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Lazy Woman's ColeslawFast and easy. It took more time to find the lid for the bowl than it did to fix the salad. It received many compliments as well.
Cheese SoupCombine all vegetables, granules, and water and cook until vegetables are tender. Drain. Add cheese, milk, and butter. Cook on low until cheese melts. For thinner soup, add more milk.
WassailCombine ingredients in a saucepan. Place over a slow flame; then, before it begins to boil, take off the heat and whip up some cream. Let this float on top of the brew like foam.
Tiger ButterChocolate and peanut butter lovers heaven!
Use Leftover Soap To Make Homemade Laundry SoapUsing dish soap for laundry soap is cheaper, but making your own from Ivory soap bars, washing soda (not baking soda), and borax, is extremely cheap and very easy to make.
Microwave Meat LoafMix hamburger, ketchup, egg, salt, and pepper. Crush enough crackers to make hamburger mixture not so sticky. Shape into mini meat loaves so 4 will fit in 9 inch square pan.
Bisquick DumplingsA user asking: I need a recipe on making dumplings with Bisquick.
French Fry Cutter for Dicing VegetablesI found the handiest little gizmo at the drugstore one day while waiting on a prescription. It's a French fry cutter. Not only do I use this to cut homemade French fries, but also when I'm freezing diced bell pepper, onion, etc.
Use Dish Soap ResidueSometimes I just need enough soap from the liquid by the sink for cleaning a cup or plate. I find that when I put the gooped up soap on the spout under the faucet, it's the right amount and saves me lots of soap, as well as keeping it clean!
Huntington Beach SunsetI recently drove down to Huntington Beach, CA to witness the beautiful sunset. It is absolutely gorgeous.
My Frugal Life: Work Smarter, Not HarderMy husband is on SS disability and I earn a modest income with a local hospital. A motivator for us is to make a word or phrase into an acronym that parallels our goals and keeps us on track.
Maddie (Dachshund-Golden Retriever)Maddie is a 5 year old 1/2 Dachshund, 1/2 Golden Retriever (we call her a 'Golden Weenie). We got her from a family in Ruston that had a litter of them. I was in college. I came home to my roommates and told them 'by the way, I got a puppy today.'
Cynder (American Staffordshire Terrier)Cynder is a 3 year 10 month old American Staffordshire terrier. She was a rescue puppy at 4.5 weeks old.
Tartaric Acid to Clean Brass, Silver, and CopperTo clean brass, silver, and copper, mix 1 teaspoon tartaric acid with 5 pints of warm water and a few drops of dish soap. Stir till tartaric acid dissolves. Use plastic gloves to protect your hands.
Garage Organization TipsReclaim the space in your garage by using the ceiling. You can store bikes and other items overhead with the help of a lift mechanism. Use your wall for storage. Install shelves and cabinets to put items out of sight. Have zones of function.
3D Paper Ball OrnamentsThese darling inexpensive ornaments can be put on your tree or used as the topping of a gift. Easy to make and a great personal gift for someone on your gift list.
Photo: Holiday Turkey (1954)I love this picture of my older sister when she was about 2 or 3 years old, looking at the turkey my Mom had made for the holidays. The look on her face is priceless!
Finding Great RecipesEveryone knows that recipes are my "thing." I am blessed to have not only been born into a family of cooks, but also to have married into one as well. I have access to thousands of recipes from family members and friends, including the cookbook that my mother had published.
Fluffalove (Cat)Fluffalove is a 1-2 year old mixed breed. I got Fluffalove two years ago. Fluffalove likes to eat and loves being petted 24 /7.
Slice Roll Cookies with Cheese SlicerWhen baking tons of cookies at Christmastime, I discovered that the easiest way to slice "slice-and-bake" cookies was to use a wire cheese slicer. The wire cuts right through the cold refrigerated cookie dough without distorting the round shape of the log
Hot Water Bottle to Reduce Heating BillsBrrrrrhh! It's so cold at night now in Southern California - low 40s. During the winter months for the past seven years, we use the plastic water bottles.
Aroma Diffusers Suggestions?Can anybody suggest some aroma diffuser brands to me?
Santa Ornaments Made from Baby Formula Scoops?We use to make Santa ornaments, using baby formula scoops. Does anyone remember how to do this?
Tips For a New Dog Owner?I am adopting a 5-8 yrs old Poodle mix. The owner told me that he is a good dog, but pees sometimes at night. He also bites me when I want him to do something that he doesn't like. I have never owned a dog. Is that normal?
Cleaning the Chimney?How often should you get your chimney professionally cleaned? Should I have it done annually or will once every two years be enough? During the winter season, I probably start a fire twice weekly.
Troubleshooting a KitchenAid Refrigerator?My KitchenAid side by side refrigerator is not working. There is no red light on the sensor.
Helping Teens Save Money?Do you know how a young teen can save money? They always want to spend, spend, spend, but she wants to save now!
Collecting Linda Grayson Figurines?I am collecting figurines from "Tea Party Teddy and Friends". It is a long line of figurines put out by Linda Grayson back in 1996, but I don't think they are being made anymore. If any of you know how I can get my hands on more I would appreciate it.
Ice Maker Arm is Stuck?The ice maker on my Kenmore refrigerator jams, and now the arm won't work to dispense ice.
Value of an Aberk-Lock Chair?I have an Aberk-lock 3-in-1 chair. I was wondering how much it might be worth and who made it.
Caring for a Gloxinia Bulb?I have had a Gloxinia bulb for three years. I've put it to rest, brought it out, planted it and it never does anything other than gets tall and spindly. What am I doing wrong?
Looking for Buy Now, Pay Later Sites?Are there any known sites that allow "bill me later" with no credit check to use for Christmas for the kids?
Bisquick Dumplings?How do you make Bisquick dumplings?
Cleaning a Wrought Iron Basket?I have an old wrought iron basket with a handle styled with a most unusual, intricate design. I have flat glass in quarter size pieces in purple, emerald, and teal to fill the basket. I will intertwine the basket throughout with tiny white lights.
2004 Ford Ranger Heater Not Working?My 2004 Ford Ranger heating doesn't work. The coil does not leak. I have opened and closes the damper door manually.
Pudding Didn't Set Up?I made vanilla pudding with chocolate soy milk. Instead of using a whisk, I used an old-fashioned egg beater. It tastes fine but the pudding did not set-up like it should have. Any suggestions on what I can add to thicken it?
What Breed is My Dog?This is Sandy, I was told she is a mixed breed. Someone said Pit mixed, but I don't know. What do you guys think ?
Fixing a Ballpoint Pen?What unsticks the ball in a ballpoint pen?
Cleaning Non-Stick Cookware?How do I clean up pan bottoms? They are non-stick cookware.
Girl Scouts Christmas Parade Float Ideas?Does anyone have any Christmas parade theme ideas for my Girl Scout troop? I have never done a float by myself and now I need a theme!
