June 13, 2008

High Protein BreadDissolve yeast and honey in 3 cups lukewarm water in large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes. Stir next 3 ingredients together in bowl. Stir in wheat germ. Add salt and half the dry ingredients to yeast, beating well until elastic.

 

Turkey PieCombine 1 1/4 cups stuffing mix with 1/4 cup butter in bowl mixing well. Press into bottom and side of 9 inch pie plate. Blend soup and milk in saucepan over low heat until smooth, stirring constantly. Add turkey, peas, onion and pepper, mixing well.

 

Frozen Cherry Cheese PieCombine first 3 ingredients in bowl, blending well. Add egg yolks and vanilla, beating until smooth. Prepare Dream Whip with milk using package directions. Add 2 cups Dream Whip to cream cheese mixture.

 

Mandarin Fruit SaladCombine first 3 ingredients in double boiler. Cook until thick, stirring constantly. Cool to room temperature. Fold in whipping cream. Combine cream mixture with fruit and marshmallows in large bowl, mixing gently.

 

Nutritious Poppin' Fresh Chocolate Chip CookiesPreheat over to 375 degrees F. Cream together sugars, butter and vanilla. Add eggs, mix well. Add peanut butter, if used. Add dry ingredients, including optional ingredients and water, mix well, then add oatmeal.

 

Cheesecake BrowniesPrepare brownie mix as directed on package; spread in greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Beat cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add sugar, egg, and vanilla and mix ONLY until blended.

 

Cajun Beef and VegetablesWhen beef roasts are on sale, I buy one large enough, usually 6 lbs., and cut it in half. One half I cook as a special Sunday Pot Roast dinner, the other half (3 lbs.), I cut into bite size (stew beef size) pieces and make this delicious Cajun Beef and Vegetables.

 

Easy Doggie TreatsPreheat oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all ingredients together. Roll into balls, press flat with fork. Bake on well greased cookie sheet for 15 minutes. Store in fridge. Freezes well.

 

Use Shaving Cream When Taking Tombstone PhotosMy Dad, is on a genealogy kick. He's been going to a lot of old cemeteries, documenting old dates and info for births, deaths, marriages, number of children, etc. One problem he kept having was the dates not coming through on his camera, since the older tombstones turn dark with dirt, mold, etc. Now he carries a can of spray foam men's shaving cream with him, just for this very purpose.

 

Spots and Blacks (Lab/Pit Mix)This is Spots and Blacks. They're now 10 months old and a Lab/Pit mix. They followed our other dog Leia home from walkies.

 

Rotate Through Different Brands Of MoisturizerRather than stick to one brand of moisturizer or face cream, I like to switch around the products - and my skin seems to appreciate it! This is where sample packages of various lotions can play a role in your skin care routine - use them to supplement your usual lotions and creams in rotation.

 

Newspaper Deodorizer For Musty Books and DrawersNewspaper is also a way to restore musty smelling books or drawers of bureaus bought at yard sales, or that have been stored in a barn or basement. For books, put crumpled newspaper in the bottom of a paper bag, put book inside, add crumpled paper loosely all around it, and above it.

 

Use Auto Sun Shades on Your House WindowsUse windshield sun shades on windows and skylights to keep sun out and your living space cooler.

 

Recycled Bedspread CraftsI bought a printed, ruffled bedspread, which I suspect is about 40 years old, for $1 at the thrift shop. In good shape, it was a little faded, which made me not want to use it on the bed, but gave it a sort of "vintage" patina. I took it apart and made several matching items to perk up my bedroom.

 

Easy Potatoes for Camping or CookoutsThese are my favorite potatoes for the summer! My mom used to make them when we were little! I have found that when going camping or if I am going to be busy and will not have time later.

 

Keep and Refill Small Dish Soap ContainerBuy a small bottle of your favorite dish detergent (I prefer a color that matches my kitchen and a bottle that has a lid I can tap shut with one hand). Display this bottle next to your sink. Stock up on larger bottles of the same to keep under the sink.

 

Saving Money on SoftwareTips for saving money on computer software as suggested by the ThriftyFun community? Google has a whole suite of software FREE with getting a Google account, including Star Office, a good equivalent of Word.

