September 8, 2006

Sweet Potato ChipsIf you are looking for a healthy alternative to potato chips, try making these at home. They are great with your sandwich or burger.

 

Zucchini Chocolate Chip MuffinsRecipe for Zucchini Chocolate Chip Muffins. Beat together sugar, oil and egg. Then beat in dry ingredients. Add milk and lemon juice. . .

 

Eatin' Good: Fast and Frugal MealsHearty and healthy is the key while leaving time for family. Try two budget friendly rules for fast and frugal meals.

 

Poppyseed CakeBeat all together 3 minutes. Bake 350 degrees F oven for 40 minutes. . .

 

Squash BarsMix all ingredients well and bake on a cookie sheet pan at 350 degrees F. Bake for 30 minutes.

 

Mocha Meringue KissesRecipe for Mocha Meringue Kisses. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper. Set aside. In small bowl stir together powdered sugar, cocoa, cornstarch and expresso powder. . .

 

Candy Bar-BarsRecipe for Candy Bar-Bars. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, lightly spray 9x13 inch pan with cooking spray. In large bowl mix cake mix, milk and butter until well mixed. . .

 

Bulk Chocolate Chip CookiesBulk Chocolate Chip Cookies. Cut all ingredients together except chocolate chips. Add the chocolate chips. Store in airtight container.

 

Triple Chocolate Caramel CookiesRecipe for Triple Chocolate Caramel Cookies. Combine butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat well. Combine flour and cocoa; add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and pecans. . .

 

Make a Mason Jar Oil LampMake a Mason Jar Oil Lamp Craft Project. Punch hole in center of lid. Bring wick up through hole. Secure wick with washer on underside of lid.

 

Ethan Loves Peanut ButterMy son, Ethan, loves peanut butter. He is always asking me to make a peanut butter sandwich. He doesn't have much patience, being 3. When I wrapped up what I was doing and went into the kitchen, this is what I found.

 

Bubba Bear (Chow-Siberian Husky)Bubba is 5 years old and is Chow-siberian Husky in the pictures.

 

Decorating a Room Nautical ThemeJust did my own anniversary party. If you are in a room with a strong decor, don't fight it! Ours was a yacht club room with a definite nautical decor.

 

Buying High End Cosmetics for Cheap PricesI just got some color shampoo at the dollar store (which would cost $8/bottle) - and face cream (another $7/8 a tube). . .

 

My Frugal Life - Homemade Christmas GiftsHomemade Christmas gifts? We love them in our family. My aunt always gives homemade dishcloths, etc. My parents, who are in their 70's, loved their gift last year. I went to the store, bought a couple of big boxes of Q-tips, Ivory soap, toothpaste, everything they use in the bathroom, careful to use their usual brands.

 

DVD Subscription Services - Use It Or Lose ItMovie subscription services like Netflix can be a great deal, but only if you use them. Keep track of how many movies you receive from them each month and divide that by the monthly service fee.

 

Replacing Your Rear View MirrorReplacing Your Rear View Mirror. When and if you ever have to change out your rear view mirror in your vehicle, do so very carefully. By pressing to attach the adhesive on the back of the mirror. . .

 

Refinancing - Points Vs. No PointsWhen refinancing a home mortgage you will get a lower interest rate if you agree to pay 1 or 2 "points". The loan manager may offer you "6.75% with no points" or "6.25% with 2 points".

 

Phone Tree CheatsPhone Tree Cheats. I happened across this a couple of weeks ago and sent it out - but there is a way to "go to the head of the class" (so to speak) instead of waiting thru long lines on the phone and wading through miles of menu options . . .

 

Browning Meat for a StewWhen you are preparing a stew or pot roast recipe that calls for browning the meat, put your meat on a rack in a shallow pan and broil on high until the top is browned.

 

Treasure Boxes from Wine CratesI noticed my neighbor regularly discarding wooden wine crates in the alley. On one of my evening walks with my dogs, I dragged one of the crates home, and the rest is history.

 

Saving Money on SOS PadsTips for saving money on SOS pads. Post your ideas.

 

Cheap Source for Zeolite?Where can I find a cheap source for buying zeolite?

 

Peach Juice Stain on Clothing?Do you have any suggestions on how to get a peach juice stain off a light blue t-shirt? I tried Oxiclean, but it didn't work. I haven't put the shirt in the dryer, but have washed it a few times and spot treated the stain each time.

 

Marigold Flower Tips?Could someone give me Marigold Tips? I really like them, they remind me fall mums but I have know luck with mums. If I plant now, how long will it take them to bloom? Any tips?

 

Looking for Melting Snowman Crochet Pattern?I have this super, super friend that has relocated to Florida. He is so hard to buy for, so my daughter and I have been taking turns making him snowmen. This year is my turn and would love to have a crochet pattern for a melting snowman. Can anyone out there help me?

 

Making Fake Logs?I need your help again. I want to make faux logs to place beside my gel fireplace that uses gel fuel. I am trying rolled up newspapers and am going to paint them a wood color. What color should I paint them (spray paint) and any other ideas other than newspapers?

 

Paint Color to Go With a Dark Blue Carpet?What color could I paint my walls to match dark blue carpet?

 

Discount Food Stores Near Onaway Michigan?I am looking for a store in or around my area that sells discounted scratched and dented food or items that are past their shelf life.

 

Rugs and Curtain Suggestions?I have burgundy walls, oak flooring, and dark grey furniture. Any suggestions for rugs or curtains?

 

Cleaning a Glass Cruet?I have a small glass cruet that has a film on the inside of it. I've run it through the dishwasher and the film will not come off. Any ideas on what I can do to clean the inside of it?

 

When do you start litter training kittens?My cat had kittens and I need to know at what age do you start litter training an feeding regular food?

 

Lines Around Eyes From Wearing Glasses?Does anyone know how you can get rid of deep lines around your eyes which came from wearing glasses?

 

How do you cut a t-shirt and tie it?How do you cut a t-shirt and tie it?