February 23, 2010

Carrot-Orange MarmaladeSqueeze the orange and lemons saving the juice. Then grind the rinds and cook in enough water to cover until tender (about 30 minutes). Add the ground carrots and cook until tender (about 20 minutes).

 

For the Crowd CasseroleBrown meat. Add onion; cook until tender, but not brown. Add remaining ingredients, except noodles and bread crumbs; mix well. Stir in noodles.

 

Cheese Vegetable SoupI like this recipe because it is reasonably fast and easy once the veggies are cooked.

 

Smoked Salmon BallAwesome for any occasion. With clean hands, squish the salmon and cream cheese till thoroughly mixed, add other ingredients and mix well.

 

Bar-B-Que Venison MeatballsMix first 8 ingredients together and form meatballs. Brown in pan with oil. Mix together remaining ingredients, heat in casserole dish. Add meatballs and bake 1/2 hour.

 

Photos to Create Business IdentityLooking for stationary for your business? If you have photos of your merchandise, crafts, and artwork, you can use them as graphics for business forms, cards, and correspondence. You can also use them for websites and even stamps.

 

Ozzie (Cat)Ozzie is a 7 year old orange/brown domestic tiger. I rescued him from a local Humane Society when he was just 8 weeks old. He likes to sit on the windowsill of our big picture window watching the birds at their feeder.

 

Dozer (Chow-Shepard)Dozer is 11 years young. Dozer is a Chow-Shepard. I got him from a Shelter Adoption. He likes to grab a toy of his choice, sneek up behind me and nudges his head between my knees while I am standing, like peek-a-boo Mom, I want you to play with me with this toy.

 

How To Bike More And Drive LessWhether you ride your bike to work, to school, or to the grocery store, biking is a safe, inexpensive and fun way to get around. It's also good for your waistline and the environment.

 

Recycle Coffee Pods For The GardenI love my Keurig coffee maker and the mess-less perfect cups of coffee they make but I have a problem throwing away all those empty little cups.

 

Bucho (English Bull Dog)Bucho is 2. He is an English Bull Dog that likes to play with the cats, cows and horses. This is a picture of Bucho sleeping with the cats.

 

Lipstick on a BudgetIf you're running low on lipstick, or looking for another shade, but hating those big-bucks prices, try applying foundation and a little moisturizer, lip balm, or cocoa butter onto your lips before adding your lipstick.

 

Concerns About Pet Rubber Nail CapsI would advise anyone who is considering the rubber nail caps for their cat or dog, talk to their vet first. I tried them and it is difficult to keep the glue off the nail beds.

 

Uses for Clip HangersI've found a use for those clip type hangers that come with new pants or skirts from the store. I use them for hanging my skirts in the closet.

 

Scenery: Snow In New YorkIt always snows in New York State!

 

Crocheted Ice Cream Cone PinA delightful pin or magnet made of single crochets that looks good enough to eat!

 

Frugal Patio Door CurtainI have been exploring ways to "Decorate on a Dime". I needed a patio door width curtain rod. I purchased a length of 1 1/2 inch bamboo from the garden center and some wooden brackets in natural wood color from a thrift store and I have a nice feng shui look.

 

Shoe Organizer for More Than ShoesThe shoe organizers that you hang on a door are for more than shoes. I use on in my son's room for socks and underwear.

 

Craft ApronKeep those tools handy at classes or out of the way of little fingers at home with this simple apron. Working the front of your apron, you will make several pleated pockets to hold pencils, stick glue etc. How many you want really determines the length you cut this piece.

 

Make Lettuce Last LongerAre you sick of your pretty head of lettuce turning brown and rotting in just a couple of days? Me too. I made a little discovery last week. I went shopping and after putting away the groceries, there was no room left for the lettuce.

 

Dicey (Jack Russell mix)Dicey is 7 years old. She is a Jack Russell mix. She was a reward for my son after a horrible accident. My son was struck by a car in Feb 1999 and his total recovery took 14 months. We were unable to get him to do certain things so we bribed him with a puppy.

 

Taste Of Home Kids Coloring CookbookI just came across this link at Taste of Home and it would be such a wonderful project for children and parents to work on together! Not only would there be a cookbook colored by the child to cherish but it's a wonderful way to teach children to cook.

 

Use Address Book for New Neighborhood DirectoryI had just moved into my new home, and while I was unpacking I found several unused address books. I don't know exactly why I had them but I decided to use one as my new neighborhood directory.

 

Reusing Food CansI keep all my food cans for recycling. Some I keep and decorate with paint, stickers, ribbons, and etc. I use them for organizing small items.

 

Craft: Baby Shower Diaper CakeRoll each diaper individually and secure with a rubber band. Most diapers have a pattern at the top of the diaper, if you don't want this to show, start rolling from the pattern end, finishing with the white on the outside.

 

Garden: Decorative ElfA little preview of Spring for all our winter weather friends. Hubby put a bolt (for an earring) in the elf's ear. I'm still looking for a big gaudy one at yard sales.

 

Make Soup Ahead and FreezeA good time saver when you just don't feel like cooking. Make ahead of time, a good hearty pot of soup with chunky vegetables that will freeze well. Then when you have no time to prepare a meal or you just don't feel like it, just defrost the soup add a wholegrain bun.

