July 23, 2012

Sunday SupperThis is super easy and delicious! When I was a child, we always had something along these lines for Sunday evening supper because we always had a big Sunday dinner, so no one was super hungry. These are very enjoyable!

 

Apricot Nectar SaladThis is an apricot lover's dream. You can also add chopped pieces of apricot, if you would like, though the recipe does not call for that.

 

Pork Chop 'N Potato MealThis is super simple and tasty! The pork chops come out very tender.

 

Easy SalsaI had never made salsa before, this was so easy.

 

Raisin Drop CookiesThese make a great, soft cookie! Delicious!

 

Tuna-Seashell SaladI love the pasta and the combination of veggies in this salad. I like this as a salad or as a cool lunch idea in the summer.

 

Wash Day SoupThis was a favorite of my dad's when I was a kid.

 

Overnight ChickenThis is a yummy casserole-type dish. Very nice because not only is it tasty, but it is easily prepared one day and served the next, hence it's name.

 

Barbecue MeatballsThese are super easy to make and the whole family will love them!

 

KrautburgersNot fond of sauerkraut, but recently found this recipe and I do like these. Very good sandwiches!

 

Orange JuliusThis is a great summer treat!

 

Peachy Orange SaladThis is a great, warm-weather salad. Very nice and cool on a hot day!

 

Petite Cheesecake or Cherry BlossomsThese are absolutely wonderful! I first had them at a baby shower at church and have had them many times since. They are not only good for showers and get-togethers, but I think they are a great snack for the kids after school.

 

Easy Scalloped PotatoesThese are just what they say they are - easy. I love these potatoes because I think there are few things better than potatoes and Velveeta cheese baked together.

 

Saving Pictures to Your ComputerIf you are only going to use a picture one time, just save it as "new". When you save the next picture, you will save that as "new" and it will replace the other picture. Saves a lot of time cleaning out your pictures that you just wanted to use one time.

 

Vinegar for AntsIt's that time of year and those annoying little friends are here. Out of a desire to be rid of them and not to spray poisonous bug spray around my sink and counter, I grabbed the bottle of white vinegar that I keep handy for cleaning.

 

Homemade BlushIn a bowl mix two drops of food colouring with 3 Tbsp. of water for light pink, 3-4 drops for medium pink, 5-6 drops for red or dark pink. Yellow makes a peachy colour, blue will give you a purple hue.

 

Twig Furniture for DollsI would think you could make the really cute twig furniture for the dolls by using green twigs and tying them together with wire or rope then once each piece is dried into the shapes you need. Glue or nail the separate pieces to form the chairs, beds, etc.

 

Keep Emergency Account Numbers in Your Cell PhoneHave you ever noticed that when the power goes out, it always seems "extra dark", even if it occurs during the day? Almost makes it impossible to look up the number for the power company in the phone book.

 

Fuzzy Wuzzy (Domestic Longhair)Fuzzy Wuzzy is a 10 month old domestic longhair. Fuzzy's mom showed up at my door, very pregnant, last year on Labor Day. She gave birth to 5 kittens (including Fuzzy) and I found good homes for 4 of them and kept both Fuzzy and her mom- Little Orphan Annie.

 

Earring or Brooch MagnetsFor the prettiest magnets use vintage earrings or brooches. I cut off the pin back on the brooches and the clip-on part of the earrings. Attach a small magnet with E-6000. I first noticed this idea at a craft show. They were selling for $5.00 and up to $10.00 each.

 

Uses for Jam that Didn't SetIf your jelly absoluty refuses to set up, even after cooking it back down the second time, just call it by another name!

 

Old Binder Rings for Kitchen StorageI know we have a few old binders that were falling apart from use. I decided to pull the binder ring part out and use for hanging stuff in the kitchen. They already have holes in them so it was easy to hang. You could also spray paint them.

 

Avoid Leaking Containers in LuggageWhile going on vacation this year, instead of putting shampoo, conditioner, etc. in zip bags to prevent products from leaking in suitcase, just take the lid off and put a piece of Handi Wrap or Saran Wrap over the bottle opening.

 

Teenage Facial Cleansing Products?My teenage son (15) needs to clean his face better now more than ever. What products would you recommend we purchased? I would like to know the brand names of products I can buy today please. Thanks.

 

Removing Rotten Meat Smell from Wood?Rotten meat smell got into the wood of our camper. How can it be removed?

 

Determining the Value of Old Encyclopedias?I am wondering who to ask regarding the value of old books. I am a grandmother and I am sorting through books I have kept from my grandparents. I love books, but just don't have room for all of them.

 

Treating Dog Dandruff?My dog appears to have dandruff behind her ears. I always use oatmeal shampoo and conditioner. I keep her inside ears clean and do at times use an anti -fungal medication for wax build up. There appears to be no skin redness where the dandruff is.

 

Dividing Primula Auriculas?How do I divide an Auricula primula plant? It has lots of shoots with leaves at the end. Do I cut off the shoots and replant? Help.

 

Tips for Growing Nails Long?How do you grow your nails really long?

 

Brown Paper Wallpaper?Will it work in the guest bathroom?

 

Killing Lovegrass?Does anyone know how to get rid of lovegrass on a farm? Thanks.

 

Used CD Cases?I still need a lot of empty CD cases, but only the wide plastic ones. I am willing pay 5 cents for each one. Per 100 would be $5.00. I can use at least 400 to start with, and I will pay for shipping too. Any ideas where I might find some? Thanks.

 

Value of the Children's Book of Knowledge?I have the Book of Knowledge, the children's encyclopedia 19 volume set, plus the index. I would like to know the value of this collection. It looks different than the ones I seen online. It has some water damage to some of the volumes. Does anyone know anything about this set? Thank you.

 

Salt for Killing Weeds?I live in an apartment and every rain season my weeds grow crazy (3ft) high or more. I have and big tarp, meant for use in the driveway for cars. I try to prevent them from growing with the tarp. So my question is how often and how much do I use salt for weeds? My backyard is 12ft by 30ft.