White Linen Shirt Has Turned Dingy Grey?
One of my old standbys for many years has been Dishwasher compound (powder or liquid) and bleach. Add a small scoop or about 1/4 cup dishwasher compound to a pan or pail of hot water. Add 1/4 cup bleach, add items to be whitened or for stain removal. Soak 20...
Organizing Thread?
My mother was a tailor (still doing some sewing at 93), so had/has hundreds of colours and types of thread. Her solution was to cut a piece of plywood about 3 ft. square and arrange rows of fairly long nails on it. Her threads were always tidy and colour coordinated...
Replacing Canopy for a Swing/Glider?
I bought an inexpensive large piece of oil cloth (heavy table cloth covering in what ever pattern or color you chose) slightly larger than the width of the frame. Since it does not fray etc., simply cut out to fit around the corners, fold the edges and ends...
How Do I Paint with Chocolate?
My retirement job for the last 6 yrs has been helping a friend in her busy season at her chocolate business. I actually do a lot of the painting. It is very easy. You need the basics of white and either milk or dark chocolate but depending on what you want...
Bread Machine Bread Is Dry and Crumbly?
I used to bake my own bread all the time but broke both my wrists so kneading became a problem. Much trial and error with a bread machine produced the following recipes. I dont know why the difference in amounts, it just seems to work best this way. I use regular...
Making Boxed Cakes Taste Homemade?
The secret to making a boxed cake mix taste more homemade is the amount of air you mix into it and using milk instead of water no matter what the mix calls for. Start your mixer on low to mix, then beat at high speed for at least 5 minutes. You will have a...
Save With Electric Meat Slicer
I use my meat slicer for cold left over roast, great for shaving left over ham and fantastic for slicing a cooled down chicken or turkey breast without it all falling apart. I have even sliced homemade bread with it.
Scenery: Stacked River Rocks
These rock formations are called Inukshuks. They have been built by the Inuit People as human representation to say I have been here or to mark a way. Since travel has become more common in the high north, they have been copied by people who like to leave these...
Pierogie Recipes?
Perogies are a great way to make a shortcut lasagna! Use the potato/cheese stuffed ones -layer (takes the place of the noodle & cheese) and bake as you would for any lasagna. Works great and is sooo yummy
Recipe for Fluffy Cake Filling?
I love this oh so tasty but soooo simple fluffy mixture for both filling and frosting! I have never made it without being asked for the recipe! Simply mix 1 instant pudding mix and 1 dry whipped topping mix (Dream Whip here in Canada)with 1-1/2 cups cold milk...
Cut and Place Wilted Celery in Cold Water
I have no idea where this came from, but I always cut a piece of potatoe and place in the bottom of a tall container of water, then stand wilted celery in it in the fridge. In very short order, crisp and crunchy celery!!
Cigarette Smoke Stains on Clothing?
If your items are originally all white, a great way to restore their brilliance is with a solution of 1/4 cup liquid bleach, 1/4 cup liquid automatic dishwasher detergent and at least a gallon of hot water. Just mix the solution and add the items, soak for...
Neck Pillow Filler Ideas?
Plain Pot Barley - you can get it at any bulk store. Cheap and doesnt hurt it when overheated. Holds the heat longer than rice as well! Adding lavender or other scents works great as long as they arent over heated.
Keeping Field Mice Out of a Vacant House?
Not sure why it works but place BOUNCE (must be Bounce brand) dryer sheets around the perimeter of your house, - inside - and no more mice. My fiend was plaqued by mice at her cottage every year while it was closed until she discovered this trick. We also live...
