June 16, 2009

Garlic FingersThese are a hit at parties. Thaw dough approximately 1 hour and spread evenly over pizza pan sprayed with vegetable oil. Let rise another 20 minutes and add grated mozzarella, bacon bits,and garlic powder to taste.

 

Pineapple MarinadeGreat for Chicken or Pork. Mix all ingredients, marinate chicken or pork to your preferred amount of time and cook on the grill ;-)

 

Rhubarb PieMix together and pour into an unbaked pie shell and top with crust. Bake at 400 degrees F for 50-60 minutes.

 

Heavenly BiscuitsDissolve yeast in warm water with ginger. Sift together the dry ingredients. Cut in shortening. Add buttermilk and yeast mix.

 

Banana Pastry RollsWonton wrappers filled with banana cinnamon sugar mixture and fried in olive oil.

 

Canning Upside DownWhen canning, I fill my jars up, clean their tops and cap them. Then I turn them upside down in the water bath canner I have. I process tomatoes and squash or Hobo Stew.

 

Simple Science For Gardeners: Hybrids and...You don't have to be a scientist to be a gardener, but knowing a little bit about the science behind gardening can make digging in the dirt an even more enjoyable experience.

 

Create Schedules For Summer VacationIf you have school age kids and are home with them full time or part time this summer, creating a daily and weekly schedule will help to keep the kids busy and on task and will make things a little less stressful for mom.

 

Father's Day Remote HolderI helped my kids make these remote holders for Father's Day gifts. They are a fun gift that can be on display all year long and lend a "helping hand" to someone special!

 

Decorative PotMake a great addition to your patio or front porch with this decorated planting pot! I used a regular black color plastic pot, attached a variety of buttons around the top with a hot glue-gun for a neat way to add color to the pot.

 

Fun Decorations for Your FenceMake your fence fun! I not only plant flowers and veggies, but I decorate the fence to make gardening even more fun. The ducks I purchased at the Goodwill for $1.00 each and they are made of hard plastic (like PVC material).

 

Sandy (Shetland/Golden Retriever)Sandy is a 13 year old Shetland/Golden Retriever mix. I got her at the Ozaukee County Humane Society, June 2007. She likes to play with her sock.

 

Compost Shredded PaperWhen you empty out your paper shredder, put the shredded paper in the compost pile.

 

Wildlife: Cat PhotosI love watching and feeding the critters in the courtyard (which also has a creek) from my apartment balcony. Along with the squirrels and a huge variety of birds there is a neighbor kitty cat that hangs out there sometimes.

 

Saving School PapersI have 3 kids in school. It gets to be too much trying to save school work for them. What we do is this: Every August we decorate our own "school boxes".

 

Egg Carton Picnic AntThis oversized ant is sure to cause a stir at your next outdoor picnic. Make them to use as table decorations.

 

Making Elmo Birthday Invitations?I'm planning my baby's first birthday party, and I want to make the invitations. The theme is Elmo. Any ideas?

 

Online Data Storage?Would someone please tell me the pros and cons of on-line data storage. My computer keeps prompting me to set up my back up files online, but I am concerned they will be easier to hack if I do.

 

Cleaning Car Batteries and Terminals?How do you clean car battery terminals?

 

AeroGarden Reviews?Have any of you used an aerogarden or maybe a similar product? They look very interesting but they're awfully expensive. Thank you.

 

DJ Alternatives for a Wedding?We don't want a DJ at our low key wedding reception. Any suggestions?

 

Food Ideas for Kids?What are some good foods an 11 year old would like to eat that don't cost too much?

 

How To Decoupage?How do you decoupage?

 

Wall Trends International Wallpaper TAB, #588 01 541?I am looking for Wall Trends International wallpaper, name TAB, #588 01 541. I bought it in late 2007 or early 2008 at Lowe's and never got to do the work until now.

 

Homemade Facial Scrubs?I have tried so many facial scrubs and either they didn't work or they were too expensive. Does anyone out their have a simple recipe for a facial scrub? One with not too many ingredients. Thanks.

 

Nail Polish Remover Stain on Sofa?I recently spilled some nail polish remover on my sofa and it has removed some color. It has left a gray stain on what was a black sofa. Can someone help me before the other half finds out!

 

Keeping Your House Smelling Nice With Smokers?How do you keep a smoker's house smelling nice?

 

Gardening in the Canary Islands?What plants in the Canary Islands benefit from coffee grounds?

 

Homemade "Busy Bones" Recipe?Does anyone know any homemade recipes for "busy bones"? They have like a biscuit on the outside and they chew to get to the middle? Please let me know if you have a recipe. They are expensive in the store. Thanks!

 

Coordinating Two Different Couches?I have two love seats, one black leather and the other beige suede. How do I make them work together?

 

Do Mixed Breed Dachshunds Have Stronger Backs?I just got a mixed breed dachshund. Since he mostly resembles a Dachshund I was wondering if his back would be stronger than a purebred dachshund?

 

Facial Redness?I'm 38 and have always been fair skinned with dark hair and with red splotches on my face, including some acne. The acne is not that much of a problem as is the redness I have on my face. My cheeks, chin, and forehead always look like I have a slight sunburn.

 

Diet Advice for a Puppy Recovering from Parvo?My six month old puppy is recovering from parvo. What kind of diet should she be on?

 

Hemming the Neck of a T-shirt ?How do I hem a t-shirt neck?

 

Getting a Replacement Canopy for a Garden Swing?I am trying to find the canopy frame for the Garden Treasures Baja Swing purchased from Lowe's a few years back.

 

Painting Over Horsehair Plaster?How do I paint over horsehair plaster for a smooth finish?

 

Looking for Fairy Art?Where can I find Fairy art, to use with my crafts?

 

Temporary Wall Covering?I can't stand the wood paneling in the front room of my house. I am renting, is there any way to cover the walls without doing any harm to the wood?

 

Dry Frizzy Hair?I have really dry, frizzy hair from dying it too much. What do I do now?

 

Looking for a "Granny Knife"?I am looking for a "Granny Knife". Has anyone found and bought one recently? My 2nd one in 42 years just bit the dust. I still have my 1st "Granny Fork'. I've Googled without success.