January 9, 2007

Soldier Boy SpecialRecipe for Soldier Boy Special. Cook sugar, cream, butter or margarine and chocolate to soft-ball stage or until it reaches 235 degrees F on the candy thermometer. Add flavorings, cut marshmallows, nuts, and cracker crumbs.

 

Broccoli-Cauliflower SupremeFirst, trim green leaves from cauliflower, leaving the head whole. Cook in salted, boiling water until just tender. While cauliflower is cooking, cut broccoli florets from stems, cut lengthwise into very thin slices and cook in salted, boiling water just until crisply tender.

 

Quick Cheese and Bacon Corn BreadRecipe for Quick Cheese and Bacon Corn Bread. Empty the corn muffin mix into a bowl and stir in the cheese and bacon. Add the egg and milk, according to the directions on the package, and the flavoring.

 

Ham and Rice CasseroleRecipe for Ham and Rice Casserole. Combine ingredients and turn into a buttered casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes. Serves 6.

 

Strawberry Angel CakeDissolve gelatin in hot water. Add ice water and chill until syrupy. Whip gelatin until fluffy. Stir in marshmallows, partially thawed strawberries and lemon juice. Fold in the whipped cream. Let set, then add between layers of angel food cake, or scoop out the cake and fill the cavity.

 

Layered Graham DessertRecipe for Layered Graham Dessert. Line the bottom of a 9x13 inch pan with graham crackers. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix and milk. Stir well. Stir in whipped topping. Spread half of the mixture over the graham cracker layer.

 

Crunchy Ice Cream SquaresRecipe for Crunchy Ice Cream Squares. Melt butter or margarine. Combine with remaining ingredients, except ice cream. When well blended, pat half of mixture into 9x13 inch greased pan.

 

Fruit PattiesRecipe for Fruit Patties. Grind figs, dates, raisins, cherries, almonds, walnuts and pecans. You may have to use the coarse blade the first time for the almonds, then they will go through a finer blade.

 

Calendars Go On Sale After New Year'sBuy your calendars and datebooks in January, not before, because everything goes on SALE. I splurged this year and got leather notebooks and a lighthouse calendar for 50% at Barnes and Noble.

 

Keep Old Marker Lids As ReplacementsKeep Old Marker Lids As Replacements. When throwing out dried up markers, keep the lids! You can use them later if you should misplace a lid. This comes in handy particularly with children's markers.

 

Uses for Blank Business CardsUses for Blank Business Cards. I had some leftover print-it-yourself business card forms and found out that they make homemade gift cards in a pinch!

 

Call For A Dryel CouponCall For A Dryel Coupon I saw this on TV. $2.00 coupon offer for Dryel Home Dry Cleaning Product.

 

Celebrate The Weekend After ChristmasBe thrifty and generous! If your kids are married, offer to celebrate Christmas the weekend AFTER December 25th. That way the other family gets to have them on Christmas and you get to buy all of your gifts at the after Christmas sales.

 

Prepare Christmas Lights For Next YearGet ready for next Christmas while you pack away the decorations this year. Start with your Christmas tree lights, replace non-working bulbs. Wrap strands in a loop, sort of like wrapping up the garden hose, and rubberband each strand.

 

Prevent Invasive Plants From Taking OverWhen planting a plant that is liable to take over your garden, it is best to get a small plastic bucket and set it into a previously dug hole.

 

Sisters BraceletIf you have sisters or know some, these sisters bracelets are a great gift.

 

Maggie (Golden Retriever Mix)Maggie (Golden Retriever Mix). Maggie is a Golden Retriever mutt who is about 8. We are not sure of her birthdate because she was a rescued pet. We found her at a shelter and fell in love with her.

 

Protect Your Trunk From SpillsProtect Your Trunk From Spills. I usually check the lid of a detergent bottle by trying to tighten it. The one time I forgot, the bottle turned over in the car trunk and spilled.

 

Little Girl's LampshadeThe perfect accessory for a little girl's room is a pink dress lampshade. Wrap a baby girl's dress around a lampshade, tuck it underneath and then glue it onto the bottom. A little pink trim and some beads add the finishing touch.

 

Poll: Are you receiving ThriftyFun newsletters?Today's poll asks: Are you receiving ThriftyFun newsletters?

