January 16, 2012

Freezing EggplantsThis is a page about freezing eggplants. Whether you are growing them or just stocked up from the market, freezing eggplants is a good way to preserve them. Freezing them when fresh will keep them flavorful and ready to use later.

 

Using Leftover VegetablesThis is a page about using leftover vegetables. If you have vegetables left over from other meal prep or you just have extra, find other meals to use them up to minimize food waste.

 

Cooking Ground BeefThis is a page about cooking ground beef. Hamburger can be browned quickly, easily and goes with a wide range of dishes. Use these helpful tips to make cooking ground beef that much easier.

 

Cream Cheese FrostingThis frosting is perfect for those who like a rich creamy topping that is not overly sweet.

 

Mixed Vegetable SaladLove this tangy salad! The mixed veggies are great. I try to get a brand that has no Lima beans, personally, as I do not like them.

 

Dill and Lemon Buttered NoodlesQuick, easy and tasty!

 

Whole Wheat BreadThe best thing about this recipe is that it makes several loaves and they freeze very well until you are ready to use them. This is very good, soft yet dense bread!

 

Pasta Sauce from Frozen TomatoesThis is a multi use pasta sauce made from tomatoes frozen from my garden bounty. Economical, easy to make, and more flavorful than store bought. I remove seeds from my tomatoes before freezing for smoother sauce.

 

2012 Desk CalendarCreate a seasonal calendar using card stock and rubber stamps.

 

Take a Photo of Ideas in Waiting Room MagazinesWhen you see a recipe or article in a waiting room, use your cellphone to take a photo of it. Works great.

 

Gizmo (Moggy - Domestic Cat)Gizmo is an 11 month old Moggy kitten. Gizmo was abandoned by her mother shortly after birth. A local lady found the litter in her son's car and posted for help on a local animal shelter page.

 

Building Wheelchair Accessible Raised BedsIn the summer of 2011, I had raised beds made to accommodate a wheelchair and my short arm width necessary to reach across to weed. They have landscape fabric to control weeds on the bottom, a layer of sod face down, then layers of newspaper and leaves that will decompose and on top, regular soil.

 

Over the Door Shelf For Bathroom OrganizingI had a lone Dollar Tree hook over the bathroom door facing inside. It was for my robes, but was pretty high up. A friend gave me one she didn't need anymore and boy, has it made life easier.

 

In Memory Of SequoiaThis horse Sequoia loved children. I got him at an auction 18 years ago. Sad to say he passed away in the spring of 2011. He is missed by all the family, and he will never be forgotten. I got him when he was 3 years old, and he passed away at age 21.

 

Using Every Bit of Salad DressingWhen I make dressing, it's usually in a round bowl like this. Once it's down to just enough for a smaller salad, I don't bother trying to scrape enough out and messy up another bowl.

 

Bleach for Unclogging DrainsTo unclog a sink, tub or toilet, pour a bottle of bleach in the water over the drain and let sit. Check back in a few hours and it should be drained. Then run some hot water for a few minutes down it.

 

Tigger (Cat)My son and his cat are practically inseparable and I'm always taking pictures of them. This morning my son woke up and Tigger immediately got in the bed to snuggle. The sun was hitting them just right and I couldn't resist taking this picture!

 

Use Freezer To Remove Candle WaxThe freezer will usually work. Just freeze the holder for a couple of hours and the wax will become brittle and pop right off. Or we use a heat gun and carefully heat the wax and catch the melted wax with paper towels as it loosens.

 

Recycled Jug RagholderI saw this tip on a gardening magazine somewhere, and it's original form was to store plastic bags. However, I have found it works excellently well when it comes to storing rags as well!

 

Victorian Beaded PoinsettiaIt takes just a few items to make these beautiful Victorian beaded poinsettias.

 

Numi (Lilac Point Mix) and Belle (Xoloitzcuintli)Numi is our 2ish Lilac Point mix and Belle is a 14 year old Xoloitzcuintli. These two are great friends. This is, however, a rare photo of them sharing the heated pet bed.

 

12th Birthday Party Ideas?My daughter is having her 12th birthday in a couple of weeks. We're struggling for party ideas with a cheap, but cheerful price. Any suggestions?

 

Chocolate Stain on Couch?How do you clean a small spot on couch (fabric content cotton and unknown)? The spot is a small brown chocolate candy melt.

 

Making 1950s Rock and Roll Poodle Skirts?We are hosting a 1950's Rock 'n Roll theme for my daughter's surprise 13th birthday. I would like to make some poodle skirts and can't seem to find a free pattern that doesn't ask for felt. I cannot find felt in that large of an amount in my area.

 

Buzzing in the Ear?Has anyone had the experience of a constant buzzing in the ear. It really sometimes gets very upsetting and uncomfortable. I am a very healthy thinker and mind set, so I do not know where this came from.

 

Homemade Cleaner for Cat Urine?How do I make a homemade cleaning product to get rid of cat urine?

 

Suggestions for High Calcium Non Dairy Foods?I have been diagnosed with dairy intolerance, and am looking for foods and drinks that are non dairy, but rich in calcium. I live alone, so do not want recipes or anything that is too complicated.

 

Dogs Pees When Excited?We adopted two wonderful Poms from a shelter/rescue center. One of them took to the doggie door immediately while the other one is still not there. The problem we are having is that one of them pees when he is happy or gets excited (which is all the time)!

 

Pop Can Tab Craft Ideas?I have about 200 pop can tabs; what can I make with them?

 

How Can I Stop My Dog Shivering?My dog constantly shivers when he comes in from outside. I have wrapped him in blankets, but he still shivers. What can I do?

 

Rotten Onion Odor in Basement?I have the smell of rotten onion in my basement, we can't find the source. Do you have any suggestions?

 

Decorations for a Daddy-Daughter Dance?We are having a Daddy-Daughter dance this spring at our elementary school. Does anyone have some decorating ideas? We are going with a spring theme. We need to decorate the gym for the dance and the cafeteria for snacks and rest!

 

Craft Idea for Sentimental Bricks?What can I do with 2 bricks that I got from the school where I met my husband 52 years ago?

 

Making a Portable Pop-up Privacy Curtain?I am planning a road trip out in the desert with a group that will include men and women. There is very little tree or shrub cover and the trip will be several days long with very little "civilization" for many hours at a time.

 

Where Are the Good Artichokes of the 1970s?When I was growing up in California we had great artichokes; the taste was fabulous. Now all we can buy are these big globs of cardboard tasting leaves. They look great, but they do not taste the way a artichoke should taste. Why did they stop growing the old fashioned ones that taste good?

 

Growing Mushrooms?Where can I get these pegs that were mentioned in this article, to grow mushrooms?