November 23, 2004

True Blue Benefits - Blueberries n' Cheese SquaresBlueberries - a good source of antioxidants - also may help break down cholesterol and fat, as studies on rat cells at the U.S. Department of Agriculture's laboratories in Oxford, Mississippi, found. Pterostilbene, a compound in the berries, may prove to be a potent weapon in the battle against heart disease.

 

Drink to Your Health - Fire Side Coffee"Two to four cups of coffee a day may lower the risk of liver disease, cancer, clogged arteries, Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's and diabetes, according to a report presented recently at the New York Academy of Sciences. Coffee experts say that each cup is actually a complex mixture of active compounds, including healthful antioxidants."

 

24 Days Before Christmas GiftsDuring garage sale season, I buy small items for my grandchildren for 25 cents or less. I wrap 24 for each child and put them in a tote bag for them to open on the first 24 days of December. It makes looking forward to Christmas even more exciting. By Marylin

 

Sock Matching Made EasyTips for easy sock sorting...

 

Sleep Shirts Made From Old ShirtsMy husband has several "banded collar" shirts that he no longer wears. They are still in good shape and I loved the style. However, they are way too big for me to wear w/jeans or anything else.

 

New Sober Worm (Virus) on the LooseWe have gotten many more of these this morning so watch your mail from this one. Your virus filters may not catch it yet. Don't open Bounced mail messages, just delete them.

 

Make Your Own Etched Glass BottlesUse these to fill with homemade lotions, body washes, or even decorate canning jars for Xmas salts or homemade food items. Make your own etched candle votives too!

 

Removing Window DecalsIf you have a window decal that won't come off and you're afraid of scratching the glass with a razor blade, soak the decal with vinegar. Either apply it with a cloth or paint it on with a paintbrush. Let it soak in for a few minutes and it should come off easily. By Gary S

 

Saving Energy When CookingTo save energy while cooking, try to cook more than one thing at once in the oven. For example, when I'm cooking a casserole at 400 F, I also put in the oven a batch of muffins. The muffins just come out of the oven earlier.

 

Juice Box Book Tree OrnamentsTo make these cute Christmas tree ornaments, an adult should cut across the bottom of an empty juice box to open it up. Rinse well and dry. Tape the slit back up. For a Bible, have your child cover the box with black construction or tissue paper. Wrap it like a little gift.

 

Lighting Birthday CandlesWhen lighting candles on a birthday cake. Instead of lighting match after match, or using one of the candles and getting melted wax all over the cake, use a piece of uncooked spaghetti.

 

Photo Refrigerator Magnets - New Use for Advertising MagnetsI was doing a good cleaning on my refrigerator door and noticed most of my fridge magnets were advertisements. So, I went to my folder where I store pretty pictures, got out my glue stick, cut down a picture to slightly larger then magnet, and glued on a picture.

 

Quick Chicken Patty PizzaI had some frozen chicken patties that weren't getting eaten. I put on my thinking cap and made quick chicken patty pizza.

 

Right-Now Holiday Sanity SaversGetting through the holidays with your sanity intact doesn't have to be Mission Impossible. But it will take you being willing to do things a little differently than last year. Isn't that the definition of insanity anyway -- to keep doing the same old thing the same old way and expect a different result?

 

Removing Ink from Jersey?How do I get ink out of jersey that's been there for a week. -DaRealKita

 

Need Help with Gift Ideas?ok I'm a kid. I have a problem. I'm 14 and I can't drive so I have to get my mom to take me places to buy her stuff? hello! problem! My dad is in Iraq so basically I am screwed i get $40 a week if I do my chores for everytime. If I miss a chore my mom takes off 5 bucks! I need that money to buy stuff for her and for her stocking and Domi (foreign exchange student, 17, can't drive) and Max and the dogs and Grandma what i got my mom so far is: ~a beauty basket ~a snowglobe ~cookbooks ~rich chocolate for her stocking but thats it! I need help please how can i get cash for gifts? chelsi

 

Can't Find Matching Bedspread and Sheets?I wanted to paint my walls lime green and hot pink but I can't find a bedspread, sheets, etc. to match it.

 

Changing the Color of Carpet?Can you change the color of carpet by dying it a different color? does anyone have any suggestions? Need to change from Burgundy to a beige or brown on a budget! Tammee from Kentucky

 

Keeping Sparkle From Coming Off Clothing?How do I stop the sparkle from coming off clothing? It gets over everything, and I want to wear it with black pants. Sandy