July 10, 2009

Old Timey Coconut PieThis pie is so delicious and so easy to make. They'll beg for more. Preheat oven 350 degrees F. While oven is heating up, place pie shells in oven to brown, for about 5 minutes

 

Carrots And ClovesThaw lemonade to liquid. Mix all ingredients thoroughly. Chill. Serve and prepare for smiles.

 

Corn PuddingThis has been a favorite of my family for years and when I freeze corn, I blanch it and cut it off the cob and measure out 2 cups before putting it into the zip lock bag to freeze. I make corn pudding all year round.

 

Spaghetti Noodle Fruit SaladThis uses up my left over spaghetti noodles. In a saucepan, combine sugar, eggs, lemon juice and salt; cook on medium heat (about 4 minutes). Cool completely.

 

Save Money on InsuranceIf you own a home or buying a home try to get your vehicle and home insurance with the same company and get a discounted rate for doing so. We not only checked with local agents, but also did online rate checks.

 

Scenery: Alaskan RookeryThis was a treat for me. I live in Missouri and am visiting my mom in Alaska. I went out on Prince William Sound and saw this "rookery".

 

Taggie Baby BlanketSometimes the perfect gift is right in your own home. I re-purposed the best parts of a flannel nightgown, a fleece throw, and a satin pillowcase (all of which I already had) to create this "taggie" blanket for an upcoming baby shower.

 

Tips for Kids at Summertime Here are some things kids can do over summer. Plan ahead and stick to a schedule. Make flower beds, rock beds or hanging gardens. Make pet rocks.

 

Drying Lettuce?What can I use to dry my lettuce besides a salad spinner? Salad spinners take up a lot of space and I have a very small kitchen and refrigerator.

 

Choosing Ceiling Light Fixtures?I need to replace ceiling light fixtures. Would anyone please guide me on how to choose new ones? Our house is very traditional. The current fixtures are brass and glass. I understand that brass is a traditional look, but I'm seeing lots of silver ones and dark brown ones.

 

Purell Stains on Leather Purse?I have dribbled Purell Hand Sanitizer on my expensive tan leather purse. It has left several ugly cloudy stains, how do I remove them? The purse manufacturer suggests not to use any oil based leather cleaner. What then?

 

Selling "Magic the Gathering" Cards?I want to sell my "Magic the Gathering" cards, how exactly do I do that?

 

Nursing Pillow Pattern?Does anyone know how to make Boppy pillows or have a way to get the pattern? I am pregnant and want to make myself a body pillow, as well. If anyone has any idea on how to make these items, please write me back. I'm desperate on making these. Thank you.

 

Black Build Up in a Kitten's Ear?What can I use for black ear wax in cats?

 

Alternatives to GladWare for Brown Bagging?Food containers to brown bag my lunch? I currently use GladWare containers, but don't have enough (we seem to keep losing them). Any suggestions on what I could use/re-use instead of buying more GladWare? Thanks so much.

 

Cleaning Colored Grout with Peroxide?Will cleaning grout with peroxide remove color from colored grout?

 

Replacement Blades for Weed Thrasher?I closed a window by accident on my boss's computer. It was on a site for weed eater replacement blades. Do you know of a website that I could go to to by those? I need the ones that go to the Weed Thrasher.

 

Cleaners Used in Bissell Auto Proheat Carpet Cleaner?I have just purchased a Bissell Auto Proheat carpet cleaner. I notice some of you use vinegar and water. How do you mix it? Also some of you use Awesome which I have, what mixture do you use on it?

Wayne

 

Does Mold in Refrigerator Contaminate Food?Does mold in a refrigerator contaminate everything that is in it, such as bottled ketchup, jellies, mustard, etc.?

 

Experiences With Pet Chinchillas?What is it like to have a Chinchilla as a pet? I am not going to get one, but would love to hear comments from anyone who has one about what they are like.Robyn

 

Using Garlic to Control Fleas on Cats?Can I use garlic for flea control on my cats?

 

Getting Rid of Aphids and Whitefly?There was a post awhile back about making your own pest control out of soap and water. I need a pest control for aphids and whitefly. Can someone help me?