August 8, 2008

Lemon Chicken Oregano with PotatoesIn a large roasting pan, arrange chicken surrounded with potatoes and onions. Sprinkle everything with lemon juice and dot generously with butter. Sprinkle oregano, salt and pepper.

 

Peaches and Cream Chicken Sprinkle each side of chicken breats with 1/2 tsp pepper. Heat oil in large non-stick fry pan. Add chicken and brown on both sides. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook until chicken is no longer pink inside; drain liquid.

 

Scalloped Potato CasserolePeel potatoes; slice in rounds and cook until tender. Cook the onion with the margarine. Mix all ingredients. Bake at 375 degrees F for 40 minutes or until done.

 

Lemony Fruit Salad DressingHeat in a saucepan over low heat, until thick, stirring constantly. (This scorches easily. So, do not leave it for a second!) Cool. Dilute with heavy cream to desired consistency.

 

Preparing Your Child For Their First Job InterviewOur 16 year old daughter recently needed to get a REAL job when her babysitting position for the summer fell through at the last minute. Here are some tips to make it easier on both the parents, the teen worker and the employer!

 

Saving Money On School ClothesSchool will be starting soon. What are your favorite tips for saving money on school clothes, shoes or uniforms? Post them here!

 

The Right Way to Take Care of a Bloody NoseWhen you or your child has a bloody nose, sit in a chair and keep your head level, as opposed to tipped back or forward. Gently pinch the nostrils together near the tip of the nose and remain in that position until the bleeding stops, usually about 3 - 5 minutes.

 

Belle (American Bulldog)Belle is 1 year old and an American Bulldog. We got her when she was 9 weeks old from a breeder. My husband has always wanted an American Bulldog.

 

Garden: Half And Half RosesSeveral of my rose bushes this year are blooming in varied colors. Some of the bushes just have two different colors of bloom, but this one is very unique- it has blooms that are half and half. They seem to be split right into two different colors on a single bloom.

 

Tips For Reusing Canning JarsTo save money on canning, most jars that food came in will work just as well as "canning jars." Save the ones that are the size you need and are nice thick quality.

 

Corn Cob JellyCover 12 ears of cobbed corn in large pot, just to cover the corn. Boil 10 minutes. Use 3 cups of the liquid and strain through a cheesecloth into a smaller pot. Add 3 Tbsp. lemon juice and boil again.

 

Track Grocery Prices To Find DealsI saved grocery receipts for 1 month, then created a spread sheet with the prices of the items I buy frequently. I continue to add to it each time I shop.

 

Paint Cords To Match The WallIf you love electric wall sconces but hate the cord hanging down, paint the cord the same color of your wall to disguise it. Or, you could also cover the cord with a "cozy" like they do with chandelier cords and it will at least be more stylish.

 

Saving Money on Canning SuppliesTips for saving money on canning supplies. I do a lot of freezing and canning from the garden for the winter. My best tip is to plan ahead. I'm in RI and we have a store called Job Lot.

 

Healing Ceremony For Assault VictimsWhen a woman is assaulted her self concept and self esteem not to mention her innocence and trust are taken from her. This is a ceremony that returns the sacred feminine power to a woman who has been assaulted sexually, physically or verbally.

 

Reuse Plastic Bags for Smelly GarbageI save all my plastic bags to reuse, even the small bags that come from stores (meat, greeting cards, etc. are often put into small bags before being placed in the grocery bag).

 

Birthday Tee ShirtOur grandchildren made their grandfather a birthday tee-shirt and imprinted their footprints and hand-prints on the front of the tee-shirt. On the back was the birthday age number..I.E. #62!

 

Looking For Hawaiian Woodrose Seeds?I am looking for Hawaiian baby Woodrose seeds/pods. Can anyone help me please?

