Keeping White Appliances Clean and Looking New?
I wipe it with a Mr Clean magic eraser sometimes. It gets the dirt and grime out of the crevices.
Beware Self Cleaning Feature On GE Oven
Yes you need to call Sears and GE again. go to the attorney general if nothing seems to be getting resolved. they should be giving you a new oven if the latch is messing up after a 3 hour clean. I just cleaned my oven (maybe GE, not sure) for 3 hours-not the...
Paint Color Ideas for Blue and Black Kitchen?
What are your floors? that can factor in too! I had light oak cabinets with same type of countertops, and a creamy yellow, like a light kind youd want to eat, looked perfect with it! sorry I dont remember the name of the color! Really, it depends on your style...
Bank Threatening Foreclosure?
Hey, have you tried contacting this organization about helping with your house? My friend used them and they were able to help her out a lot... https://www.naca.com/index_main.jsp My sister sent me this comment and link when we were going through this...Im...
Paying a Large Dental Bill?
Check your local universities. I live by the University of MN, and they have a dental school. its much cheaper to get dental work done there, and they dentist are in their last years of school, very well trained and supervised.
Upright Vacuum Cleaner Reviews?
The Dyson pet one. Amazing! To clean it (like the wheel that my long hair pieces get wrapped around) is a cinch! Well worth the money.
How Do I Become a Food Vendor at Various Fairs?
I believe you would need to purchase a vendor license with your state. Not sure how to get in individual places. I suppose call the organizers!
Keeping Ice off the Car
I have a question. Can I keep the spray bottle in the car, or will it freeze? I kinda am thinking it will freeze, but then again...maybe not, if u spray it on the windshield? I live in MPLS MN. Thanks!
Make Envelopes From Magazines
Wow, Jean & Maggie-that was harsh. You need to learn how to say things with grace. How about, thats a nice idea, but something to think about-those of us with multiple chemical sensitivity would be made very ill by coming anywhere near anything with fragrance...
Senior Citizen Banquet?
Theme: Our Seniors are Precious Jewels. you can make a display with large diamond rings with their names on them (if not too many) and even put up a pic of them.
Rainbow Tea Party Ideas?
http://girlsteaparty.wordpress.com/2009/06/07/great-ideas-for-a-rainbow-tea-party/ above is a link I found. Also, go to Biblegateway.com to look up verses...maybe search the word promises, as the party is a celebration of Gods promises towards us! Off the top...
Easter Food Ideas?
You could have Carrot juice-just an orange drink though, so shell drink it! (maybe drink it with a green straw!) You could have cotton candy for dessert-fluffy bunny tails! Have her draw on a 11x17 paper -or sticker, etc., a placemat. Eat a veggie garden-how...
Recipe Using Pineapple Juice?
I freeze mine into ice cubes, and then put them in a plastic bag. I use in friut smoothies, as well as take a few out to melt and use for marinades etc
Best Method for Making Payments to Collection Agency?
I would NOT use anything connected to my bank account. Once you authorize one use on the card, they can take it out without asking. I know, you can dispute it, but you dont usually win...believe me. Also, if they know your bank and account, they can withdraw...
Cutting Up a Grapefruit?
Try rolling the grapefruit in between your hand and the counter. It loosens the skin from the fruit and makes peeling a snap!
Recipes That Use Ramen Noodles?
Cheap, Easy and Quick Doritos Ramen Salad Recipe 15 min | Serves 4 2 (3 ounce) packages beef-flavor ramen noodles 1 (10 ounce) bag Doritos 1 lb ground beef 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 1. Cook ramen noodles according to package directions. (only add one of...
Recipe to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner?
Do you have to bring the main dish? or a side? I post a couple of things... my Veggie Pizza Ingredients: 2 pkg of refrigerated crescent rolls (lg. roll) 2 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened 1 cup mayo 1 pkg (one ounce) dry Ranch-style dressing mix 1 cup fresh...
Recipe to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner?
Cranberry Croissants 1 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese (or use the spreadable type-much easier!) 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 can whole cranberry jelly deli turkey slices or thinly sliced turkey leaf lettuce 6 croissants Blend together cream...
Recipe to Bring to Thanksgiving Dinner?
White Chocolate Snack Mix 6 cups CORN chex 3 cups cheerioes (I use the store brand for both and tastes great!) 1 sm bag small pretzels 2 cups dry roasted peanuts 1 med lg bag Plain M & Ms 1 small bag Peanut butter M & Ms (opt) Mix together in brown grocery...
Sam's Club Artichoke, Spinach, and Jalapeno Dip?
OK I love that stuff. I go to a few different sams around me, and some carry it, some dont. Ive tried googling it too, it is just yummy! One thing Ive done when Sams stopped carrying something I liked was every time I go in there I talk to the manager and let...
Identifying Toxic Mold?
I think you need to contact the city/inspection division for rental housing, they need to know about this if it is that bad. It is up to the rental owner to fix the problem. It should be livable, and mold in my opinion is not! The owner would need to fix the...
Canning Spaghetti Sauce?
I wanted to can spagetti sauce, but didnt have time to do it all, and didnt want the tomatoes to go bad. I did the first step in getting them ready for canning; boiled them for a minute to get the skins to come off easy, and them put them right away in cold...
Squeezo Strainer Manual?
I wish I had one of those, we used to use it growing up! Really, for tomatoes at least, we cut out the little area at the top with stem. Quarter/half the tomatoes, run through, then run the meat, skins etc., bowl through once more to squeeze more out. It is...
"Hollywood Christmas" Themed Float?
