Best Grease Cutting Hand Dishwashing Liquid?
Dawn, it is what is used to clean birds that have gotten caught in an oil spill.
Unique Name Instead of Gramma?
How about Memaw? That is what I have been called for 30 years now and I am a greatgrandma now.
Reusing Healthy Choice Steamer Container?
Yes, they can be reused. EX: steam your frozen vegs, bake a potato in it, heat any single serving, and not food related, my daughter took some of my containers for her grandkids to use when they caught lightening bugs. Use container like any other, good for...
Keeping Lettuce Rust-free
I have heard this before, so I bought a special green plastic knife just for lettuce. Guess what, didnt make any difference. I live alone now, am handicapped, and I am soon to be 71. Now I buy the bagged lettuce.
Freezing Cookie Dough in Ice Cube Trays
What a great idea, wish I had thought of this years ago when my kids were much younger. I used to make cookies 3 times a week. At 71 I dont do cookies much anymore, but I will remember this when I do. Thank you.
Arthritis Symptoms in Fingers?
Sounds like it could be carpel tunnel. You might want to look into that.
Microwaving Eggs in Ziploc Bags?
I think you mean omelet in a bag. For one person, put on a sml or med pan with water and bring to a boil. In a zippy quart size freezer bag, put one or two eggs not in shell, add whatever omelet ingredients you like, ham, cheese, tomatoe, etc. not a lot. Squish...
Homemade Ketchup
Sounds like something I will try. Because of dietary restrictions, I am assuming it will be okay to use onion powder and a no-salt product.
Advice for Dealing with an Abusive Husband?
Call 211, it is a national hotline. They can put you in touch with nearest agency that deals with abuse and shelters.. Will help you find someone to at least talk to for now. You do not need to stay in this situation. It is not your fault.
Soda Flavored Cake?
When I first heard of this recipe, it said to use a cake mix that has pudding in the mix. I dont know if that makes a difference or not. I did a chocolate one with diet cola. It came out great and seemed to be puffy, and took up a whole 9 x 13 pan. I also like...
Kindle Fire or Nook Color?
I bought the Nook Tablet. I am not too puter smart and there is a Barnes and Noble book store in my area that I can go to for help.
Removing Candle Smoke from Walls?
Cant help with cleaning, but have two suggestions for prevention in future. When anyone is smoking 1. light a candle nearby, the flames attract the smoke and makes it disappear, and 2. put/leave out a dish or cup of vinegar, it also attracts the smoke, you...
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?
Can check cooks.com too, list ingredients, and they find you a recipe.
Christmas Charities?
Call 211, that is a nationwide help number. Whoever answers will get you in the right direction for help.
Christmas Help in Illinois?
I live in Bloomington, call Path at 827-4005, that is an info and referral line, they have a list of various agencies that give help. They also have a list of food pantries. Ask about Thanksgiving and Christmas help, and do it asap as it is getting close to...
Banana Dogs
What a fantastic idea! Have never given that a thought. How about drizzling a little choc syrup over the top? I might try that when grandkids are here. Thanks for such a great idea. They will think Im nuts when I start to fix it, but they will love it.
Use Dandelions Instead
I am 71, I can remember as a child under 10, being sent outside to pick dandelion greens for supper. As a child I thought that was so weird.
Freezing Corn on the Cob?
There are many different ways that others swear by. What I do, cause I am elderly and disabled and live alone, is clean the ear-take of the husk, put the ears in gallon size freezer bags, and simply freeze as it. When I want an ear, I take one, wrap it in a...
Keeping Lettuce from "Rusting"?
This is a tip I got from a recipe newsletter, maybe this one. I live alone so I take a bag of my cut up lettuce (I use Romaine), And divide it so I have 2 ounces each in quart freezer bags. Then wrap a saltine in paper towel and put in with the lettuce. I have...
What is Dumpster Diving?
Yes it is legal. Once someone throws something into the garbage (dumpster) it is up for grabs by anyone. That is why police can go through a persons garbage for evidence without a warrant. Once in the garbage the former owner has effectively said I dont want...
Sun Through the Fog (Colfax, LA)
I think that is most beautiful pix I have seen on here. I cant stop looking at it. May just print it.
My House Smells Like Cigarette Smoke?
I dont know about getting rid of smell but these ideas will definitely help prevent any new smoke. One, have him sit near a lit candle when he smokes, the flame will absorb the smoke. Two, set out a dish of brown vinegar near where he is sitting. . The smell...
