January 20, 2011

Sloppy Joe WrapsThese wraps freeze well, so feel free to make a double or triple batch to freeze as soon as they are cooled and placed in airtight containers.

 

Pumpkin SoupIf you get to the grocery store right after hallow'een you may be lucky enough to find pumpkins being given away. Even if you buy them, they sure are cheap. This is a fast and popular lunch that is always a hit with my guests.

 

Collard GreensCollard Greens are so yummy and they freeze well too. Place pork in a large pot; fill halfway with water and cook, covered, on medium low heat for about 2 hours.

 

Beef and Salsa Topped Corn Chips Combine beef, salsa, chiles, and green onions in medium skillet; cook for 5 minutes over medium heat until hot. Place corn chips on dinner plates; top with meat mixture and cheese.

 

Zucchini and Carrot Rotini LasagnaA healthy lasagna that tastes amazing! This is comfort food without the guilt. Brown meat with garlic, onion, and celery. Add tomatoes and paste, along with the zucchini and carrots. Add spices of your choice to flavor.

 

Scenery: Wishing Tree (Withalacochi River, Wahoo, FL)This unique swamp oak has grown for many years near the Withalacochi River near Wahoo FL. The locals call it the wishing tree because of its wish bone shape. If you sit on the fork and make a wish, it may come true. Be careful what you wish for.

 

Store Nail Polish In The FridgeTo keep your nail varnish and nail products like new, find a space in the fridge for them. They practically keep for years instead a couple of weeks. Tried and tested. You've got nothing to lose, so give it a go.

 

Bella (Brindle Boxer)This is our 9 week old Bella. She is a Brindle Boxer. We got her after Thanksgiving as an early Christmas present for my husband. She loves to torment my little dogs and she thinks she is a lap dog. My daughter has her spoiled already.

 

Mac (Cat)This is Mac he is 3 years old. When Mac was 6 months old, my fiance and I rescued him from a local shelter. He likes to sleep, chase a laser, play with his toy mice, watch birds and other animals through the window, and he loves visitors!

 

Scenery: Snow (Utah)This is a picture of our hottub in the background and our deck. Neither are usable today. Snow! We love it!

 

Recycle Your Old Cell Phones And ComputersMany places take old phones and computer parts. Old phones are used to allow battered women to call 911 in the event of an emergency. The old batteries in them are recycled and disposed of properly.

 

Heated Insoles From Sun DeflectorsMake heated insoles for your shoes from either new or used car window sun deflectors. They're the ones that pop open to block the sun's heat from making the car interior too warm.

 

Scenery: Running the Strawberry RowsWe try to pick strawberries locally every year. The long rows made a great place to do running "speed work" for Cameron, my 3 year old.

 

Scenery: Beach (Atlantic Coast)This was taken last summer on the Atlantic Coast. I think with all the extra cold weather (even here in Florida) we can use a little warming up.

 

Vicks VapoRub Cough RemedySome of you may already know this, but believe it or not this really works. Whenever I have a cough, I put Vicks VapoRub on the soles of my feet and then put socks on. My cough stops. Yes, it really does.

 

Joke: Driving?Two old friends, each well into their eighties, were heading out for dinner on a Tuesday evening. After Blanche drove straight through a stop sign, Elizabeth became concerned, but didn't want to embarrass Blanche so she held her tongue.

 

Momma-Dog, Penelope, Bobble-head Lou, and Ginger (Dogs)From left to right "Momma-Dog" 13 years old, "Penelope" 2 years old, "Bobble-head Lou" 9 years old, and "Ginger" 1 year old. Three of them Weenie dogs and Ginger chi wow wow mix.

 

Rusty Girl (Boxer/German Shepherd)Rusty Girl is a 5 year old Boxer/German Shepherd mix. I rescued her from the pound. She had been abandoned, and had health problems resulting in surgery. By that time, she was in my heart and cost meant nothing.

 

Fixing an Electrical Outlet?Could someone describe the trouble-shooting procedures you would use to repair a non working 120 volt electrical outlet that is in the middle of a wall with 5 other outlets?

 

Putting Silver Edging on a Seashell?How do I put silver edging on a seashell?

 

Removing Sharpie Marker from Skin?How can we remove Sharpie marker from my 3 year old granddaughter's legs? She has covered her thighs completely. Help.

 

35th Birthday Party Ideas?I am looking for ideas for my 35th birthday. It is the same month as my daughter's. I just lost my dad, his birth month is also the same as mine.

 

Growing Lomandra longifolia (Dwarf Mat Rush)?I have the problem of lack of chlorophyll in the top half of Lomandra longifolia leaves due to either a fungi or mites; I am unsure. They are in sun and sand on Bribie Island Qld. I watered with borewater, non-salty to the taste yet undrinkable. What can I do?

 

Reviews of Microwave Pasta Cooker?I was at Walgreens and I saw this little microwave pasta cooker. It has a lid that strains the pasta and handles that stay cool, and also a steaming lid for it. Does anyone have any comments or concerns about this product?

 

Mature Hair Styles for Long Hair?I have long grey hair and besides putting it in a bun, how may I wear it so that it does not look like a 78 year old is trying to look 24?

 

When Should I Prune My Mums?Can I cut mums now?

 

Inexpensive Laptop Recommendations?I need to find out where to get really decent newer laptops for cheap or trade.

 

Choosing Low Maintenance Foundation Plants?Can anyone suggest a set of low maintenance foundation plants? Is there a formula for best practice for placement of the plants/bushes? I am down-sizing so I need to focus on curb appeal. Thank you, oh talented ones!

 

Bedroom Paint Color Advice to Coordinate With Silver Metal Frame Bed?I have a silver bed that I would like to use in a guest bed room. What color can I paint the wall? I am trying to update. It is just a plain metal silver bed.

 

Permanent Marker on Upholstery?How do I remove permanent black marker from car seat?

 

Pet Urine Stains on Hardwood Floors?How can pet urine stains be removed from wood floors?

 

Choosing the Best Coffeemaker for the Money?What is the best coffeemaker for the money?

 

Bedroom Paint Color Advice to Coordinate With Silver Metal Frame Bed?I have a silver bed that I would like to use in a guest bed room. What color can I paint the wall? I am trying to update. It is just a plain metal silver bed.

 

Owner's Manual for Pasta Express X500?Where can I get an owner's manual for the Pasta Express X500 model? I know about the recall, I won't be putting my hand into the machine while it's plugged in! Any help really appreciated!

 

How Do I Make a Whiteboard?My daughter wants a very large "white board" but the commercially available ones are prohibitively expensive. Does anyone have a suggestion for making one which she can use in her apartment? As a graduate student, she needs a significant space on which to write.

 

Solutions For Shrunk Clothing?Is it possible to restretch a fleece hoodie that shrunk when it was dried on too high a temperature. The nylon zipper is now a roller coaster, the sleeves too short and it sits high on the waist instead of hitting my hips.

 

Keeping Baby's Legs in the Crib?I am having problems keep my baby's legs in the crib, what can we do?

 

Removing Permanent Marker From Leather?How do I get marker out of leather?

 

Dog is Licking Paws?My dog is licking her paw raw and now I have noticed crusties in her eyes. Please help.

 

Is Dawn Dish Soap Safe for Bathing Cats?Can I use Dawn dish soap on my cat? He is an 8 year old tuxedo.

 

Removing Smoke Odor from Home?How can I remove smoke odor from the air in the house after I've started a fire in the fireplace and the house filled with smoke?