June 1, 2012

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Freezing CasserolesThis is a page about freezing casseroles. Making and freezing casseroles ahead of time can help make meals easier and faster on days when your schedule is overly busy.

 

Pasta Salad with Ham on Table

Pasta Salad RecipesServed warm or cold, pasta salad is delicious either as an entree or side dish. This page contains pasta salad recipes.

 

Spray bottle.

Cleaning With AlcoholAlcohol is an inexpensive alternative to commercial cleaners for many household cleaning jobs. This is a page about cleaning with alcohol.

 

Remote Control on White Background

Cleaning a Remote ControlThis is a page about cleaning a remote control. Remote controls take a lot of abuse from sticky fingers and other contaminates; cleaning and keeping them clean can improve their operation.

 

Girl with Long Hair in Swimming Pool

Preventing Damaged Hair From Swimming PoolsThis is a page about preventing damaged hair from swimming pools. The chlorine used in swimming pools is hard on your hair and can cause damage.

 

Cashews

Cashew Brittle RecipesThis page contains cashew brittle recipes. Use cashews for a variation on the traditional peanut brittle.

 

small wooden basket with a variety of handcrafted felt fruit

Felt Craft ProjectsThis is a page about felt craft projects. Felt is often used in all kinds of craft projects; it comes in many colors and easy to use in crafting even for children.

 

Pink Purse on White Background

Repairing PursesThis is a page about repairing purses. Don't throw out your favorite purse just because it is broken or slightly damaged; try repairing it.

 

Boy Eating S'mores

Making S'moresS'mores make us think of sitting around a campfire roasting marshmallows to make these delicious gooey treats. This is a page about making s'mores.

 

Corn Casserole Recipes

Corn Casserole RecipesThis page contains corn casserole recipes. Make a soon to be family favorite using corn as the main ingredient in a delicious casserole.

 

Marinated Vegetable Salad

Marinated Vegetable Salad RecipesMarinated vegetables make a tangy side salad. This page contains marinated vegetable salad recipes.

 

Spaghetti With Shrimp

Recipes Using ShrimpThis page contains recipes using shrimp. There are so many recipes that call for shrimp as an ingredient; try one today.

 

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Carob Brownie RecipesThis page contains carob brownie recipes. Carob powder can be substituted for cocoa in many "chocolate" recipes, including delicious carob brownies.

 

Organizing Useful Tips from Websites

Organizing Useful Tips from WebsitesThis is a page about organizing useful tips from websites. There is so much good information out on the web, but sometimes trying to organize it can be daunting.

 

Ham Roll-Ups

Ham Roll-Up RecipesThis page contains ham roll-up recipes. Ham roll-ups can be prepared as a warm or a cold appetizer or light meal.

 

Margarita Pie on White Plate

Margarita Pie RecipesThis page contains margarita pie recipes. The salty, tangy, citrus flavor of a margarita, can be achieved in this pie with or without the inclusion of tequila.

 

A used cookie sheet in need of cleaning.

Cleaning Cookie Sheets and BakewareAluminum ccookie sheets and other types of bakeware can be frustrating to clean, especially the baked on grease and cooking sprays. This is guide about cleaning cookie sheets and bakeware.

 

A plate of spaghetti squash with herbs and cheese.

Recipes Using Spaghetti SquashDon't be afraid to buy a spaghetti squash in the produce section, there are many recipes available for preparing this interesting vegetable. This page contains recipes using spaghetti squash.

 

Healthy Crockpot Recipes

Healthy Crockpot Recipes?Use your crockpot to prepare those healthy recipes you have been collecting. This page contains healthy crockpot recipes.

 

Garbage Bag in Trash Can

Keeping Garbage Bags In PlaceThis is a page about keeping garbage bags in place. It is annoying when the trash can bag liner slips down into the can as you add trash.

 

Grilling Corn on the Cob

Grilling Corn on the CobThis is a page about grilling corn on the cob. When barbecuing why not add some fresh corn on the cob to the grill?

 

Homemade Herb and Spice Blends

Dry Rub RecipesDry rubs enhance the flavor of your barbecued or slow baked meats or vegetables. This page contains dry rub recipes.

 

Tofu on Plate with White Background

Homemade Tofu RecipesThis page contains homemade tofu recipes. Tofu, or bean curd, is made from soy bean milk and is an Asian and vegetarian recipe staple.

 

Articles

Veggie Grilling Tray

Frugal Veggie GrillingDon't have one of those special baskets for cooking vegetable on your outdoor grill? Not to worry. You can still have yummy, healthy veggies cooked right along with your BBQ meats.

 

Soft Bristled Brush

Cleaning Window ScreensI have found that by using a hand held soft brush (as in the photo), you can rid your window screens of that pesky dust in just seconds. No washing required.

 

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Drying Nail Polish QuicklyFill up a wash basin with very cold water and after you have polished your nails, immerse them in the cold water for about 3 minutes. It makes the nail polish hard and stays that way.

 

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Rope Lights Show the WayMy husband and I just got a new bed and it is slightly bigger, just enough for me to run into it during my middle of the night bathroom trip. A night light in the bedroom keeps my husband awake. So, my solution was to get a string of the LED rope lights in a soft white color.

 

Buy Healthy Snacks When Traveling

Buy Healthy Snacks When TravelingI sometimes travel for work and must stay at a hotel (and eat out). One of the first things I do is stop at the market and pick up some fruit and baby carrots so that I have healthy snacks for between meals to help offset the splurging.

 

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Using Leftover Hot Dog and Hamburger BunsI always have leftover hot dog buns and/or hamburger buns, especially during BBQ season. Leftover buns make great French toast sticks for breakfast (use with your typical French toast recipe). They also make great garlic bread sticks.

 

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Removing a Graphite Stain from Clothing?How can I remove a graphite stain from polyester fabric?

 

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Fig Tree Not Producing Fruit?I have a fig tree that is approximately 6 years old. Every year I expect it to produce fruit, but have not had any luck at this point. Should I have at least two fig trees? Is there a chemical I should be adding to the soil?

 

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Painting a Smoker's Room?I am painting a room which has been smoked in for 15 years. I have washed all the walls down, however, it keeps coming back even though I have put on 5/6 coats of paint.

 

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Getting Produce Coupons in Pennsylvania?Where do I get the coupons for produce in Pennsylvania? I believe they are state issued.

 

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Cleaning an Aluminium Coffee Pot?How can I clean an aluminum coffee pot (hob type). The inside has coffee stains and it smells awful.

 

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Dresser Drawer Pull Ideas?I was given a white chest of drawers without any knobs on it. There are already holes drilled for where the knob use to be. Anyone have an idea of some household item or something I could make to use as knobs? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

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Allergic to Adhesive on Band-aids and Tape?I have Bell's palsy and am allergic to the adhesive on Band aids and paper tape. I am having a terrible time trying to tape my eye closed. Does anybody have an alternative to tape to keep my eye shut at night?

 

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