Homemade Glumpkies' (Stuffed Cabbage)
Thank you for commenting. I and my family love these. Now today, I had a few leftovers, I cut them up, put them in a pot, added vegetable broth and a handful of spinach and just a bit of seasoning, and now I have Stuffed Pepper Soup! I do this quite often with...
Homemade Glumpkies' (Stuffed Cabbage)
Yes, try them, you will love them. You can put what you want in the filling, rice pilaf, rice a roni, or just white rice and season it yourself. These kinds of recipes, you just make with whatever you have in the house! Thank you for commenting! So appreciated...
Sausage Rigatoni Stew
Oh, well, thank you so very much! It is so easy and flavorful! It actually tastes better the next day! With the shredded Parmesan on top, you will love it! Enjoy!
Sausage Rigatoni Stew
Oh, my, It makes a very large stockpot. If serving alone, It could easily feed 8 persons, with maybe leftovers. If serving with a salad & bread, over 12. Even though it only calls for 1 pound of pasta, there is so much sausage & vegetables in this, it fills...
Greek Lamb Patties Over Rice
Yes, lamb patties are great. It is a dish my mom used to make and I just loved them. Now I just cook for one, so I make them a bit large, and with the leftovers, I put them in a freezer lock bag with some gravy and freeze them. Used within 3 months they taste...
Italian Sausage Stew
Yes, there is 1 medium yellow and 1 medium zucchini squash, sliced and cut into triangles. You can add more if you like. I always add another of each, when reheating leftovers! But, give them a quick steaming first!
Stuffed Meatloaf
Thank you, Jess...I was so surprised how moist and different it was. You just cant reheat it in the microwave. It causes the pastry to get soggy. It is best to slice it cold and use hot gravy over it.
Baked Tomatoes with Mozzarella
This looks delicious. Its a hot Caprese. great appetizer! Thank you for sharing.
Making Really Smooth Sweet Potato Purée?
You need to use an emulsifier. It is that wand like electric utensil. I love using mine. I use it when making potato soups, beating eggs, and making whipped cream in seconds. I leave mine plugged in, in the back of my electric utensils. Out of the reach of...
Glazed Custard Chocolate Cake
Sounds like a fantastic delightful decadent recipe! This I am going to try! Thank you so much for sharing!
6 Year Old Child Lies, Steals, and Acts Out?
Hi, I am so sorry that you are dealing with this sensitive problem with your young six year old son. First thing I would like to ask is; did your son have these problems before the COVID19 Virus? Is this a new issue and how new, or if it isnt how long, or when...
Number of Cups in a Quart of Macaroni?
I make meals for 4 families since COVID began. When I make Baked Mac and Cheese, I use 4 pounds of elbow macaroni. And pour the drained pasta into a 7 quart large pot. It fills it 3/4 full. So, quesstimating that it fills the pot to 5 quarts, you get 5 quarts...
Number of Cups in a Quart of Macaroni?
Number of cups per quart, of cooked pasta, If you have 1.25 quarts per pound of pasta. You would get 8 cups of cooked pasta per pound of dry pasta.
Coping Skills with Depression and Anxiety
Oh yes, btw...I am a retired nurse. Anytime you can relax your body especially in this lying down position, it would lower your heart-rate and blood pressure. Anxiety raises your blood pressure, also tension. This is good if you suffer with headaches, muscle...
Coping Skills with Depression and Anxiety
Hi Jess, it is very true. Nervousness, anxiety both can raise your BP. But, little tips like just, deep breathing and simple counting in your head, takes your mind off what was making you nervous. It is called; Tricking your brain into thinking differently...
Coping Skills with Depression and Anxiety
Well, you did the right thing. Next time you feel your BP go up, (Im sure you know or feel it when it is high), You will do the deep breathing and add the counting to it also. The counting makes you forget what was making you nervous. Thank you for commenting...
Coping Skills with Depression and Anxiety
Thank you for replying and your comment. I cannot agree with you more! Life these days is not how I grew up or many of us grew up. I dont remember growing up with stress, fear, violence or parents with mental illness. I am sure it existed, but not at todays...
