Succulent Plant Starter
I'm confused here. Is the water in the bottom for humidity only? I've always just laid leaves on top of a pot of dirt. Can you clarify this for me? Thanks!
Making Fried Green Tomatoes
I've been making fried green tomatoes a long time and here are some suggestions for the best success. I pick tomatoes that do not have any pink at the blossom end. If there's any pink, choose a different one, because it's started ripening and won't have the...
My Ezy Sauce Relish Is Too Sweet?
I've never heard of this relish but looked at the guide for the recipe. Since it's a homemade relish, this is what I''d do. Make another recipe of the sauce omitting the sugar. Add this sugar-less relish a little at a time to the one that's too sweet until...
Making Panoramic Easter Eggs?
You might check on the Wilton.com site. They make all kinds of things with sugar molds, including panoramic eggs and decorated cakes. I learned to make these eggs from a Wilton class many years ago. FYI. You can use just about anything as a mold once you learn...
Child's Travel Buddy
Great idea!! I especially like this for little kids too young to be captivated by an electronic device (Are there any left? ')!
Storing Powdered Sugar
Nice idea if you only use a little bit at a time. I store mine in a gallon ice cream tub. I always sift my whole bag of powdered sugar before adding it to the tub. I never have to worry about lumps in my sugar and it saves time when I need some.
Spool Pin Won't Pull Up on New Home Machine?
You might have to take the top off the sewing machine and push it up from inside. It might need a super tiny dot of sewing machine oil. Your machine instruction book ought to tell you how take the top off. On my machine, the top is held in place inside with...
Cast Iron Cooking Can Save Money
I agree with LeeAnne67. Im 66 yrs old and have never had to re-season my Moms cast iron skillets. Ive used and washed her skillets since I was a teenager. I wash them with liquid dish soap and hand dry them, and never let them air dry, as this causes rust spots...
Custard Filling and Frosting
This looks good! Please tell me how you made this into balls to sell at school?!?! This idea has me intrigued!
Cardinal on Branch Adult Coloring Page
I dont mean this to be mean, but this picture is of a cardinal, not a robin. A robin doesnt have a top knot and the beak is different. Anyway, I love cardinals and will download the design.
Peach Cobbler Recipe?
I've always preferred fresh peaches. I've never liked peaches that had been heated, even those that were heated to slip the skins off before canning them. This recipe was in a cook booklet by the Georgia Peach Commission in the early 1970s. I love this and...
Discontinued Simplicity Pattern #9535?
I found this pattern on Amazon for $8.50. I hope you get this pattern soon. The seller only has 1 of this pattern, although other sellers had this, too, so look at some of the other offerings. This is a nice pattern and could be fashionable for a long time...
Substitute for Mushrooms in Chicken and Mushroom Pie?
If you have a recipe in mind and dont want the mushrooms, just leave the mushrooms out of the recipe. Otherwise look for a recipe for chicken pot pie.
Blessing Bags
Battered Womens Shelters are another place to give Blessing Bags. These women and their children often have to leave on the spur of the moment and cant take the time to bring anything with them. The time it took to gather up things, could cost them and their...
Bring Food On Outings
Ive done the same thing for many years. Im diabetic, and always have some sort of snack to eat when I need it. When my kids were little, I took snacks, toys and books to entertain them. We camped a lot when they were little and saved on lodging and meals by...
Glue to Remove Splinters
I have tender, delicate skin and get lots of things in my skin. I learned to do this when I grew cactus. The little spines are usually so small they cant be easily seen to remove. I would put a good thick coat of a thick glue like Ailenes craft glue and let...
Using Muffin Pans Without Paper Liners?
Ive never had much success with the buttered and floured method, but this works well for me. I take the time to cut out circles from parchment paper, traced from the bottom of the muffin tin, cake pan or loaf pan (even minis). I like to do this when Im doing...
Bread Closures for Marking Crochet Needle Size
I wish I had thought of this or seen this sooner. I also have a hard time remembering what hook to use, especially when I have to change hook to get the correct gauge. Im making baby blankets, hats and sweaters for my new 2nd gr. grandbaby and am working on...
Peeps Easter Basket
I love this project! My daughter has always loved PEEPS. Every year, we give her the newest PEEPS that we can find! Grown ups dont usually get Easter baskets, but she gets one of these this year!! Thanks for a beautiful project and a great video!
Protecting Your Sewing Scissors
Im going to look at Dollar Tree for a small lock. I dont think this calls for an expensive lock, just something to deter the opportunists! Great idea, and I shared it on Facebook.
Clothespin Cup Markers
I did a similar thing for my family over 35 years ago. I had everyone choose their favorite color. I used acrylic paint to paint them and made 4 for each family member. We still have most of them. When my daughter and her children had to move back home, I added...
Eggs a la Goldenrod
I also learned to make this recipe in Home Ec in 1963 or 1964, in Ohio. It's the only recipe I ever brought away from this class. I still make this. It's a favorite of mine and my Dad's.
Coasters and Pot Holders From Jeans
The instructions are to cut one square from the jeans that is 4.5 inches. The one 4 inch piece of fabric for the center square. You'll stitch the center square all around and from corner to corner to secure it to the jeans. Then you're going to make small slits...
Help Out Your Grocery List
I've also been there, too. Early (1972) in my marriage to an army enlisted man, the army said they had over paid him and took his entire paycheck. We got a $25 emergency Red Cross loan. He used $5 for gas, rolled his cigarettes, and bummed rides from friends...
Substitute Whipped Cream
My Mom used to make whipped cream using a partly frozen can evaporated milk beaten until almost stiff and then adding the sugar, and beating until stiff. We had this with strawberries and cake. I love this.
Planting Bell Peppers and Tomatoes Together?
I read that tomatoes stop bearing when the temps are above 70 degrees F. Last year in the Atlanta area, the hot summer temps came so early, that my tomatoes didnt have any fruit. I solved this by hand pollinating my tomatoes. I used a small, fine makeup brush...
Pickle Popsicles
My granddaughter has always loved pickle-cicles! She also loves to drink the juice from the jar. A former Chick-fil-a employee once told they marinate the chicken used for their sandwiches in dill pickle juice.
Reusing Onion and Orange Mesh Bags
I use mesh bags to hold my different sizes of canning jar rings. I also use some to prevent birds from eating my Concord grape clusters. Theyre handy for controlling my various baking chips, since they dont stack well and are always falling over.
