Substitute for Crisco or Shortening?
Lard always works for me. The best pie crust is made with lard, and I fry with it also.
Sausage and Potato Casserole
The circle of sausage is about one pound. More or less really doesnt matter just as long as you use the hot for the seasoning. Or you can buy the links. My store sells both types. If I buy the links, I make sure I buy two of each type at least. If your store...
House Training an Older Puppy?
I have had Shih Tzus forever. They are wonderful with families and children and other pets. So friendly its scary. a bundle of hugs and cuddles. However, they are also stubborn. If they dont want to do something, its almost impossible to make them. Years ago...
Preparing for Fall Frosts
If you have a frost you were not prepared for, you may still save your plants. In the morning, before the sun hits those plants, spray them with some tepid water (neither too warm nor too cold) I use this method and have for years. I have a spray bottle on...
Save Plastic Lids for Canned Pet Food
I only keep wet the cat food for one days use. My cats get 1/2 the can on top of their dry food in the morning and the other half in the evening. Im sure the food does not get contaminated that fast. I will use this tip. By the way, I have been doing this for...
Save Plastic Lids for Canned Pet Food
I just googled this as suggested. This was meant for tin cans. Today most cans are either stainless steel or aluminum.
Crock Pot Apple Butter
I cant wait to try this. I have been wanting apple butter lately. Now Im heading for the store to get some apples.
Tuna Casserole
I always put in cooked noodles too. We call it tuna noodle casserole. Grew up on this. Comfort food for a cold winters night.
Product Review: Folger's Single Coffee Bags
I love my Folgers coffee. Now I am going to buy some of these bags so I can enjoy one cup whenever. Thanks Folgers, you did it again. I also would love to buy the cup pictured. I would send it off to my mom who will be 97 this month.
Cream Puffs (1920)
I would love the filling recipe also, please! I love cream puffs and havent made them for myself in years. Now that you reminded me, you can believe I am making these real soon. Wish you lived closer than CA. I am in Michigan. I also believe what you believe...
Garden: Double Delight Rose
Double delight is my all time very favorite rose. It is just the perfect rose to plant beneath a window or two. The aroma is totally wonderful.
Nail Fungus Remedy?
I would suggest you visit a good dermatologist. My mom had a nail fungus and tried all her friends home remedies. She finally went to the dermatologist and he gave her some meds to take care of the problem. The fungus grew out as the nails grew long. It has...
Shelf Life of Eggs?
The date on the container is the last sell date acceptable. I buy the one with the date furthest away and use until they are gone. Im 78 years young and have never been sick yet.
Feeding Puppies Together or Separately?
Feeding them together helps them learn to get along with others. At first they will try each others (just to make sure no one has something better in his/her bowl, than they have). Just separate the bowls enough to give them room to eat in peace when they finally...
Keeping Cats Off of the Counters?
You are much better off spraying the counter tops with hot pepper spray. The spray gets on their feet and they lick their feet. And/ or when their noses touch the counter top and they lick thier nose. They do not like this. Once or twice on the counter is usually...
Dog Won't Go In Dog House?
Is there a reason she cannot come in and be a house dog. Older dogs, especially, need warmth and dry for their poor old bones. I dont understand why she must be outside. Please let us know.
Homemade Hummingbird Food?
Are you using 1 cup of sugar to 4 cups of water the equivalent? I put mine in a 4 cup pyrex measuring cup and microwave it for at least 3 minutes. Stir once about half way through. Then let it sit for a minute or two before opening the microwave. Voila! Hummingbird...
Housebreaking a Shih Tzu?
I had a shih tzu who loved cookies. I kept a supply of small pieces close to the door. When he went outside, I kept praising him and gave him a small piece of cookie. It took me about one day to potty train him. When he started using the doggie door, hed come...
Dog Still Weak and Twitching After Vet Visit?
My vet always told me to give my sick pets homemade food if they wouldnt eat their regular diet. A mixture of lean ground beef and rice. I cook the rice then brown the beef somewhat in a pan. when all the pink is gone, add the rice. Sometimes the aroma of this...
Tucker (Aussie)
Two of my favorite grandchildren are Aussies, Joey is a Blue Merl and Rosie is a Red. Wonderful, wonderful pals and companions. Aussies are so intelligent and loving. They love all the other grandchildren and other family canine pets. Are great with adult humans...
Seed Starters
I think this is a wonderful idea. Make sure you really crush the bottom of the shell before planting. The roots should grow out the bottom. I cant wait until its time to start my seedlings. Thanks for the great idea.
Planting Armeria Maritima Seeds?
I just put Armenia Maritima plants into the internet search and came up with the plant, what it likes and doesnt like, type of soil and weather etc. The picture shows a very pretty plant. Try this out. It had way to much info for me to copy into this feedback...
Vegetable Plants are Stunted?
Way too much manure. Try digging up some of the soil and replace it before planting again next planting season. I come from michigan. I sprinkle manure on my garden area before the last snow of the season. This way the manure is not to hot for the seedlings...