Coping Skills with Depression and Anxiety
Yes, I totally agree. Children are living in a very fast pace society. There parents are running from job to job trying to make ends meet. Children are not given the amount of attention that children used to get. They are on their own more these days. Yes, they...
Coping Skills with Depression and Anxiety
Thank you for replying and commenting. I just answered this similar comment right above. Thank you both for addressing kids on this serious topic. If taught early enough, these children will possibly not run into as many problems or mental illnesses caused...
Coping Skills with Depression and Anxiety
Thank you for your great suggestions. I have taken courses in Mindfulness. It is so a very deep rooted psychological based theory of how the mind works and solves situations. I loved this course. Thank you for mentioning this! It is such a very helpful tool...
Another Day in Quarantine: The Best Day of All
Thank you, for your sweet comment! It really made my day!
Another Day in Quarantine: The Best Day of All
Oh, thank you so much for your sweet comments. I truly think my daughter is the most creative person, to have come up with this idea! I know that people are doing the window visits for people in Nursing Homes, but just think if more families did this for their...
Cleaning In Tough Kitchen Areas
Thank you so much for your comment. During these times at home right now, I am just finding new things to use to clean with and using some common sense without spending any unnecessary spendy on fancy gadgets! This has made me become very frugal! Stay Safe...
Message Box for the Frontliners (COVID19)
Great job Mom!! Your teaching your child very good morales. These will stay with him as he grows up and he will always remember to respect people who sacrafice their lives for us. I am proud to know that there are very good moms out there teaching there children...
My Life Since Being "Quarantined"
Thank you so much for commenting. That was so very nice. :) I have learned a lot over these years of being sick. Attitude and acceptance is key to survival. I was never supposed to see 50 yrs of age. And I am 65. I have shocked my doctors many times with many...
My Life Since Being "Quarantined"
Thank you for the feedback, that group site sounds wonderful. I will look into it. Not only for myself, but to talk and help others. I appreciate you for reaching out to me especially during these times tight now! It is so hard to find anyone to talk to. Thank...
Chicken Pizzadilla
This looks and sounds delicious! I use floured tortillas for grilled cheese sandwiches and chicken quesadillas and other things but never thought about pizza! Thanks for the great tip!!
Brody's Resting, You Should Too
Such true words! there is a difference between being careful & cautious and being anxious & panicked! I do agree with you! Just follow the rules, as you wrote, I won't repeat them. And you should be happy and fine! Great words!
Welcome Gift to a New Neighbor
Thank you so very much for your comment! I am just being a mother! I brought up 4 kids years ago, and now have 11 grandchildren. I also, live across the street from a well know University. I am a mother to all. They are all in my heart!
Cleaning Under the Stovetop Hood
*Good One* Yes, I did think of that, and made sure I got all the surface free of all chemicals and soap with warm water and clean paper towels! Great question though!! Thank you! That will I am sure ease others worries!
Cleaning Under the Stovetop Hood
Very true! I do use around my kitchen, non toxicYoung Living Essential oils cleansers. Completely toxic free. You can put it on your tongue and not get sick. My house smells wonderful, and it cleans beautifully! Great idea, thank you!
Cleaning Under the Stovetop Hood
Great idea!! I love it! I have used baking soda as a grit cleanser before! Thanks for adding to the good cleaning ideas! I am sure all together, we could write and publish our own helpful cleaning hints best seller! *Right?*
Family Christmas Tree
Thank You Thrifty Fun for posting this precious (to me) picture which I will always hold dear to my heart of 8 out of my 11 amazing grandchildren! *God Bless all Grandparents* I have a saying: God blesses us with grandchildren as a gift for being good parents...
Making a Mile High Apple Pie
Thank you for your compliments! I thank you also for following me! That is quite a nice thought! Where it comes to pie, it is truly what is in the pie not what covers the pie! That is of course my opinion only! I've made homemade pie crust and I see no difference...
Donating Gift Wrap and Bows?
