Uses for Plastic Bowls from Frozen Meals?
Use them for camping or picnicing. They also make good disposable dog/cat bowls. (I use mine to feed stray cats.) Use them for flour and egg wash when breading small food to fry (chicken strips, mushrooms, onion rings, etc.).
Coupon and Rewards Card Wallet
I keep all my customer loyalty/rewards cards, giftcards, punch cards, etc, in an empty Altoids hinged can. I might have to flip though it a bit, but it is less bulky than carrying an extra wallet. Whichever method you use (wallet or Altoids tin) alphabetize...
Shoe Strap Won't Stay on My Heel?
If you only wear them occasionally try whats called body and clothing tape or fashion tape. Its a double sided tape that wont hurt you or your clothing. Models, etc. use it to hold up dress tops or hold down swimsuit edges. You can find it at most fabric stores...
80s Style T-shirts With Tassels?
Okay, I feel old... And Im still in my twenties! Heres what we did back in the day... We cut slices into the sleeves and hem about a half inch apart (think of fringed jackets), added pony beads with knots as spacers and to finish off the fringe.
Joe the Cat
I have seen some smiley furkids, but this guy takes the cake! I laughed out loud at his joyous, shining face. What a lucky family you are to have rescued him. I wish you many years of happiness.
Painting an Electric Guitar?
Perhaps you could buff the worn areas with fine sandpaper and gently touch up with model paint or auto touch up paint.
A Dog Coat for Honey
I am going to make this coat for our Rat Terrier/Border Collie, Bijou, perhaps in a punk purple and camoflage combo. She is also lacking fur on her delicate pink undercarriage. What breed/s is Honey? She is gorgeous. Thanks for the site info...
Recipe Ideas for Canned Ravioli?
Add some red pepper flakes to the tomato sauce while heating the ravioli. Heat up some alfredo sauce. Plate the ravioli and drizzle with alfredo sauce. Garnish with parmesan cheese.
Stain From a Coin on Formica?
When I get a haircolor stain on the bathroom counter I use a emery board to buff out the stain. I might be more careful on my own counter.
Feeding Pets Vegetable Scraps
My rat terrier/border collie LOVES her veggies. Her faves are lettuce, cucumbers and baby carrots. She will stick her head in the crisper drawer and help herself if I dont watch her. I also give her cabbage, celery, chickpeas, broccoli, cauliflower, radishes...
Stains From Air Freshener on Bathroom Mirror?
I had a spotted coating on my eyeglasses recently. I tried every cleaner I had to no avail. I finally tried nail polish remover in desperation and it worked like a charm. Try non-acetone first to be safe.
Buying Discounted Fruits and Vegetables
I save my yellow onion peels and add to the water when I boil bones for stock. They provide a lovely golden hue. Our farmers market doesnt discount stuff like you said, Mary, but I buy discounted vegetables from the supermarket and go right home and prep, blanch...
Buying Discounted Fruits and Vegetables
I actually save all my vegetable leftovers (potato peels, carrot tops, celery leaves and roots, onion tops, etc) in my freezer and add to my stock. Even wilted vegetables from the crisper like lettuce and cabbage go in. Alot of stores, especially chain stores...
What is Hamburger?
In the US we use the word interchangeably with ground round, ground sirloin, ground chuck, etc. I like a 73 fat/27 lean mix to make hamburgers and meatloaf and an 80/20 or 85/15 mix for casseroles. Hope this helps!
Store Brands That Are Better Than Name Brand Products?
I love Aldis. My husband and I have been throwing away money at superstores simply because they are more convienent (I work at one). On a recent trip to Aldis my husband exclaimed, Soup is only 43 cents! Why do we pay a dollar? Why, indeed. I like their soups...
Re-Covering a Speaker Cabinet?
I worked at Joann Fabrics last year. They carry speaker fabric, headliner fabric, fake suede, printed vinyl, spandex and lots more. If you want to cover the whole thing, wrap it like a Christmas present, with the fabric seam in the back. If youre a bad wrapper...
Poems About Marriage?
I was surprised to the point of tears when the JP that married my husband and I unexpectedly recited this Navaho Wedding Prayer that I love... Now you will feel no rain, For each of you will be shelter to the other. Now you will feel no cold, For each of you...
80's Themed Party Ideas?
How about serving foods of the 80s (or at least the things I remember eating tons of in the 80s)? Combos, Cool Ranch Doritos, Clearly Canadian, Crystal Light, Easy Squeeze Cheese, Chicken in a Biscuit, BubbleTape, Big League Chew, Goober Grape, Hot Pockets...
Saving Money on a Cellphone?
Sign up for a family plan. I know some husbands and wives that each have their own cell phone plans that cost $100 or more combined each month. Because my husband and I share a plan we only pay $50 a month. Most of the time we call each other which doesnt even...
The Legality of Rainchecks?
Okay, I might not know all the legalities, but I have worked in retail for 12 years so here goes... Stores might receive only a small amount of the sale item and therefore do not give rainchecks as they might not restock the item or will not carry it again...
Buying Items They Normally Would Need to Buy
Every year my husband expects some gifts that have become tradition. Bath soap, funny socks (that he wears when all the regular white ones are dirty), pajamas and one practical, but goofy, gift. He doesnt know it, but this year its a bag of 1000 Q-tips (generic...
Reuse Tissue Paper and Gift Bags
I like the shopping bags that the mall stores give away. Also, my library has heavy duty plastic drawstring bags for 25 cents. This is a great way to recycle baskets, mesh onion bags, thrifted tote bags, etc. Also, I like to put Christmas presents in cereal...
Emma (Shepherd, Husky and Lab Mix)
This is a great picture! What a nice memory for you to keep of your son and puppy. I had a chow/shepherd/husky mix from age 11 to 25. Her name was Tashawna Marie. She was the best dog Ive ever had. See her page at http://www.dogster.com/?197361.
Recipes for a Beginner's Cookbook?
When I was a teenager, I made a cookbook for my friends who were going to college. Even though I am (and have always been) a from-scratch cook, I knew they were not. I gave them simple recipes like chicken parmesan made from frozen, breaded chicken patties...
Recipes for a Beginner's Cookbook?
Cream of Broccoli Soup 16 oz bag frozen broccoli 1 can chicken broth 1 can cream of mushroom soup 1 block package cream cheese Mix first three ingredients in a pot. Heat until simmering. Add cream cheese and stir until well combined. Heat through. Add pepper...
Veggie Recipes?
I add veggies to meatloaf, hamburgers and meatballs. Just grate or finely chop onion, carrot, zucchini, mushroom, celery, etc. and mix with your meat. I find most people overcook fresh vegetables and that makes them unappetizing. Cook fresh vegetables briefly...
Craft Uses for Plastic Net Bags?
The onion bags that have drawstrings are the best. Use one as a lunchbag. Great for camping or at the dorm to hold shampoo, soap, razor, etc. Put bath toys and rubber duckies in and hang from shower to dry. Take to farmers market and use as a shopping bag. Use...
Ramen Noodles With A Twist
I like ramen with cottage cheese. It sounds gross, but it makes it creamy and adds protein. Also, if you have a little bit of leftover Chinese food add it to the ramen for a quick Asian soup.
"Books I Have Read in My Lifetime"
I starting journaling the books I read in 1998. I read an average of 110 books a year. I used to write comments about each book, but discontinued that practice in 2002, due to lack of time. I now keep track of my books two ways - my journals and a great website...
