Name For New Baking Business?
Out Of The Oven The Bake Shop Make sure you trade mark your name so someone else cannot take it and charge you royality. It has happened. Also check out that no one else already has the name you choose.
International Night Dinner Party?
Go to this site. http://www.scu.edu/csl/about/upload/Resources-Icebreakers.pdf It is on Ice Breakers. What I am suggesting is HUMAN BINGO. An explanation will be there (just scroll down to it) and later a grid you can fill in to fit your group. This is a fun...
Learning to Knit?
check out this site. There are videos showing the different steps in knitting. http://www.expertvillage.com/video/801_casting-on.htm
Favorite Potato Recipes?
Here is a delicious potatoe salad recipe . POTATOE SALAD FROM MILWAUKEE 2 1/2 # potatoes--boil with peelings on. 1/3 cup vinegar 1/4 cup veg oil 2 TBLS sugar 1 tsp salt 1/2 tsp dry mustatd 1/3 cup chopped onion 2 TBLS chopped parsley 1/4 tsp black pepper 4...
Link: FDA Updates on Food Recalls
Just checked out that site, and am so glaad you told us about it. There is so much information there, besides recalls. Am signing up for the update e-mail. Thank you.
Creating a Budget for Buying a House?
If you are getting $4,000. tax refund, then you should claim more dependents and get the money to use monthly ($300.00). The government is using your money all year, and not paying interest on it. If you have more money monthly you could pay off all debts and...
Applebee's Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip?
Easy artrichoke/spinach dip 1 cup mayonaise 1 cup parmesan cheese 1 large jar artichokes--cut up (the one about 4 inches high) 1 -10oz pkg frozen spinach-thaw and drained. Mix together and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes--until bubbly hot. It is very good without...
Recipes for a Celiac Diet?
check out this site. Steve King and Johnnie Putman (husban & wife team) on WGN night show have put a lot of information at this site. He has celiac disease. Read through it for tons of information including recipes. http://wgnradio.com/index.php?option=com_content...
Locating Old Christmas Plays?
At the end of the Amazon and Alibris sites there is a place to contact them. why dont you write and see if these book stores have a book with the play in.
Ideas for 60th High School Reunion?
I dont think you will have to worry about games or decorations. The classmates are getting together to visit and catch up on other things. You could play Human Bingo that would be a good mixer and get acquainted starter.
Bread Machine Recipe Using Whole Wheat Flour?
Here is one that I have been wanting to try, as I make an oatmeal with honey, and thought this one would be good. Honey Buttermilk Wheat Bread Ingredients 2-1/2 tsp active dry yeast 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1 tsp...
Looking for Old Fairy Tales Book?
Check out this site http://grimmsfairytales.us/_wsn/page13.html It is a list of all stories in Grimms Fairy Tales. At bottom of page there are a few other Fairy Tale books that you can check the list of contents to. I checked my old Grimms Fairy Tales book...
Child is Forgetting Their Homework?
You might want to check if the assignments are on the school web site.
Substituting Bouillon Cubes with Granules?
Usually you add 1 cube to make 1 cup of bullion. How many tsp of granules does it say on jar to make 1 cup of bullion? That would be the amount you use to substute for 1 cube.
What Kind of Eggs Are These?
For 1 or 2 poached eggs, get a microwave egg poacher at Walmart. You put an egg in each of two little bowls and add 1 tsp water to each. Microwave 1 minute. Presto, perfect poached eggs every time. If you only poach 1, microwave less time. I got mine at Goodwill...
Bingo Themed Party Invitations?
If you play bingo at your party, a fun way to end the games is play a game of Reverse Bingo: REVERSE BINGO: Everyone is given a Bingo card. They all stand up while bingo numbers are called out. If one of the numbers on their card is called, they must sit down...
Storing Homemade Bread?
I keep my home made bread in a bread keeper. Mine is a WANDA BREADBOX. paid $10.00 years ago. dont think they are made anymore, but did find something almost exactly like it called PROGRESSIVE bread keeper. found one for my daughter in a kitchen store at an...
Mismatched Sock Solutions
We keep water bottles half full in the freezer, and when want cold water for On-THE-GO we take one, fill with water, and put in one of those odd socks. It absorbs any moisture collection on outside of bottle.
