| RE: Using Plywood For Flooring |
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A few years ago, friends of mine redid their floors with plywood. They sanded it down, then started spreading several coats of varathane with a very soft material. Between each coat, they let dry, then sand lightly. They chose not to use stain and let the natural pattern come through. It was so beautiful and a lot of work, but worth it. Good luck to you. ... View related article. |
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| RE: What Breed is My Dog? |
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I bet you get many answers on this beautiful pup. To me, looks like possibly some greyhound in her. Sure is pretty. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Homemade Laundry Detergent Not Getting Clothes Clean |
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Well, I have not made laundry soap yet, but I found that 3 squirts of liquid dish soap like Ajax works great in a large load of clothes. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Bake Bread in Juice Cans |
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What a great idea! I will use this for Christmas bread. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Printers That Are Inexpensive to Use |
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I use Canon Bubble jet printers such as the 1250 series. They are less than $50.00 and ink is so reasonable. I get my ink from ebay and usually pay a bit over $1.00 for a cartridge. These printers are great. I even use them for photos. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Trouble Potty Training a 4 Year Old |
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I would get her a special toy or book that she really likes and give it to her only while she is sitting on the potty. This may help her to sit and not fight you. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Store Detergent in Name Brand Box |
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You go girl! I do this all the time. My husband gives me a certain amount for groceries, etc. With prices going up, I have to cut back. I switch brands in shampoos, etc. and keep the original packaging. When I make his sandwiches for lunch, I take the lunch meat and crumple it like paper, making him think there is more on the sandwich. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Using Olive Oil for Bags Under Eyes |
Lecithin oil will be better for under your eyes.
However; as a photographer, when wanting to take out the puffy look under the eyes, we use Preparation H or other brand. It does not hurt the bags andc shrinks them instead. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Recipes Using Dried Pinto Beans |
Here are twp recipes i have used and people have loved them. These are for pies out of pinto beans.
My advice would be to refrdgerate them though..
Mock Pecan Pie
~ a "pecan pie" with no pecans ~
Ingredients:
Pastry for a 9-inch pie
1 cup cooked pinto beans, rinsed
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1/3 cup margarine
4 eggs, well beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla
Directions:
(1) Puree beans in blender until smooth,
or mash the beans really well.
(2) Mix beans and other ingredients well.
(3) Pour into an unbaked pie crust.
(4) Bake at 375 degrees until center is set.
Mock Pumpkin Pie
~ a "pumpkin pie" with no pumpkin ~
Ingredients:
Pastry for a 9-inch pie
2 cups cooked pinto beans, well rinsed
1/4 to 1/2 cup water
3 eggs, well beaten
1 13-oz can evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
(1) Puree beans and water in blender,
or mash the beans really well
then add and blend the water.
(2) Mix beans and other ingredients well.
(3) Pour into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
(4) Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes,
then reduce heat to 350 degrees
and continue baking for 45 minutes or until knife comes out clean. ... View related article. |
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| RE: Susan: ThriftyFun Says Goodbye |
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Susan. I love the bit you wrote about her. I am praying for the family.
Whatever I can do to help, I will. She has a wonderful site here, so it is up to us that love her to carry on the legacy.
Sarah M ... View related article. |
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