August 27, 2012

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Recipes

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SalsaThis salsa has a very fresh flavor. You can use canned, from the store tomatoes or fresh, which in my opinion, is always best!

 

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5 Layer MealI like this because it's an easy, tasty, one-dish meal!

 

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Easy Souper Meat LoafEasiest, yummiest meat loaf I have ever made!

 

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Mom's Cherry SaladThis is a pretty salad at Christmas. My mom would use green and red cherries together instead of only one color or the other. They mix well with the pineapple flavor.

 

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Microwave ManicottiThis is a very tasty, simply-made Italian meal. I love that it's made in the microwave!

 

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Potato SoupThis is a favorite of my husband in the winter time, which here in Iowa will be on us before we know it!

 

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Easy Souper Meat LoafEasiest, yummiest meat loaf I have ever made!

 

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Scotcheroos - Rice Krispies TreatsThis is a great kid favorite! They love to eat them and help making them.

 

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Chicken Tortilla CasseroleThis is a great pot luck dish!

 

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Chicken in the WoodsI am told this is a Girl Scout recipe. I want to give them the credit if it is. This is another super easy, tasty, and quick-to-fix dish!

 

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Cheesy Mashed PotatoesThese potatoes are super good and rich tasting. The cream cheese and sour cream I think makes them extra smooth and yummy!

 

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Layered Chocolate DessertThis is a chocolate lover's dream! I prefer to skip the pecans for garnishing.

 

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Vegetable MedleyAnother great vegetable dish!

 

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Escalloped CarrotsThe cheddar cheese and stuffing make this a great veggie dish!

 

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Apple SaladThis is a great combination of fruit as well as a great "dressing" that goes over the fruit. Very yummy salad!

 

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Egg and Ham CasseroleThis is great at breakfast or any meal.

 

Articles

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Bath Sprays For Stretching ShoesIf you have shoes that are uncomfortable, spray the uncomfortable area of the shoes inside and out with bath spray (also called body splash and body spray), then wear the shoes until they are dry. Repeat if needed.

 

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Storing Winter Gloves and HatsI purchased a hanging shoe bag and I use it on the wall behind our back door so that when someone needs a pair of gloves, all they need to do is grab a pair that is conveniently placed in one of the shoe pockets.

 

Mold and Concrete Stepping Stone

Easy Concrete Stepping StonesUse half flat plant containers to make fast and easy paving stones for your garden.

 

A nicely displayed plate of deviled eggs.

Displaying Deviled EggsWhen preparing food, I try to present my dishes as "pretty" as I can with what I have have on hand. Rather than just throwing some delicious deviled eggs on a plate, I line my tray with lettuce, spinach or whatever green I have.

 

Bottles of shampoo or lotion.

My Recent CVS SavingsI will start out by saying, use caution when CVSing its easy to get caught up and spend more than you planned! There prices are a bit high so use caution when comparing prices and make sure the extra bucks make up for it!

 

Silhouette of heron on chimney cap.

Great Blue Heron (Noblesville, IN)I took this photo from my deck. This heron sits on a neighbor's chimney almost every morning, looking out on the pond we live on. It took quite a few tries before I could get a descent shot, but I think it was worth the trouble!

 

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Organizing Clothes the Smart WayIt's the time of year where back to school, moving to a new apartment, or just making good use of your space is at it all time high. There are good tips to make more room, sort out the old, and shop your closet, hopefully saving you time and money.

 

Framed mirror covered with pieces of tree bark.

Mirror Covered in Tree Bark for a Rustic LookThis is an old mirror that was plain and ugly, I added bark from a tree to make it look rustic.

 

Vacuum tube inverted on hose to clean under bed.

Vacuuming Under Low FurnitureIf you have a canister vacuum cleaner and hardwood floors, it's very easy to vacuum under the bed and other furniture. If the vacuum head will fit under, just put the hose the other direction on the tubes.

 

A beautiful Christmas tree made from toothpicks.

Making a Toothpick Christmas TreeThis is a page about making a toothpick Christmas tree. Make a spiky toothpick Christmas tree decoration for you home.

 

A bag of ground coffee beans and a refillable pod next to a box of Keurig coffee pods.

Kuerig K-Cups Vs. Ground CoffeeMy husband got a Kuerig for his birthday. While the K-Cups are very convenient, we wondered how they compared to using ground coffee in the My K-Cup basket. A box of K-Cups contains 18 cups. Our bag of Tully's coffee weighed 12 ounces and we were able to get 25 cups of coffee.

 

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Oil Based Paint for ConcreteOn our concrete floors, we washed it down with a mild soap and mopped with plain water. We let it dry and then painted a coat of oil based paint. Let dry 24 hours and added a second coat.

 

Step by step photos of separating an egg.

An Easy Way To Separate EggsA small empty and washed out plastic bottle can be your tool to easily remove the yolk from an egg.

 

Aloe Gel

Refrigerated Aloe Vera Gel for SunburnsAfter a day on the beach, swimming, or outdoor activity, keep aloe vera gel in the refrigerator. The coolness will feel great on the hot skin, and the aloe will soothe the pain. Ahhhhh!

 

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Use Solar Lights For Power OutagesThis tip is for hurricane season. Use the solar lights that you have in your yard or garden for light at night if you are with out electricity after the storm.

 

Questions

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18 Month Old Wants Bottle During Night?My granddaughter is 18 months old and still wakes up at night for a bottle. She cries till she gets it. She should be done with this shouldn't she?

 

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Other Uses for Spray Deodorant?Are there any other uses for spray deodorant?

 

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Value Volume of Encyclopedia Britannica?What is the value of my volume 5 of the 1954 Encyclopedia Britannica?

 

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Ideas for Thrifty Any Occasion Wreaths or Centerpieces?Does anyone have any thrifty ideas for making an any occasion wreath or centerpiece?

 

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Name of Reducing Machine Using a Sand Bag?Several years ago I owned a reducing machine that came in 3 pieces. The center piece was about 15 inches high with a small platform on top that you could change direction of the movement just by turning the center piece.

 

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Spreading Black Spots on Shower Door Mirror?My shower door, which is also a mirror, has a black stain that is growing. It started out about 1 inch X 4 inches, and in about 6 months, spread to about 12 X 12 inches.

 

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Reinstalling Rubber Flap on Scuni Steamer?I removed the rubber flap on the Scuni Steamer and now it won't go back on securely. How did you get it back on securely?

 

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ASPCA Vaccination Truck Schedule for the Bronx?Where in the Bronx is the free vaccination and when?

 

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Cleaning Silverware?My good silverware that we use daily looks dingy and tarnished. What is the best way to clean silverware?

 

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Nicotine Stains on Clothing?How do you remove nicotine stains from clothing?

 

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