May 2, 2008

Unusually Good Corn CasseroleMix all together and stir in 1 Jiffy corn bread mix. Bake 45 minutes in a 350 degrees F oven in a 8x8 inch pan. Ingredients can be mixed up ahead of time. Keep in refrigerator. Corn bread mix added just before baking.

 

Frozen SaladCream together cheese and sugar; add remaining ingredients. Mix well and freeze. Serves 10-12

 

Tyler PuddingCream butter; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in half and half and coconut. Pour into pastry shell.

 

Simple Spinach QuicheHere is a recipe from Real Simple Magazine

 

Louisiana Yum YumMix and spread into a buttered 9x13 inch pan. Bake for 25-30 minutes in a 350 degrees F oven. Cool 15-20 minutes.

 

Noodle and Hot Dog CasseroleCook noodles until tender. Drain. Brown onion and sliced hot dogs in the butter. Add other ingredients and heat until cheese melts. Combine with noodles and place in greased casserole.

 

Cake Mix Peach CobblerSpray a 13x9x2 inch cake pan with Pam. Spread the pie filling in the pan. Dump the dry cake mix over the pie filling. Sprinkle the oatmeal over the cake mix.

 

Is Firefox Better Than Internet Explorer?I'm not very knowledgeable about computers, just enough to get by, so I would appreciate some information please. Is Firefox really better than Internet Explorer?

 

Saving Money on YogurtTips and advice for saving money on yogurt as posted by the ThriftyFun community.

 

Use Your Luggage Carrier For Heavy ItemsI have a back problem and cannot lift much so when I go out to shop, I put my collapsible luggage carrier in the car, along with a box that fits on it. When I get home, I set up the luggage carrier with the box and load my purchases into it. Even if I have to make more than one trip, it is worth it. I also have a little flat bed dolly I bought at the hardware store for larger things such as pet food, boxes, etc.

 

Deep Condition Your Hair While At The BeachTo have beautiful and undamaged hair this summer, simply comb through a high quality "leave in" conditioner or "hot oil" treatment when you get to the beach and the sun will "bake" the conditioner into your hair!

 

Count Protein To Help Control DiabetesDid You Know? Very often, diabetics are told to not worry about counting the grams of protein they eat, with the exception of making them as low-fat as possible. But protein grams do count!

 

Get The Lead Out: Less Lead In Your Drinking WaterIf you live in a home or an apartment building that was built before the early 1980's (or even worse one built before the 1920's), then there's a good chance your pipes are soldered with lead.

 

Saving Money on OnionsTips for saving money on onions. I purchase onion sets in the spring, and push them into the soil in a small garden bed. If you stagger the planting, you can have fresh green onions any time you want.

 

Keep Credit Card Receipts Around CardI am not a fan of credit cards but do use them from time to time when I don't want funds tied up using a debit card or when I need to delay the payment on a large ticket item.

 

Cabbage Patch SweaterThis can be made for a Cabbage Patch doll, or a newborn baby. It is a ripple style sweater, very quick to make. It is short sleeved and great over a long sleeved shirt.

 

Lemon Juice To Whiten PotatoesA few drops of lemon juice in the water will whiten boiled potatoes.

 

Saving Money on Soda PopWhether you call it soda, pop, tonic or coke, we spend a lot of money on this sparkling beverage. Here are some tips for saving money on soda pop as recommended by our ThriftyFun community.

 

Questions For God: A JokeA man had a dream talking with God. He asked God TIME must be different in his dimension, to which God explained 1 second is equal to 1 year.

 

Ludwig (Boxer)Ludwig is a 1 1/2 year old Boxer. We purchased from a private breeder. We selected him at 3 weeks old and visited him weekly until he was old enough to come home.

 

Fuel Gauge ReminderDo you ever forget what side your gas tank is on? Well look at your fuel gauge inside the car, there should be a little symbol that looks like a gas pump with a little arrow that will either be pointing left or right of your gauge.

 

French Fry AppetizerFill their stomachs on this frugal tasty salad while they wait for the main course and I guarantee no one will come back for seconds. Place hot french fries (store bought or sliced potatoes) over a bed of lettuce with a biscuit or slice of toast on the side, topped with your favorite dressing or a splash of your own home blended dressing, salt and pepper to taste. This is a great tasting and cheap appetizer.

 

Cedar Rocking Chair for MomI made this rocker from red Carolina cedar for my mom's birthday.

 

Interior Design Themed Graduation Party?I am graduating this May with a BFA in Interior design. The graduation party is in June and I would like to incorporate Interior Design into the party. Does anyone have any ideas on how to do this? Thanks.

 

Cigarette Smoke on Plastic?Could you help me get cigarette smoke out of a plastic covering on a used baby changing table?

 

Removing Candle Wax From Patio?Last summer I stupidly left some candles out on our brand new patio and of course they melted onto the patio itself.

 

Can a Spider Plant Survive Winter Outdoors?Will a spider plant survive outside in a flower garden in the winter and come back in the summer?

 

Storing Leftover Nacho Cheese?Is there a way to "can" nacho cheese? I bought a gallon can of it and we can't eat it all at one time. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

What to do With Collard Stems?Does anyone have ideas as to what I can do with collard stems? I have an Iguana who I only feed the leaves so I am often left with stems that I discard.

 

Instructions For Beaded Plant Hanger?I am looking for instructions for a beaded plant hanger. I have many many craft books and have searched everywhere without any luck at all. Would appreciate if anyone may have or know of where to obtain these directions. TIA

 

Growing Aloe Vera?I want to grow and process aloe vera by planting aloe vera plants. For this purpose, kindly guide me accordingly.

 

Cloth Diapers Pattern?Does anyone have good cloth diaper patterns that have really easy instructions? I'm sewing challenged! I need to make cloth diapers for my grandson. Any suggestions and information would be extremely helpful. Photo instructions would be helpful too. Thanks.