How Do You Hard Boil An Egg?
I put eggs in pan, add water, and put on stove. I leave them there for 10 min after they start boiling. Can drain hot water and rinse with cold to cool them down, makes no difference, they just need to be cool enough to handle. I take eggs one at a time and...
Top Job Household Cleaner?
Do you have an old/empty bottle of this product? Check for a website or address on the label and contact the company.
Roach Problem?
I too use the black flat roach hotels made I believe by maxx. I change them every 3-4 months. I put a sticker with date on them when I change them, so my age and condition wont let me forget when the next time to change is. My homeworker helps with this cause...
Homemade Salad Dressing Too Thin?
Check your ingredients on your mayo product, the first ingredient needs to be soy bean oil. If it says water, you will get the results you are getting. I believe Hellmans uses soy bean oil as first ingredient and Walmarts Great Value Brand does too.
Looking for a Good Dispenser for Baby Oil?
I did this with shampoo, to make getting at it easier. I bought a large hand sanitizer bottle with a pump. I used it as is and to fill smaller bottles that I have strategically placed around my apartment. When it was empty, I washed it good and put my shampoo...
Frozen Chocolate Banana Pops
Wow, interesting to see this. I am 69 now. When I was a kid, less than 10, at the movie theater I went to my favorite snack was a frozen chocolate banana. Mom gave me two dimes, admission was 14 cents. The other 6 cents was for my candy or usually my banana...
Finding Help After House Fire?
Call 211, it is a nationwide number that can steer you to whatever help is in your area.
Substituting Canned Carrots for Fresh?
I think most canned vegetables contain 15 or 16 ounces. Two cans of carrots minus the drained liquid should be close enough for what you need.
Why Didn't My Hard Boiled Eggs Peel Easily?
When I am ready to peel a hard boiled egg, I crack the shell all over then start to peel from the wide end. There is usually an air space there to get started. Shell cant stick if not enough of it to stick. I like my egg to be cooled but not necessarily cold...
Shopping for Walmart's Great Value Arabica Coffee?
Are you reading the labels correctly? I think they still make it. Some maybe all the labels have changed. I buy the GV 100% columbian coffee because it tastes like Folgers to me. Check close next time you go to Walmart.
Activities for an Alzheimer's Patient?
You could try childrens puzzles, the kind with large pieces. There are different sizes depending on the age of the child. The patient can start at one level and as necessary go down to easier puzzles. Might I suggest you contact local groups, such as the Elks...
Are Walmart Great Value Products As Good as Name Brands?
I believe GV coffee is made by Folgers. I do not buy generic jams/preserves, never use jelly. I almost always buy generic, with a few exceptions. One is Smuckers sugar free jam/preserves, best there is.
Microwave Start Button Does Not Work?
This might not be your problem, but who knows? I had a similar situation several years ago. Everything seemed to be working till I shut the door and pressed start, then nothing. I asked my son to check it out as he is/was an electrician. Sure nuff he found...
Ideas for Fun April Fool's Pranks?
As a child I put salt in sugar bowl and sugar in salt shaker. I did this every year and for some reason fooled my parents every time. If possible, pull back sheets and spread cracker crumbs on mattress, then put sheet back on. Can put cracker crumbs in shoes...
Removing Shells From Hard Boiled Eggs?
I crack the shell all over by tapping it of table or counter. Then poke hole in wide end and start peeling.
Painting A Microwave?
Is it safe to do this? If it is rusting, it must be old. Get a new one. I recently got a big 1100 watt one for less than $90. Does everything.
50th Anniversary Gifts?
How much is expensive to you? For my brothers 50th anniversary I went to a dollar store and happened to find a gold gift bag, gold foil, and gold easter grass. Over a period of time I got from the bank 50 of the gold dollar coins. I cut the foil and wrapped...
Vicks VapoRub Cough Remedy
I am glad this is getting around. I have done this for myself and my kids when they were kids, grandkids too. Anyone I tell this too seems shocked. Also good to put lightly on a sick babys feet too.
Frozen Bananas
I am 69, when I was in grade school one of my favorite treats at the movies was a chocolate covered frozen banana! Yum, yum.
Slumgullion
I have heard of slumgullion but did not know there was really such a thing. Question: do the beans and mushrooms need to be drained before adding to the other ingredients? I have a 2 person crockpot so may have to cook this on stove top.
How Can I Keep Small Laundry Items from Getting Stuck in Dryer Fins?
