Recipes With Fresh Produce Instead Of Packaged Foods
for a tasty side dish, saute some onion, green pepper and mushroom in some olive oil until nicely cooked and tender, then toss in some chopped tomato and when the tomato is heated thru (about 30 seconds) sprinkle with parmesan cheese and serve immediately. Very...
Help With Invitation For 30th Birthday Party?
Your presence enough of a present, really! But if you just cant resist, think of something fun and multiply it by 30! like... 30 buttons 30 pennies (even better if they are 1977 vintage) 30 jawbreakers 30 gummie bears 30 cents in Candian Tire Money
Removing Carrot Stain From Microwavable Bowl?
use blue dawn and a tiny bit of water... rub it on and the orange color should come right off. I get the same mess with my food processor when I grate carrots.
Allergen Free HE Laundry Detergent?
I have a front loader and cant use fragrances either, no matter how gentle or mild. I am using Sunlight, fragrance free HE and its working for me. If there are stubborn spots, I treat them with a bit of detergent right on the spot or use Shout Gel. I have used...
Non-Prescription Sleeping Aids?
my side effect is vertigo, but only if I take it two consecutive days. Good thing you discontinued it. You could try some of the herbal remedies like valerian or melatonin, but a prescription like Pamelor might work best. Sleep cds can be a helpful and all...
Alice In Wonderland Movie?
I searched imdb.com and found some links for you to check out some of these titles are available on amazon.com 1985 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088693/ 1999 http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0164993/ search for more possibilities http://www.imdb.com/ good luck!
What is the best way to clean a coffee pot?
I clean the pot itself with baking soda and water. I put the other parts thru the dishwasher and we clean the coffee maker with vinegar and water.
Recipes Using Pork and Beans?
Chili Macaroni brown one pound of ground beef with one chopped onion and a bit of oil stir in one can of tomato soup and one can of beans In a pot of boiling water, cook up a cup of dried macaroni, drain and add to the beef/bean mixture. season to taste with...
Recipes Using Pork and Beans?
brown a pound of ground beef (season to taste), add a can of beans and ketchup to taste (about 1/8 cup)... serve on bread or burger buns for easy sloppy joes - add onions to the beef if desired
Substitute for Chicken and Beef Bouillon?
Are you using it to flavor other dishes?? Make a home made soup broth using chicken bones with meat or beef bones with meat and some veggies, like onion, carrot and celery. Simmer for up to 2 hours, remove the bones and meat and veggies and strain then return...
Quieting Loud Ticking Clocks?
If the clock in on the wall, try taping a piece of sponge to the back. This will keep the clock from touching the wall and reverberating. Similarly, for desktop tickers, put something sound absorbing underneath... a doily or placemat will go a long way to buffering...
Putting Out Holiday Candles
never leave a candle burning unattended, especially if you have pets or small children do not place burning candles near flammable objects burn in a draft-free environment http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/12/09/earlyshow/contributors/tracysmith/main660125...
Mr. Danish
Actually, the lower fat milk has *more* lactose. Lactose isnt part of the fat, so when the fat is there... less lactose overall. To that end, cream is better than milk for the lactose intolerant, people and kitties alike.
Candy Cane Cookies?
This is one that Ive tried and even made wreaths from using green instead of red and skipping the peppermint Candy Cane Cookies Recipe By : Jean Pare Companys Coming - Cookies Serving Size : 54 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Christmas Molded Amount Measure...
Add Milled Flax Seed to Meatloaf
The Canadian Flax Council says... flax seed adds nutrition, taste and eye appeal to many of your favourite home-(b)cooked(/b) foods. (note: cooked) Ground flax is more easily digested than whole flax. Heres some excellent info on flax: http://www.flaxcouncil...
Oatmeal Pancakes (or Waffles)
Healthy variation (dairy free): omit sugar omit oil substitute flour with whole wheat flour substitute vanilla with ground cinnamon substitute milk with apple juice add one grated or chopped apple into the apple juice/oat mixture add 1 tbsp of ground flaxseed...
What is a URL?
Universal Resource Locator or url is the website address. For example the url to get you to thrifty fun is http://www.thriftyfun.com
Saving Money on Litter for Small Animals
You wont need to clean the cage as frequently if you litter train your little critter. Place some kitty litter (unscented, clumping is what I use) into the pee corner and when they have it all figured out, place an outhouse in the cage with some of the used...
