Thrifty Christmas Decorating Ideas?
You can make pretty, inexpensive tree decorations by carefully poking holes in both ends of eggs, blowing out the contents (omelet for dinner!), rinsing and drying the shells then decorating with bits of colored paper, ribbon, colored markers, string, etc. Glue...
Recipes Using Rolled Oats?
Heres a recipe for Oatmeal cake. It can be served plain or with a coconut/nut frosting. Boil 1 1/4 cup water and 1 cup oatmeal until oatmeal is cooked. Set aside. Cream together: 1 cup brown sugar 1 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter 2 eggs Mix in 1 1/4 cup flour...
Homemade Wedding Gift Ideas?
For my daughter, step-son, nieces and nephews Ive assembled a recipe box or book containing their favorite foods as well as family favorite recipes - from both the bride and grooms families. This is accompanied by cookie sheets, Italian spices, etc. that could...
Teaching My Grandson About Money
When my kids were young, any money they received for birthdays, Christmas, odd jobs, etc. was put into their piggy banks. Once a certain amount was saved, half of the money went into their savings accounts, and half was theirs to do with as they wanted (such...
Blackberry Dumplings?
BLACKBERRY DUMPLINGS 1 qt. blackberries 1 to 2 c. sugar (to taste) Butter (opt.) Put blackberries in kettle with small amount of water. Add sugar to taste; cover and cook until berries are done. Strain the berries and discard. Return blackberry juice to kettle...
Anti-aging Moisturizers?
Key West Aloe products work great. They can be ordered from the Key West Aloe web site.
Table Favors for 200+ Wedding Guests?
My daughter used clear plastic tubes (purchased online), then filled them with candy that matched her color scheme. Good & Plenty and licorice would be pretty for your pink, black & white scheme. Glue a pink or white silk flower on the tube cap.
