September 13, 2010

Banana PuddingBeat cream cheese in bowl. Add condensed milk, pudding mix, milk, vanilla and whipped topping; mix well. Layer vanilla wafers and bananas in 9x13 inch dish.

 

Green Bean MushThis is such an easy and tasty vegetable recipe. Can microwave or bake. My daughter calls it Green Bean Mush.

 

Broccoli with Orange SauceLove this blend of flavors! Cook broccoli in a large pot of water until just tender, about 12 to 15 minutes, drain and place in a serving bowl.

 

Hot Cheesy Ham and MacaroniThaw the frozen peas. In a large saucepan stir together white sauce mix and milk. Cook until thickened. Stir in cheeses and pepper.

 

Passionate PunchThis flavorful punch is easy to put together and is sure to be enjoyed by the one you love this Valentine's Day.

 

Chicken Frito PieThis is a nice alternative to the usual Frito pie with hamburger meat. Grew up with this dish in the 60's. It's sort of a neighborhood block party favorite!

 

Easy Pork ChiliThis is one of the recipes I like to make extra of to freeze in individual containers. Cook pork in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in remaining ingredients, reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 1 hour.

 

Green Pepper SteakTrim fat from steak and cut in thin strips. In medium bowl, for marinade, combine soy sauce, bouillon cube, and 1 cup hot boiling water. Stir in meat strips; cover and marinate in refrigerator overnight.

 

Peanut Butter CookiesThis recipe only uses 3 ingredients.Blend all ingredients well and roll into small balls. Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and flatten the balls with a glass bottom dipped in sugar.

 

Black BeansRinse beans and drain. Place in large saucepan. Add chicken broth and remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Boil for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat.

 

Garden: Mama HenMy husband and I went on vacation and left my Dad in charge of the chickens. This little banny hen hid 2 eggs. She was setting when we got home. It had to be the cutest thing I have ever seen!

 

Nikko (Shi-Poo)Nikko aka Munchkin is a 2 1/2 year old Shi-Poo. I basically saved Nikko, the lady unnamed was trying to sell him because she was having a child and did not want to take care of both, anyway she gave him to me, and he is my little buddy.

 

Uses for Hot Canning WaterDon't let your canning water go to waste. You can blanch green beans or other fruits or vegetables for freezing in boiling water bath canner water after you remove the jars of, say, tomatoes or fruit from the canner.

 

Fidget Apron for Simple Mobile ActivityFidget aprons are great for dementia or Alzheimer's patients, or even people who have had strokes who like to "fidget". Updated with Photo!

 

Use Painter's Tape to Protect CarpetI helped a friend redecorate her son's bedroom, which included painting the walls and trims, repairing the skirting boards, and repainting. I decided the best way to protect the carpet edges around the skirting was to use wide masking tape and tape it onto the carpet.

 

Use Knee High to Polish Shoes Use an old knee-hi stocking to bring a quick polish to gloss-finished shoes. Just hold on to each end of the knee-hi and buff away!

 

Dixie (Australian Shepherd or Blue Heeler)Dixie is a 4 year old Australian Shepherd or Blue Heeler. My Granddaughter bought Dixie at Barrel racing event about 4 years ago, she was 6 weeks old at the time.

 

Link: Internet Coupon ScamI just read this clip about fake internet coupons and thought I'd pass it along. It's just hard to know what sites that can be trusted these days.

 

Puppy Chew ToyPuppies are the best! That is, until you're trying to do your house work and your puppy is constantly underfoot. I have a tip that I use once in a while to gain me some peace.

 

Photo: 59 Years Of ComfortableMy parents had been married 59 years when this picture was taken. My dad was in the middle of fighting cancer and on chemotherapy. He had taken a fall the previous day and scraped his head.

 

Birthday Wish CardA delightful birthday card for a young child.

 

Travel: Cancun, MexicoThis was in Cancun. We were walking around shopping and it was in October, when pop up storms are common. This was a boat heading out to Cozumel, and just the contrast of the ocean with the sky and this big orange boat... beautiful!

 

Blistex for Sore NoseI have found that the Blistex you use for your lips works just as well for sore noses caused by allergies, etc. No more sore noses!

