October 2, 2007

Frozen Dessert Combine crackers and margarine. Press in 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 7-10 minutes. Combine pudding and 3 cups of milk and blend. Add ice cream; blend.

 

French ChocolateCombine chocolate and water. Cook 4 minutes, stirring constantly over very low heat. Add sugar and salt, return to heat, and cook 4 minutes more. Cool and fold in cream. Put heaping tsp. mixture in cup and fill with hot milk.

 

Mexican Souffle'Brown meat and onion. Add salt and pepper. In 8x8 inch casserole, layer half meat, half cheese, half chilies and repeat.

 

The Golden Mushroom BurgerA very simple, easy and cheap receipe is "The Golden Mushroom Burger".

 

Cherry Nut FudgeEvery year I get the request from my family to PLEASE make that Cherry Nut Fudge, our very favorite. I hope you too enjoy it as we do.

 

Pickled SquashSprinkle salt over squash and onions. Let stand 1 hour. Combine remaining ingredients in large saucepan and bring to a boil.

 

Mushroom-Egg Brunch CasseroleSaute' onion, green pepper and mushrooms in butter and remove from pan. Beat eggs until frothy and add milk. Scramble in pan with onion, pepper and mushrooms but allow to remain very moist.

 

Wine Glasses as CandleholdersAt a craft fair last week-end I saw the cutest thing to do with old wine glasses. Turn them upside down and take trim with beads on it and glue it to the edge of the base.

 

Recycle Crib Sheets for a PlayhouseWhen my toddler graduated from a crib to a twin mattress, I gave my older two children the worn out crib sheets. Earlier I'd brought home big boxes for them which they used to create a home, cutting out windows and entries.

 

Appreciate The NursesI suppose the tip in this is to be very nice to the nurses in your life. In the spring of 2006, my husband was diagnosed with colon cancer. He spent most of the following year in the hospital under the care of the most wonderful group of nurses and assistants I have ever met.

 

Homemade Sugar ExfoliatorSugar is a very good Exfoliator. Try this Sugar Exfoliator to get that amazing glow on your skin.

 

Reuseable Decorations for Baby ShowerDecorating the 2 chairs for the Mommy and Daddy to be. Unlike most decorations that are crepe paper and bows that get thrown away after a shower, Why not decorate with new and usable Baby items!

 

Mark Bottles For Easier ReadingDo you have those "over 40" eyes that can't seem to make out the small print anymore? I was struggling to read the labels on things like small containers of facial creams, shampoo, conditioner, etc., without my reading glasses on.

 

Use Yogurt Instead of Mayo in Potato SaladIf you make potato salad but your "kids" or others don't like mayo try substituting the mayo with vanilla yogurt! My mother used to do this for me when I was in the "weight loss mode"! It was great!

 

Halloween Bat Sock PuppetTake black sparkle felt (or foam or reg felt) and cut out two bat wings and 2 little ears. I made a template out of regular paper before I cut into the felt. Glue wings so sparkle side is facing front.

 

Folding and Storing Sewing PatternsThis is for people who have a problem with keeping sewing patterns neatly stuffed in those too small envelopes.

 

Save Fast Food Plastic CutleryMy family doesn't eat out very often, but when we do, I always save the napkins, plastic cutlery, and other condiments from our meals.

 

Lacoste The KittenThis is not my pet but is my friend Silvia's newest addition, a little kitty that she found abandoned and took in. Her name is Lacoste.This is not my pet but is my friend Silvia's newest addition, a little kitty that she found abandoned and took in. Her name is Lacoste.