April 2, 2010

Easter Blessings: Baked HamSince I am dedicating this to my mom, I'm going to copy from her cookbook, the very small section on Easter from the Holiday Family Favorites section of her cookbook.

 

Teriyaki Crockpot ChickenToss it in the crockpot in the morning, in the evening fix some rice and some stir fried veggies and you have an easy, nutritious meal. Who needs the takeout joint around the corner?

 

Mary Alice's Easter CookiesThese are soft almost like drop biscuits. (DH likes them with his meal as bread) They are good either plain or frosted.

 

Cherry Coffee CakeMix the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, eggs and oil together. Pour 1/2 of the batter into a 9x13 inch pan. Pour the cherry pie filling on top of the batter. Pour the other 1/2 of the batter on top of the cherry filling.

 

Grandma's Blue Cloud DessertThis is an Easter favorite. Combine graham crackers, sugar and margarine. Mix well and press into bottom of 9x13 inchpan, saving enough to sprinkle on top later. Bake in 375 degree F oven for 8 minutes.

 

Sweet FlowersGreat for Grandkids. For each flower, poke a lollipop stick through the top of 1 gumdrop. Move it 1 inch down the stick. Place 1 cookie, followed by another gumdrop, on the stick, making sure that the gumdrops hold the cookie securely in place.

 

Broccoli Corn BakeCombine first 8 ingredients in 1 1/2 qt. casserole. Blend last 2 ingredients and sprinkle over top. Bake at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes. Serves 6.

 

Peanut Lime VinaigretteCombine the first ten ingredients in a food processor or blender and process until blended. Slowly drizzle in the peanut oil and blend to combine.

 

Store Oil Based Paint Brush During PaintingBecause of the long wearing factor of oil based paint, I hardly ever use anything else but clean up is a little messy. So if I have to stop in the middle of my project, I just put my brush in a container of water, until I am ready to use it next time.

 

Use Fan to Defrost FreezerFast and easy way to clean your freezer, use a fan. Simply empty the freezer and direct at top speed in front of a stand up or on top of a chest freezer. The frost will melt in a matter of minutes!

 

Saving Time is Like Saving MoneyTime is money, or so goes the cliche. There's merit to that well-known phrase and many others. A person can't buy time, another cliche, so why not save it as the greatest resource? After all, if you worry about the business at hand, in due time you'll have time to waste.

 

Easy French ToastCrack a couple of eggs into a zip lock bag, and shake until they're a little foamy. Add a little sugar-free syrup, or fruit or fruit syrup, and shake again. Place a couple of slices of bread into the bag, make sure the bread's well-coated, and let it sit for 20-30 minutes.

 

Use Hand Soap to Clean LeatherTo clean a leather settee, don't buy all the expensive cleaning products, buy some soap that you wash your hands with. Get a bucket of warm water, wet the soap and rub the soap onto the leather with a wet cloth it brings out all the dirt, etc.

 

Reducing the Cost of Feeding a FamilyI was in the grocery store yesterday and was talking with a lady in the dairy section about the rising cost of food. She was very upset that her kids were eating her out of house and home.

 

Freezing EggsUntil a good friend shared this tip with me, I did not know that fresh eggs can be whisked together and frozen for up to six months. I have been doing this for over a year now.

 

Use Lid to Measure VanillaWhen using vanilla or other flavor extracts in a recipe, you can save your measuring spoon and use the lid instead. The lid on every bottle of vanilla I've used for years holds almost exactly 1 tsp. Check yours and see if I'm right!

 

Milton (Chihuahua)Milton is a 7 and a half year old Chihuahua. I got him seven and half years ago as an early Christmas gift. He likes to chase our passive 5 year old pit bull to show that he is the dominate dog in the family!

 

Egg FlowersTurn your plastic eggs into blooms. Create several for a unique table centerpiece.

 

"DAW" Prescription - Dispense as WrittenMy husband had trouble in the past with one generic drug. Our pharmacy always gave generics when available as the price is so much cheaper. Most insurance companies will not pay for name brand if there is a generic.

 

Ann's Easter BasketOur two older grandchildren are too old for Easter baskets, but they have a little three year old brother just getting into the fun so this year I made this basket for him to find and then to share which he loves to do with his sister and brother.

 

Too Much Fat in Dog Treats?For the past six days, I have been nursing a dog back to health, and I'm still not quite certain that she will make it. Our vet's prognosis is that she was getting brand name treats that have too much fat in them, and it's all unregulated by the government.

 

Spreadsheet for Travel ItemsTo ensure items are not missed when preparing for a trip, I have a spreadsheet with all the items needed to travel, whether for winter or summer. These include personal and business items.

