Saying Goodbye to a Paradise: The...
This sounds like the type of place most people dream of living and bringing up there family and eventually being able to retire to. It is so sad to see devastation brought on by this oil disaster and to think of all the lives it is changing now and will change...
Craft Project: Recycled Potpourri Jar
A friend of mine has been doing something similar to this every year for Christmas gift. The way she does hers is instead of baby food jars she uses mason jar that you use to can things in. She uses a hot glue gun, short strand of very small Christmas lights...
Creating a Family Cookbook
So many good ideas and suggestions I had not thought of. Thanks everyone for your input. I will give myself more time on books 2, 3 and 4 and will for sure get with other family members for suggestions.
Virtual Assistant Website for Work from Home Jobs?
I have also looked for Work for Home jobs on the internet for years now without any luck so far. They all either want cash to get you started or they ask that you purchase merchandise up front that they will reimburse you for. Let me know if you have any luck...
Meringue-Topped Southern Banana Pudding
You are right about the milk, I failed to state that I use canned milk in my banana pudding but I use half canned milk and half water, this also gives it a richer flavor. I cook my pudding in the top of a double boiler so I have never had a problem with it...
Christmas Oven Mitts and Hot Pads
That sounds like a good idea. My husband is always complaining about his hands and feet being cold. I just need to figure out how to make him something for his feet.
Vegetable Beef Soup From Scratch?
I make homemade Vegetable soup with left over pot roast.You should try this it really turns out very good and is gone in no time at my house. I usualy buy a Beef Shoulder or Chuck roast between 3 and 4Lb. I start out making Pot Roast with it and I cook extra...
Welcome Bags for Wedding Guests?
My neice is getting married in May and she found some good ides at Michaels. They have some mini cameras that she is going to give all her guest so they can take pictures and Michaels has them in bags of 5 cameras per bag, they even have projects you can make...
Pineapple Pie?
I posted this Pineapple pie recipe, see if this is what you were looking for. I hope you try it and enjoy it as much as my family and friends have enjoyed it and rave about it. Pineapple Pie Recipe: Pineapple Pie Archived on 12/08/2009 This is a pie that everyone...
Link: Save-A-Lot Coupons
I like the coupon sites like Coupon.com and Smartsource.com. You can use these in a lot of states and if you join Mypoints.com and print and use coupons they offer from their website you earn points you can redeem for gift cards and other types of merchandise...
Filters for a 4-Cup Coffee Pot?
I live in Houston,Tx. and I have found the filters for the 4-Cup Coffee Pots at our local Walmarts Supercenter stores and also our Krogers Signature stores. Hope this helps.
Filters for a 4-Cup Coffee Pot?
You might also look for whaat they call the permanent filters they have out now I have seen then in Target and Walmart. These are simply a frame of a 4-Cup filter covered with a mesh type washable filter material, they work great and all you have to do is rinse...
Make Your Own Fondant for Cake Decorating
Could you possibly add a recipe for the fondant on the ThrifyFun recipe Popular Topics section or add some websites you can get the fondant recipes from? I think it is a great idea but have never tried to make it myself. I am going online now to see if I can...
Measuring Shortening (Crisco)
This seems like a hard way to measure shortening when they make measuring cups for measuring dry ingrediants and this is what I have always used when measuring shortening. They have dry measuring cups in all sizes from 1/8 cup up to 1 cup.
Crochet Pattern For A Wheelchair Bag
I am totally confused on this andwould really like to make one for my daughter who is in a wheelchair and could use something like this. I do not understand what the SC ,ch,sk, pictures would probably help because the 1st.thing I thought of was knitting. Need...
Product Review: NuWave Infrared Cooker
I had not heard of the NuWave Infrared Cooker before but it sounds like my type of product. It has similar advantages to my favorite appliance that is my Crockpot. You can cook everything from main dishes like Beef Stroganoff, Barbecue Ribs or Chicken to desserts...
Reheating Pancakes?
I think wrapping panakes in a paper towel and putting them in the microwave for about a minute makes them taste like you just made the. Depending on your microwave it might take a little longer.
Recycling Coffee Containers?
You can cover the coffee container with a decorative shelf lining paper, a lot of them have an adhesive backing or look for wall paper with an adhesive backing. I use them to store flour, sugar, dry beans like Pinto, Navy, Northern and others. They are also...
Cooking a Roast in a Crockpot?
If you type crockpot roast recipes in your search engine you will be amazed at all the recipes you can find and not just for roast but any other type of meal you would want to prepare in a crock pot from main dishes to desserts
Cookware with Water Vapor Seal?
I purchased some cookware in the early 70s called Miracle Maid and it only required 1tsp. of water for cooking. I used it for over 15 years and loved it but I am no longer able to find it. I had all the pots and pans plus a great electric skillet you could...
Problems With Printable Coupons?
I have had problems redeeming coupons printed from the internet sites from time to time but it is seems it is more from who is checking out at the stores. I go to Krogers and Walmarts most of the time in Houston,Tx. and I get a checker from time to time that...
Squeakers for Dog Toys?
I have seen the squeakers for sale in the Petsmart here in Houston,Texas so check you local pet supply store, we also have a Petco that probably has them. You might also check in the Hobby Lobby shops or other arts and crafts stores, I would think they sold...
Make and Freeze Batches of Waffles
I make up batches of pancakes using a whole box of pancake mix, after cooking them I spread then out on layers of paper towels to cool on a rack, put paper towels between each stack of cooked pancakes. Once they have cooled I put a small piece of wax paper...
Saving Money on Pizza
I like to by a simple cheese or 3 cheese pizza and add everything I like on a good pizza, such as Mushrooms, Bell Peppers,Olives,Hormel sliced Pepperoni,and you can add little hambuger that has been pre-cooked. I have also added Cocktail Schrimp and Smoked...
Cooking Thrifty Meals For Two?
My husband and I have been married for almost 45 years and now since are 3 children are grown and out discovering the world on their on I was having the same problem fixing meals just for two. I have discovered a great new little helper which is my crockpot...
Savings for Senior Citizens
I live in Houston, Tx. and there are several stores that give seniors discounts. One is our local Krogers stores, if you have a Kroger shoppers card they give you a 10% discount on certain items you purchase plus the regular discount you get from using your...
Forgot Your Extra Savings Coupon - No Problem, Just Tell the Cashier
I have on occasion forgotten to give the cashier coupons for certain grocery items I have purchased and I have gone back to the store to the customer service department and given them my registor receipt with the coupons I had forgotten to redeem and they have...