Closet Door Mirrors Never Get Clean?
I stopped using Windex and switched to a foam cleaner Bon Ami. I also use a combination of cheap paper towels and micro fiber cloth when doing glass. Paper towels can definitely add streaks. Try working on a smaller area at a time from the top down.
Cleaning Heavy Smoke Damage From Walls, Ceiling and Hardwood Floors?
If you have insurance, let them hire professionals to do the job. If you have to do this yourself, and cant afford a fire restoration firm to do the cleanup for you, consider purchasing their chemicals. The chemical cleaners used in fire cleanup are a combination...
Cleaning Heavy Smoke Damage From Walls, Ceiling and Hardwood Floors?
The primer would be either Kilz or Binz and should be available at most hardware/paint stores, but repainting is not always necessary for smoke damage. These sealant-type primers also help cover mildew.
Complain To Companies Directly
absolutely!! most companies will appreciate knowing how they are doing in the eyes of the consumer (you). I let them know when a product falls short of my expectations and I let them know when they have really wowed me too!!
Magnifying Eyeglasses For Applying Makeup?
shop.com has them http://amos.shop.com/amos/cc/pcd/9574793/prd/14790622/ there were other types of glasses to choose from.... I went to google.com and searched the following term: flip down magnifying glasses eye makeup
Smell Coming From Main Breaker?
I agree to call an electrician. Your local fire department may also be willing to attend and determine the safety hazard.
Chili's Salad Dressing Recipe?
Litehouse makes a sesame/ginger dressing http://www.litehousefoods.com/html/pr_dressings01.html
Washing Clothes With Concrete Dust On Them?
Id try presoaking, then draining and washing in new water. What about using the vac or putting them in the dryer with a tennis ball to beat the dust out of them before washing. Shed need to wipe down the inside of the dryer after.
Removing Bubble Gum from a DVD?
put it in the freezer, the gum should come right off when its frozen solid.
Organizing Pictures and Memories?
you can do it the old fashioned scrapbook way, or just collect it in a binder.
Legal Help For Social Security?
Try this one... http://www.rabinsslaw.com they are in IL, have lawyers available in other states and will travel if need be.
Carrot Juice Stain On Blender Lid?
I dont know if it will work on old carrot stains, but when I get carrot stains on my food processor, I put dishsoap on it and rub with my fingers. The soap (and sometimes a hint of water) will usually remove all traces of carrot orange from the plastic. If...
Poinsettias For a November Wedding?
call your local plant nursery/greenhouse. They are the growers/suppliers and you should be able to order direct from them if they are available then. Actually, they maybe able to ensure theyll be ready for you!
Coupons in Canada?
http://www.save.ca has coupons they mail right to your home. When you are out shopping, pick up coupons from the shelf displays and hold onto them until you need them. Try to work a coupon exchange with someone at work, or if you are in an apt building, put...
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Brown for MultiGrain Bread?
if its the flavor of the molasses that you object to, try using fancy or barbados molasses. The flavor is not as powerful as blackstrap or cooking varieties. coffee is often used to add color to pumpernickel in my opinion, whole grains add ample color and I...
Changing a Fluorescent Light Ballast?
Heres the info from ehow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_374_replace-fluorescent-lightbulb.html (scroll down for the ballast directions)
Furniture and Decorating Suggestions For a House With Rose Colored Carpet?
Blue goes very well with rose. Certain shades of green would also work well, perhaps sage green.
This Sites Design Buttons?
Decide which formatting you want to use and click it before you type. (b) For BOLD (/b) type between the (.b) and (./b) that comes up when you click the B button (you wont see the . in (.b) - I only put them there so the code wont be invisible
Dealing With Foot Odor From Work Boots?
Most importantly, he needs good, absorbent socks made mostly of cotton to soak up the sweat. The WorkHorse ones with Cushioned soles are pretty good. He needs to use fresh, clean socks each day. There are sprays you can get that will eliminate the odor. Spritzing...
How to make a lovely presentation of plated food.
try laying a green round leaf of something on the plate first, then mound your salad on top...even a leaf of butter lettuce will work. Dust the plate with sweet paprika. some links on plating: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/feature/-/31216/104-1170783...?tag=thrif06-20
Chocolate Milk Using Hershey's Cocoa Powder?