Sausage for Lentil Soup?
I used a great pre-cooked spicy chicken sausage made by Usinger. Just sliced thin and added it.
Lawnmower Not Getting Gas?
Is theie a small hole in top of gas cap?? If not, put one in . As the gas is used it may cause a vacumn in gas tank, It needs air so gas can run out. Maybe the dealer will give you a different gas cap.
Fake Pie Crust Recipe?
Crusts can be made out of pretzels, graham cracker crumbs, coconut, and for a quiche, you can use frozen hash brown potatoes. Maybe you could even use philo sheets, or won ton/egg roll wrappers???Bisquick has recipes for many crustless dishes baked in pie plates...
Black Stains on Ceiling?
I copied this from another site about black soot on walls and ceiling, Keep wick cut short, only burn 2hrs at a time and only the wicks with the metal in the center will put off soot esp. when wick is too long and has been burnning too long. Another thing, burn...
Looking for Foam Block Cubes?
What about that hard packing stuff that comes around appliances and TVs and such things. Take an electric knife and cut it in the size of blocks that you want. Or I guess you could use a saw to cut them.
Homemade Remedies to Remove Dirt from Carpet?
When I have a spot on the carpet, I put a little liquid dish soap (NOT dish washer) and some white vinegar in a dish, use a brush and go over the spot. Works wonders.
Easy Sweet Potatoes
Better yet, buy fresh sweet potatoes and bake then same as baking potatoes. They are so much better than those canned chunks of sweet potatoes.
Healthy Concession Stand Food Ideas?
Have you tried Walking tacos. Here is how to make them Have a individual pack of Fritos. Crush in bag. Open and put a couple spoons of taco seasoned meat in it, little lettuce, grated cheese, Put a plastic fork in and customers are off to eat it. We offered...
Patterns for Pin Cushions?
Try a finger pincushion. Easy and fun. Here is a pattern http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load/crafts/msg022129086058.html
Original Craft Ideas for Christmas Gifts?
Have you seen the naplins you make in semi circles and after folded look like a christmas tree? Here are two sites to see them with instruction. One is for two kinds of fabric, and the other for single layer of fabric. http://home.att.net/~sewandsew/christmas...
Day After Thanksgiving Dinner
I always make one of hese casseroles up on Thanksgiving day after I have taken all turkey off the bones. In bottom of casserole put a layer of turkey meat cut up, then layer of left over stuffing, then mix 1 can of mushroom soup with some left over gravy. I...
Brownie Pan Recommendations?
Just saw on TV last night on Good Eats that the BEST pan to bake in is a heavy aluminum pan. The dark coated ones bake uneven, and stainless steel does the same thing. Also, do not coat pan with butter, as it will form moisture and bottom will not brown correct...
Suggestions for Games to Play With Adult Children?
Cancellation Hearts is a good card game for any number of people, Children and adults. You will find the rules by going to google.com Nothing to purchase but two decks of cards.
"3 Cereal Cookies" Recipe?
Try these. Everyone who tastes these asks for the recipe: You could use corn flakes instead of the coconut. EVERYDAY COOKIE 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 sticks butter (1 cup) softened 1 cup canola or corn oil 1 large egg 3 1/2 cups flour 1 cup Rice...
Thick Noodles for Soup?
What you want are called Klusky noodles. Amish noodles are also a thick noodle. I have a delicious ham/noodle casserole that calls for the Klusky noodles.
Unpopped Colored Popcorn?
I Googled that question, and here is what is on a Yahoo site. Best Answer - Chosen by Asker Soak the kernels in green dye (or food coloring if theyre intended to be eaten also) for about 10 to 20 minutes. Let them dry, and pop them as you would normal popcorn...
Brunch For Large Group?
Depending on the group, you may want to start out with a punch, spiked or not, It would be a way to keep everything going, and a crowd mixer, while you put out the food. I would make a couple different kinds of strata (bread cubes covered with ham, sausage...