 

Capri Sun PurseThis is the cutest purse. I have removed the glue and cleaned the packs. Slice the bottoms fill sink with warm soapy water. Rinse and set in bucket to dry over night. I set it outdoors.

 

Gracie With Santa Claus!Here is Gracie with Santa Claus. This is her 3rd Christmas.

 

Cheap Birthday Party Locations for Adults?Cheap Birthday Party Locations for Adults. I need to throw a cheap 40th Birthday party for Sister-in-Law! We would love to do a party at a club or bar but we all know how expensive that can be!

 

High School Banquet Decorations?I am looking for ideas to decorate for a high school baseball banquet.

 

Discolored Revereware Pans?Discolored Revereware Pans. I have Revereware pans that I ran through the dishwasher and now they are discolored on the outside (gray and white) and feel fuzzy. They have nonstick interiors.

 

Small Slide Viewer?Small Slide Viewer. I am looking for a "view finder" - the small hand-held item that contains a battery to view slides. I have looked at most photo stores, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.

 

Ceiling Ideas for a Bathroom Shower Stall?Ceiling Ideas for a Bathroom Shower Stall. I am redoing my small bathroom shower stall. Can anyone give me some great ideas for the ceiling to prevent water from making mold and mildew on ceiling from the water moisture.

 

Musty Smell on Tupperware?Musty Smell on Tupperware. How do you get the smell out of plastic glasses and bowls? My tupperware has a musty smell. I have tried soda.

 

Buying Plastic Plate Holders?Buying Plastic Plate Holders. I am looking for different colors of plastic plate holders but can't find any. Does anyone know a site or where I can get them?

 

White Out on Microfiber?White Out on Microfiber. I have paper liquid or white out on my microfiber sofa. Please help me.

 

Dividing a Room With Tulle?Dividing a Room With Tulle. I need to divide a big room using tulle. One side will be for the reception and the other for the ceremony.

 

Keeping Yarn Tension From Becoming Too Tight?Keeping Yarn Tension From Becoming Too Tight. I am just starting to learn how to crochet. How can I make sure that my yarn tension does not become so tight that I cannot get my hook in the loop?

 

Smoothie Stain on Carpet?Smoothie Stain on Carpet. I have a blueberry smoothie stain on synthetic carpet blend. I've tried dabbing stain removal soap in warm water and now white vinegar.

 

Dry Elbows?Remedies for Dry Elbows. I have really dry scaly elbows. I have tried everything to get rid of this.

 

Bear In The Balloon Instructions?Bear In The Balloon Instructions. I would like directions on how put a bear in a balloon. Where can I purchase the equipment?

 

Determining How Much Food To Prepare?Determining How Much Food To Make. My daughter is getting married in July 2007. Due to budget constraints to all involved, I will be preparing the food for the reception and the groom's mother is preparing the food for the rehearsal dinner.

 

Shrinking Leather Boots?Shrinking Leather Boots. My leather boots are too big and keep slipping from the knee. Any suggestions on how I can shrink the leather so they stay put?

 

Bad Oven Door Gasket?Bad Oven Door Gasket. Will a bad oven door gasket affect cooking?

 

Wedding Dress With Spaghetti Straps?Wedding Dress With Spaghetti Straps. My husband and I are renewing our wedding vows this year for our 10th anniversary and I am looking for a gown that has spaghetti straps, a-line skirt with a small amount of train and flows (nothing fitted).

 

Getting a Better Credit Card?Getting a Better Credit Card. How do I get a high limit card to transfer a high balance? I have a Credit Card that's killing me in interest but my credit rating is too low to get much in a new credit card.

 

Non-water Based Cleaners?Non-water Based Cleaners. What are examples of non-water based cleaners? I have a fabric sofa that has been scotchgarded and has been stained with a clear liquid soap.

 

Prolotex Gloves Reviews?Prolotex Gloves Reviews. Has anyone tried Prolotex gloves? They are suppose to help with chronic cold hands, but are expensive.

 

Air Purifier Reviews?Air Purifier Reviews. I am looking for a good air purifier for my home, and all I have read is very confusing about which brands are good and which don't really work.

 

Budgie Keeps Laying Eggs?My budgie has laid about 20 eggs so far and she won't stop! Do you have any ideas on how I can get her to stop?