What is This Song? (Oh She Looks Like Helen Brown)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsGJdLWtZtY Heres the song on youtube. Susan in Omaha
Funny: Thirsty Garden Helper
Precious! This old gal still loves to do this when she is out working in the garden too! Susan in Omaha
Pressure Cooker Cake Recipes?
If you live where theres so much sun, why couldnt you use a solar cooker? They are easy to put together, cheap to use, wont heat up the kitchen, and theres tons of info on the internet about them. Heres one place: http://www.cookwiththesun.com/ I wish I lived...
Dryer Left Brown Stains on Shirt Collar Tips?
If you do think your collar points are getting caught in the holes, I suggest trying this: safety pin them together lapped to keep them from getting caught. And use a good safety pin so it wont rust on your shirts. And dont use a baby pin with a plastic head...
Recipes Using Eggnog?
You can freeze it to use later, too. I always buy extra during the holidays for eating like ice cream in the summer, right out of the freezer. Yummy. Susan in Omaha
Add Safety Glow Tape to Your Lampshade
Melanie, this is a great hint. I did not know that this stuff even existed and I am going to get some next time I go shopping. Thanks so much for sharing about it. You should get the best hint for this one! Susan in Omaha
Basic Golden Oats
I love this recipe. In fact, I love all the recipes in this booklet called The Quaker Oats Wholegrain Cookbook. And you are correct, it was a freebie sometime in 1982. There was another one put out about the same time called Stretching Food Dollars with Quaker...
Kale Soup Recipe?
Last week I made the best soup ever using kale, water, turkey, and chicken bouillon cubes. The only thing I measured was the water, 6 cups, and the cubes, 7. I measured neither the kale or the turkey. Simmered it for awhile. I used Redbor kale and just chopped...
Fixing the Taste of Vegetable Soup?
Never, ever, ever put cabbage and cauliflower in vegetable soup. They are very aromatic with plenty of sulforaphanes that will make the whole pot smell and taste horrible. Cook these cruciferous vegetable by themselves. There is not a fix for this pot of soup...
Discouraging Door to Door Solicitors
?
Thanks to everyone for suggestions. Kaelle, that sign is wonderful and I printed it out and am going to decoupage it over the sign I painted. If that doesnt stop it I dont know what will. I was polite in the beginning, but I cant imagine what people are thinking...
Discouraging Door to Door Solicitors
?
Boy, you guys are pros at this! I wished I had asked on TF before I spent the time and energy painting my little ineffectual and ignored sign. And thanks for the many laughs. Seems like Im not the only one affected by this. Best to all. Susan in Omaha
Garden: Colorful Plant In South Carolina
I dont think its a coleus. I believe its a caladium. Susan in Omaha
Cleaning Shower Curtain Liner?
I take mine in the backyard, lay it on the ground, spray it with a homemade ammonia cleaner, let it set for awhile, then use a brush on my mop to scrub the dirtiest parts, then shoot it with the hose to rinse. Dry it on the clothesline and put it back on the...
Car Makes Creaky Sound When Going Slow?
See if your universal joint is worn out. Does it make a thump when you start moving also? Susan in Omaha
Dryer Not Running With Door Shut?
There is an interlock switch that is normally closed when the door is closed by a peg or other mechanical means. This normally prevents the dryer from running if the door is opened. Something has happened to make switch malfunction and work the opposite of...
Acne from Eating Chocolate?
I would suspect you have rosacea, which can be triggered by chocolate, and can be accompanied by a form of acne. See a dermatologist for an accurate diagnosis. Susan in Omaha
Floor Covering Ideas for a Barn Wedding Reception?
Mary, if this is a working barn, please get the kids to reconsider having a reception there. My BIL and SIL had their reception just close to their horse barn in the summer and the flies on the food were horrible. No one would eat the food because of all the...
