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July 8, 2008

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Recipes

Tuna JackstrawsQuick and easy casserole

 

No-Roll Cherry PieMelt butter with 1 Tbsp. sugar in saucepan. Add 1 cup flour and stir until mixture forms a ball.

 

Lemon Tea BreadCombine first 4 ingredients with 1 cup sugar in bowl, mixing well. Add dry ingredients, beating until smooth.

 

Large Ham and Cheese QuicheLine bottom of buttered 9x13 inch pan with croutons. Sprinkle with ham and cheese.

 

Articles

Sea Glass CandyIn pot, dissolve 2 cups sugar, 3/4 cup light corn syrup, and 3/4 cup butter.

 

Ridding My Garden of CloverI have clover that got in my garden, when I planted some iris bulbs. Now it is every where. Any clue on how to get rid of it with out killing my iris or other plants? I've dug it out several times and it just gets thicker.

 

Summer Crafts For Bored KidsKids get bored during the summer and taking them places can get expensive. Try doing a craft project once a week. Something easy and cheap.

 

Bling ShoesI had seen these bling shoes at the local children's boutiques, but could not stomach the $100 price tag that they went for so I figured out how to make them myself.

 

Online Game: SudokuDo you enjoy doing Sudoku puzzles in the newspaper? Here's a place where you can do Sudoku puzzles online for free. You just enter the numbers using your keyboard or print the puzzle and work on it offline.

 

Frugal Way to Cool DownWet a washcloth with cold water and wring out. Place over an inverted bowl in the freezer. Thirty minutes later you have a 'cool' hat to wear.

 

Have a Recycled ChristmasWhile reading my ThriftyFun newsletter and leaving an answer for someone regarding less expensive Christmas shopping, an idea popped into my head.

 

Rolling Towels for StorageIn my airing/linen cupboard I like to roll up my towels into little sausages!

 

Contact Lens Case for PillsThoroughly clean an old contact lens cases to use for pill box. They keep a couple aspirin or other medications handy in purse or pocket. I also use them to store small brads and other tiny scrap booking items.

 

Using Less Toilet TissueSometimes (especially for children), it's easy to use more toilet paper than you really need. Although I don't have kids, I've found I use a lot less toilet paper by keeping a bean bag (or something similar) laying on top of the toilet roll.

 

Making Frozen French FriesYou can make frozen French fried potatoes at home. The mealy type potato is best. Use mature potatoes you have stored for at least 30 days.

 

Uses for an Empty Plastic Wrap RollDon't throw out your plastic wrap cylinder just yet. I've discovered that if it has a small amount of plastic wrap left on its roll, it makes for an excellent rolling pin.

 

Freezing Meat and PoultryWrap all meat products well before you freeze them. This prevents flavor changes and drying of the meat. Heavy duty foil and coated freezer paper are excellent barriers to both air and moisture.

 

Mr. WhiskersThis is a cute, very inexpensive craft for kids of all ages.