Calvin and Riley (Golden Retriever/Yorkie)
Calvin and Riley are DARLING!! They look like pretty happy and very fortunate doggies!
Chester (Mixed Breed)
Hehehahaha! That Chester! He just LOOKS like he is full of vinegar and restin up for his next adventure! Be smart and get that boy under control. I did that with my boy Webster and I have a really great seven year ole doggie that I adore being around. I had...
Fixing Tweezers
COOL!! I HATE it when the tweezers dont work! Im going to try that. Thanks for the idea! Mitzi
Scruffy's Birthday (Terrier Mix)
Scruffy, Barkley and D.J. look pretty excited about the big birthday! Hope you all had a GREAT time. What in this world would we do without our wonderful pet friends and, of course, our WONDERFUL sons! Im going to throw a big bash for my Webster the end of...
Preserving Children's Artwork?
My sister-in-law kept hers (or at least some of them) and had them laminated. She then places them by season inside her cabinets. Its always a pleasure to open her cabinets and see their little Christmas outfits or art work they did as children. It was especially...
Wrinkled Polyester Pants?
My mother finally ended up taking hers to the dry cleaners and having them pressed. That seemed to do the trick! Mitzi
Small Fans To Keep My House Cooler
There is NO cool air in Florida this time of year - day or night! I too find I am able to raise the air conditioning temperature of my rooms by running my ceiling fans almost 24/7. Those two, three or more degrees really add up on the electric bill. Mitzi
Cooking Up Chickens for Meat and Broth
GREAT idea, Debbie! Might give that a shot myself. Sounds like a great way to have something healthy on hand for those nights you dont want to cook also! Thanks for the insight! Mitzi
Improving an Unfinished Stairway
YOU GO GIRL!! As you know ... With God ALL things are possible!! Im proud of you and you did a GREAT job!
Quicker Tea
I make my tea in the microwave. Using one family size bag, I placed two cups of water in a microwave safe/glass measuring cup and cooked until just until the bubbles of a boil begin - about 4 minutes in my old microwave. Note: do not boil/overcook as it makes...
Clothing Ironing Tips?
Ironing table cloths: Fold cloth in half length wise and iron one side of cloth, avoiding the center fold. Turn cloth over and iron the other side. When both sides are complete, place cloth on the ironing board down the middle and press the middle crease. Makes...
Buying in Bulk
And, if you live in a warmer climate, after you purchase in bulk, hang some shelves in the garage and store the canned goods, toilet paper, paper towels, etc. on the shelves where there is always room to load up when items are on sale.
Tyson Chicken Fajita Strips?
Using the amount of chicken you deem approiate, slice in thin strips and saute in small amount of oil until amost done. Remove from from pan and place aside. Meanwhile, cook 2 sliced bell peppers (more visually interesting if you combine green, yellow and/or...
Cooking for One?
I have found the grocery store a valuable resource. I purchase roasted chickens and turkey breasts from the deli, bake a potato in the microwave for 5 minutes on each side, cut some broccoli and microwave 3 minutes and add some good bread. You can also debone...
Onions Making You Cry?
When onions make you cry, place your wrist under cold running water. It works!
