October 15, 2004

Easy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham (Crockpot)Everyone I have ever made this for just raved at how good it was. This is a nice and easy recipe to make with the cubed ham but you could just use leftovers also.

 

Beanie Weenies Over Mac & CheeseThis recipe is so economical. For a family of four I buy 2 boxes of mac & cheese at 25 cents each, 2 cans of pork & beans at 33 cents each and a package of hot dog wieners for 50 cents (only use half the package for this recipe). I buy it all at the Sav A Lot store.

 

Tinted Lip GlossIf you melt a chunk of lipstick (or two) and petroleum jelly you can make a really nice lip gloss that moisturizes your lips. Mallory D

 

Beading Kit GiftYou need one flat organizer. These can be found in the craft section of your favorite store, but I have found that they are cheaper if you go to hardware or the sporting goods area and get a tackle box. Fill with alphabet beads, elastic cord, and some crystal beads.

 

Dump Truck Full of BlocksThis makes a cute gift for a toddler. By one 2 by 4 and cut into blocks. Sand and stain blocks. Fill a plastic dump truck with the blocks and wrap it in clear plastic.

 

Tea Party in a BoxYou can make an adult version of this or one with a play tea set for your favorite little girl.

 

Lettuce HintsMost lettuces make excellent hot greens, cook as you would spinach. You have to flavor them a bit with celery salt, nutmeg, pepper & perhaps some garlic, but it can be a fine dish. Also try creamed lettuce, or stuffing lettuce leaves as you would cabbage.

 

Helpful Hints For Using Dried FruitsShake raisins and other dried fruits in flour before you add them to dough or pudding so that they won't sink to the bottom during baking.

 

Kindness for a Sick FriendWe have all known someone who has been bed-ridden and we all know how hard that can be. Here is a small tip to make it somewhat more bearable. Outside of a window that is visible from the patient's bed, take a shepherd pie pan's hook and plant into the ground. Or screw a pie pan to the sill on the outside. From the shepherd's hook hang a bird feeder. If you are doing the pie pan add birdseed or squirrel food. This will give them something to watch besides the same old reruns. Add a bird book (identification kind) and they should have hours of fun. By Debra in Colorado

 

Less Fat From Canned Soup and BrothTo de-fat soup or broth cans, put them in refrigerator over night. Open with a can opener and remove fat collected on the lid, sides, and bottom of the can.

 

Insulating a Pet Door for Winter?I have a pet door that my 3 little girls (doggies) go out during the day and night. The problem is that during the winter I am losing heat but hate to close off the door.

 

Rose Of Sharon Not Blooming?Can anyone tell me what is wrong with a Rose of Sharon when it won't bloom and the leaves are now turning yellow? I am in AL and everyone elses here are in full bloom. Agc1953