Cereal Bags for Kitchen Chores
I just love this site. You can learn so many money saving ideas. I thought I knew everything about saving things. My kids go nuts when I tell them to save the yogurt cups and lids from ice cream pails to use when we go camping for cups and plates, but this...
Sticking to a Weight Loss Program?
I too have the same problem, but now I am on my third week and going strong. I found a site called The Daily Plate, which you put in how much weight you want to lose each week (I am only trying for 2 pounds a week to be realistic). Then you put in everything...
Butter vs. Margarine: You Decide
I cant remember what I grew up eating, probably margarine, because I came from a large family and it was cheaper. When I moved out on my own I bought margarine because of the price compared to butter. It was four pounds of margarine equaled one pound of butter...
Getting Kids To Reuse Towels
I had the same problem so for Christmas this year our kids (5) each got their own set of towels (2) and each have their own color so they know which one is theirs. They make more of an effort to hang them up and if they dont they know which ones are theirs...
Recipes Using Mashed Potatoes?
First of all I want to give you a good mashed potato recipe: About 5# peeled potatoes, quartered and boiled til soft. Mash and add: 8 oz. cream cheese 1 stick butter 1 teaspoon garlic or onion salt or both 1 teaspoon seasoned salt Add enough milk so it is the...
Washing a Down Jacket?
I bought a yellow down jacket from a garage sale (knowing it wouldnt be yellow for long). I figured since I only paid five dollars for it I wouldnt be out that much if it didnt work to wash it in the washing machine. I gave it a try and it came out fabulously...
Adding Volume to Thin, Fine Hair?
Im 48 years old and have always had thin, fine hair. I dont dye or perm it either, so I guess that is part of my problem, but I dont want to do that. My niece is a hair dresser and when I complained to her she told me to buy a shampoo called Big Sexy Hair. It...
Banana Split Bars
Sounds good but I need to know how many ounze the pudding is as regular to you might be diferent than regular to me. Cant wait to try it.
Bananas Turning Brown in Banana Cream Pie?
Eat it faster. Just kidding. In our house the pie lasts about five minutes so the bananas dont have a chance to turn brown. If I know the pie will not be eaten right away I coat the banana slices with lemon juice. Just pour a small amount of lemon juice in...
West Bend Bread Maker: White Bread Recipe?
Im pretty sure I have the same bread machine, but I cant find the number anywhere in the manual. Here is the recipe: 9 ounces lukewarm milk (1 cup plus 1 tablesppon) 3 cups bread flour 1 1/2 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons butter or margarine...
Cooking With Jack-o'-lantern Type Pumpkins?
I have used these kinds pumpkins for pie, bars, cookies, anything that you need pumpkin for and it didnt seem to matter that they werent the right type of pumpkin. I just cut the pumpkin in quarters and scoop the seeds and pulp out. Place in pan with water...
Recipes Using Special K Cereal?
They make the best scotcharoos. Use Special K cereal instead of using rice krispies. They are much softer. If you need the recipe for scotcharoos here it is with the Special K cereal in place of the rice krispies. 1 C kero syrup (light) 1 C sugar 1 C peanut...
Check Date on "New" Tires
I recently became a used tire expert as everyone knows how expensive tires can be, but how important it is to have good tires on your vehicle. I asked many questions from the tire guy when I went to purchase new tires and he gave me all the information. He...
Using Evaporated Milk?
This is an awesome recipe for pancakes skinnies using evaporated milk. I found this recipe and tried it out and my kids were sold on it. I now do not make any other kind pancakes. Every one of my kids friends that have tried them also think they are the best...
How Do I Freeze Apples?
I use my Pampered Chef apple peeler/corer/slicer which peels, cores and slices the apples all at one. They are left in a continuous ring, which I cut in half and then I just put them in plastic containers (cool whip containers work good) and freeze them. I...
Swedish Pancake Recipe?
INGREDIENTS 4 eggs 2 cups milk 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 pinch salt 2 tablespoons melted butter DIRECTIONS In a large bowl, beat eggs with a wire whisk. Mix in milk, flour, sugar, salt, and melted butter. Preheat a non-stick electric skillet...
