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Praline ConfectionsIf you love the flavors of pralines, then you are sure to enjoy these praline graham crackers.
Pumpkin Crunch CakePut one half of the cake mixture into a 9x13 inch greased pan. Then, one half of the filling, then rest of the mixture, and finally, the rest of the topping...
Pecan Crumb CakeUsing pastry blender, cut in 2 Tbsp. margarine until coarse crumbs form. Stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans...
Cheese FranksNow sprinkle with cheese. Broil until a golden brown. Remove and serve immediately...
Golden Chicken RollsFlatten chicken with a flat mallet or rolling pin. place slice of ham and slice of Swiss cheese on each. Roll like a jelly roll, folding in sides to hold ham and cheese. . .
Cheese Mashed PotatoesDelicious mashed potatoes with cheese and other optional additions. Great for weeknight dinners or special events.
Cleaning Cheese GratersActually this is an after cooking tip. When washing the cheese grater use a bottle brush such as for baby bottles (they are sold at dollar stores.) Just add soap to the brush rub a little with your hand to create a lather scrub your grater inside and out rinse as usual.
Laundry Soap SavingsI've found one of the best way to save money on laundry and still have clean clothes is to buy the buckets of soap from Sears. I buy the buckets that say they have something like 280+ loads. But what I've found is I only need to use half the amount of the scoop. So I'm really getting over 550 loads worth of soap for $20.00 . . .
A Letter from the Tooth FairyI always enjoyed playing the Tooth Fairy with my children. To make the experience more fun for my kids, after they were asleep, I would remove the tooth from under their pillow and in place of it, I would include a letter that the Tooth Fairy wrote.
Keeping Heel of Shoe Linings from Wearing OutMy sneakers often wear out in the lining, especially at the heel, before the rest of the shoe. So, I mend the inside of the back of the heels with either clear First Aid tape - or white First aid tape (which matches my white sneakers).
Bubbalouie (Chow Chow)Bubbalouie is a 6 year old Chow Chow. I bought my precious baby from a breeder in Columbus, Ohio.
Used Electronics at Thrift ShopsBy going along with me to thrift shops, my husband has found out that there are lots of deals in electronics. We got a computer printer at a church thrift shop for less than $20 still in the box. Ironically. OLDER printers can be better deals for everyday printing, because their cartridges are easier to RE-INK, saving you megabucks.
Using Lemon Rinds for FaucetsAfter you juice lemons, rub the rind on your stainless steel faucet fixtures, a beautiful shine results.
Jelly Bean Prayer MagnetI made this magnet for Easter. It's very easy to do. Just go to this website and print out the jelly bean prayer:
Sissy the CatSissy is a 9 year old cat. My mother passed away in 1997 and Sissy was my mother's cat. I am not really a cat person, but because she was my mother's I had to keep her. My mother loved Sissy very much and spoiled her to no end (as you can tell by her picture.)
Things I've Learned Recently on ThriftyFunThanks to everyone! Two things I have learned here recently: Rubbing alcohol cleans and baking soda is good for everything. . .