Use Warm Water When Frosting Cake
Freeze the cake before frosting and no crumbs--so says Sandra Lee on Fool channel
Vinegar Basting Sauce for Ham Balls or Ham Loaf
Ill tell you how I do it. Make the meat mixture into individual little loaves. I then make the same sauce, but add 1 tsp of dry mustard, pour over the loaves while they bake. I usuall make a large meat mixture , form into the loaves, freeze, then wrap individual...
Making a Dessert To Be Sold at a Charity Function?
Here is a cookie recipe that makes about 60 cookies. Whenever some one new tastes these they ask for the recipe. Easy dough to work with. EVERYDAY COOKIE 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar 2 sticks butter (1 cup) softened 1 cup canola or corn oil 1 large egg...
Luau Cake?
When making the Angel food cake mix and crushed pineapple. Make sure the cake mix is the ONE STEP cake mix. It works equally well with any brand cake mix.
Roman Columns for a Wedding?
If carpet or floor covering still comes on tubes, you could get some and paint them. Maybe paint a little gesso on them for texture.
Freeze Heavy Duty Water Bottles For Work
I do the same thing with bottles of water. A further hint, wrap the bottle on frozen water in a sock to absorb the moisture that collects of the bottle. Everyone seems to have a few mismatched socks! !!
Getting Seeds From Zinnias?
I had the same question as Irene. Because what seemed to be the seed, was so small and difficult to separate, I just saved the whole thing, broke it up and planted plenty in a row in the spring. got lots of flowers, but they were not as large as the original...
Recipe For Rich Chocolate Brownies?
The Brownie Recipe cheap and large amount 1 pkg cheap cake mix (No pudding) 1 pkg instant pudding 1-2 cups chips. Make up the pudding with 2 cups milk. (Just wisk it up for a minute or so) and dump in the cake mix. Mix that up and add the chips. Put in sprayed...
Persistent Feminine Itching?
You may have a yeast infection. Which could be the result of having diabetes. Please have it checked out.
Calculating Costs for a Large Wedding?
If the 4 girls all go and buy a simple black dress, they will get by pretty cheap. If they go to a thrift store, they will by still cheaper. Probably be able to wear the dress again, and again. The week after the wedding, they will have money in the bank, and...
Ideas For Wedding Party Grand Entrance?
At a few weddings I have gone to, the bridge and groom and wedding party leave the church, then the bridge and groom return and go to each pew, starting with the first pew. They alternate sides. shake hands, kiss or what ever type of congratulation the guest...
Homemade Sweet Pickle Relish?
Here is the recipe I have used for years. It is from the Ball Blue Book. 4 cups (960ml)chopped cucumbers 2 cups (480ml) chopped onions 1 chopped green pepper 1 chopped sweet red pepper 1/4 cup canning salt (DO NOT USE TABLE SALT) will make the cucumbers limp...
Canvas Angel Pattern?
Have you thought of going to your local library and see if they have plastic canvas craft book? If they do check it out and copy the pattern. If all your efforts fail, I have one of those angels that I would be happy to give to you. e-mail me ; kmary at genevaonline...
Clothes Hanging In Closet Are Stained?
May not be stains but fading. If you have a light on in the closet a lot that can happen. If fading, wont wash out.
Easy Easy Pound Cake in a Bundt Pan
Try the cinnamon swirl cake mix sometime/vanilla pudding. I think Betty Crocker makes one. I like to make these for coffee cakes in bunt pans to take to bake sales. They are so good and moist.
Craft Projects to do While Watching TV?
Give a simple knitting project a try. I make dishcloths. I buy the large cotton yarn at WalMart, get about 15 dishcloths out of it.. They take about 2 hours to make. Take one as a gift to anyplace I go. I knit these in the car a lot. The pattern is so repitious...
Baby Gift Ideas for a Great Granddaughter?
How about a nice Nursery Rhymes book that you date and sign . Teacher friends say that the little kids are not getting the three Rs as they should, Rhyme, Rythm and Repetition. The love of reading is so important to little minds.
Decorating Ideas For A "Pizza" Cookie?
When my husband taught school a student gave him a chocolate pizza for Christmas. It was a lot like the following recipe; Ingredients: 12 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 pound white almond bark divided 2 cups mini marshmallows 1 cup rice cereal 1 cup peanuts...