I safety pin small items to something bigger.
Any Good Decorating Ideas For Metal Fold Up Chairs?
By the date I assume this is for something related to a wedding or Halloween. Depending on how dressy this needs to be, buy the 13 gallon size garbage bags- the kind without the drawstrings. I believe they will fit over the back of a folding chair. If not you...
Finding Home Repair Help for People on Fixed Low Incomes?
Call 211 . It is a nationwide number for finding assistance. When they answer, explain what help is needed and be sure to let them know it is for a senior. You will be given info on who to contact closest to you. I am concerned if their home is as bad as you...
Remedies for Healing Sore Gums Due to Dentures?
I have had the same dentures for 35 years. When the bottom gum gets sore or gets a small cut from something I ate, I use a small amount of a product called Benzodent on that area of the plate. It looks like a denture adhesive , and helps hold the plate in place...
Remedies for Healing Sore Gums Due to Dentures?
I have had the same dentures for 35 years. When the bottom gum gets sore or gets a small cut from something I ate, I use a small amount of a product called Benzodent on that area of the plate. It looks like a denture adhesive, and helps hold the plate in place...
Ideas for a 16th Birthday Party?
I always liked scavenger hunts. Make yours for charity. Divide your guests into groups. For example, Can have five groups of three or three groups of five. Give each group a shopping list. They have to go to family and friends houses to find the stuff or can...
Activities for an Assisted Living Home?
There is always bingo. I worked in nursing home a total of 14 years. A few years ago I was a patient there twice in one year. One my favorite things was making individual pizzas. We flattened biscuits by just pressing on them and stretching them out. The activity...
Card Game: Runs And Sets?
Google sets and runs card game rules, click on first one that comes up, I just checked it out.
Christmas Gift Ideas for Elderly Dad?
Make a chore or favor jar. Put in papers with do laundry, vacuum, clean frig, make a home cooked meal, his choice, clean oven/stove, go out to eat, pay for hair cut, etc., etc., anything that fits. Once a week he can chose one for you to do.
Keeping Parmesan Cheese from Getting Lumpy?
This isnt keeping it from getting lumpy but may help getting rid of the lumps. I just shake the heck out of it. What doesnt break up, I smash with a fork.
Girl Scouts Christmas Parade Float Ideas?
How about the song, I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus? Picture a decorated living room and tree, mommy and daddy, and a kid or two hiding and watching them.
Looking for Buy Now, Pay Later Sites?
Only ones I know are LTD Commodities or ABC Commodities. They are the same company except fir the first 3 letters. In LTD you set up a business , using your home address and phone. They send you a catalog or you can shop online. Invoice comes with pkg and they...
Carrot Recipes?
Carrot raisin slaw, if you have toddlers around, boil a bag of baby carrots, drain, cool, and keep in fridge, a healthy snack instead of candy, younguns dont chew raw carrots very well.
Link: Sites that Build Recipes Based on What You Have
I am adding this to previous list: sites that you can list ingredients and it finds recipe(s) for you : Cooks.com
Gag Gift Ideas for Church Christmas Party?
I like the idea of giving a heart shaped cookie and a valentine. Or, a plate of crumbs from coolie, cake , pie, whatever , and a note saying sorry, I got hungry.
Christmas Float Ideas for Church Youth Group?
Do a takeoff on the song I saw mommy kissing Santa Claus. Tree with presents, could have a couch and or chair, Santa and mommy, the rest you can figure out.
Birthday Gift Ideas for 18 Year Old Boyfriend?
I gave the young adults at Christmas gift certificates to movie theater and certificates to fast food place or a restaurant you both like= instant date. Good for birthdays too.
California Christmas Charities?
I am writing to tell you that in the future I would start in early November or late October looking for Christmas help. Some places require early sign up. Would hate for you or anyone to miss out on much needed help because they applied too late.
Activity Ideas for a 5th Grade Dance?
Do a kids version of the cakewalk. Place pieces of paper in a circle on the floor, these are the steps. One child per paper. Put a different letter or a number on each step and put a duplicate on smaller papers to put in bowl. Kids walk around the circle while...
Using Silicone Bakeware?
I put a pan under in the oven and a plate in the microwave for ease is transferring or carrying it. Dont know about greasing cause that hasnt come up yet for me.
Using Silicone Bakeware?
I put a pan under in the oven and a plate in the microwave for ease is transferring or carrying it. Dont know about greasing cause that hasnt come up yet for me.