Use Your Potato Ricer to Remove Moisture from Spinach
I love clever ideas like this. Thanks so much for posting it. I had used the towel to wring it out, but it gets so nasty. And this way I will be able to use the spinach juice for bread or soup or cooking rice too. Great idea! Susan in Omaha
Alfred Hitchcock's "Where the Woodbine Twineth"?
http://www.hulu.com/watch/34677/alfred-hitchcock-hour-where-the-woodbine-twineth Watch it here for free. Patty beat me to it! :) Susan in Omaha
My Natural Products Spa Day
FYI, theres no such site as earthclinic.org, its earthclinic.com. Susan in Omaha
Favorite Bulbs and Plants Catalog?
Barbara, Before you buy any gardening plants or tools, check them out at The Garden Watchdog: http://davesgarden.com/products/gwd/ This has saved my bacon, not to mention my money, many times. People rate garden sellers. You can find the highest rated bulb...
Maple Nut Bread
An egg is mentioned in the directions, but not in the ingredient list. The recipe contains one egg then? Susan in Omaha
Mesh Soap Saver Ball?
I looked on ebay for just what you described and found several active and completed auctions. They went for about 20 dollars, give or take. There are all types, apparently. Bid on one there, or just take 2 dollar store tea strainers of the size you want and...
Cleaning a Sharp Carousel Convection Oven?
JoAnn, Ive had two of these and neither one has ever looked clean on the inside even though I have used everything possible to clean it. Dont use oven cleaner on it as you will ruin the stainless interior. Ive just learned to live with it, knowing that its...
Junk Food Cravings When Quitting Smoking?
I quit smoking 25 years ago by buying the hottest cinnamon hard candies I could find, and having one in my mouth at all times and did this as long as it took for the smoking craving to go away. I dont remember how long it took, a week or two, but it worked...
AM Radio Has Stopped Receiving a Signal?
My husband the electronics whiz sez: If the AM does not work, but the FM and/or CD does work, then an internal problem with the radio is likely. This would require repair or replacement of the radio. If the radio/CD is completely dead, then either the power...
What Breed is My Dog?
She looks purebred to me. Her looks will change so much until the time shes grown. And she is gorgeous! You dont think theyll ever grow into their ears, but they do! :) I just love shepards. Susan in Omaha
Food Sticking to Stainless Steel Skillet?
I had a set of stainless steel pans years ago and no matter what I did the food stuck. I tried everything and every food stuck to the bottom. No matter what the food. And they were heavy and hard to clean to boot. One of the happiest days of my life was the...
Workplace Christmas Gift Ideas?
My husband has about 15 he manages and he bought them all those small LED flashlights which ended up costing about 1.50 each. They are nice, though, not cheap looking, and they came with batteries. Everyone is feeling the pinch these days for sure. Susan in...
Breaker Tripping After Having Cable Installed?
I asked my husband the electronics whiz your question and this is his answer: If it is a new construction house, the pre-wiring for cable may have been improperly installed but not actually tested until you had the cable service hooked up. That is, if the cable...
VCR Recording TV Shows Poorly?
My husband the electronics whiz says that there is something wrong in the recording circuitry that will have to be fixed by a service center, and that most likely it would cost as much to fix as it would to buy a new one. If it were something only wrong with...
Keeping Collar Up on Faux Fur Jacket?
Could you open the collar and put some boning where you need the extra structure? Susan in Omaha
Keeping Hair from Sticking to Dress?
I dont have a solution, but a former friend, in this instance, would have said that your dress picked up everything except men and money. Just about says it all! Susan in Omaha
Pancakes Keep Coming Out Flat?
Your griddle should be very hot when you put the batter on it too. Preheat the griddle to about 350 and only flip them once also. Flipping them too much and before they have cooked enough on one side will make them flat too. Good luck! Susan in Omaha
Getting Rid Of Invasive Ferns?
Sherrie, I had to just keep digging them up until they got the idea they werent wanted. They can really take over, cant they? Wherever I saw one starting to come up Id dig it. Be persistent. So many plants can really be downright pests. Susan in Omaha
Soundproofing a Room?
If you have lots of room and you dont care how it looks use old mattresses. They work the best of anything. Susan in Omaha
Bella (Lab Mix)
Could you please post a picture of your Alsatian Leonherder? Ive never heard of that breed of dog. I googled it and the only thing that came up was your post on TF! Susan in Omaha
Could This Be Spatini?