Make chocolate syrup as follows. I keep mine in a jar in the fridge. Maybe you have an old squeeze container you can use. Should keep for 4 weeks in the fridge. (Id skip the vanilla and the salt) Tastes great on ice cream or use to make chocolate milk! 1/2...
Cigarette Smell In Work Van?
Wipe all the surfaces with a strong foaming cleaner, preferably one that is ammonia based, to remove smoke residue from surfaces. Spray any upholstery/carpet/fabric headliner with febreeze. Replace the bad smell with a good smell. Try an air sponge (sold where...
Permanent Marker On Rubber?
Have you tried an eraser or even Mr Clean Magic Eraser? Youd be amazed what you can rub off with a regular white or pink eraser. You could also call that store and tell them what a stupid practice it is to mark their prices that way! Good luck
Looking for Speaker Magnet?
I have a spare, but its only a one incher. Try a flea market or junk dealer or pawn shop... get a banged up speaker and just yank the magnet out.
Raspberry Powdered Flavoring?
go to google.com and search flavoring supplies I found this one that way http://www.wildflavors.com/?ref=google
Cleaning Old Bathroom Tiles?
Are they the floor tiles?? Part of the charm of those old places is the old tiles. Scrub them as best as you can and learn to love their look. You can try putting a finish on them with something like Future Acrylic Floor Finish, but it will need to be redone...
Canadian Scanner Code
Most stores have this policy posted someplace where you can see it (not necessarily where you can actually READ it tho). Walmart has it posted someplace near the checkouts and it used to be on the door. If you can see the notice, then ask them to abide by it...
Looking for a Chocolate Lab Screensaver or Desktop Wallpaper?
next time you search google, type chocolate lab into the search box, then click IMAGES and search away!! Theres plenty there and you might find exactly what you are looking for. Like this one! http://www.gssd.org/Images/dognose.jpg have fun
Buttery Popcorn Oil Stain?
If its an oily stain, just treat it again with a paste of laundry soap or liquid laundry soap or shout - rub it in, let stand for 10 minutes and wash again. Repeat as required
A Use For Flat Coca Cola?
make a sauce for cooking ribs or chuck steak. use 1 cup of flat cola, 1/4 cup brown sugar, a tablespoon of cooking oil, add some ground pepper, garlic powder, a squirt of ketchup and/or mustard, a dash of soya sauce... be creative. It wont taste very good until...
How to Make Alcohol Wipes?
I use blue shoptowels cut in quarters and folded into a ziplock bag. Then I pour enough alcohol into the bag to wet the towels and zip it up until I need to use them. You could use a jar or other container
Getting Top Off Pressure Cooker?
try standing it upside down and putting a little oil on the rubber seal, then give it a good hard twist after a few minutes. Dont leave the oil on too long... it may damage the seal after time. Wash well and good luck
Refinancing My House?
you may qualify for an unsecured line of credit or consolidation loan at lower interest than what the credit cards are charging. Talk to your bank or credit counsellor to discuss your options. Once you have arranged this, cut up your credit cards and dont apply...
Cooking Pasta Without Water Boiling Over
I sometimes spray a little oil into the water... it floats up and helps keep bubbles from forming
Uses for Paper Towels?
greasy soup?? lay strips of paper towel across the top of the pot to remove excess fat when you dont have time to chill first!
Repairing A Sofa Button?
whats the problem with it?? Did the uphostery covering it get damaged, did the button fall off, is the button broken in some way??
Repairing A Sofa Button?
You should be able to re-attach them with heavy duty upholstery thread and a curved needle.
Cleaning a Tub For a Baby With Sensitive Skin?
I have extremely sensitive skin and tried Seventh Generation dish soap. Im allergic to it. Most fragranced products cause me a problem. Does it really matter what you clean the babys tub with?? Youd rinse afterward, right? How sensitive IS s/he? You can disinfect...
Home Remedy For Contact Dermatitis?
Have you tried fragrance free products? Changed your dishsoap?? I use a fragrance free hand soap, fragrance free lotion and had to try just about every dishsoap before I found a few that didnt cause a problem. Even my hubby gets blistering rashes on his hands...
Healing Pierced Ears With Hydrocortisone
You are probably allergic to the nickel content of the earrings or some other component of the metal. Even gold is not 100% pure in most gold earrings. Cortisone is meant only for short term use. It is absorbed through the skin into your bloodstream and may...
