Advice of Meal Planning, Shopping, and Food Storage?
Many great ideas here. As someone who is organized, I assume you know how to shop frugally with a small budget. Show your children how to take advantage of newspaper sales. If you know how, then begin (if you havent already) teach them to shop. This is after...
Honor Veterans on 11/11/11
I cant find where the message center is but most definitely want the video. Is there another way to get this video or tell me where to go for the message center. Dee
Easy Roasted Turkey
I think a turkey like you describe would be great to have for impromptu guests. For me though, it cant take the place of Thanksgiving and roasting a turkey; especially once I learned to cook a Turkey in 2 hours or less depending on the size of the bird. As...
Reuse Food Containers for Storage
I took a cue from Rubbermaid. I now mark the lid and the container with the same letter or number, this makes matching real easy. Anything I cant reuse, I save and it becomes landfill in my large planters. This makes them lighter if I ever have to move them...
Order Prescription Eyeglasses Online
The only advisory Id give is those who have or need bifocals, need a special measurement that can only be done in person. Please use caution about some things online. This idea may work for general needs, but not for bi- tri- or other types of special glasses...
Removing Odors from a Freezer
Thanks for the tip. I love the smell of vanilla. Your story happened to me only my plug malfunctioned, so I totally understand the loss and shock. Another thing that works is coffee grinds. This was given to me from my moving company trucker brother. A client...
Getting Rid of Moths Without Pesticides?
I have found many great ideas already posted. I have used bay leaves in all my cabinets on each shelf. Lavender in my dresser drawers and cedar blocks in my closet. Then I began to watch and noticed that many flowers and mints deter bugs so why not moths too...
Growing Figs in the Puget Sound Area?
Check with your local county extension office. They are associated with the Washington State University which will have some gardens which they test grow to see what works in your area.
Copycat Herb and Spice Mixes from Packaged Products?
Now you have a choice. I must admit, I like this one because it includes ginger and turmeric plus a detailed nutrition list for those who want to it. http://www.food.com/recipe/copycat-uncle-bens-long-grain-wild-rice-113180
Summertime Kid Craft Ideas?
Your boys are at the right age to introduce them to paracord and what they can do with it. Since youre posting online, help them if they need it, to do a search of paracord and what its used for, what it is, and what they can make from it. Heres a pdf link...
Grilling Chicken Legs?
The night before, get some water to boiling and drop the chicken legs in for 10 minutes. Pull and allow the chicken to cool down and refrigerate. They are now ready for grilling. Once the grill is fired up, place on grill to brown and brush on sauce. The chicken...
Keeping Milk Fresh
To add to this tip, dont take the front bottles reach behind and grab one. You dont know how long those front bottles have been sitting there. The ones in back are still in the dark so to speak.
Clean Bathtub with Powdered Dish Detergent
I use a bottle of vinegar to water and spray when leaving the shower/tub. Half hour later after leaving the shower/tub, I just go in and spray and I have a clean disinfected shower/tub. If that nasty grime does accumulate, I first spray with the vinegar, then...
Building a One Piece Circular Table with Benches?
Check out these plans and see if this is what youre looking for. http://www.thewoodcrafter.net/proj/p31.php Thanks for the inspiration! I copied these and plan make or get one made for next year. Dee
