December 3, 2004

Making a ShakerTo make a shaker for cinnamon/sugar or powdered sugar use an old jar and punch holes in the lid with a nail.

 

Cake Flour vs. All Purpose FlourFor every cup of cake flour called for in your recipes, you can substitute 1 cup minus 2 Tablespoons all purpose flour.

 

Cheesy Potato SoupIn pot cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp, 6-8 minutes; drain on paper towels.

 

Saving on Shampoo, Conditioner and Body Wash With Pump ContainersHere's a simple method to use less shampoo, conditioner and body wash. Transfer the shower products into pump containers Each push is a measured amount that prevents waste.

 

Difference in Oils for FryingPeanut, safflower and canola oils won't smoke the way olive oil or butter can when you use them for frying. By Robin

 

Using the Crockpot to Keep Food WarmWhen entertaining use your crockpot to heat up side dishes such as canned veggies, or use it to keep mashed potatoes or a soup warm.

 

Baseball Card Sheet Protectors for RecipesTo organize recipes, buy baseball card sheet protectors, and retype shorter recipes to fit in slots. For larger recipes, put in regular full size sheet protectors.

 

Use a Knife RackStore your knives in a knife rack instead of a drawer to keep the edges from becoming dull. By Robin

 

Gift Cards From The PharmacyMake sure to take advantage of pharmacy offers to give gift cards if you'll transfer prescriptions. I recently transferred a medicine and received a $20 gift card...

 

Christmas Decorating Idea For Throw PillowsTo give your couch a cute decorative look for Christmas wrap your throw pillows in red, green, or plaid dish towels or fabrics and secure at back with safety pin, this will make them look like Christmas presents. You can even add gingham ribbons or wire ribbons that will hold a bow etc.

 

Keeping Wedding Costs DownOur daughter is getting married in June of '05 and we need to be careful about the amount we spend on the wedding.

 

Looking For Low Carb, High Protein Foods?I am looking for high protein food item that can be eaten on the run. The protein items must be low in carbs. I recently had a gastric by-pass and I am kind of tired of cool protein drinks. Dairy products cause a problem because I have asthma (creates a build-up of mucous). Delanese from Illinois

 

Easy Bisquick Recipe?Does anyone have an easy recipe for Bisquick? Thank you. Christine from Australia

 

Is it safe to burn cinnamon sticks?Is it safe to burn cinnamon sticks that you buy at the grocery store in a wood burning fireplace? I wanted to see if it would make the house smell good but didn't know if it might be toxic when burned or harmful to the chimney (i.e. residue). Thanks. Ann from Mint Hill.

 

Looking For 2 Litre Bottle Birdhouse?Does anyone know how to make a birdhouse wind spinner where you cut the sides of a soda bottle in several places, string fishing line up through the bottom. It has an artificial bird through the fishing line and when the wind makes it spin the bird almost sounds like it's chirping? i saw one a long time ago and would love to make one, please help. Tammy in Florida

 

Stain From Cake Crumbs on Soft Leather Sofa?My very soft leather sofa (cinnamon color) was stained by cake crumbs. I put talcum powder to absorb the stain, but nothing happened. (Cake has no oil in it, just eggs, flour, sugar and orange juice, topped by cool whip). Could I get some tips as to how to treat the leather without discoloring it or damaging? I appreciate any feedback. Lydia

 

Dishwasher Detergent Stains?Liquid dishwasher detergent was placed in the dispensors and the door to the Dishwasher was closed without locking or starting the cycle. Consequently, detergent has drained through the bottom door edge onto the front panel below. This has left a yellow stain that cannot be removed with even liguid bleach spray from the front panel. Any ideas on how to get this stain off the front of the dishwasher? Carolyn from Florida