 

My Frugal Life: The Coupon LadyLike many of the stories I have read on this site, I grew up poor. My father died when I was 4, leaving my 35 year old Mother with a 4 year old, a 6 year old and a 7 month old. She was unskilled, but tried many jobs to make money.

 

Cooking Spray to Remove Grease and Paint from HandsYou can use PAM cooking spray to remove grease and paint from your hands while working on the lawn mower or painting in your house. Just buy an extra can for the garage or workshop.

 

Save Worm Dirt for GardenFor those of you that love flowers and have a friend or acquaintance that loves fishing, ask them to save the "dirt" that their bait comes in. This can be added to your potting soil to boost its enrichment.

 

Bandit (Cat)Bandit is a 10 year old cat. Bandit is a very vocal, tuna loving cat who loves to get his ears scratched. Forget about cat toys - he loves playing with balled up pieces of paper and chasing a string dragged around by my 1 year old.

 

Use Sock on Water BottleDo you have one of those water bottles that you see pretty much everywhere now days? I'm talking about the ones made of metal or plastic that you can refill over and over again. I own several of them, and I really like them.

 

Kimbo (Miniature Pinscher)Kimbo is a 6 month old Miniature Pinscher. We rescued him from a puppy mill in April. He sleeps a lot.

 

White Cap Pine Cleaner?Could someone please tell me where to purchase White Cap Pine Cleaner. It has to be the original white cap. The bottle is clear, the contents are an amber color, and there's a nurse's cap on the label.

 

Mildew On Clothing?My son has a favorite skateboarding shirt that has mildew around the neck and back. After skating he balled up the shirt and never told me. I washed it not knowing it had mildew stains. Is there any way to get these stain out now?

 

Removing Cigarette Odors from a Mattress?Any ideas on how to get the nicotine odor out of a box spring and mattress?

 

Some of the Kernels on My Frozen Corn Turned Brown?I tried freezing corn on the cob this year. I followed the instructions in a preserving book. After a few days in the freezer several kernels turned brown. Is this still safe to eat? What happened?

 

Current Popular Interior Paint Colors?What are the "in" colors to paint the interior walls for our new home?

 

Cleaner Dulled the Shine on Stainless Steel Appliances?A harsh cleaner was used on some stainless steel appliances. It looks like it stripped away the surface. I am not sure if it was a clearcoat of some type. Please help! How can I restore the luster and shine to the front of the appliances?Thanks.

 

Recall Information on LG Refrigerators?Is there a recall on LG refrigerator light bulb sockets?

 

Fidget Apron for Simple Mobile Activity?I am looking for pattern for a fidget apron.

 

What is This Plant?Can anyone identify this plant for me? It just started blooming and will bloom until frost. It will then be killed to the ground and will remain dormant until late spring. At that time it will put up long shoots from the ground and grow into a vine.

 

19th Birthday Party Ideas?What kind of party can I have for a 19 year old male's birthday?

 

Water Leaking from Freezer Door on GE Side by Side?I have a double door GE refrigerator that is leaking from the freezer door. I know that the drain line is clear. The door is leaking from the bottom of the door.

 

Pet Safe Insect Repellents?With cooler weather the spiders and fleas (from my cats) are coming into the house. I vacuum at least every 2 days, but need something else to discourage these insects. Any suggestions that are safe around animals?

 

Helping a Parent After Brain Surgery Damaged Memory and Vision?My mother has brain cancer and the doctors removed the first tumor which damaged her short term memory, eyesight, and her brain does not acknowledge the right side of her body. She used to make doilies, but gets confused. How can I help her? She gets tired quickly.

 

Economical Way to Get Rid of Fleas?I have 3 cats, one of which is a kitten, and my house is infested with fleas horribly. How can I get rid of these annoying things and get my babies flea free?

 

Helping My Sister With Her Wedding Expenses?My sister is getting married next September. She and her husband-to-be are paying for everything except the first two kegs. How can I help her out? We don't want to cut corners at all for her wedding.

 

Uses for Nutella?Can anyone give me suggestions for using Nutella?

 

Decorating a Cake Shaped Like a Building?I would like to do a skyscraper from cake, and I am struggling to do the small windows. If somebody has any ideas I would appreciate hearing them. Thanks.

