When trying to get permanent marker off dry erase boards I've used the non- permanent markers that come with the boards over the permanent marker then erase all of it with the board eraser that comes with the board. Good luck! ... View related article.
All of these ideas are great. But if you're trying to decorate a small space you will probably want the area to seem larger so it feels less claustrophobic. I hear you can do this by placing mirrors on the walls, so in addition to whatever pictures you decide to put up I would also incorporate a mirror on at least one of the walls. ... View related article.
The following 2 recipes are for Margarita Cake. There is the traditional lime flavor as well strawberry.
Strawberry Margarita Cake Recipe:
3/4 cup bottled strawberry-flavored nonalcoholic margarita drink mix 1 box white cake mix egg whites as called for in cake box recipe Substitute applesauce for vegetable oil in the recipe 1 TBSP grated lime peel 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed Fresh strawberries and a thin slice of lime for garnish
Heat oven to 350°F (325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Very lightly grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan. Add enough water to drink mix to measure 1 1/4 cups. In large bowl, beat cake mix, drink mix, applesauce and egg whites on low speed 2 minutes.Pour into pan.
Bake and cool and directed on box. Gently stir lime peel into whipped topping and then spread over top of cake. Garnish with strawberries and a twisted slice of lime.Store covered in refrigerator.
Lime Margarita Cake Recipe:
1 1/2 cups coarsely crushed salty pretzels 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup butter or margarine, melted 1 box white cake mix 1 1/4 cups bottled nonalcoholic margarita mix 1/3 cup apple sauce 1 TBSP grated lime peel 3 egg whites 1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed Additional grated lime peel for garnish
Heat oven to 350°F (or 325°F for dark or nonstick pan). Grease bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with shortening and lightly flour In medium bowl, mix pretzels, sugar and butter. Sprinkle pretzel mixture evenly on bottom of pan and press gently. In large bowl, beat cake mix, margarita mix, apple sauce, 1 TBSP lime peel and the egg whites with electric mixer on low speed 30 seconds. Beat on medium speed 2 more minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over pretzel mixture. Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until light golden brown and top springs back when touched lightly in center.
Cool completely, about 2 hours. Frost with whipped topping; Sprinkle with additional lime peel. Store covered in refrigerator. ... View related article.
