Ice Cream Bucket Gift Baskets?
Take a look at clotilde.com at the jitter bucket or mug bucket for ideas.
Use Bleach For Removing Mold
Squeaks, you are correct. I have read several articles about people becoming seriously ill from this. The mold and bleach end up releasing very tiny particles that when inhaled cause serious long term problems.
Vitamin C To Keep Fruit Fresh
Depending on whats in your fruit salad or what your using the fruit for, I use orange juice in fruit salad and dip in a lemon juice/water mix for dehydrating or canning. A quick dip doesnt add lemon taste.
What are Some Good Chuck Roast Recipes?
We cook it in the oven at 325 for several hours, until meat is tender. Salt, pepper, brown the meat. Put in pan. Add potatoes, carrots, onion and a little beef broth. We cover ours for most of the cooking time, but at the end, no cover for an hour to brown...
Bubble Wrap to Protect Stacked Pots
Kadi, when my husband and I lived in a motorhome, to keep pans from sliding and scratching, I used the thin shelf liners that I got a Walmart. The shelves were lined with the rubber liner so nothing slid and in between the pans I put small pieces of the liners...
New Year's Resolution: Be A Better Person
Amen! Deeli. A little kindness goes a long way. Faith and trust in God makes us all a little better. If each one of us tries just a little, our corner will be brighter. That light, might just shine on the next corner. Thanks for sharing.
Instructions for Making a Granny Square?
Lionbrands.com offers free patterns. About.com also offers lots of instructions. Good luck and have fun!
Oatmeal and Raisin Breakfast Cookies
I make cake mix cookies often. Havent tried this recipe yet but look forward to it. My recipe calls for 1 box mix, 1/2 cup of oil and 2 eggs plus any flavoring/added ingredient you like such as chocolate chips, nuts, etc. Works really well with spice cake mix...
Watkin's Pound Cake
Thank you so much for the wonderful story. It brings back a memory I have of helping my grandmother before Thanksgiving with the chopping up of the candied fruits. Her fruitcake was wonderful. I think this year Ill do both. I didnt remember some of the steps...
Where Can I Find a Terrycloth Mop For Hardwood Floors?
Walmart has an O Cedar mop that may suit your purpose. It is not very expensive and has removable/washable covers.
Corn Fritter Recipe?
My English Grandmas recipe for cream style corn fritters, which my Irish husband says is as good as his mothers. 1/4 c flour 1 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp sale 2 eggs 1 small can cream style corn (8oz) Beat eggs light and fluffy. Stir in corn and dry ingredients...
Organizing Clothing in a Cluttered Apartment?
The easiest way to not be overwhelmed with the task is to start by working one room at a time. Put everything cluttering that room in a large box or container. Do that in every room. Get each room set the way you want it to look and then gradually take things...
Putting Photos on a Quilt?
I have used the photo transfer papers in my computer to transfer / iron on pictures onto fabric. This works well on an item that is not worn or wont need to be washed. The transfers fade and crack after washing. The best method, and I made a quilt for my granddaughter...
Build-A-Bear T-Shirt
As a Grandma, this is a wonderful idea and I would love to receive the gift. As a grandma, I have made T-shirts like this for each of my grand babies. It says I Love xxxx (childs name). I used the iron-on transfer paper for the bear t-shirts as they wont need...
Reusing Every Bit Of Jar Candles
Another way to use all the wax is to put the candle, unlit, on a coffee mug warmer. It will still smell nice.
Saving Money on Flowers
My husband, who doesnt go out anymore due to health issues, insists that I get fresh flowers. I think he enjoys it as much as I do and its his way of giving me a gift (even if I get them). For anyone who is creative, get a nice lined basket or big bowl, some...
Patterns for Crocheted Necklaces?
Check out Lion Brand Yarn. They have lots of free patterns. www.lionbrand.com
Make Roast Chicken Into Multiple Meals
Seems like great minds think alike! There are only two of us as well and I do this too! Saves time and money.
Choose The Frugal Tips That Fit Your Lifestyle
Frugal is a great word, so is thrifty. My husband and I used to have money, credit card debt and worries. We lost it all. Now I do what I can by making gifts (food, sew, knit, crochet, embellish thrift shop/bargain selections), buying groceries in bulk and...
Oatmeal for a Healthy Breakfast
Any suggestions for adding more protein to a breakfast of oatmeal? I need to have protein for breakfast or I get a blood sugar drop in about an hour and get very sleepy.
Keep Bacon from Shrinking
Since there are only two of us, I freeze serving portions of bacon. I cook it right from the freezer. I find cooking slowly keeps the bacon straight and from shrinking. Hope this helps.
