June 13, 2005

Ambrosia ShakeBanana and orange shake.

 

Old Fashioned Strawberry SodaIn a blender container, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Pour into 2 tall glasses. Add ginger ale and serve immediately. Yield: 2 servings

 

Strawberry SwallowStrawberry blended drink.

 

Baked CatfishPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Prepare a baking pan with non-stick pan spray. In a pie pan or shallow dish, mix the bread crumbs, cheese, basil or oregano, S&P. Set aside.

 

Almond Joy BarsThe perfect treat for Almond Joy candy bar lovers! This simple recipe lets you make them at home any time you are craving them.

 

Kentucky Cornbread SaladPlace cornbread cubes or crumbles in a large salad bowl. Combine tomatoes, onion, green pepper, bacon and relish; add to cornbread.

 

Curried PotatoesBring a large saucepan of water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook, covered, 15 to 20 minutes, until tender. Drain in a colander.

 

Frosty Chocolate NogIn a medium saucepan, combine milk and chocolate drink mix; heat over low heat until hot, stirring occasionally, for each serving, place 1 scoop ice cream in each cup; add 3/4 cup hot milk to mixture.

 

Festive FlurryCool pineapple beverage.

 

Cotton Ball and a Spoon GameFill a large bowl with cotton balls. Give each player a spoon and place a target bowl or container for each player a short distance away. The person who carries the most cotton balls in a spoon to his/her bowl wins.

 

Benefits of Fish Oil VitaminsHi! I heard from a friend that Fish Oil Vitamins are good for your heart along with helping ease anxiety. I tried it out for myself and it really has helped me so much, not to mention I don't feel the need for any over the counter medicine to treat anxiety. I love it!

 

Avoiding Juice Box Mix-UpsAvoid Juice Box mix-ups by placing a different sticker on each child's juice box or juice bag. Everyone can pick their favorite sticker and no leftover juices!

 

Cleaning "Hard To Reach" PlacesTips for cleaning nooks and crannies that are difficult to reach. Post your ideas.

 

Cake Baking TipsTips for baking cakes. Post your ideas.

 

Decorated Baby Cake For ShowerThis was a cake I made for my daughter-in-law's baby shower. It was made with 2 layer cakes: one 10 inches for body and one 9 inches for the head. The feet arms and diaper are made of fondant, the eyes and mouth of chocolate.

 

Letting Toddlers Pour Their Own JuiceWhen your toddler reaches the "I can do it myself" stage, and wants to pour her own juice, give her a small size partially full pitcher. Place her cup on the open door of the dishwasher.

 

BeaniesforBaghdad.comNeeded Beanies, School Supplies, Soldiers Care Packages to send to Iraq to our soldiers. Have direct contact and our soldiers are asking for these items. Would appreciate any help.

 

Preparing Veggies for SaladsPrep veggies for salads when you come home from the store. Tuck a dry paper towel into the baggie to absorb extra moisture. Green onions, lettuces, mushrooms, and shredded carrots are easy to add to salads this way.

 

Brownie-BearIn the Spring of 1989, I was feeding strays in the backyard. Brownie came into the yard and refused to leave. He did not appear to be a typical stray. He weighed in at 16 lbs. I advertised a found cat.

 

Extra Large Rubber Band From PantyhoseNeed an extra large rubber band? Cut around the elastic top of an old pair of panty hose. Two of these crisscrossed, work fine when bundling newspapers. Use one to hold a bag in place in a garbage can.

 

Replanting After FloweringI love tulips but do not have the patience to wait for them to "brown out" so I buy some in the spring, and set the roots into my mulch so only the flower and leaves show.

 

Grocery Book Deals?Does anyone know some good offers for buying grocery coupon books? A lady on another site had posted one but I lost the post somehow.

 

Clay Stains on Carpet?How do you get red modeling clay out of short shag carpet?

 

Making Laminate White Wash Furniture Darker?I have a laminate whitewash entertainment center. I woould like to change color and make it darker -- any suggestions?

 

Cleaning Opals and Pearls?Tips and ideas for cleaning opals and pearls. Post your ideas.

 

Uses for Plastic Tablecloths?There are many uses for the cheap plastic tablecloths. How do you use them other than their intended use?

 

Ideas for Clothespins?What do you use clothes pins for other than hanging clothes on a clothes line?

 

Cleaning the Inside of Your Car?Tips for cleaning the interior of your car. Post your ideas.

 

Helping a Live Oak Tree?My husband and I are having trouble with our Live Oaks in our front yard. The couple that lived here before us had them planted when they moved in but obviously did not take care in raising them. They are straggly and just now growing properly. My neighbor came over and trimmed some of the dead branches and some of it is slowly coming back.

 

Ring Around the Tub?I have a ring around my porciline tub. I have tried almost every product out there. Does anyone have the answer?

 

Cooling Tubes - How to Make Them?I am looking for a cooling tube that you soak in water and then wrap around your neck to keep you cool. Whatever is inside swells up. I have seen these at craft shows. Does anyone know how to make them and what is inside?

 

Using Soda Can Tabs for Belts?I was wondering what i could do with all the soda can tabs my family has. I decided a belt and/or a purse would be cool if it was made out of them. Does anyone have any idea where I could find out how to make them? Thanks for all your help!