Keeping Cross-Stitch Needles Handy
I keep a small piece of aida cloth in my container and I use it to hold my needles. My sewing kit has a small piece of fabric in it for the same reason.
Problem with Washing Machine?
It could be a bad bearing, but if its just something stuck between the tub and the shell, you can remove the tub and take a look. You should be able to unscrew something in the top center and just lift the tub out to take a look. If you dont find anything and...
Looking for Soy Milk Advice?
Is this a true allergy to milk protein or an inability to digest milk sugar (lactose intolerance)?? Lactose intolerance is definitely the least expensive problem to have! If the problem is with digesting milk sugar (lactose), then lactase enzyme tablets or...
Removing Stuck Fudge?
If you put it into the fridge, it should shrink a little and might even loosen a bit. You might need to sacrifice a little fudge from the edges and about an inch or so near one of the ends.... get a spatula/flipper underneath it and try to pry/lift it that...
Gifts for Elderly Friends
When my grandmother was still alive, she enjoyed puzzle books... find-a-word type. One year I brought her a few puzzle books and a smileyface pen that she could wear around her neck or hang from a hook/knob. There are also coloring books for adults. Sometimes...
Looking for a Good, Inexpensive Vacuum Cleaner?
I bought a used Electrolux vac. It has a bag, but its not like you have to change it all the time (disposable bag). Its a small cigar shaped canister type, but a good vac repair shop should have several types to choose from for a very reasonable price. They...
Buying Foam Cover for an Earbud?
I know Ive bought those ... maybe at a dollar store?? If I think of it, Ill get back to you.
A Good Person in Need Looking for a Hand up, not a hand-out?
Have you tried the samhsa site? http://www.samhsa.gov/index.aspx good luck
Cleaning SOS Pad Marks from a Tub?
baking soda paste should do the trick.. use a damp cloth and sprinkle some baking soda on it and rub a small area at a time... then rinse. Baking soda will help with that ring around the tub too.
Chocolate Milk Tip
I drink my choc milk with a straw, so I use the straw to stir in the chocolate syrup.
Over abundance of crickets?
put the glue traps along the wall on either side of the door, about 2 - 3 feet away from the door.... crickets like to follow walls!!
Problem With Neighbor - My Dog's Life is in Danger!
(quote)He is purposely leaving chicken bones in his backyard (/quote) and why is this a problem?? Does YOUR dog go into HIS backyard???
What Should We Put in Hospital Goodie Bags?
How about printing out a coloring book page or two(holiday or winter theme) from the internet and making copies at your local copy shop. Add some dollar store crayons and a candy cane and you have gifts on the cheap!
Jars Needed for Gifts-In-A-Jar?
I buy the canning jars and either cover the lids with a fabric circle tied with fancy ribbon, or I buy the plastic screw on lids that are fancier. You should be able to get a dozen for under $10.00 for the whole box.
Looking For Low Carb, High Protein Foods?
Try a boiled egg, cut in quarters or whole (peeled) in a plastic baggie or container. There must be power bars with low carbs that you can munch on the fly..... what about a turkey wrap? Soy yogurt/cheese/drinks? tuna salad with a spoon? Egg salad and a rye...
Perfume Or Cologne Fades Away When Applied To Skin?
believe me, the perfume on the skin is still there - it doesnt fade away and the cotton ball saturated with perfume will be overwhelming to those around you. Perfume is a personal thing and should stay close to you. When your scent arrives in a room 10 minutes...
What is Half and Half?
Its a coffee cream of 1/2 cream and 1/2 milk. Its about 10% butterfat/milkfat, so not as thick as cereal cream which is about 18% I think.
Recipe Needed for Fabreeze?
If you go to google.com and search for home recipe febreeze you will find several recipes. good luck!
Searching for an Easy Tote Pattern?
Try this link http://craftandfabriclinks.com/halloweenbag/trickbag.html If the size seems too big, just take it in by an inch or two all around. Good luck! beanygurl
Need Frugal Computer Buying Help?
Im with Alph! When my old beast blew a gasket, I went to my local computer shop and they did an upgrade. I was able to use my own hard drive, floppy drive, cd drive, programs and peripherals like monitor, keyboard and mouse, so only needed the case, power supply...