Splurge and Save on Shoes
Proof of the coments posted here; When my daughter was looking for shoes to wear as a waitress, the shoe sales lady told her she could sell $39.00 shoes like Dr Scholls that would last 3 months, OR sell her a pair of Red Wing that cost $99.00 and were guarenteed...
Looking for Vase, Brown with Green Stripes?
Does it have any marking on the bottom? Company name maybe. check out where you bought if from. Did you check Goodwills auction? Hope you find one.
Looking for Vase, Brown with Green Stripes?
Have another thought--could you have someone in ceramics duplicate it for you-
Remove Unwanted Odor from Vehicle?
A product that Mr Fix-it on WGN radio talks about and says he has used with great results for any odor is FRESH WAVE odor neutralizing agent. I know you can buy it at most ACE stores, and probably other hardware stores. Google it and read about it.
Package To Keep Hard Boiled Egg From Cracking?
Is this an assignment that you are to come up with the idea?
Anyone Have Tips for Thrush?
Your first thing should be find out WHY you have the yeast infection. Stay away from sugar, a lot of fruit, beer and bread with yeast in. Go to the Dr and get checked out for diabetes, if the Dr has not done this yet.
Games For Large Group Of People?
Two great games are variations of bingo: REVERSE BINGO: Everyone is given a Bingo card. They all stand up while numbers are called out. If one of their numbers is called they must sit down and the last one standing is the winner HUMAN BINGO: A good party mixer...
Requesting Themed Gifts For An Anniversary Party?
Stick with the no gift idea. Have had a 50th party, so know most people our age do not need much. They would get many more useless gifts for the garden that usefull ones. If they are like me, I would rather pick out the things I want, than get something I do...
Putting Citrus Peels in Your Compost Pile
Here is what I do with my orange peel. Remove as much of the white as possible, then grind it up in my coffee grinder. Let it dry half hour or som and store in plastic bag in freezer. I now have orange rind to add to many things I bake, especially biscotti...
Simple, Quick Appetizers and Finger Foods?
These roll ups can be made ahead of time and frozen, or freeze the ones left over. HAM ROLL UPS 1 -8oz cream cheese 1 Tbls mayonnaise sm amount dried onion 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans 1 tsp worchestershire sauce 6 slices deli ham-med sliced Spread ham slices...
Aunt Jemima Easy Coffee Cake Mix?
Something that makes a great coffee cake is Betty Crocker Cinnamon Swirl cake mix. 1 cake mix Add 1 sm pkg instant vanilla pudding 4 eggs 1/2 cup oil 1 cup water Beat together for 2-3 m inutes. Put in a bunt pan. Spray pan with JOY non stick spray.( or any...
Wipe Vegetable Oil on Inside of Freezer for Easier Defrosting
Thanks for the tip. I usually put a fan in the freezer for a while, and the ice comes off easier, but will certainly try the oil, or maybe PAM would work too.
Saving Money to Buy an Expensive Item?
There is something wrong with this picture. You say you only pay cash for your purchases. where do you have your extra cash now?? Keep all money there til you get an extra $700.00. If you dont have any kind of savings account,you can not afford a $700 tread...
Bread Pudding with Vanilla Sauce?
BREAD PUDDING 6 cups stale French bread 4 eggs 1 quart milk 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 cups sugar 1/4 cup bourbon 1/2 cup raisins (good with dried cranberries) 1/2 cups chopped pecans 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 cup shredded coconut (optional) Soak the bread, which...
Shop Other Thrift Stores Before Goodwill
Lisa, Where are the other thrift stores in Kenosha that you shop at?
Substitutions for Canned Tomatoes?
You could use tomato juice or V8 Juice would have lots of flavor and vegetable value in. If tomatoes are cheaper, put them in the blender so there are no lumps.
Butterscotch Icebox Cookies
I think the combination of butter and brown sugar would give the butterscotch flavor.
Ideas for Hosting a Super Bowl Party?
Here is a good recipe for pulled pork PULLED PORK 1 TBLS veg oil 2 onions, finely chopped 6 cloves garlic, minced 1 TBLS chili powder 1 tsp black cracked pepper 1 cup tomatoe-based chili sauce 1/4 cup packed brn sugar 1/4 cup cider vinegar 1 TBLS worchestershire...
