December 9, 2004

Slipping Notes in LunchesSlip "I love you" notes into lunches, pockets, or between pages of school books for your children or spouse. Costs nothing but means everything! But be careful!

 

Using Cornstarch to Thicken Gravy or SaucesWhen making gravy or sauces, always remember to add cornstarch to cold liquid before adding it to the gravy or sauce. Memory Trick: cornstarch and cold both start with "C".

 

Review on Sony DSC-V3 Digital CameraSony Electronics, Inc. continues to dominate the digital camera industry. With its wide range of digital cameras, here comes the latest addition to its roster of amazing models, the Sony DSC-V3 Digital Camera which is so far one of the best 7.2 megapixel cameras in the market.

 

Making Special LotionsYou can make your own special hand cream by just getting unscented lotion and adding a few drops of your own essential oils, such as lavender, etc. to the lotion. Unscented lotions sometimes are cheaper than scented. By Robin

 

Buckeye Candy (Grandma's Peanut Butter Balls)Every year my grandma made what we called "Peanut Butter Balls". She never went by a recipe and they always turned out perfect!

 

Crunchy Cat TreatsCrunchy treats for your cat.

 

Got Kids? Holiday Decor with Safety in MindDo you wonder how you're going to safely decorate for the upcoming holidays with preschoolers in your home? Here are some kid-friendly ideas to help you create a festive home during this special season.

 

YOUR Birthday is for Mom too!My friend sends her mother a bouquet on her own birthday. After all, it was a big day for mom too! By CGH

 

Fishy Treats for KittyFishy treats for your furry little friend.

 

Tuna Puffs for CatsTasty tuna puff treats for cats.

 

Tuna Treats For CatsMakes approximately 60 treats.

 

Have Food Backups in the PantryTo make sure I always have a back up of certain items I try to buy two of them when I can and then put the extra into the pantry area and forget about it. When I can't spend too much on groceries for some reason, I always have extra items I can count on.

 

Reminder of Love for College StudentsWe have started a tradition for our children when they go off to college. Each time my daughter comes home for a break from school, she is met with a single red rose. Just a reminder of how much we love her! Many times roses are only $1 each so this is also not expensive! By Robin

 

Styrofoam Beads for Christmas OrnamentsYou can make beads to string on thread or thin elastic for bracelets or necklaces or Christmas ornaments by punching holes with a hole punch in Styrofoam egg cartons and meat trays.

 

Cat KibblesI recently posted some recipes for dog treats - possible Christmas gifts for man's best friend. If your best friend happens to be a feline, however, you may want to make him or her the following:

 

Special Photo CalendarA special thing my daughter's fiance did for her is to take a picture of them together and have it made into a calendar. He had it done at Wal-Mart and it didn't cost much at all and what a special memento for her!

 

Vegetables on Noah's ArkWhat vegetable did Noah not take with him on the Ark? The Leek, of course. By CGH

 

Keeping My Apartment Smelling Fresh?Hi. I live in a small one bedroom apartment, and there really doesn't seem to any air circulation so it smells musty, especially if I'm gone for the weekend and there is little garbage and it's closed, when I come back and walk in it smells bad. I can't take out the garbage right before I leave because I am only allowed by the city to take out the garbage on certain days. I use febreeze but I really do not have time on my hands to constantly clean. Is there anything I can do to keep my apartment smelling fresh? Please help. Erica from Jersey

 

Temperment of Schnoodles?I really need some info on the cross breed of the Snoodle (Schnoodle). the Breeders all say great things but they are of course selling these babies for a living. Please let me know if you have first hand experience with this mix.

 

Eco-Friendly Cleaning of Fireplace Doors?I'm looking for a safe, inexpensive, possibly eco-friendly solution for cleaning my glass fire place doors. Ellowyn, WV