 

Tabitha (Bombay)Tabitha is a 2 year old Bombay, I believe. My cousin found her while on vacation, she was just a kitten and skinny as a rail. They fed her and brought her with them when they came back home. I got her after her father wouldn't let her keep another cat in the house.

 

Have the Baby Shower at the Expectant Mother's HomeThe ladies in our family hosted a baby shower for my niece and we decided that the shower should be held at my niece's home. The ladies appointed a host which would plan the shower; we were asked to bring a finger food or salad or a light dessert item.

 

Shop After Easter for Next YearI shop after the holiday for next year, You'll usually get 50-75% off. I have four grand kids ranging from the ages of 2-6.

 

Wooden Craft Stick Easter BasketSimple wooden craft with many decor possibilities. For anyone and all ages, but it offers a more masculine Easter basket for a boy. Later, it can be used as a tool box or garden crate to get the most out of your time spent crafting.

 

Wet Paper Stained My Linoleum Floor?My daughter was using coloured paper and left it on the linoleum floor and the dog wet it. Now the dyes are all over the linoleum. I have tried bleach and Handy Andy, but to no results. Please help as I'm in a rental.

 

Baseball Crafts for Toddlers?I am looking for simple baseball craft ideas for toddlers. This is for 2 year olds.

 

Can Changes in Hormones Affect Hair Dye Results?I had a hysterectomy in October, only have 1 ovary. Now when I dye my brown hair champagne blonde it turns a orange/red yellow shade. Not pretty at all.

 

Making Lady Chairs?I would like to know how to make the lady chairs.

 

Insulating Windows Against Summer Heat?The temperatures in FL are starting to go up and pretty soon we'll be back in the heat and humidity. Does anyone have any good, inexpensive suggestions for something to put on the inside of my home's windows to help keep out the awful heat?

 

Permanent Marker on Jeans?My daughter got permanent marker on her pink jeans. How can I get it off? I wash them and used Shout, but it didn't work.

 

Removing Silly Putty from Hair?Someone please tell me how to get silly putty out of my little sister's hair.

 

Bartering Advice?How do I find someone willing to take a few professional photos so I can use them on my website? In turn, I will advertise their shop as well.

 

Canadian Governmental Assistance for Dental Bills?Who, in our Government, can help us pay a $1400.00 emergency dental bill when you don't qualify for welfare and you aren't on disability? I only get 2 days a week of work. Please any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Determining the Value of a Porcelain Princess Diana Doll?I would like to know how much money I could get for a Diana porcelain doll? It has the dress on like Princess Diana wore and has the crown and shoes.

 

Preventing Splashing When Using Wet Food Grinder?While grinding the urad dal in a wet grinder, for making idlis, it starts splashing. How can I avoid the splashing while grinding?

 

Ideas for Transforming Kitchen Countertops?I am looking for ideas for transforming my kitchen countertops.

 

Life Span of Shepherd Retriever Mix?Our dog was abandoned with us 5 months ago by her previous owner. We've been told she's a German Shepherd/Golden Retriever mix and she's 9 years old.

 

Restoring Shine to Vinyl Flooring?What is the best way to make my vinyl tile flooring shine without being slippery? Someone suggested table salt and hot water. Has anyone tried it and does it work?

 

White Out on Leather?How do I get White-out off of a leather chair?

 

Weed Killer for Flower Beds?Is there a weed and grass killer that is not harmful to flowers, so that it can be used in flower beds?

 

Cool Summer Recipes?I'm looking for easy recipes for the summer. I'm wanting cold things, but not salads, as I have tons of those recipes already. Can anybody give me some suggestions? Oh and they have to be for only one or two people. Thanks.

 

Designing a Glass Top Table?What I am looking for are ideas and pictures of how to design my glass top

 

Forsythia Not Blooming?Last year and again this year, our forsythia is producing only green leaves. Is there anything we can do to get the yellow flowers back?

 

Length of Canine Heat Cycle?Our 2.5 year-old American Pit Bull Terrier was recently in heat. However, instead of the usual full-month cycle, her cycle only lasted barely two weeks. Has anyone ever heard of this? The hubby has raised dogs for years and says he's never seen it.

 

Adjusting Computer Monitor Display Settings?A picture is too big to fit on my monitor. How do I make it smaller?

 

Finding Sources for Free Flower Seeds?I want to plant a flower garden this year, I don't have any seeds and would like to know if anyone out there would send me some. I cannot use marigolds because of family allergies. If anyone can help me I would appreciate it. Thank you.

 

Dryer Burns Out Outlets?We have an apartment size dryer that runs on 110. Lately it has been burning up the outlet that we plug it into. We have replaced the plug end on the dryer. Same results, but after a while of using it (like a few months or so).