"In the Eyes of a Child" Christmas Float Ideas?
How about doing it based on the song I saw mommy kissing santa claus. Have a fireplace, tree, furniture, gifts under the tree, and of course mommy kissing santa.
"In the Eyes of a Child" Christmas Float Ideas?
How about doing it based on the song I saw mommy kissing santa claus. Have a fireplace, tree, furniture, gifts under the tree, and of course mommy kissing santa.
Is There a Difference in Quality When Using Butter Instead of Margarine?
Not sure what exactly you are asking, I can only say that in my baking days I used oil no matter if the recipe said oil, butter, margarine, lard. Used same amounts, a cup of one is a cup of the other to me. I had good results with the oil all the time.
Party Favors Request?
My sister taught me that ones 60th birthday is really the 21st anniversary of ones 39th birthday. Make up cards saying that. Or make up a sign saying Welcome to my 21st anniversary. When they ask what it means, you can explain it. Favors could be 21 minimarshmallows...
Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas?
For a side dish, get those bags of small ears of corn, I am sure the pilgrims had it at their Thanksgiving meal.
Scenery: Oregon Coast At Sunset
Your friend in the center of the picture is what makes it so unique! Just beautiful!
Birthday Gift Ideas for Mom?
Does she have a ceiling fan? They can be bought reasonably cheap. Take her to dinner at her favorite restaurant and give her gift certificates to that restaurant or to stores she likes to shop at. Or, certificates to local movie theaters, or a dinner and a...
Duac Cream for Whitehead Treatment?
Do a google search for duac cream and you will get your answers. I just did it and will read them later.
21st Birthday Gift Ideas?
What I did for my kids on their 21st birthdays may be different for you to do in Guyana, but here goes: I got 21 each, pennies, nickles,dimes,quarters, and half dollars. I wrapped them two ways. I either wrapped each coin in foil, and put them in container...
21st Birthday Gift Ideas?
What I did for my kids on their 21st birthdays may be different for you to do in Guyana, but here goes -- I got 21 each - pennies, nickles,dimes,quarters, and half dollars. I wrapped them two ways. I either wrapped each coin in foil, and put them in container...
Recipe for a Side Dish Using Ingredients on Hand?
Anytime you have this situation go to Cooks.com and put ingredients in search box, and they will find a recipe(s) for you.
Scenery: Lake Michigan (Ludington, MI)
I love the lighthouse in the back. Wouldnt this make a doozy of a jigsaw puzzle?
Use Baby Food When Cooking
I am 68, when I got married in 1960, I knew a woman who used the big jar of mixed vegetables in her meatloaf.
Where Can I Buy Microwavable Plates?
I still have plates I bought 30 years ago and have added different colors as time went on. They used to be called Melmac but I believe they are now called melamine. I got them at Kmart. Can be used in the microwave but use a towel to get them out, they do get...
Ratio of Shortening to Oil for Substitutions in Cooking?
I never knew there was a ratio in this. I am 68, I used veg oil for everything, amounts the same. A cup of one meant a cup of the other.
Some of the Kernels on My Frozen Corn Turned Brown?
When I freeze corn on the cob, I shuck the ear and put it in the freezer as is, I put several in a ziplock freezer bag. I live alone so when I want one for a meal, I take out one, wrap it in paper towel and nuke it for 4 minutes. I could boil it, I just dont...
Ideas For 10 Year Old's Golden Birthday?
Sorry I dont have a party idea, short of a scavenger hunt, this is a extra special birthday. I would contact your local newspaper. Bet they would want to do a story on her with the 10-10-10, not many around with that day.
Noodle Recipes Without Cheese, Tomato Sauce, or Butter?
Can do chicken and noodles, or add noodles to soup.
Can I Replace Shortening With Cooking Oil?
I am 68 with 5 children, plus grandkids, etc. I did my share of cooking and baking. I have heard you cannot substitute these items. But sorry, if a recipe said butter, lard/shortening, oil, I used oil for them all and dont recall any problems in how things...
Repairing Carpet Snags?
What I do is cut off the piece of loose carpet, then super glue the ends on floor. Occasionally it may need to be redone but not often, unless you have a active dog.
Share Your Worst Cooking Disaster
A while back I remember thrifty fun asking for cooking booboos weve made. I am sure I have made many over the years but only remember these two. 1. I was about 10 and wanted to make a pot of coffee for my mom when she got up. This was in the days of the stove...
