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Crafts Using Tissue PaperThis is a page about crafts using tissue paper. We often receive gifts wrapped in tissue paper; reuse it to create new craft projects.
Making Bath BombsThis is a page about making bath bombs. Fizzy, relaxing bath bombs make a great gift or self indulgence.
Crafts Using BooksThis is a page about crafts using books. Used books can be recycled and used to make a variety of beautiful crafts.
Split Pea Soup RecipesThis page contains split pea soup recipes. An inexpensive and delicious soup can be made with dry split peas.
Pickled Squash RecipesMany kinds of squash can be preserved by pickling. This page contains pickled squash recipes.
Celebrating Earth DayThis is a page about celebrating Earth Day. April 22nd is Earth Day; we can all celebrate and show respect for our home planet in lots of ways.
Southwestern Salad RecipesA quick, delicious and nutritious meal can be centered around a salad. This page contains southwestern salad recipes.
Hot Fudge CakeThis is one of the best, most moist cake recipes ever!
Spinach SaladThis is a great, fresh-tasting salad! You can use bagged spinach or if you grow fresh spinach in your garden, that is great in this, too!
Classic Salisbury SteakI like this recipe because it is relatively inexpensive to make as well as being very tasty.
Crunchy Vegetable SaladThis is a great recipe with a great combination of veggies. It's also nice because you can't get much easier than this!
Simple LasagnaI like this lasagna recipe especially because it does not contain cottage cheese. I definitely prefer my lasagna without. This is very good and easy to make!
3, 2, 1 CakeI like this recipe because you can have a treat at any time in the microwave. It is quick, easy, and low on calories. It can also be stored on the shelf for an instant snack. No need to bake a whole cake.
Maid RitesGreat sandwiches!
Baked French ToastThe cream cheese in this makes it so good! Very good French toast!
Preparing Corn For FreezingIt's going to be time to be freezing corn in our area before we know it! There is nothing better than Iowa sweet corn, especially in the cold winter time. It's a great reminder of summer!
Coffee BarsThese are very good! The glaze over the top totally makes them!
Taco Bean SaladThis is a great meal for a hot summer day or evening. Very filling and good!
Festive PeasGreat microwave recipe!
Cinnamon PastriesThese are super yummy for breakfast or as a snack! Kids and grandkids will enjoy helping make these treats! So easy and good!
Holiday SaladI love the combination of the cherry pie filling and pineapple in this recipe. This is great for the holidays or any time!
Broccoli Au GratinThe Bisquick mix over top of this makes this extra good!
Taco CasseroleThe flavor of this recipe is just great! I love the Dorito chips! This is very kid-friendly!
Pack Outfits in Ziploc BagsFor each day you'll be away, pack a full set of clothes: top, pants, underwear, socks in a zippy bag. This keeps your suitcase neat, and it avoids the hassle of digging through clothes at your destination, or even deciding what to wear!
Cherry Tree Angel (Auburn, WA)The cherry tree revealed in this photo has a deeper presence. It seems that all throughout nature this entity is revealed, as well as in this little tree.
Bella (Miniature Schnauzer)Bella is 3 and a Miniature Schnauzer. Bella was given to my son, by my mother when he was 10 months old. She knew he was too young for her, but she also knew my dogs were getting old.
Removing Labels the Thrifty WayI do not remember where I learned this, but I am so glad I did. This tip has always worked for me. The easiest way to remove labels and sticker residue from glass jars is as follows.
BFF Puzzle NecklaceBuy an old puzzle from a garage sale or from the dollar store and find two pieces that you like. Punch a small hole on one side of the puzzle piece and insert a jump ring.
Spaghetti Server For CabbageToday, I tried the spaghetti server to take the cabbage from the steamer. It works better than anything else I have tried because of the longer handle.
Hatching Chick Birthday CardMake a cute birthday card easily using basic paper cutting and pasting skills.
Volunteer While Looking for WorkTime between jobs very important. Employers take note of how you spend your time. It is important to spend your time volunteering, working part time, or working full time at a position other than the one you are seeking.
More Than Brothers (Harrisburg, PA)I happened to notice my grandsons shadows on our garage wall as they were walking up the hill. I thought it made an adorable photo!
Recycled Quilt BattingOld cotton and wool blankets, cotton towels and other pieces of cotton and wool make great batting for quilt projects. Cut the fabrics to fit you project, then make the quilt sandwich. Quilt it as you normally would. To finish it faster you can tie the quilt.
Maggie (Tortoiseshell Cat)Maggie has a "healing instinct" about her. She somehow knows if someone in the household isn't feeling well. She will crawl up on them and lay on their belly or try to curl up in their neck, wherever their ailment is.
Plant Labels, Mini Cloche, and Drip Trays From Plastic Milk BottlesUse your old plastic milk bottles for cutting into plant labels. I use the straight sides. A permanent marker is best for writing on. Then the bottom can be used as a drip tray. Also if you just cut the bottom off, the top can be used as a mini cloche. You can make a handy scoop too.
Spring Cleaning Made EasierSeems most everyone is spring cleaning this time of the year. Even for someone like me who keeps up on things, this is the time to do things forgotten or put off. Most of these things we all do. Organization is the key here.
Big Fish! (Lake Stamford, TX)My husband, Pappalee, caught this 68 pound catfish on a trotline. Grandson, Tyler, didn't want to get close to it!
Using Ziplocs to Organize Remote ControlsKeep them all lined up together inside one plastic Ziploc bag. You don't need to take them out to use whichever one you want and keep a couple of batteries in the bag too.
Getting Free Mulch and FertilizerI ask my neighbors to give me their grass clippings after they have mowed their lawn. They leave me bags of clippings that I use as mulch around my flowers and vegetable plants. As the grass decomposes it fertilizes the plants and it keeps weeds from growing.
Ornamental BananasWhether ornamental or not, all banana plants will produce flowers, and they can mature to fruit. Just realize that once your tree flowers, it will die, but they produce suckers or "pups" that will take their place. If not maintained, they will take over a space, so be prepared.
Cleaning Business Cleaning Logo?Is this a good logo for my cleaning business? Xtreme Kleening
Cleaning 1950s Formica Table?What is the best way to clean a 1950s Formica top table?
Keeping Cats Out of Flower Garden?Recently there are feral cats who are doing their "business" in my flower bed.How do I get them out of there?
Having Furniture Moved Across Country?I'm moving from Kentucky to Fort Irwin, California. The problem is we are taking an airplane to get there. I have just a little bit of furniture and stuff we need to get there because our home is not furnished.
