Uses For Chicken Stock?
Heres a favorite recipe of mine that uses chicken broth (but of course you can substitute stock). It comes from http://www.allrecipes.com. I add a can of diced green chilies for an extra kick. Turkey Bowtie Skillet INGREDIENTS 1/2 pound ground turkey breast...
Switching to Advantage?
I dont know about using the two products back to back - Id ask a vet first if it were me. You will, however, need to treat your home. Just after treating my kitties, I used a home flea spray (available at pet supply or big box retailers) on the carpets and...
Bringing Mayo For Your Lunch?
My daughter likes to take salad sometimes for lunch, so I put the salad dressing in the smallest reusable container I can find, like Rubbermaid or Ziploc. They dont take up too much space in her lunch bag and are environmentally friendly to boot! I have also...
Christmas Party Food Ideas?
My family has done a potato and soup/chili bar and that worked well. Also consider dips and chips along with crudites. Hummus is easy to make and healthy, marshmallow fluff and cream cheese blended are great for fresh fruits, and tomato or corn salsa could...
Electrical Savings 102
Insulate behind outlets along exterior walls. Foam insulators are available at your local hardware store. For an extra energy saving kick (with a safety bonus), cover any unused outlets with plastic safety plugs meant for baby-proofing. Its amazing how much...
Electricity Savings 101
Install a programmable thermostat and set the temperature higher for when you are away from home during the day, then lower for the evening after you return and for sleeping. Insulate, insulate, insulate! Blown in insulation is a low-cost way to save big bucks...
Aerobic Exercises?
You might want to try Leslie Sansones Walk Away the Pounds DVDs. They combine speed walking with aerobics, and using 2-lb. weights is optional. Instead of regular hand weights I use weighted balls because I dont have to grip them tightly. Before I got those...
Laminated "Textured Stone" Flooring?
It shouldnt streak after cleaning, provided you follow the manufacturers instructions to a tee. Check into how to clean the flooring before you buy and you shouldnt be disappointed! You might also ask a sales rep about which products are best to use, and whether...
Safe Candles for Power Outages?
You might consider installing some battery powered tap lights in strategic places in case of another power failure. You could tap as you go to turn on, then tap as you return to turn off.
Fleas on a Cement Patio?
One note: after vacuuming, immediately discard the bag or empty the dirt cup into a trash bag and take it outside.
Cleaning a House for Someone With Allergies?
Recipes for homemade cleaners (from Michigan State University Extension) can be found here: http://web1.msue.msu.edu/imp/mod02/01500631.html. Not only are they better for people with allergies, theyre less expensive than cleaners you buy from the store and...
