Reusing Spice Containers
I was reading this post and I thought This person does the same thing I do!! Then I looked at the name.....duh! Its my post from 8 years ago!! We all had a good laugh!
Wildlife: Winter Visitors
Wow! You take wonderful pictures! We dont have cardinals here in Washington, so I really enjoy your pics. The squirrel is adorable!
Mesh Laundry Bag With Baby Shower Gift
How lucky that new mom is to have such a clever and thoughtful friend such as you! You sure have good ideas....some that we are wondering Now, why didnt I think of that!!
Cherry Booze Recipe?
Years ago I knew someone who made something called Cherry Bounce that used frozen pie cherries....not Bing cherries. Maybe thats the answer. I dont have the recipe or Id post it for you. Good luck.
Cherry Booze Recipe?
Oops! I guess Deeli and I know the same person who made Cherry Bounce, since we are both from the State of Washington! *LOL*
How Do I Get My Hair Color Back to Its Natural Color?
Just let it grow out! Thats the only way to get it back to your natural color. I did the same thing as you are planning to do and I love it! No more hitting the (dye) bottle! What a relief! Being short, it will grow out in no time, unlike if it was long, that...
Watch For Conflicting Medical Information
I am sorry you had such a bad experience. I worked in Podiatry for 15 years and no way in H*LL would anyone on our staff treat a patient like that...much less a post op patient. Feet hurt...thats all there is to it..and when someone has surgery, it sometimes...
Protecting Credit Cards with RFID
I saw that program too and I was appalled!! I had never heard of such a thing. Of course I had to go immediately to my wallet and look to see if I have any of the card that were featured. Thankfully, I dont. Be careful! Theres new ways to steal from us every...
What Color Refrigerator Will Coordinate With Bisque Appliances?
A couple of years ago I bought a bisque colored fridge from Home Depot. It is a French door style and I love it. I dont care for stainless anything so I was really happy to be able to match my stove and dishwasher that are bisque. Good luck.
Converter Shut Off When I Plugged in the Vacuum?
Do you live in an RV? I know RVs have converters, which converts 110 to 12 volt (or the other way around...Im not sure!) but I am wondering if you mean the electrical box we all have in our homes. Did you trip a breaker? If you dont feel comfortable checking...
Link: 5 Ingredient Fix
I have enjoyed watching Claire Robinsons show since she first came onto the Food Network. She has some really good recipes that even people who dont cook alot can fix.
Use Parchment Paper Instead of Cooking Spray
I would like to use parchment paper, but it absulutely ticks me off trying to use it. How the heck do you keep it from rolling back up? I have tried to reverse roll it, but that didnt work. I tried getting the cookie sheet damp before putting it down, but that...
Is a Self Cleaning Oven Worth the Extra Cost?
In one word, yes! I will never again own a stove without a self-cleaning oven. I am so done with the smelly fumes and backbreaking scrubbing and bending down and trying to reach the back wall to scrub. UGH! Never again! I use my oven to cook bacon (awesome...
The Rewards of Gardening in Raised...
This coming summer will be the 3rd summer of gardening in a raised bed. I absolutely love it. The soil just gets better and better because I save all my egg shells, coffee grounds and veggie peels, ends, ones that have gone bad and etc. and add to the soil...
Why Do My African Violets Keep Dying?
I had one AV that was almost 30 years old before it finally died. Nearly broke my heart! Anyway, the two I have now are probably close to to 10 years old. I have them in special violet planters that are in two parts. Water is kept in the outer pot and the plant...
What are Some Good Chuck Roast Recipes?
Heres one of the ways I make my pot roast. Salt and pepper the meat and brown it on all sides. Remove the roast from the pan and add chopped onions, mushrooms, carrots, celery or whatever veggie you like to the skillet and saute till they have good crusty edges...
Christmas Cactus is Dying?
I have a Christmas cactus that I got as a one-stalk cutting from my sister-in-law. I took it home and stuck it into a glass of water until roots grew. I planted it into some cactus-type soil and it grew. That was thirty five years ago! It grew because I forgot...
Travel: Our RV Trip Out West (Utah)
Absolutely amazing photos! They are just stunning. Got more? I live in Washington State and I also have a ton of pics of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I should probably post some one of these days. Thanks for sharing with us.
Removing Sticky Residue?
If I have something that is extra tough to get off, I squirt lighter fluid on it and let it set for a few minutes. Its amazing how quickly and completely it works. Its something that my grandmother used years ago and I still use occasionally. It works great...
How Do I Remove Hair Dye and Go Naturally Grey?
I finally decided to go grey too and love it! I had been using Natural Instincts for 10 years because it washed out and didnt leave those awful roots. I tried to let my hair go natural a couple of years ago but there wasnt enough grey in it so it just looked...
Using Cooking Oil Spray
Re: Never use cooking sprays with your cast iron...it will remove the seasioning and rust the pan. Thats not true. I use Pam on my cast iron skillets all the time and never has any of them ever rusted. I suspect Dancing G didnt get the skillets completely dry...
Homemade Kahlua
I dont have patience to wait for a month or so to drink this, so I came up with my own same, but different, Kahlúa recipe. Kahlúa 1 cup water ¾ cup sugar 2 T. instant coffee 3 T. vanilla Fifth of vodka Combine the water and sugar in a pan and bring to a boil...
Use Music for Cleaning Motivation
I do the same thing! When my kids were teenagers and if they came home to ABBA playing at full blast, they knew they had work to do! *L*
Succulents In Recycled Containers
Tizzyfluff...take your plant to a nursery. I am sure someone there could identify it for you. Good luck.