 

Wheelchair Afghan Pattern?We are knitting afghans (wheelchair lap rugs) for seniors. We were going to get each person to knit a block then sew them together, but I can't find a pattern. Does anyone have one they could share? Thank you.

 

Gnats on Houseplants?I would like to know how to get rid of small flies in house plants?

 

Cleaning Orange Glo Residue From Floors?How can I safely remove the milky film on my Bruce hardwood flooring from Orange Glo?

 

Keeping Pets Out of the Garden?What is the best way to keep pets away from sown areas?

 

Portable Washing Machine Recommendations?I am looking for a small portable washing machine, possibly non-electric, just to do a few things at a time. I would like it to be sturdy.

 

Whitehead Remedy?I have a lot of white heads on my cheek. Can someone please help me?

 

Alternative Uses for Shrimp Cocktail Sauce?I have four bottles of cocktail sauce that I purchased at a cheap price. I bought so many because I thought my daughter could use them. I was wrong, she doesn't want them. My husband and I use them when we have shrimp, but that is not that often.

 

Odors on a Microfiber Couch?I have owned a set of microfiber couches for 3 years. One of them has developed a weird smell in a small corner of it. I don't know what it is or how to go about cleaning it.

 

Recipes Using Canned Spinach?I have a case of canned spinach. Does anyone have any good recipes?

 

Planning a 25th Wedding Anniversary With Renewal Of Vows?My husband and I will be renewing our wedding vows next year. It will be our 25th wedding anniversary and I don't know where to start first. Our colors are silver and white.

 

Resident Cat Acting Aggressively Towards New Cat?I am a new cat owner. Payton landed on our doorstep last October. My husband just recently said let's get him a friend. I adopted Clover and it's been a month. There is no hissing, but after 2 or 3 minutes our Payton is trying to hurt the little one. Please help.

 

Calculating Meat Portions for Large Group?How much brisket is needed for 400 people when offering two meats?

 

Recipe for Tesco Deli Tikka Rub for Chicken?My grandson-in-law was stationed in NewMarket, England for a number of years and shopped at the "Tesco Deli Market" there. He was able to purchase some chicken in the deli that had "Tikka Rub" on it and he loved it. Thank You

 

How Big is a Yorkshire Terrier?What is the average size and weight of a full grown yorkshire terrier?

 

Games for a Baby Shower?I need some ideas for games for a baby shower. Thanks in advance.

 

Weight Watchers Food Diary Sheets?Does anyone have a copy of the Weight Watcher food diaries from the 70s and 80s? I would love one.

 

Displaying Favorites in Firefox Similar to Internet Explorer Layout?When I had Internet Explorer, my "Favourites" were visibly listed down the left hand side of my screen. I don't know how to have a similar set-up, now that I have Firefox with Bing as my homepage.

 

Making Colored White Out?How can you make colored white out?

 

Getting An Opossum To Go Away?My neighbor has an opossum in her house under her garden tub. We have set live traps with no luck. Is there any other way to run it off?

 

Using Paraffin Wax and Chocolate on a Cake?Can paraffin wax and hard chocolate be mixed and drizzled on cakes?

 

Trimming Ivy Runners?When cutting ivy runners, is there a certain area to cut to allow the plant to keep growing the runners?

 

Repairing a Singer Sewing Machine That Skips Stitches?I have a Singer model 6268 from 1986, it sews a perfect straight stitch, but skips on all others. What could cause this?

 

English Laurel Planted Over Septic Field?The previous owners of our home planted three English laurel bushes on top of the septic field. They have grown quite big and I'm concerned that the root system will damage the septic system.

 

Finding a Handicapped Accessible Room Online?I'm trying to find a hotel/motel handicap accessible room in Lancaster, PA for a few days in October. I've never done this online before and it's confusing! Any help, please?

 

Using Bleach to Get Rid of Fleas?I have a dog and now I have fleas in my backyard. Can I use bleach in my yard to get rid of the fleas?

 

Are Elm Tree Berries Harmful to Dogs?Are elm tree berries harmful to puppies?

 

Western Dance Theme Ideas?We would like to have a western dance, but don't have a theme.Can you help?