Snowman Wreath
I am going to make this one for sure. This project will give me something to do right now. He is absolutely adorable and i know just where he will hang come december. I am a total Christmas person so I am going to really enjoy him. Thank you for this one. I...
Where Can I Buy Instant or Bread Yeast?
You can buy bread yeast at any grocery store. Red star or fleishmans iare good good. If you want to buy a large quantity go to costco or even Walmart. Keep it in a jar in the refrigerator but be sure you take out the correct amount and let it come back to room...
Raising Baby Zebra Finches?
You didnt mention whether or not there is a nesting basket in the cage. Did they just ignore it or was there not one in the cage? I never had the problem you do but i would not mess with the birds or babies. If there is no finch nesting basket in the cage, get...
Cooked Food For Your Birds (Mish Mash)
Not too much spinach for a gray though, according to my avian vet. Check with yours about calcium and grays. Yours looks like my shadow b. Bird. Arent they fun?
Candy Striped Rose Bud
Ahhhh double delight, my very favorite rose of all time. The fragrance is wonderful. Thank you for sharing this with us.
Buying and Transplanting Bedding Plants
Rather than marking a spot for your plants with a dab of flour, try using a dab of epsom salts. Epsom salts helps root growth. Thank you jerry baker, master gardener, for this tip.
How Do You Hard Boil An Egg?
The secret to peeling a hard boiled egg is to place it in ice water after cooking it. Let it sit in the ice water until the egg is cooled. Peeling it under water helps too. This always works for me.
Freeze Individual Servings
I wish I could give this one 10 thumbs up. Great ideas. I have been freezing things in larger portions then I have to eat it for days. :) Just never thought of using plastic cups in the right size. Thank you.
Giving a Dog Medication?
Try a small spoonful of peanut butter. I mix my dogs pills with this. might work to mix in the liquid meds first, then roll pill in this mixture. Most dogs swallow small bits of food whole so this might work.
Best Growing Medium for Raised Beds?
When I moved to arizona (a small town close to flagstaff), we had red cinders/rock instead of soil. I too used a 12 inch raised bed. I filled the bed with a mixture of jerry bakers barnyard tea. 1 Bag top soil, 1 bag peat, 1 bag sand, 1 bag garden gypsum and...
Best Growing Medium for Raised Beds?
Ps: this works for all states and all gardens. We must replace what plants use up each year. Mix it up and chop it in. You will be a happy gardener.
Parakeet Is Losing Its Feathers?
I agree to taking your bird friend to the vet. Also, keets love to be held and played with. If his wings are clipped he could play outside the cage on a play stand. They love their daily baths too. Use a shallow saucer. Sometimes our avian friends pluck themselves...
Puppy Won't Drink Water From a Dish?
Many years ago, I had the same problem with a very young puppy. My vet told me to buy some puppy formula Place some in a bowl (very small amount to start) next time puppy goes to empty bowl, put more formula in but this time add water. Keep doing this while...
Math Fun: Multiplying By Nine
For the younger children, I make up a large poster board with the following: 9 x 1 = 9 9 x 2 - 18 9 x 3 = 27 9 x 4 = 36 Keep going and notice that while the first number in the answer gets larger, the second number gets smaller. I put the board up on the wall...
Grainy Frosting?
With an electric mixer, beat the crisco and sugar until light and fluffy. Then add the cocoa and mix well. After the crisco, sugar and cocoa are very well mixed, dribble in the warmed milk while continuing to mix. Add the milk while it is still warm. The warm...
Store Sheets Inside Pillowcases
This is a fantastic idea. I have been keeping house for almost 60 years. Why didnt you tell us this before? :)
Tips For Caring For Your Parakeet
My keets also loved people food. Try mixing cooked rice with corn and pea, and for breakfast, a scrambled egg. yummmmm! Also put a slice of apple between the bars and watch them pick away at it. Broccoli is great too.
Cinnamon Air Freshener
I cannot believe this! After reading you post Cyinda, I went right into my kitchen and sprinkled cinnamon on my burner. Oh wow! By the time I got back in front of my computer, the aroma had wafted this far. What a wonderful, great, terrific idea. It almost...
Uses for Bacon Grease
I am a widow and therefore Im cooking for one. I do not get much bacon fat so I dont have much call to save it. I do place slices of stale bread in the frying pan while I eat. By the time my meal is over, the bread has absorbed the fat and cooled. I then tear...
Musty Smelling Linens?
Go to Lowes and buy some odor gel. It is under $4.00 And works great in my linen closet and also in the laundry room where my kitty litter pan is. There is no overpowering aroma to this gel like sprays and its easier to use. Just lift off the top. Keeps out...
No Stick Kitty Litter
This is a very timely hint . Its time for me to clean miss mollys litter box. I have tried the plastic liners but she manages to claw a hole in them or sometimes she even works to pull them away from the side of the pan. I like the spray and baking soda idea...