Keeping Deep Fry Oil From Becoming Rancid?
I strain the oil and then store it in the freezer. Works great for me.
Make Chicken Broth From Rotisserie Chickens
I do that too! I dont know what kind of seasoning Costco uses on their chicken, but it is so good. I use the skin and bones and sometimes onions and simmer for an hour or so. It sure makes some good stock! I hate to throw anything away. I bought it, so I use...
Add Coffee Creamer for Tastier Pasta Dishes
Ive not tried it in pasta, but I use fat free French Vanilla creamer in oatmeal instead of milk *yum*. I also put some in my waffle or pancake batter. It makes them taste kind of like Bavarian. Dont use it instead of milk (it doesnt work), just add a glug or...
Removing Candle Wax from Jars?
I have used this trick for years and years. Set the oven on warm and put a whole bunch of paper towels on a cookie sheet. If you have only a little bit of stubborn wax, you probably dont need a lot of towels. If you have more, be sure to fold the towels pretty...
Remove Wax from Votive Candle Holders
Years ago I too had the problem of getting that last bit of wax out of votive cups. Then I had an idea that worked. I turn the oven on 200 degrees, put the cups upside down on several layers of paper towles on a ceramic dish and put inside the oven. Turn off...
Store Canned Beans Upside Down
I am going right now and flip all the cans of beans in my pantry! This is another Now why didnt I think of this? hint. It makes perfect sense...
Drying the Inside of Narrow Necked Bottles
I warm the oven to 200 degrees, put the bottle in and turn the oven off. Works like a charm.
Share Your Customer Service Experiences
How ironic that this would be posted again now! Last week while we were on vacation we had a bad experience with a fuel truck driver at a gas station. He was extremely rude and obnoxious. I took pictures of him and his truck (he couldnt deny it was him!) and...
Homemade Tomato Soup
This is my take on homemade tomato soup. I have been making this soup for a long time and always get rave reviews. Someone suggested that I should call it My World Famous Tomato Soup...so I did. My World Famous Tomato Soup 1 carton Roasted Red Pepper Tomato...
Measuring Shortening (Crisco)
I had forgotten all about this!! I used to do it all the time! Since I dont bake anymore, I have not had a use for Crisco, but if I ever do...I hope I remember this trick. It is so much easier than trying to spoon it into measuring cups.
Clean Out Clutter
I saw a quote once that I copied and hung on the wall of my computer room. Clutter: Anything you own, possess, or do that does not enhance your life on a regular basis. Good words to live by.
Prevent Food from Sticking
Ive also used a small wire cooling rack to prevent sticking. It works like a charm!
Use Christmas Lights Year Round
I have used Christmas lights for years in my bedroom. I have a bay window and string the white LED lights along the top of the curtains. They give such a nice glow in there. Also, I put them above my kitchen cupboards, you cant see the actual lights, but the...
Using a Dremel to Drill Through Glass?
Be sure to put blue or masking tape on the jar where you want to drill. That prevents the drill from chattering across the glass when you start the drilling. The tape also keeps little glass shards from shooting out as you drill. Be sure to also do it over...
Save Time and Money by Organizing Your Closet
Meena...will you come to my house and organize my closet? *L* I really like how you organize things. My closet needs some help. Ugh!
Rusty Nails for African Violets
Hmmmmm...I think I have some old nails out in the shed. I just may give this a try!
Add Greens To Your Ramen Noodles
I saute lots of onions and mushrooms and put that into the soup as well. When all the veggies and the noodles are all cooked, I beat a couple eggs mixed with some toasted sesame oil and drizzle into the boiling soup. It makes a real good egg flower-type soup...
Beverages for the Christmas Cactus
No creamer or sugar is what the original post said. Save a little black coffee out before you add your creamer and sugar. Then when its cold...give your plant a shot of caffeine!!
Keep Track of Rainy Days To Save Garden Water
Keep track of rain days? So far this year its hard to find sunny days! If it keeps up like this my garden will grow only mushrooms and moss...grr!
Complaint About New The Swiffer Wetjet Pads?
I bought a Swiffer Jet and used it once and then gave it to a thrift store. What a piece of junk! The solution made my kitchen floor so sticky it felt like I had poured syrup on it and spread it around. My shoes even seemed to stick to the floor. Gross! I went...
Sew Two Twin Blankets To Make A Big King Sized One
Brilliant! I am always too hot at night and hubby is always cold. So we have a ton of blankets on the bed to keep him warm, and I always try to uncover my side so I dont get so hot. I definitely am going to try the twin electric blanket trick so wed have our...
Browning Meat for a Stew
I almost never peel carrots or potatoes. Theres a whole lot of nutrients in that skin!
Natural Heating Pad
Whenever I heat a rice sock in the microwave, I only heat for 15-20 seconds then stop the heating. I massage the sock to move the rice around, then continue to heat until the desired temperature is reached. I learned my lesson a long time ago: by not moving...
Eco-Friendly Irrigation - How to Water Wisely
Before I plant any veggies in my raised garden, I bury a black soaker hose a few inches below the ground in trench. I cover the hose with soil and then plant the tomatoes, peas, beans and etc. next to the hose. I then attached a hose that is hooked up to a...
Keep a Spare Mower Blade on Hand
You have your wife and/or kids mow your lawn on Christmas Day?? You Scrooge!! *LOL*
Anti Aging Moisturizers?
I tried to find that aloetherapie web site, along with other ways of spelling it, but I havent had much luck. Oh, if I spoke Greek, Id be fine! I found a lovely site that was Greek.*LOL*