Recipes For Valentine's Day Dinner?
I was lucky enough to find a heart shaped angel food cake pan at Goodwill. That cake frosted in pink frosting is perfect for Valentines Day. Here is a good red jello salad. 1 large pkg of cherry jello 2 cups boiling water 1 cup cold water 1 can cherry pie filling...
Recipes for Meals to Fix and Freeze?
You could have packages of browned ground beef in the freezer. then this recipe would go very fast when you get home. Ground Beef Stew Brown 1 # ground beef in skillet Add 1# sliced potatoes, (3 cups) 1 med onion, sliced 4-5 sliced carrots 1 1/2 tsp salt, 1...
Disinfecting a New Mattress?
Id forget it. It would be no different than sitting on a theater seat, and you sure dont disenfect that every time you go. The few people sitting or lying on that mattress surely were fully dressed.
Making Crafts for Money?
As long as you would be home with your baby anyway, why not consider taking in another child to babysit? You would have an income, with no cost to you.
Looking for a Good Household Rug Cleaner?
For spots on the carpeting I always use a mixture of small amoount vinegar and small amount of dish soap (not dish washer) Use a brush and scrub spot. Almost always come out.
Advice for Dealing with Lazy and Abusive Husband?
I see that you live in India. Was yours an arranged marriage by your father or his father? I know a lot of India marriages are. I had a friend who was from India, and in the same situation you are. She finally got out of the marriage. Are there any councelers...
Help with Lower Back Pain?
Make sure you have good supportive shoes. Talk to a physical or occupational therapist for some advise.
Rice Crispy Recipes?
Here is my favorite one, because it is not sticky. MARBLE BARS 1 cup white sugar 1 cup light corn syrup Heat in 3 quart sauce pan til bubbles appear. Remove from heat and add 1 cup peanut butter. Stir to mix. Add 6 cups of Rice Krispies. Stir til well blended...
Rice Crispy Recipes?
these are nice too BON BON SURPRISES 1 stick margarine 2 cups chunky peanut butter 3 cups rice krispies 3 cups powdered sugar. Mix this together,you might want to use your hands so the cereal mushes up. form in small, (about 1 inch) balls Refrigerate so they...
Does a Metal Spoon Ruin Amish Starter Bread?
I just used a stainless steel spoon on mine yesterday and it turned out great. Come to think of it, may have used a metal wish on it a little too. I Might add that I used only 1/2 cup oil and 1/2 cup of cinnamon applesauce in mine instead of 1 cup of oil. Really...
Homemade Christmas Gift Ideas for Pre-school Teacher?
Paste a picture on flat side of a bar of face soap Dip the picture side in melted parafin, about 1/4 inch deep in pie tin. The parafin will protect the picture, and makes the soap last much longer, as you only take soap off one side when using it. You could...
Finding a Gift for Husband?
If you dont have a digital camera, it would make a great gift for both of you. I have the Kodak Easy Share, and is so easy to use. We love developing only the pictures we want, as many as we want. If you travel, an electric cooler is very nice to have, Plugs...
Craft Night Ideas?
Something I did with my girls was putting a picture on a bar of soap.(Forgot now which brand of soap has a flat side), but You paste a picture on the flat side of a bar of soap and then dip it in melted parafin. only dip in about 1/8 inch of parafin. The parafin...
Where to Find George Foreman Grill Scrubbers?
I bought one at Shopko a couple years ago. It was foam on one side, and a teflon safe scratcher on the other side. The scratcher had grooves like the grill. I cant find a site on the new now, but at one time I saw where you could buy a pkg of two at Linen N...
Aunt Nellie's Slaw
Robin, I made this Monday, and it is just as you said, crispy. It was also so easy. Recipe will be a keeper. Thanks for sharing.
Bargain Shopping Near Washington D.C.
I went to google and wrote in outlet stores by state and there are plenty options to click on. Check the state you are going through. If you are interested in Goodwilll or Salvation Army stores, write that in to search by state.
How to Make Bread Bowls For Soup?
There was just a recipe for making them in last months magazine, CookCountry. I didnt copy it before I took it back to the library, but basically it used a loaf of frozen bread dough, thawed and then stretched over bottom of ovenproof bowl or large custard...
