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September 9, 2006

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Recipes

Lemon Zucchini DropsIn a bowl cream butter, sugar and egg. Add zucchini and lemon peel or flavoring. Gradually add the rest of the ingredients.

 

Pumpkin Chip CookiesMix sugar, lard and eggs until creamy. Add vanilla, milk and pumpkin. Mix well. . .

 

Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies (Makes lots!)Mix butter, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla together. In separate bowl combine flour, instant vanilla pudding, soda and salt.

 

Brownie BombsReicpe for Brownie Bombs. In saucepan, melt unsweetened chocolate and butter over low heat. Remove from heat and add 1 1/3 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp vanilla. . .

 

Baked Brie and Roasted GarlicSlice large end of garlic bulbs, drizzle olive oil over cut ends and place in garlic roaster or enclose in aluminium foil inside a small casserole.

 

Cheesy Crockpot ChickenRecipe for Cheesy Crockpot Chicken. Place chicken breasts in 3-1/2 to 4 quart crockpot. Pour the undiluted soups over the chicken and stir to combine. . .

 

Dump CakeRecipes for making Dump Cake. Put crushed pineapple on the bottom, then put cherry pie filling on top of the crushed pineapple. Put the cake mix on top and press down with melted butter.

 

Chocolate Mint Whoopie BarsRecipe for Chocolate Mint Whoopie Bars. In a bowl combine sugar, eggs and oil. Beat well. Add dry ingredients. Gradually add 6 Tbsp. milk; mix well. . .

 

Articles

Figurines in Your Flower BedJust got a small bird figurine for a dollar - I put such items in the flower bed in the front of the apartment to decorate them and fill them in.

 

Camouflaging A PimpleCamouflaging A Pimple. To camouflage a pimple and heal it at the same time, mix your foundation or concealer with a drop or two of acne treatment. . .

 

Real Missing KidsSee what "official" missing or endangered runaway posters actually look like! Believe it or not, FAKE reports are sent as forwards through email REGULARLY..

 

Homemade Gnat TrapForget dawn dish soap and whatever mixed with it, forget bug spray.

 

Removing Chewing Gum From ShoesRemoving Chewing Gum From Shoes. My husband had chewing gum on a pair of his nice dress shoes. I suggested he try rubbing ice on the gum-it didn't work. . .

 

My Frugal Life - Coupons, Contests, Freebies and RebatesI've used coupons and have done rebates and sweepstakes for years, even before my husband and I got together 20 years ago, this next month. I got started by seeing a show on TV and thinking, I could do that, too. I did, even when I was single and still living with my parents.

 

Making Paws for an Animal CostumeSince Halloween is just around the corner I thought I would share this tip. When making an animal costume with paws for hands,(great if it's cold on Halloween like it is here) take a glove in the size you need and cut it apart.

 

Questions

iPod Nano With a Cracked ScreenI purchased an iPod Nano and the screen cracked. I was told that this was a problem with ipods. I purchased it at Circuit City and bought an extended warranty, they refused to honor it due to the problem.

 

Removing the Pickle Smell from Glass JarsI am trying to get the pickle smell out of glass jars.

 

Christmas Party FavorsEach year I am in charge of our department's christmas party. And each year I have done little table favors for each person attending (generally around 100). One year I did candy canes wrapped with a napkin around the silverware, last year I did candy canes decorated to look like reindeer.

 

Installing Insulation in My AtticWhen I was inspecting our attic I noticed that the insulation up there is not in good shape. They used some type of loose insulation that they spread out. There big holes in its coverage and in some places it is very thin.

 

Throwing a Glamour Girl Dinner PartyCan you help with a "Glamour Girl" Dinner Party?

 

Fuzz on Clothing from TowelsI have a new navy blue cotton shirt that accidently got put in the wash with a couple of wash cloths. Of course, now it has a slightly fuzzy look, not at all the new look that it should have.

 

Rescuing Aggressive BreedsMy fiance and I have recently taken home two puppies from the shelter nearby! One of them is a black lab, he is 1 1/2 years old. The other is a mix breed, 11 weeks today, Tay. The problem I am having is that the dog appears to be a mix of, Akita, Rotti, and Pit bull.