! My drawers are black with silver details and my carpet and other accessories are purple. I looked on the internet for paint options but they say pink, gray or green and I just don't like those colors for a wall. What do you think?

 

Cat Won't Drink Water?I have a 6 month old kitten and she will not drink any water. She will drink milk and the gravy in cat food, but she refuses to drink water. We live in the city, could it be city water? Please help.

 

Removing Cooking Smells After Frying Fish?I tried everything to rid the house of the odor that was left after frying a wonderful fish dinner. The only thing that worked was "Yankee" candle. I used lemon/lavender and had it on about two hours.