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Mandarin Style Country Crockpot Ribs Combine all but ribs and brush on both sides of ribs. Place ribs in crock pot and pour remaining sauce over ribs. Cover and cook on low 8-10 hours...
Crockpot Chicken Cordon BleuCrockpot stuffed chicken recipe with Swiss cheese and ham.
Beer Braised ChickenCombine all ingredients except flour mixture in Crock Pot Cover and cook for 7 to 9 hours on low. Add flour and water paste to the sauce during the last 30 to 45 minutes...
Storing Christmas LinensBefore you store away Christmas tablecloths, throw pillows, etc., toss in a new dryer sheet. The scent will keep the seasonal goodies from getting musty between now and next holiday season!
Homemade Toothpaste RecipeLeaves a fresh taste in your mouth.
Cooking Pasta Without Water Boiling OverRub the top couple of inches of the inside of a pot with vegetable oil before cooking pasta, and the water won't boil over!
By Robin
Sending Flowers Long DistanceFor hospital patients, call the hospital's gift shop. They charge less than a florist and there is no delivery charge. They are happy you are supporting the gift shop and will have them sent up to the patient.
Removing Crayon With ToothpasteUse toothpaste to remove crayon from surfaces/walls. Rub in and wipe off! My toddler colored on my living room wall one day (just left the room for a second!) with non-washable crayon.
Benefits Of Online Bill PayingSnail mail bill paying may not reach the company on time and they may assess you a late fee. Paying online, you set up a debit account with the company, so only the last numbers of your checking account show when you pay.
Make-Shift Vegetable SteamersFor a make-do steamer, use an electric frying pan with an inch of water in it. Place the food on a heatproof plate & balance it on some kind of platform - a canning jar ring, perhaps, or a empty tuna can with both ends removed.. Then cover, leaving a small air vent so that condensed steam doesn't drip onto the food.
Envelope for Grocery List and CouponsAffix a #10 envelope to your fridge with a magnet. Write your grocery list on it and put your coupons in it.
Call Ahead to Check on Appointment TimesBefore leaving your house for any appointment, call ahead and see if they are on time. If the doctor is running say, 30 min. late, inform the staff that you will arrive 30 minutes late.
Replacing Turkey with Chicken in RecipesMany recipes for chicken work just as well with holiday turkey leftovers. I used a chicken curry recipe for dinner and substituted turkey. The flavor is better if the pieces of turkey are stir fried just enough to brown them.
Bath Salts For Tired MusclesUse this to revitalize your tired muscles:
Make a Game of Saving MoneyHave everyone in the family join in. You must use "survival skills". Make due with what you have on hand. Be creative in being thrifty. You may want to start with two weeks and see how it goes. Make a game of it!
In Need of an Inexpensive Prom Dress?"I want to go to prom but I can't afford a dress!" Helpful hints from the ThriftyFun community. If you have advice on frugal ways to get a prom dress, please post them below.
Removing Red Wax Stain from Carpet?I spilled red candle wax on my cream carpet. I got up as much as I could, but the red stain is still there. I am afraid to try the iron & bag method to remove it because I have heard heat sets the stain.
Hummingbird Feeder Instructions?I'm looking for ideas on how to transform jars or wine bottles into hummingbird feeders. Any ideas on how to decorate the glass would be great and ideas on where to get the feeder tubes and how to secure them to the jar lid would be great too. Thanks!
Tammy
Cheap Way To Lubricate Squeaky Hinges?What can I use to lubricate squeaky hinges with? Most things I have used cost quit a bit. I want something other than oil, thicker and longer lasting.
James Jackson
Uses for Paper Towels?Tips and ideas for using paper towels, other than wiping up a mess. Post your ideas.
Rust on Stainless Steel Pot?One of my stainless steel pots has little rust stains from a leak I had in one of my cabinets. Does anyone know how to safely get them out?
Sara in Florida