 

Injury To Bottom Of Dog's Paw?I originally thought my Shih Tzu/Maltese could have hip dysplasia, but I looked at the bottom of her foot (paw) last night and saw that one of the black dots (I don't know what they are) is gone. She is limping on this paw. Can anyone tell me what this black thing is called and what I should do?

 

Painting Bathroom With Light Pink Fixtures?I just got married, and we live in a house that was built in the 1800s. I am trying to make the place look better and have done the kitchen, office, and two bedrooms. Now I am on the hardest yet, the bathroom. I can only afford to repaint it right now. The ceiling is a very textured white with gold specs in it, the tub and sink are both light pink, and above the tub/shower there are light pink little tiles. I have no ideas on what colors to paint the walls and trim! Help!

 

Why Microwave Food One At A Time?Why do microwave pot pies say only cook one at a time?

 

Places In New Jersey To Take My Daughter For Her 11th Birthday?I am looking for places to take my daughter for her 11th birthday in Northern New Jersey.

 

Repairing Holes in Aluminum?I'm looking for ways on how to repair a hole in my aluminum storm door.

 

"Tough As Tile" Tub Epoxy Product?Where can I buy "Tough As Tile" Tub Epoxy for refinishing a bathtub?

 

Removing Scratches On Glass?How do I get rid of scratches on glass?

 

Using Vintage Railroad Spikes?I have a box of vintage railroad spikes. Any suggestions on what to do with them? Ideas welcomed and appreciated.

 

Getting Rid Of Caterpillars?Does anyone have a home remedy to get rid of caterpillars? I had several yesterday climbing up the sides of my house in the backyard. They're hairy, green striped with black heads, and reddish orange stripes underneath.

 

White Grubs In Compost Pile?I have a nice-looking compost pile, but I have noticed white grub-looking bugs in it. Is this normal for compost piles? I know that worms are very important to the decomposition of a compost pile, are the grubs there to help the worms along?

 

Cookie Recipes Using Applesauce Instead Of Butter?I would like to know how to use applesauce in cookie recipes in place of butter and shortening. Any recipes would be welcome, especially sugar, peanut butter, and chocolate chip. Thanks!

 

Self Propelled Mower Takes Off Without Depressing The Handle?I have a Poulan Pro self propelled mower that when it is turned on will take off without depressing the handle that is suppose to make it move. Does anyone know how to fix this?

 

Reusing Ziploc Freezer Bags?Can you reuse Ziploc freezer bags after you have defrosted what was already in it? It seems like a lot of money to keep throwing them away.

 

Trouble With Sirius Satellite Radio Reception?I have subscribed to Sirius satellite radio for two years or so. Since I moved into my place about a year ago the reception has been mostly good. At certain times of the day the radio loses the signal for different lengths of time. Sometimes for only a few seconds, sometimes for much longer. I think it is truly random.

 

Natural Diet For Bladder Cancer Patient?Does any one have a good natural diet for bladder cancer patients? One with no red meat, etc. I am looking for help for a cancer patient family member

 

Becoming A Vegetarian?I'm thinking about going vegetarian. If you knew me you would think I already am. I'm always eating fruits and veggies. I hardly eat meat, never eat eggs and I drink soy milk. I don't drink carbonated drinks, mostly water. I exercise daily. I was wondering if anyone can tell me about the different kinds of vegetarians and what they can eat and drink. Thanks

 

Homemade Paint Texture Powder?I've heard that the stores sell a type of powder that can take regular house paint and turn it into textured paint. I was wondering if anyone knows if there is something else that I could use to get the same results, sort of a homemade texture paint powder? Thanks for any info!

 

Hair Has Become Dry And Gray?I am a 36 yrs old married lady. My hair was thick and black when I was in college. Over the last 20 yrs it has become very dry, thin and gray. It is continuing to grow but it is becoming more white too. Does anyone have advice for me for how to maintain my hair like my old golden days?

 

Will Sunflowers Still Bloom If Tops Were Eaten Off?The deer ate the tops off my sunflowers, will they still flower? They were not up but about 6 inches.