 

Sweat Seems To Bleach Everything I Use?I googled sweat bleaching out clothing and got this site. I couldn't believe how many people have this problem. Mine only happens in the summer, the sheets only on my side, only the towels I use and only my clothes. If I sit on the carpet you can see bleach spots shaped like my hands. No acne meds. It has to be my sweat. I am a huge diet coke drinker, could it be caffeine effecting my PH levels?

 

Brightest Solar Lights?Please someone tell me what are the brightest solar lights to use?

 

Dealing With New Airline Luggage Restrictions?With the airlines limiting the number of bags allowed for checking and carry-on and limiting the pounds of luggage, I am wondering how others are dealing with this problem? How do you take what you need, but not overdo?

 

Craft Ideas for Tennis Rackets?I have two nearly new tennis rackets, I would like some craft ideas on using them for decor. I would appreciate any ideas anyone may have. I don't want to give them away, this is the next best thing.

 

Craft Projects to do While Watching TV?I am looking for some type of craft project that I can do while watching TV. I love to needlepoint, but can't always find kits. I don't really like beading, crocheting, knitting or counted cross stitch.

 

Guinea Pig Won't Use Litter Box?We adopted a guinea pig about 6 weeks ago. She has been very good about using a litter box when out of her cage. However, we went on vacation for 4 days, and now that we're back - I have noticed that she won't use her litter box. What can I do to get her to use the litter box again? She doesn't like any store bought treats, and we feed her veggies and fruit everyday - so what do I do to give her an incentive to pee in the litter box?

 

5 Year Old Having Bowel Movement in Pants?I seem to be having a sudden problem with my 5 year old moving her bowels in her pants. When asked why she does this she says she isn't getting there in time or she was playing and didn't stop.

 

Buying An Anti-scald Shower Faucet?I need to buy a new shower faucet. I am looking at an anti-scald one. Has anyone had any experience with these? I've been told that they cut down on the water pressure at the shower spout. Can you recommend a brand name? Any information would be so useful. Thank you in advance.

 

Removing Crayon from a Computer Screen?How do you get crayon off a computer screen?

 

Removing Iron Burn Mark from a White Dress Shirt?Is there a way to remove a burn from the iron from a white dress shirt?

 

Freezer Cucumber Recipe?I am looking for a recipe for cucumbers, onions in a small amount of dice bell peppers with vinegar in sugar water. This recipe is one you can freeze and eat all year.

 

What is this recipe?I'm not sure what to call it - it's an appetizer made of bread/cheese and butter. Someone gave me the recipe many years ago and I've lost it. What I do recall about it, was it was slices of thin white bread and butter and you dipped it in a cheese sauce - then froze and then baked before serving. They were sinful! Thanks

 

Baby Shampoo Pest Spray?What is the recipe for Baby Shampoo Pest Spray, it's a non-chemical pest control. I have small aphid looking bugs on my broccoli plants.

 

Removing Spiders from the Ceiling?I live in a 2nd floor apt. and we get a lot of spiders in the summer. We always seem to find them on our high ceilings. I have tried using my Swiffer or a mop or broom to smoosh them but it makes them drop on the floor and sometimes run away.

 

"Dream Pet" Likes Husband Better?I received my "dream pet after retirement" about 2 months ago, and now she follows my husband everywhere. She even sleeps next to HIM!

 

Ideas for an Olympics Party?I want to host an Olympics party in the summer; what zany, funny, easy "competitions" could I have that would appeal to kids and adults of various ages? And where can I get downloads of "medals" that I could laminate put on neck ribbons? Thanks for all any help you can offer!

 

Slipcover Patterns for a Wooden Chair?I want to sew a slipcover for the wooden chair to my makeup table. It has a normal size back. I would like the ruffled skirt to be to the floor and have the ties in the back to make a big bow.

 

Looking for Quilling Patterns?I am just getting started in quilling and looking for patterns that are simple to get started with.

 

Recipe for Sara Lee Pecan Coffee Cake?Do you have a recipe for Sara Lee Pecan Coffee Cake?

 

Bumps On My Face That I Can't See?I have these bumps on my face, you can't see them but you can feel them. Does anybody know how to get rid of them? Please help!

 

Making Clothing For Miniature Toy Soldiers?Need ideas on how to make toy soldier miniature clothing from tissue paper. I would be open to other methods. I am using 54mm naked toy lead figurines and wish to convert them to Roman citizens, civilians and senators wearing togas and tunics.