March 6, 2006

Low-Carb, Sugar Free, Flour Free Peanut Butter CookiesYou can decide how browned you like your cookies. Let them rest on the cookiesheet for a few minutes before you remove them or, if they are medium rare...

 

Chinese SaladMix all ingredients and chill...

 

Sugar Free Oatmeal CookiesI altered my favorite Oatmeal Cookie Recipe that I have been using for 40 years because we are trying to limit the sugar in our diets. Oatmeal is also supposed to be a grain that is healthy for you.

 

Cool Refreshing Shell SaladCook macaroni according to package directions. Rinse with cold water. Combine sour cream, salad dressing, gelatin and salt; mix well. In large bowl, combine remaining ingredients with cooked macaroni...

 

Cherry Delight SaladAdd condensed milk to cherry pie filling, stir well, add pineapple, mix well. Add marshmallows and mix well. Fold in Cool Whip. Chill before serving...

 

Onion Potato PieVery good leftovers to heat in the microwave. This could be started earlier in the day, and refrigerated. You could even bake the crust ahead, then just pour in the ingredients and bake as directed.

 

Blueberry-Lemon Coffee CakeHeat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease round 9"-inch pan. Beat egg in Medium bowl, Stir in Bisquick, sugar, milk, and lemon peel . Gently stir in blueberries. Spread in pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes.

 

Pretzel SaladCombine crushed pretzels, butter and 3 Tbsp. sugar. Press into 9x13 inch pan and bake at 350 degrees F for 9 minutes. Cool. Mix cream cheese and 1 cup sugar, fold in whipped topping.

 

Kohl - Doberman PincherI just wanted to show off my baby Kohl. He is a two year old Doberman Pincher. He is the love of our life.

 

Birds Eating on the PorchBirds eating on the porch

 

JC Penney Online Sale Ending March 10thFor you frugal shoppers, JCPENNEY is having an on-line sale of 30% off regular priced items, and 10% sale items. Go to: http://www.jcpenney.com after you have everything in your shopping bag...

 

Having Mom Over for Dinner? JokeBrian had invited his mother over for dinner. During the course of the meal, his mom couldn't help noticing how beautiful brian's roommate, Stephanie was. She had long been suspicious of a relationship between them and this had only made her more curious...

 

Waterfall Rain BarrelGet water for your garden and a waterfall for your window for free or low-cost with common items from around your house or at a thrift/discount store...

 

Cleaning Bathroom Tiles, Tubs, and SinksFor cleaning the very dirty bathroom tiles, bath tubs, or sinks I use scratch free Comet. It is a powder. I just sprinkle it for some time on the spots to clean or sometimes I make a liquidy paste and apply that with a stainless steel pad...

 

Cleaning With Ivory Soap FlakesCleaning products: save from $25 a month to 40 cents. Grated, Ivory becomes Ivory Flakes, discontinued in 1978. I use a tablespoon in the washer. I use one bar over two weeks.

 

Bags for Homemade BreadSave the plastic bags in which you bring produce home from the grocery store. They are perfect to store homemade bread...

 

Poll: Do you read your local newspaper online?Today's poll asks: Do you read your local newspaper online?

 

Mom's Best Housekeeping TipFor six months, while my family was between houses, we moved back in with my parents. During this time, I observed how my mother, a wonderful housekeeper, kept her house so spotless.

 

Dangers From Using Teflon Pans?Is anyone worried about using teflon pans? I heard or read something about danger using these pans.

 

Luau Wedding Rehearsal?My son is getting married this summer. He wants a luau themed rehearsal dinner, very fun and relaxed. I know I can order decorations from some of the web sites but does anyone have suggestions for things we can do, music we can play, decorations, and (most needed) food suggestions?

 

Slime in My Steam Iron?My steam iron has a see-through window for the water reservoir, and slime has grown in it. I have filled and emptied it many times to try to remove the slime, but it is very stubborn! Is there anything I can use to dissolve the pieces of slime.

 

Buying Iridescent Lace?I'm looking to find out where I might be able to find iridescent lace. I have the direction by Debbie on this site for making the ivy bowl centerpieces but I've run into a problem with finding the lace.

 

Welding Cap Pattern?Does anyone have a welding cap pattern that they could share with me? A printable pattern would be awesome.

 

Making Liquid Soap From Dove Soap Bars?I have lost the formula for making liquid soap from Dove Soap Bars. Can anyone help me with this?