Asking a Skateboarder to Sadies Dance?
I certainly would NOT mention being called to the deans offic. Maybe you could draw a skateboard, write the invitation on it in Spanish, cut up the picture to make a puzzle, Put in envelope and give to him. Hope he will be able to go with you.
Smoke Damage in a Van?
There is a product called Fresh-Wave that takes odors out or rooms. It can be found at many ACE stores. Check out their web site for a satore near you.
Gift ideas For Goddaughter's Confirmation?
How about a Nativity Set. They come in all sizes and prices. Some are quite appropiate for young girls to enjoy now, and take to their first apartment. I gave one for confirmation that was like a shadow box that hung on the wall. In the shape of a stable, with...
Drying Bar Soap?
One way to make bar soap last longer is also very decorative. You can paste a picture on flat side of a bar. Then just dip that side in and out of melted parafin for a thin layer. This way you are only using the soap from one side, and it lasts longer. These...
Card Games For 6-8 People?
A greart game for up 8 or 10 is Cancellation Hearts Here are the rules: Cancellation Hearts is for seven to ten players. This version uses two decks. All the cards are dealt out. There is no passing and the queen of spades may be laid on the first trick. The...
Looking For Clearance Items From Target?
With the new flat TV;s out now, I have seen a lot of the TV armoirs at thrift shops. If you cant find the one you want, maybe you can paint a used one to fit in with your decor.
Organizing Nails, Screws, Nuts and Bolts?
This makes me think of a fathers day gift my daughter made in first grade. Using the cardboard holder for a six-pack of pop bottles (root beer still comes that way) and she put a soup can in each compartment to hold screws and nails, etc. They spray painted...
Removing a Promotional Logo from a Shopping Bag?
Maybe you could rip the seams out and then resew it inside out. Another way may be to add a large pocket over the logo, and have your transfer on that pocket. An outside pocket is always nice to have on a tote bag anyway.
Old T-Shirts For Cleaning Windows
I use a streak-free cloth, probably like the one from Menards. got mine over the internet. Here is a chance for you to try one free. Go to http://www.ultimatecloth.com:80/invitationOnly.html and sign up for a free one. They are great ! ! ! !
Can I Machine Wash Dry Clean Only Draperies?
There is a kit you can buy to dry clean in your drier. Something like Dryol ??? My friend used this for all things that need dry cleaning. Think the kit costs about $6.00 and good for a couple uses.
Gardening Clean Up
I might add, it is a good idea to scrape your fingernails over a bar of soap before doing garden work. That way the soap keeps dirt out from under nails, and soap ready to wash up with.
Apartment vs. Condo?
You own a condo. There is usually condo association fees to cover outside maintenance of building, yard work, pool, if you have one, You usually pay insurance, plus all utilities. An apartment you own no part of it and pay rent. You could pay all or some of...
Ideas For Door Prizes At Womens Church Function?
Maybe you could use small mum plants as table decorations and give them as door prizes. Seems as most women attending any group functions are older, and most of them do NOT need any more STUFF. If not the plants, then whatever you decide to use as table center...
Crystal Pickle Chips
Recipe sounds good. Just remember to use canning or Kosher salt. Salt with iodine in will solften cucumbers.
Jam Puffins
Reading your recipe took me back many years when my mother made something she called maid of honors Same recipe as yours. We use to have them in our lunch box. Dont know where she got recipe, or the name.
Advice On Using Cosmetology Schools?
Try the beauty school. The students all have a quota to get in before graduation. Just remember, the only thing between a good hair cut and bad one is about two or three weeks! Good luck.
Diabetic Recipes For Sweets?
Here is a great dessert that anyone would love. And Sooo easy. PINEAPPLE DESSERT 1 20oz can crushed pineapple, mixed with the dry ingredients of a ONE STEP angel food cake mix. Put in sprayed 9 X 13 pan. Bake 30 mins at 350 degree. Can top with cool whip, ice...
Baking Without Eggs?
This is a delicious choc cake recipe. Dont have to be vegetarian to enjoy it. WACKY CAKE 1 cup white sugar 1 1/2 cups flour 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 cup cocoa 1 tsp soda 1 TBLS vinegar 1 tsp vanilla 1/2 cup salad oil 1 cup cold water Mix all ingredients together til...
