November 26, 2012

Lemon Muffin RecipesThis page contains lemon muffin recipes. For a breakfast addition or a snack, muffins are delicious.

 

Washing Clothes at a LaundromatThis page is about washing clothes at a laundromat. Doing all your laundry at the launderette can be a daunting task.

 

Hydrangea Not BloomingThis page is about hydrangea not blooming. Determining why your plant is not blooming can be a mystery.

 

Hair Curling TipsWhether using a curling iron or rollers there are things to learn to get the curl you want. This page contains hair curling tips.

 

Making a Remote Control HolderThis page is about making a remote control holder. Keeping track of any remote can be helped with a convenient place to store it.

 

Buttermilk Cake RecipesTo make a moist cake or muffins, buttermilk is often helpful. This page contains buttermilk cake recipes.

 

Growing HydrangeasThis page is about growing hydrangeas. There are many varieties of this beautiful flowering shrub.

 

Coconut Brittle RecipesThis page contains coconut brittle recipes. Coconut adds an interesting variation on the popular peanut brittle.

 

Chutney RecipesThis page contains chutney recipes. Making this delicious condiment can help you preserve a variety of fresh foods.

 

Making Recycled Garden ArtThis page is about making recycled garden art. There are many things that can be reused to create interesting art for the garden.

 

Drying HydrangeasThis page is about drying hydrangeas. These flowers can make a beautiful dried decoration for your home.

 

Chocolate Chip Cookie RecipesThese are the favorite cookie for many people. This page contains chocolate chip cookie recipes.

 

Washing Sports UniformsThis page is about washing sports uniforms. Athletic uniforms can be a challenge to get clean and smelling fresh.

 

Norwegian MeatballsMeatballs seem to go with anything. They are fun to eat and kids love these, at least most of them do around here.

 

Cocoa FudgeThis is a yummy candy that is great for Christmas!

 

Garbanzo Bean SoupThis soup has a great flavor! I love the bacon and garbanzo beans together.

 

Peanut BrittleMy mom used to make this each year at Christmas! Great peanut brittle recipe.

 

Cherry SaladThis makes a great salad at the holiday season!

 

Pizza CasseroleAnother family-friendly recipe. Super tasty, easy and quick to fix!

 

Cranberry Apple PieIf you are looking for a new pie recipe to try this holiday season, give this one a try. It has the perfect combination of sweet and tart flavors.

 

Special Potato Salad DressingGreat, tangy salad dressing!

 

Parmesan Onion and Celery BakeThis is a delicious onion recipe that has celery in it along with Parmesan cheese. I leave out the pecans though.

 

Open Face Breakfast SandwichDelicious open face breakfast sandwiches.

 

Oatmeal RollsThese make great rolls at the holidays or any time. Very soft and tasty!

 

Crockpot Potato Leek SoupWe had a lot of leeks leftover from another recipe so we decided to make potato leek soup. This crockpot recipe is easy to make and so yummy!

 

Andy Gets a Toy!Andy, our little Chihuahua, shouts or howls for joy when he receives a little toy from me.

 

Monkey Pajama Holder for Childrens' BedsWhile I was in my daughter's room cleaning, I took out all the stuffed animals from the laundry bag and put them on the bed. There were several of these monkeys that were loose...

 

Ch, Ch, Chi, Chia People!I bought chia seeds at my local grocery store to add to my diet but the "fun loving" part of me wondered if I could grow the seeds into chia people; so I tried!

 

Marking Window PlacementLast year we decided that our living room needed some more windows to allow additional light to come in. We wanted 3 square windows to match another room in our house, but we wanted to see how it would look.

 

Cinnamon Applesauce Gingerbread Men...Mix cinnamon (I bought a big jar of it at a local dollar store) with a little applesauce, (using your judgement and adding it slowly) mixing with my hands until it's the consistency of pie crust. Too wet, add more cinnamon.

 

Printing Professional Quality Digital Wedding PhotosFor our thrifty wedding, my husband's very talented cousin, Sara, served as our photographer. She gave us the photos digitally so that we could email, print, and post them whenever we wanted.

 

Tinker (Ferret) and Peanut (Cat)Tinker the ferret and Peanut are both about two years old so they really get along great!

 

Organizing With a Messy Husband in the BedroomMy husband is a firm believer in piling and stacking. This is something he utilizes in every aspect of our lives including the bedroom. There are 3 sets of clothing that he uses daily (2 jobs and casual) so it is important that we keep them separate.

 

Square Pencil Erasers for Picking Up Pet FurI was going through my daughter's room and under her bed, when I picked up an eraser to kind of sweep a few bits of debris off the floor. It picked up fur like a dream! I used it on her carpet, as I was sitting on the floor going under her bed and sorting clothes, etc.

 

Reflections in Still WaterThe reflections on this awesome lake near DuPont State forest are truly remarkable. In particular, I love how Jim captured the awesomeness of the reflection by cutting out most of the landscape itself in favour of showing it all through the reflection

 

Using Canned Mackerel Liquid in Other Recipes?Rather than discarding them, can the juices from canned mackerel be used in various recipes? Many thanks.

 

Dish Rack or Drying Mat?Do you have a dish rack on your countertop in the kitchen or do you use a drying mat? How does a drying mat dry dishes like glasses very well on the inside if the glass is turned upside down on the mat?

 

Removing Cigarette Smell from iPad Cover?I spent a total of two months with my daughter where there is always someone with a cigarette going. My iPad cover cost $100 and it smells like an ashtray. None of the solutions can help me as this is not a purse. Any ideas?

 

Thrifty Solution for My Slick Ceramic Tile Floors?Can anyone tell me about a cheap way to make my ceramic tile floors less slippery?

 

Cleaners for Toilet Bowls?What is a good toilet bowl cleaner to just leave in the tank?

 

Getting Rid of Black Mold?I have a side porch which sits on a cement slab. The roof (aluminum) and the vinyl walls have developed this mold. I do not have the ability to spray wash the house.

 

Water to Ice Maker Not Shutting Off Causing Icicles in Fridge?Kenmore Elite side by side fridge ice maker, makes ice, but the water for making ice cubes doesn't stop when it should, causing icicles (and a mess) all inside my freezer. What to do?

 

Organizing Toddler Shoes?What are creative ways to organize toddler shoes?

 

Using Paper Towels for Drying Dishes?What is the best absorbent paper towel to use for drying the dishes? I bought some dish towels from the Dollar Store, but they don't seem to soak up the water very well.

 

Using DSL and Magic Jack Plus?I have DSL with AT&T. Can I use Magic Jack Plus?

 

White Stain on Cherry Wood Dresser?I have a white stain on my dresser. How do I get it out?

 

14th Birthday Party Ideas?I'm turning 14 and I am mind blank on ideas. I am only inviting girls and I hate the colour pink. Theme parties are okay with me as long as they are appropriate for my age. Thank-you!