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Shopping at Dollar GeneralThe Dollar General is a popular variety store that originated in Tennesee. Currently, there are stores in most states in the U.S. Although it is not a "dollar" store, there are great deals to be found. This is a page about shopping at Dollar General.
Custard Biscuits RecipeThese flaky biscuits have a creamy custard center and are easy to make at home. This page contains a recipe for custard biscuits.
Avoiding Telephone ScamsIt is important to be cautious of anyone contacting you via telephone. There are many criminals who use fraudulent tricks to get personal information, which can result in identity theft or credit card fraud. This is a page about avoiding telephone scams.
Financial Advice for RetirementWhether you are just starting your retirement plans or are currently retired, your situation can benefit from expert financial advice. This is a page about financial advice for retirement.
Italian Tortellini SoupThis family-friendly meal is easy to put together with frozen tortellini. This page contains recipes for Italian tortellini soup.
Roasted RadishesThis year we had a real bumper crop of extra radishes and so I researched to find out other ways to use them rather then just adding them to salads. By quartering and roasting them with a little olive oil, salt, pepper and your favorite herbs, they are a tasty, mild (roasting removes all the heat of the radish) plus a little crunchy, and moist. They were a surprise even to me, but enjoyed by all!
Japanese Style Potstickers (Gyoza)These potstickers may seem daunting to prepare, but once you make your first batch, you'll be an automatic-potsticker-making-machine! These are fabulous as appetizers, sides or full meals. I like to serve them at get-togethers, but watch out, they go fast! I've included an alternative lettuce wrapped version here, as well as how to make my special dipping sauce.
Ask for Complimentary Cups to Share DrinksA standard cup of Vietnamese Iced Coffee is $3.75 which is diluted with lots of ice. For myself and my 2 friends, it would cost $11.25. In my situation, Lee's Coffee also sells their coffee in 16 fl oz bottles at $5 each or buy 2, get 1 free. Essentially 1 bottle makes 3 servings!
Me In My ColorsI passed my childhood years in a simple home with honest, hard working and uncomplicated parents and two younger brothers. Ours was an immigrant family and we struggled daily to meet our essential needs. My small world consisted of Dad, Mom, my brothers, school, play, home cooked meals, church on Sunday, responsibilities consistent with my age and the security of a well ordered home. I was so very fortunate.
General (Malamute)I was upset because my black Malamute had passed away at the age of 15. The TV repair service came out again and he was our regular worker. He had a litter of puppies at his home. He saw I was crying off and on over the loss of my dog. He didn't say anything, but about a week later he pulled up to my home and handed me this puppy.
Marking Empty BoxesI am always looking for free storage. Shoe boxes are great except you can't see what is in them. What is more frustrating than not knowing what is inside, is not knowing if there is anything inside.
Keeping Hair Dye Off Polished NailsOne thing that really irritates me is when I have a nice manicure and a bit of hair dye gets on my nails and they get ruined. I love to wear regular and glitter polishes, but they suck up hair dyes like a sponge.
Value of 1895 Encyclopedia Britannica?I have a set of 1895 Britannica encyclopedias in rough shape. Are they worth anything? There is no other date in the books.
John Deere Mower Starter Issues?The starter on my John Deere works hooked straight to a battery, both terminals. I mounted the starter on the engine and ran a hot wire straight to the starter and it doesn't turn. What could it be?
Identifying Garden Plants?Can anyone, please, tell me what plant this is. Is it a weed?
Getting Rid of Small Black Biting Bugs?I recently moved to a older farm house out in the country. We were there a week and a half before ever actually getting bitten by these things. They are small black bugs that are needle point in size. I have had pest control come out several times and they make me feel that something is wrong with me.
Value of an Ashton-Drake Doll?She a baby with a big smile, hands ready to reach out to you, a ponytail on top of her head, and she has two teeth. She is wearing blue pjs and bunny slippers. On the back of her neck are the numbers 2830DE, I believe those are the numbers.
