March 31, 2010

Happy BreadIt's easy and anybody can prepare it in a snap of finger for breakfast. Wash hands, Mix egg, salt, curry, garlic - beat very well. Heat oil on a frying pan at medium heat.

 

Italian Beef SandwichCombine consomme,' ketchup, onion, green pepper, water, garlic and oregano in large saucepan or frying pan; heat to boiling. Add beef, cover and cook slowly 25-30 minutes.

 

Chocolate CheesecakeCombine the crushed wafers and melted butter, and press into a 9 inch springform pan. It helps to use a drinking glass to press the mixture. Set the crust aside, as you do not need to bake it.

 

Tomato Basil Feta Ham and Egg ScrambleSometimes I am bold and add a tad of dried minced onions to the egg mixture, too.

 

Best Buttercream FrostingBeat until mixture is thick and creamy. Add more powdered sugar for frosting thick enough for pastry tube decorator. Add food coloring if you like.

 

Fried Cornmeal MushFirst had this stuff in elementary school. I loved it then and I still do!

 

Cheesy Rice Corn DishThis is a nice side dish to take to pot luck dinners or to serve with supper. Freezes well, also! Prepare rice as directed on package. Mix rice together with cheese and mushroom soup in large bowl. Stir in drained Mexicorn, combining well.

 

Simple Shrimp SaladIn large salad bowl, add lettuce, celery, shrimp. Mix together sour cream, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Toss together lightly; add paprika and salt, to taste.

 

Toasted Coconut CarrotsCook carrots in salted water until tender. Drain and add butter. Toss carrots until all are covered. Cool. Mix the rest of the ingredients in a plastic bag. Add carrots to bag and shake to coat carrots.

 

How to Save on Your Pets ShotsPet shots and meds are very expensive, especially when you have to cut back due to job loss, etc.

 

Data (Maine Coon)Data is a 8 year old Main Coone cat. He was rescued by a truck driver who took him to a vet clinic where my friend was the vet. She called to tell me that she had 'found' a cat for me.

 

Old Costume Jewelry for Greeting Card EmbellishmentsAs I went through my boxes (I'm a pack rat), I stumbled upon some of my old costume jewelry. Unfortunately, maybe fortunately, I found stud earrings with one missing.

 

Easter Egg Gathering BasketA child would be thrilled to have their own gathering basket or it could be used as a centerpiece after filling with colored eggs and surrounding with Easter grass.

 

Removing Moss from Asphalt Roof TilesFor the past 30+ years I have done the following; dilute plain laundry bleach with water, one part bleach and three parts water. Apply with a pump garden sprayer. Apply when the moss is reasonably dry and thirsty, like several days after the last rain.

 

Planting Small SeedsAn easy method for planting smaller seeds over a large area is to use a "fan" or leaf rake to disrupt the top of the soil, sprinkle the seeds over the surface of the area, and then gently re-rake to combine the loose soil with the seeds.

 

Share Your Family MemoriesThis isn't really a tip but rather a hopeful 'ThriftyFun Family Shares Memories' idea. There was just a tip posted for how to keep your shoelaces tied and it brought back memories of when I was first learning to tie my own shoes (over fifty years ago).

 

Missy (Boxer/Black Lab)Missy is a 1 year old Boxer/Black Lab. I got her from a breeder in Pennsylvania. She loves to jump and swim and loves bugs. She has been stung by bees and loves to chew anything!

 

Garden: CarrotsHere is what I pulled up from my carrot patch one summer.

 

My Frugal Life: Christmas AngelsThe first Christmas after my husband and I divorced looked as though it was going to be very hard. I had four children, two teenagers and two little ones aged four and three, and virtually no money for food or gifts.

 

Cooper (Catahoula)Cooper is a 10 month old Catahoula. My son brought him home and then moved away two weeks later to go to college. Cooper joined our group of three other dogs.

 

Easter WreathA cheery and easy wreath to welcome guests for Easter Sunday.

 

Easter Bunny EarsNot living close to our grandchildren, we send their Easter treats. Last year our youngest grandson Brady, was too young to really understand, so I had fun stuffing it with things I thought his folks, brother and sister would think were cute.

 

Sweet Tomato SoupWhenever I wanted something sweet for lunch, I would get a packet of instant tomato soup, heat up some hot water, then add 2 Tbsp. of cremora and a packet of sweetener. It really quenched my sweet tooth, not to mention a healthy lunch.

 

Craft: Painted BunnyMy brother-in-law cut out all the forms and a couple of us girls got together and finished the wood products. With our own ideas along with the help of my crafty sister-in-law helping us.

 

Grate Soap to Form New BarsBuy bar soap at rummage and garage sales-any kind including guest soaps. They can be beat-up, dried up, broken,etc. Grate them up with a coarse grater and add in any leftover soap slivers you may have on hand.

 

Salt Paste for Stains on PorcelainCoffee cups stained with coffee? Make a thick paste with simple table salt and warm water and use a soft rag and wipe the coffee cup inside and out with the salt paste. Sparking new!

 

Cleaning a Burnt Coffee CarafeAlmost everyone I know has forgotten to turn off the coffee pot from time to time. We tend to think a cleanser will get the grime out but, in reality, it scratches the carafe and it will break easier.

 

Home Remedies for Treating Gum Disease?Does anyone have a homemade remedy for gum disease, where the gum tears apart and the teeth are uprooted?

 

Keeping Mint Leaves Fresh?How do I keep the mint leaves fresh?

 

Bonding With Your New Puppy?My dad is going to get a free Husky and Shepherd puppy. He will be getting it once it's old enough to leave its mother. He has work from 8 am to 8 pm. We are taking him or her to a doggy day care.

 

Uncomfortable and Sleepy After Lunch?I feel uncomfortable and sleepy after my lunch everyday. Mostly I eat rice, but I take in a normal quantity of food. This is a big problem. Please give me some advice, if someone is experienced in this.

 

Thumb Screw on Kenmore Sewing Machine Won't Loosen?I need help with a Sears Kenmore 156-18031. I am unable to remove the mechanism that attaches the feet. As I try to remove the thumb screw, it becomes tighter. If I turn the other way, it it becomes tighter, too.

 

Manuals For Older Sewing Machines and Free Threading Diagrams?I need information about an old "Good Housekeeper" or "Good Housekeeping" sewing machine. I am having trouble threading it. It is model 712-B.

 

Keeping Cut Off Jeans from Fraying?How do you keep cut-off jeans from fraying? I love to turn my worn out jeans into shorts for the summer, but do not like the little strings that come when it starts to fray. I would love to know if there is a way to stop this from happening.

 

Removing Rancid and Musty Odor from Wood?My wooden cupboard with dividers for trays and cookie sheets smells bad. It is a combination of rancid odor and mustiness. The odor has permeated the wooden serving trays.

 

Youthful Essence by Susan Lucci?Has anybody tried Youthful Essence?

 

Home Kitchen Certification?What does one have to do to get her kitchen certified for jelly and jam making that is going to be sold?