This is spatini. http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=spatini&_sacat=See-All-Categories Susan in Omaha
Removing a Cooking Oil Stain On Carpet?
Saturating the stain with cornstarch would be cheaper than the baby powder, but thats the first thing I would try. Really grind it into the stain, let it set for a day or two, and then vacuum it up. May take a couple of tries. Susan in Omaha
Use Your Bread Machine as a Rice Cooker
GaJan, my paddle is so stuck on the post in the pan that I couldnt get it out if I wanted to! hahahahaha So yes, I do leave it in for cooking rice. But on my bake only cycle the paddle doesnt move. Thanks for bringing my omission to my attention. Susan
Recommendations For Seed Companies?
http://www.fedcoseeds.com/ Great place. Inexpensive. Reliable. Great selection. Great germination. I love this place. And they sell much more than seeds. NAYY, just much love. Susan in Omaha
HDTV Converter Problems?
The problem is not in your converter box. The signal the box is getting is not strong enough for those channels. The only thing you can do is get a really good antenna or change the direction of the antenna you are using until the signal comes in better. Susan...
Cleaning an Iron's Soleplate?
I use Spray N Wash with great success. I just spray it on a cold iron and rub with a rag. Thats the only thing I use Spray N Wash for! Susan in Omaha
Protecting Martin Babies From Black Birds?
Bait an small area of your backyard with bread and sit in your backyard with a BB gun and shoot these filthy grackles and starlings all day long and look at it as doing nature and yourself a service. They are a scourge and a blight to our native bird populations...
Fixing Pin Hole In Cake Pan?
1. put a small piece of aluminum foil over the hole when you use it to bake a cake 2. solder the hole 3. use parchment paper to cover the hole Susan in Omaha
Keeping Drains Clean?
I mark it on my calendar.......The first of every month I put 2 tablespoons of Drano down my kitchen drain and then run water. We have had the worst trouble with that drain clogging fairly regularly, but since I have been doing this for 18 months weve had no...
Help Choosing Perennials?
One word: HOSTA! Go to hostalibrary.org and look around and find some favorites. and then go to Jims hosta or Naylor Creek nursery, or any of the other biggies who deal in hosta and you can have a ball designing your area and you will never have to plant again...
Getting Rid of Smell on Vintage Coats?
When I sewed for the local theater and the costumes stank to high heaven we used to spray them down with cheap vodka and let them dry. You might try that. Just fill a spray bottle with undiluted vodka and give them a good spraying. Susan in Omaha
Portable DVD Player That Plays Region 1 And 2 DVDs?
Donna, my husband said this link will tell you which players are region free, meaning they will play any dvd out there. Hope you find what you need. http://www.220-electronics.com/portable/portableorig.htm Susan in Omaha
Homemade Spatini Recipe
I found this on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lawrys-Spatini-Spaghetti-Seasoning-Sauce/dp/B000QZP130/ref=tag_tdp_sv_edpp_i/002-2053015-7936810?tag=thrif06-20 Is this the same thing? :) Susan in Omaha
Food Keeps Sticking to My Frying Pan?
I absolutely loathe stainless steel for cooking. I dont care what you do it develops hot spots (this is a proper term for it, look it up) and food will stick every time you use it. I had some really expensive stainless pots, and a stainless electric skillet...
Cutting Fabric Strips?
Do you have a serger? Unthread it and serge just as if you were finishing the edge of the fabric, except all you are doing is cutting strips letting the serger do the work. Susan in Omaha
Recipe for Greek Flat Bread?
I make regular white bread dough and roll it out and cook it in my electric fry pan. 4 c BREAD flour 2 t salt 4 T oil 1 1/3 C water 1 T yeast Knead it (I use my bread machine), but dont let it rise. Instead, heat up your pan to about 375 (do not grease!), divide...
Cleaning Cloth Tote Bag Handles?
If it were mine Id rub cornstarch in the handles, let it set and then brush it out. See if that wont work. That works on lots of things. Susan
When will 'It's a Wonderful Life' be on TV This Year?