How about a scene with a producer with a megaphone/camera, filming a scene about an AMVET helping someone in the hospital, or at a desk helping a disabled vet fill out paperwork, and you could have around the float a sidewalk looking walk of fame with the names...
Poem for Baby Shower?
Don Herrold Babies are such a nice way to start people. Anonymous Ten fingers, ten toes Shes laughter and teardrops So small and brand new And amazingly angelic Shes sent to bless you Shes one special Baby The best of lifes treasure And will grant and bless...
Stuffed Jalapenos?
These can be cooked in the oven or grill. Your desired amount of Jalepenos, cut in half, seeded, rinsed and dried (Note! In order for these not to be just plain hot, you need to get all the oil off of the inside of the pepper.) Pkg cream cheese (or I use the...
Giving Themed Gift Baskets?
Yes, depends how creative you want to be, but take some time to do research and think how you can modify to fit your basket. Look up willie wonka, wonka ideas (lots of birthday party themed ideas and pics), wonka tee shirts (cafe press has shirts, buttons, bumper...
Dandruff Problem?
I agree with twilightgift, Nizoral. It is about $15 at Target, but I bought it about a month ago, and use it 1-2 times a week, and havent itched my head since! NO flakes! Love it!
Old Fashioned School Salad Dressing?
I grew up in the 70s too, and Im from Eastlake, OH! LOL I agree, school lunches were really good back then! here are a few recipes to try: (this is my favorite, my mom makes it-I know my best friend fell in love with salad dressing as a result of this!) Moms...
Pink Rainbow Tea Ideas?
On Martha Stewart.com she has these rose napkins to make, Im sure she has tons of pink ideas. I have the rose napkins PDFed as a page, if you need it, send me your email. You could do a white chocolate snack mix tinted pink. Fruit pizza, and use the strawberry...
Selling a Narnia Poster?
Thanks for your help. Yes, it isnt a cheap one. Ive looked and looked, even joined a Narnia fan club looking for answers. Thats where I found out that it is pretty valuable, and rarer than not to come by, but no clue on price. Ive emailed the people who run...
Creamy Peanut Butter Pie?
1 (8 oz) pkg. cream cheese 1/2 cup powdered sugar 2 T milk 1 cup peanut butter, smooth 8 oz cool whip 1 graham cracker crust or Chocolate Oreo Cookie crust (store bought) chocolate syrup Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar and milk. Add peanut butter. Blend in...
Alternatives to GladWare for Brown Bagging?
Hi. The people at my work have a Chinese Thursday, which means they order from a local Chinese delivery place (Panda Garden). Anyway, they put the food in these very nice plastic circle containers (clear on top), and I ask them to give them to me when they...
Neutral Paint Color Advice?
Hi, how about banana cream yellow(a very pale yellow) from Sherwin Williams (go to a Sherwin Williams (one in Robbinsdale, Brooklyn Park, Apple Valley, that I know of for sure!), and ask about it. I found it on one of there color plates that they give out. If...
Drying Out a Leaky Car
?
If you have a shop vac/wet vac, you can vacuum the wet up. When I have stains in our cars I pour some oxi-clean/water on, scrub, and then vacuum up with the shop vac. It works wonders! Also, baking soda will kill mold,and asorb any oders, as far as I know. Jamie
Winter Wonderland Themed Birthday Party?
Here are some sites, some with pics, of winter wonderland theme partys.: http://www.fun-theme-party-ideas.com/winter-wonderland-party-theme.html http://themepartiesnmore.com/theme_winter.html http://www.party411.com/theme-sweet16-winter-wonderland.html http...
White Mold Growing on Plant Soil?
Thank you both for your help! I just saw these now, here I thought no one responded! So, my seeds didnt work, even the second time we did them, oh well! My hubby made a greenhouse even and we bought a 10 dollar greenhouse light at Walmart. Oh well! Will try...
50th Anniversary Centerpiece Ideas?
Is is going to be just one table? 1. Ive seen miniature cakes be the centerpiece, even a champagne bottle with a bow and some somethings around it! 2. Is there something that they are known for within their family? you could make it a theme...like if they are...
Ideas for Crafts Kits?
UR Turn Craft Kit Your Conclusion Craft Supplies And now for the Grand Finale Crafts Starting in the Middle Craft Kits Point Mid-Way Craft Kits The Ending is Pending...You take it from here Craft Kits and Supplies! Jamie F in MPLS MN
Recipes Printed on 8-1/2 x 11 Paper?
HI There, I came up with this due to the various sized recipes I have printed off, written down, etc. It has worked well! I buy a plastic bin, about 10 w x 6 d x maybe 6 h (sorry I dont have it with me) the ones I see usually have a grid pattern for sides-not...
Getting Kids To Reuse Towels
I grew up in a family of 5 kids-we all had our own towel, believe it or not, I remember I was 5 when I got mine (Christmas) and kept it forever. We each had one and mom washed them once a week and rehung them. I think it worked out just fine. I never knew any...
Tips For Shaping Patties?
Hi just saw this, a couple of months late, but Ill share anyway. I use pampered chefs Ice cream sandwich maker to make my hamburger patties, and then I layer between wax paper and wrap in freezer paper. the ice cream sandwich maker was about $10. I like the...
Power Pro Riding Lawn Mower Won't Start?
Hi There! I was on the phone with my husband when I saw your post, so I read it to him. He said to test the starter by (pull it out if needed) take the jumper cable straight from the battery to the starter (this is hot wiring) If it doesnt turn over, it is...
Making a Dessert To Be Sold at a Charity Function?
How about a snack mix or two, put into nice baggies with little bows or containers. I would either make labels with the ingredients or have it someplace for people to view easily. Also, when I was in Ohio at a farmers market this summer, I asked if items had...
