Real Vanilla - How can you buy it inexpensively?
Actually, you can make your own. Ive never tried it, so dont know what its like: (b)Cut one vanilla bean into several pieces. Place in glass jar with 1/3 tsp. sugar and 3 oz. vodka. Place lid on tightly and let vanilla bean steep for one month. Shake every...
Uses for Bread Bags?
Bread bags also work great for little kids in their winter boots. Just slip over their socks (or shoes if they have overshoes) and boots slip off and on quite easily.
Bathroom Night Light
Have you ever tried those plug-in air fresheners with the built in nightlight. They work great for bathrooms - they automatically come on when its dark and they also scent the air!
Make Them Buckle Up
Of course, the safety of the occupants is foremost, but here in Saskatchewan we have had the seatbelt law since the early 1980s. Its automatic now to buckle up when you first get in the car. Besides, the fine is over $100 for you and anyone else in the car...
Hamburger Jerky Recipe?
I dont have a recipe to make beef jerky with hamburger from scratch, but we buy a mix (its in a box usually by the meat counter - cant recall the name). You just mix it with hambuger, flatten it out, cut in strips and dry in a dehydrator (can use oven). When...
Recipes Using Ground Flax?
Orange Flax Bran Muffins(u)(/u) 1 1/2 c. oat bran 1 c. flour 1 c. flaxseed* 1 c. natural bran 1/2 tsp salt 2 oranges, washed, quartered, seeded 4 tsp cinnamon 1 T. baking powder 1 c. brown sugar 1 c. buttermilk (or sour milk) 1/2 c. canola oil 2 eggs 1 tsp...
Dryer Sheets In Place of Potpourri and More
You can also use liquid fabric softener and a little water in a small pot. Simmer on the stove. It, too, can be used in place of potpourri.
Paying Bills Online - Save Money on Stamps
Our Credit Union now charges 50 cents for each bill paid online. Its still cheaper than a stamp and quicker, too!
Purell Hand Sanitizer in Flu Season
As I mentioned in another post it is not recommended that you use antibacterial soaps, etc. on a regular basis. It can be compared to a doctor prescribing medication for a cold ( there is no cure for the common cold). It helps to contribute to a form of germ...
Sour Smelling Bedding?
I have never heard the term sour smelling used for sheets, etc. Im assuming it means the same as heavy smelling. Use ammonia in the wash water (use as hot water, as hot as material will take). The smell comes from the oils in your body. Even though they are...
Tar on Car?
Coke is supposed to work. I have never tried it so cant guarantee it. You can buy Bug and Tar remover from a hardware store and it does work good.
Peeling Oranges
A few years ago Tupperware gave out free orange peelers as gifts. They work excellent.
Removing Odor from Newspapers?
Ive also heard of putting a book and/or newspaper in a paper with with kitty litter. The litter is supposed to absorb the smells.
Foggy (Or Hazy) Windows in Car?
Did you check your heater core? If its leaking it will put a haze all over your windshield that is hard to get off.
Shave Years off your Mortgage
Besides bi-weekly payments, I think when the anniversary date of the loan comes around you are allowed to put whatever amount down on the principal without any other charges. This is a one time thing each year, but it will also cut down the principal and thereby...
What to Do with Pine Cones?
Pine cones are supposed to be a good mulch for roses because of their high acid content. Mulch in the fall and remove the debris in the spring.
Using it Up - Lotions, Shampoo, Perfume?
Some perfumes - like peach, pear scented etc. make good room sprays, especially for the bedroom or bathroom. I will buy perfume at garage sales (check and make sure theyre not stale) and if Im not going to use it as perfume Ill use it as a spray.
Uses for Sour Milk?
As mentioned above only raw milk, not homogenized milk (like the kind you buy in the store) is fit for human consumption after it has gone sour. Actually, the milk usually has gone sour before you notice it! If you need sour milk for a recipe, add some lemon...
