June 16, 2011

Taco LasagnaI love all kinds of lasagna recipes! I have so many and seriously, I don't think I've found one yet that I didn't like. Such a great pot luck dish!

 

Red CabbageLove me some cabbage! I have yet to find a way I don't like it fixed!

 

Chocolate Chip Zucchini BreadThis is a new twist to zucchini bread with chocolate chips and pecans.

 

Tomato Cucumber SaladI started making this several years ago. It was winter time, so there was not a big variety of fresh veggies for a salad, but I did have cucumbers and cherry tomatoes, and with a young child, I always had string cheese.

 

Sweet Potato CasseroleThis yummy casserole is always asked for, especially at holiday times and cook outs. Kids seem to love the marshmallow topping. It calls for whole yams or sweet potatoes, but we have also used canned.

 

Grandma Sadie's Spinach SouffleWonderful dish to share with friends and family. They will keep going back for more!

 

Teresa's Special MeatloafThis is my special meatloaf that is fast easy and delicious that my family enjoys for dinner.

 

Lemon MousseThis is very cool and refreshing on a summer day!

 

Ginger-Lime Chicken BreastsThis is a super easy recipe. Great for a little variety.

 

Use Liner in Bed PanWhen you are a caregiver for someone who has to use a bedside commode, lining the basket with a plastic trash bag is a most helpful thing.

 

Close Small Spray Bottle With PinWhen I have lost the top to some spray bottles with very small openings, I put in a pin with a large head to keep the contents from evaporating. I have also used safety pins and voila! It works as a substitute.

 

Organize Bills By TypeI am the one who handles the finances in our home. One day, my husband called me and asked, "Where is the last cable bill and who is it with?"

 

MockingbirdThis is a female mockingbird at the bird bath. They love grapes and cherries, and they also feed them to their babies. They chase all undesirables off the grounds, whether it's a cat, crow, or squirrel.

 

How to Grow Lily-of-the-ValleyThree words that describe lily-of the-valley are beautiful, reliable, and fragrant. Its delightful sweet smelling, spring flowers are reason enough to grow them, but lily-of the-valley also offers reliable solutions to problem areas of the garden.

 

Glowsticks Instead Of Fireworks For The Fourth Of JulyWe camp on the 4th of July in an area where fireworks are not allowed so we came up with this idea. Buy red, white and blue glowsticks, necklaces, etc. at your local 99 cent store.

 

Gobble (Turkey)Gobble is two years old. This pet is in Tennessee. He likes to strut his stuff and gobble everything in site! Yes, he's a real turkey!

 

Sun Through the Fog (Colfax, LA)Early one morning, I got my coffee and headed to the front porch to watch the sun rise, but was disappointed to see the thick fog instead. As I sat there, the sun began to make its way through the fog and the huge elm tree.

 

Don't Use Cruise Control In The RainI use my cruise control on an open road. It saves gas. I would like to caution you about using cruise control on wet roads. Don't use it on wet roads! Your tires may hydroplane, and the cruise will keep increasing the speed of the car.

 

Stars and Stripes Door DecorationThese pretty designs allow you to be an American with great pride as you remember those who fought and died for our country to keep it free. Display them with love and affection for those who have died for freedom.

 

Scenery: Spring in Riverside Park (Pee Dee...This photo was taken in April, 2010. I spent my lunch break at Riverside Park, on the Pee Dee River. I loved the woods near the parking lot. Fortunately I had my camera with me, so I could get a picture.

 

Reuse Receipts as Note PaperA lot of cash register receipts that you get are blank on the back. Save them, and use them for grocery lists, for listing the next movie that you want to watch, to write down something that you need to get uptown, or to write down a phone number.

 

Tucker-T (Cat)Tucker-T loves to be involved in everything we do. He's a fun loving cat with a spunky personality. As you can see, he doesn't mind the glasses too much!

 

My Frugal Life: Going Home Again"Wake up and smell the roses, you really can't go home again". That's what I thought anyway. But with childhood memories dancing in my head and trepidation in my heart, I gave it a try.

 

Use Two Kinds Of Bread for SandwichesI love Western Hazelnut bread. It has hazelnuts, flax seed, sunflower seeds, sesame, and more. The toast is amazing, and it makes great sandwiches. However, it is really expensive.

 

Pinestraw to Protect New PlantsDuring hot days, put pinestraw on top of new trees or plants to keep the sun from burning them.

 

Removing the Fabric Softener Dispenser on a GE Front Loader?How do you take the fabric softener dispenser out of a GE front loader?

 

Freezing Mint?How do I freeze mint?

 

When Do I Plant Herbs and Spices?What is the best time of year to plant herbs and spices?

 

Getting Rid of Large Flying Ants in the House?I have a problem with flying insects. They look like giant flying ants, about 1 inch long. I thought they may have been termites, but a friend of mine said they weren't. I live in Tampa Florida. They seem to come around at the beginning of summer.

 

What Kind of Worms are These?My dad took this picture of thousands of worms headed for his flower bed in NC. Is anyone familiar? We have never seen such a thing!

 

Embroidery Machine Will Not Pick Up Bottom Thread?I changed the needle, rethreaded top and bottom, and used the proper thread. For some reason the bobbin case does not move enough for the needle to catch the thread. It stopped picking up the thread in the middle of an embroidery job and has not worked since.

 

European Equivalent of and Stick of Butter?I read US recipes with 1 stick of butter, could anyone tell me what quantity this is, eg. ounces, grams, tablespoon, 1/2 cup? Also whilst here many of the recipes say a cup or so of flour, but do not say plain or self rising.

 

How Much and How Often to Water Plants?I am having problems keeping my plants alive. Some are in pots and some I planted in the ground. I used Miracle Gro potting soil with all of them. How often should we water plants in this area, North Carolina?

 

Weed Eater Riding Mower Chokes Out and Stalls?I have an older Weed Eater riding mower that will start with the throttle down without a problem, but when I throttle up, it chokes out and stalls. It has an auto choke. I've tried adjusting the idle, but it does the same thing. Before it dies the choke "bounces" back and forth.

 

Canning Salsa Without Cooking It?Can I can salsa without cooking it? Can I boil my jars and have them hot and pour my salsa in them? Will it keep?

 

Best Aerobics CDs?I want to buy some aerobics CDs, however there are so many on the market to choose from. I want to tone up in time for my son's graduation from college next May. I'm seeking recommendations on what has worked for others and where to buy.

 

Sweet Gum Tree Leaves are Turning Brown?Is there anything we can do to save our two 7 ft tall Sweet Gum trees? It's been like a drought here for the past month. We have been watering them but not much in past week.

 

Fuse Box Diagram for Ford Windstar?I have been looking for a diagram of a fuse box for a 1995 Ford Windstar. A year ago I actually found one online but I'm having a heck of a time locating it now. Could you help me out?

 

Cleaning Black Grout?I have black grout in a shower. Every time I wipe it down it turns the rag black. Does it need to be sealed again?

 

Ideas for Playing Crossword for the Visually Impaired?I live in a retirement community and we have a lady who comes to play games with us! Several of our members cannot see well enough to do crossword and we were wondering if you could suggest a method for us to do that?