Sandy, go look on http://www.imdb.com/ and type in the title. On the left side there is a menu for each movie. Click on TV schedule. It will tell you when any movie will be on TV and on what channel. Its a great feature. Also on the message boards connected...
Taping HDTV Programs?
My husband the electronics friend sez: To receive HD broadcasts on your HD-ready TV, you have 2 choices. (1) Buy an HD tuner, connect it to your TV with appropriate cables, connect the antenna to the HD tuner, and you will be able to receive available over...
Mold on a Leather Jacket?
I found a bag of clothes sitting in the trash that had 2 leather jackets in it. I wanted to see if I could salvage them to make purses. But I guess the bag had something damp inside as both of the jackets had mold on them. Seeing as I had nothing to lose I...
Recipes Using Soy Nuts?
Id finely grind them in the food processor, store them in the freezer and then when I made bread Id substitute some for some of the flour, a couple of tablespoons per cup of flour, or in addition to the flour. They could be used in any savory baked goods as...
Flowers That Will Grow Under Pine Trees
Blueberries are your answer. They thrive in acid soil. And hostas do grow under pines pretty well, but you and the birds will love having the blueberries. Susan
Looking for Switches for Craftsman "60" Drills?
If all else fails go to Fox International and see if they have the parts you need. They stock parts for just about everything in the world it seems. And I do mean EVERYTHING. www.fox-international.com 888-875-PART Good luck! Susan
Looking for Prairie Spy Apple Trees?
http://www.westonapples.com/apples2.htm These folks will make a graft for you. Google Prairie Spy and a few places that sell that variety will come up for you. Good luck! Susan Matthews
Sewing a Bra Into a Wedding Dress?
This latest issue (April/May) of Threads magazine (its my favorite sewing mag) has a wonderful article about just the very thing you desire. Heres the link. http://www.taunton.com/threads/pages/th_124_044.asp Look for it on newsstands or you can order it from...
Acetone as a Gasoline Additive
http://www.cartalk.com/content/columns//Archive/2006/January/08.html You need to read this column by the guys on NPR who host the Cartalk show. The car you save may be your own. Susan
Plastic Fruit Wreath
gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous and the perfect complement to your door color, you have a talent for thrifty and classy, the best there is! Susan
Marking Your Leftover Food
Terri, I found the grooviest tape for using as frig or freezer tape that WONT come off the food container and will even stick to containers that are already cold. I was SO discouraged about even freezer tape coming off things in the freezer. Its 3Ms masking...
Inexpensive Drapery Rods
WOW! I am so impressed! I love your ideas and will borrow them for my living room. Creative +. I just love making something from nothing. You rightly should be very proud and thanks for sharing with all of us. Susan
Bread Machine Reviews?
I recently bought a Sunbeam from Walmart and it is a very good machine. I paid 39.95 for it. The instruction manual is good, but the recipes included are minimal. However there are thousands of recipes for bread machines on the internet. One of my faves is...
How to Cook the Perfect Turkey Breast?
Cook it breast side down and towards the end of the cooking time turn it over to let the top brown. You may want to cook it with a tinfoil tent when the breast side is down. Good luck! Susan
Buying Aluminum Pot Scrubbers?
I bought a bag of them a few years ago at the dollar store, maybe 12 for a dollar. You are so right, they are great for cleaning and I use them until they are totally ratty. Good luck finding them. I have also seen them in the cleaning section of various grocery...
Hawaiian Pie?
carolb, that is the one!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I cant believe you found it so fast! I had looked all over and never found the exact one, but the one you found is the one she made. I am forever in your debt. Shirley, please make this pie, but be aware that it is the...
Uses for Potato Masher?
I use it to cut shortening in dry ingredients, especially when I am making homemade baking mix.
Doubling a Pound of Butter with Oil?
To make a spreadable butter I use 1 stick of softened butter to 1/2 cup olive oil and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt and whip the devil out of it. You can multiply this recipe and freeze it, but I make it as I need it. I only use this as a spread, not for cooking...