 

Cleaning Yourself After PaintingI have been a painter for 12 years, and painting ceilings can be a pain in the neck. When you're all done for the day and you get yourself cleaned up in the shower, try this to get the paint off your body.

 

Instructions for a Cuisipro Spray Pump?I purchased a Cuisipro spray pump, but the directions were not included inside. Could someone help me on how to use it? I could not find any directions online for the use of this spray pump.

 

Cleaning an Old Doll?I bought two old dolls. They have glass eyes and there is a white powder on them. They open and close and have eye lashes. How do I clean them without damaging them? They were made in the 30's.

 

Pattern for Crochet Shell Baby Blanket?Does anyone know where I can get the pattern for this shell baby blanket? Thanks.

 

Recipes for Lowering Your Cholesterol?I am looking for recipes to help lower cholesterol.

 

Tomatoes for Making Juice?What type of tomatoes are the best to grow to make juice?

 

Burning Off Grass to Make It Greener?My friend's dad just burned the grass in his yard, the front and back. He said that it will make his grass grow back greener? Is that true? I've seen people do this, but never knew why.

 

Furniture Finishes Safe for Rare Paper and Books?What type of furniture finish will not harm rare paper and books?

 

Getting Rid of Green Mold on Grass Soil?How do I get rid of green mold on grass soil?

 

Creating a Birthday Journal?For a very dear person in my life, I am creating (from an already bound journal) a fun birthday present journal. This journal has quotes I've cut out and pasted in, ones I've written in, tea bag covers that will eventually hold something, what I don't know.

 

Removing Label Residue On Bottles?How do I remove label glue from bottles?

 

Homemade Lip Primer?How do I make my own lip primer? I can't afford to just go out and buy some. Does anyone know a cheap and easy way to make it with a few ingredients?

 

Replanting a Christmas Cactus?I need to know how to replant a Christmas cactus that needs to be trimmed.

 

Controlling Dust on Laminate Floors?We have laminate flooring and there is so much dust everyday. We clean our filters often, have electric heat, and two pets. I have to vacuum every other day. Can anyone give me idea to control the dust? Thank you.

 

Encouraging Birds to Nest in Your Yard?Do birds dislike the smell of chlorine swimming pool water? Where is the best place to set a birdbath? How do you attract birds to birdhouses and birthbaths easily?

 

Removing Spilled Paint from Truck Exterior?My husband and I have a dark purple truck. Someone lost a bucket of white paint on the road and of course we drove through it. How do I get the white paint off the truck without ruining the paint job?

 

Removing Rust from Cake Decorating Tips?I just purchased some Wilton cake decorating tips and had them soaking in water, causing them to rust a little. How do I remove that rust so that I could still use them?

 

Baby Shower Venue in Miami?Does anybody know where I can have a baby shower in Miami for 50-60 people? I can spend only $1,000-$1,200 on the whole event.

 

Ideas for an Adult Tea Party?I am throwing a tea party for my 93 year old mother-in-law's birthday in March. Any ideas on decor and food?

 

Mold on Baby Jumper Seat?I have a mildew stain on my baby's cover, that is on the seat of the Rain Forest swing and baby bouncer. I need to know how to clean the covers that go on them.

 

Preventing a Dog from Getting Parvo?I just brought home 3 puppies from my local shelter. I have a 1 year old Sheltie and want to make sure she is safe, if in fact these puppies come down with parvo or any other viruses.

 

Salsa Stain on White Shoes?I would like to know how to get salsa out of white shoes?

 

Housebreaking Cocker Spaniel?I have a 2 year old Cocker Spaniel. When she gets excited, she piddles on the floor. But now she always pees on my carpet. I just want to know if there's a way I can keep my dog from peeing on the carpets.

 

What Breed is My Dog?We just got a new doggie and were told it was part Golden and Lab. I just wanted to get some other opinions. Thanks.Jason

 

Help with Satin Embroidery Stitch?I'm just learning to embroider, are there any other beginners out there. I'm having a little problem with my satin stitches on a large area, I'm not sure where to start stitching?

 

Getting an Apostille for South Korea?How to get an apostille for South Korea?

 

Dye Clothing in a Front Loading Washer?I have a Whirlpool front loading washer and would like to dye an item of clothing in it. Is this possible? Thanks.

 

What Type of Pit Bull Are My Dogs?Can someone tell me what type of Pit Bull my dogs are?

 

Finding Bags for a 1980s Regina Vacuum Cleaner?I need the model and info regarding a Regina Housekeeper vacuum cleaner. I have a friend who has one he wants to give me if I can find vacuum cleaner bags.

 

Area Rug on Carpet Bunches Up?We have a very plush carpet and bought a round throw rug. The throw rug wants to curl and bunch up, because of the carpet, after we place the dinner table on the rug.

 

Mariah Carey Themed Birthday Party?My niece is turning 13 in a few weeks and we want to do something different and special for her. She loves Mariah Carey. Does anyone have any ideas that we can center around Mariah Carey? Budget is no more that $1,000 dollars.