Unique Wedding Dress From A Vintage Pantsuit
Gina, you sound like the life of the party at what ever you do, Maybe you will inspire some young gal to do something like this when they want to have an inexpensive wedding. I have a friend who got married 46 years ago, and said she took off her wedding dress...
Renting Space In L.A. For A Baby Shower?
I would use the money it would cost to entertain 80 guests, and buy the baby equipment I need. Your daughter is going to get so many things she will not use. Hopefully after baby arrives close friends and family will bring a few gifts, and you havent obligates...
Recipe For Healthy Cookies?
Here is a recipe that is made at George Williams College Camp in Wis. OATMEAL + COOKIES 3 sticks butter or margarine 3/4 cups sugar 2 cups packed brown sugar 3 eggs 2 1/2 cups flour 1 1/4 tsp baking powder pinch salt 2 tsp cimmamon 4 cups oatrmeal 1 1/2 tsp...
Soak Towel in Cooler Ice for Working Outside
Here is another idea to keep cool. These are great on the golf course also. Here is a pattern to make a cool tie http://seworganized.com/sewsimple/cooltie.html You can buy them for anywhere from $4-$6.00, but can make much cheaper. Make neat, cheap gifts
Problems Getting Pregnant?
First thing to do is see a doctor yourself, and then Have your husbands sperm count checked. If zero or very low sperm count, that would be the problem. If your husband is a truck driver and sits all day or he takes hot baths, either of those situations can...
What Is Your Skin Care Schedule?
My grandson used Biotherm products, and the results were great ! ! !. Used to be sold at Macys, but now has to buy over the internet at the Biothern site.
Cheap and Easy Party Appetizer Ideas?
CRACKER SNACKS 1 pkg oyster crackers 1/2 cup veg oil 1 pkg (or 1/4 cup) original ranch dressing mix Pour oil over crackers in bowl with lid, sprinkle with dressing mix. Mix up by turning,or shaking container. Let set few hours before using so all oil is absorbed...
Personalizing a Tie Dyed T-Shirt?
This makes me think of the days my dad put his label on feed sacks. He bought a set of letters and arranged to spell what he wanted and painted over with black paint. Guess it would be like doing a stensil. Am sure you can buy alphabet stensils, and can buy...
Vacuums That Last?
Id vote for an Oreck any day. Have one and love it. The little vacum you get with it is so handy , great for cleaning the car.
School Fundraising Discussion?
Are you familiar with the calender raffle fund raising idea? You sell a calender page,( whatever month you decide to do the raffle) for probably $10.00. Each day you hold a drawing for an amount that is printed on any given day, Each days winning name is put...
Free Family Calendar Printable?
I bought the kind of calender that you are looking for to give my daughter. I bought it for $1.00 at Micheals craft store. That is cheaper than what it would cost you to print one. I buy her one every year when they come out around November.
Storing Mushrooms?
I bought a MUSHROOM KEEPER. It is a tera cotta container with lid. Holes in the lid, and the inside is glazed. Works great!!!
Tangy Sloppy Joes
This is a delicious recipe. I made it for a group of 6 gals, and three wanted the recipe. I did leave out the brown mustard though as I was out of it. Doesnt need the mustard.
Apple or Plum Coffee Cake?
My mother made something like this almost every Saturday. She used sweetened bread (or roll)dough, lined up sliced apples on top, sprinkled with sugar and cinnamon. Left rise a while, and then baked same as bread. She used a 8x8 pan. She made her own bread...
Vegetarian "Chicken" Salad
Someone brought this salad to a get together and I didnt think much of it until I tasted it. Everyone loved it. HEALTHY BEAN SALAD Dressing: 2 TBLS olive oil 1/4 cup red wine vinegar 2 tsp sugar 1tsp lemon juice 1 clove garlic, chopped SALAD 1 can black beans...
Chocolate Pizza
I had completely forgotten about chocolate pizza. When my husband was teaching one parent use to give this to their childrens teachers at Christmas time. Someone out there may like to use the same idea next year. We loved it.
