Olive Garden Style Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe?
Hi, Roberta, try this one: http://www.tuscanrecipes.com/recipes/olive-garden-zuppa-toscana.html. Supposedly supplied by a gal who worked at Olive Garden and copied it straight out of their cookbook.
Plastic Fruit Wreath
Susan and Emily are right: this is gorgeous! You are so clever; what a beautiful, beautiful project and I love how thrifty it is! Dont we love our bargains!
Helping Others with the Costs of a New Dog
What a wonderful thing to do! (I dont know where Id be without my little doggie!)
Making Christmas Swags by Reusing Items
These are gorgeous, so beautiful and elegant! And I love your thriftiness the way you made them! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you!
Ask Questions When Inviting Friends for a Meal
You know, I dont like chicken much either; but I wouldnt dream of complaining about it when someone nice like you are went to the trouble to cook for me! You sound like a really nice person so Im sorry that that person was rude enough to complain about your...
Storing Batteries in the Refrigerator?
Hi, Koka, they say with the batteries the way they were made about 20 years ago that they lasted longer stored in the refrigerator; but the new ones are much better now, so you dont have to refrigerate them any more.
Inexpensive Sofa Slip Cover Ideas?
Dear Sarah, Ive used inexpensive bedspreads for slipcovers (can sometimes find nice ones really really cheap at thriftshops and yard sales) ; a twin size spread will work on love seats and smaller couches; a queen size will work for larger couches usually.
Cordless Phone Reviews?
Dear Kelly, I dont know if theyre available in your area or not, but Ive had really good luck with Uniden cordless phones.
Netflix for Books?
Dear Jen, heres another book borrowing site: http://www.booksfree.com/ They have different monthly plans; the cheapest is their Bronze plan which is $7.99 a month to have 2 books checked out at a time; the shipping is free and you have the option of buying...
Tips from a Cashier
Dear Liz, its been a while since I worked in retail but I do still work a little bit with the public and you are right on! I sympathize with you so much; I think people are getting ruder and ruder these days, especially toward people in retail or any kind of...
Poem For a Pet Owner That Has Lost Their Pet - Put Me To Rest?
Dear Kentucky-lass, love that poem; heres a story that might also help with the heartbreak of losing a pet: THE RAINBOW BRIDGE There is a bridge connecting heaven and earth. It is called the Rainbow Bridge because of its many colors. Just this side of the Rainbow...
Gift Ideas for a Blind Woman?
As thriftyone says, audiobooks are a good choice. Also, how about some scented soaps or candles?
Natural Food Colors for Icings
I wonder about the veggie taste too; but boy, this is a great idea! So many people (including me) are allergic to the artificial colorings. So clever of you!
In Memory of Little Bit (Chihuahua)
Dear Edie, Im so so sorry for your loss. Ive lost pets too and its so hard. Im really glad though that your darling Little Bit got to live with you during her time on Earth; she couldnt have had a better owner!
Schnoodle That Bites?
Dear Baxter & your mom, our little dachshund mix used to play bite us a lot after we first got her and even though we knew she was just playing, we wanted her to stop. My mom said to try something her mom told her about years ago: whenever the dog bites you...
Birthday Prize Ideas For Adults?
Or how about a nice coffee mug with a Starbucks gift card (say in the amount of $3, $5, or?) inside it? I got that once as a door prize and just loved it! That way I was able to have exactly the coffee I wanted next time I went to Starbucks.
Inexpensive Hawaiian Luau Themed Church Banquet Ideas?
Dear Sue, heres a good, easy recipe for a dessert you might want to serve at your Luau: AMBROSIA CAKE: Combine 1 1/2 cups graham cracker or ginger snap cookie crumbs with 2 tablespoons sugar and 1/4 cup melted butter or margarine and press into bottom of 13x9x2...
Looking for Christmas Gifts?
If youre able to visit thrift shops or yard sales, this is something you can be working on all year, not just as it gets close to Christmas: Pick up beautiful old china dinner plates--you see a lot of nice single ones left over from sets that have long since...