Hi, I dont know where you live? But here in MA we have a store called SAVERS, you donate any and all things, ex...Clothing, household, furniture, and any gift items. They would take something like gift wrap, bows, and ribbon, package them in sets and sell them...
Information on Georgia Christmas Charities?
I am so sorry to hear this. But there has to be resources in your city/town or state. Do you have Saint Vincent De Paul? They help children for Christmas and also food for Christmas. Also, Catholic Charities. Are you affiliated with a church in your city/ town...
Watching My Christmas Cactus Grow
Well, I have had a lot of experience with my cacti. I did lose a lot of mine when I moved two & half years ago. One thing I can tell you is; Cacti plants dont like Change at all. One thing they like is sitting in front of a large bright sunny window. And even...
Cashing an Old Money Order?
My understanding is; a money order or cashiers check is the same as cash. There should be no expiration date on either. As said above, deal directly with the issuing bank, and dont take no for an answer. I have a restaurant gift card I just used that was given...
Soup Crackers
I just love this idea! This will really get grandkids to love soup. And I love the idea for cookies. Not as much sugar as a cookie. Great idea...Thank you for sharing! Grated cheese would be great on them too!
Using Cornstarch for a Heat Rash?
Yes, you got it!! Cornstarch is good for a heat rash. But, I would start first with a medicinal measure first as in; neosporin, bactroban, or caladryl. When it starts looking better, then use the constarch to keep the area dry to make the rash go away and not...
Getting New Dentures?
I agee with all the above. When you have your top teeth extracted, you will have already had impressions, fitted and had your top denture all made; so that when your teeth are extracted, your dentist will put your new denture imediately in. During which time...
Refurbishing a Fire Pit
Thank you both for your comments. I love picking up free things, cleaning them up, either, painting, staining, or like this one, all I did was scrub it down, and have custom glass made for it! I love my new table!! Right now it sits in my dining room, and will...
Christmas Lighted Bowl
Yes, I have just realized the same thing, Im so sorry. Im using Epoxy glue now. It is bought in the craft dept. at any craft store. I did re apply hot glue oh the first one and they did stock, if you left the glue one the stone! But, I agree, that is not a...
Fall Decorated Tea Light Jars
Thank you so very much for your compliments! I did these last year and Christmassy ones come out beautiful. And the best thing of all is; Everything is from The Dollar Store! And that they are so easy & fun to make. When you put the battery tea light in, it...
Stuffed Peppers and Stuffed Zucchini
Thank you for your comment. It can be made with just about any chopped or minced fresh veggie. The way I make them turns out to be a very healthy meal. Im glad you liked the recipe. Let me know how you liked making them and how they came out!! ENJOY!!!
Baked Sausages, Potatoes and Summer Veggies
Thank you, it has so many different flavors! I hope you enjoy it?
Baked Sausages, Potatoes and Summer Veggies
Yes, it smells so wonderful cooking and delicious eating! All the flavors combined are incredible!! Enjoy making it!!
Deep Fried Cauliflower Appetizer
Great! I am so glad to hear that you are willing to give Cauliflower another chance!! If you like things with a bit of *Zip* add the Old Bay Seasoning or just a drop or two of hot sauce to the egg mixture. You will love it! I dont particular care for dips either...
Cooking a Frozen Pork Loin?
Oh, this is my families favorite Sunday dinner. I usually buy a 3-4 lb boneless pork loin roast. I take it from the freezer, rinse to get the plastic wrap off. On a clean cutting board, I use Dijon mustard, about 2 tbls, and rub it all over. Seasonings; Sprinkle...
Treating a Rash in Skin Folds?
I believe the 2 best products to use for rashes are Desenex Powder 2% Miconazole Nitrate Antifungal. And also Nystatin powder, an Antifungal (Prescription). You never want to use any product that is moist, like an ointment or cream. Rashes have to remain dry...
DIY Jar Lamp Wedding Souvenir
Very nice idea! I love making things with pictures! You did a great job.
Be Content With a Little
I have to say to YOU, you inspire me! You, have the perfect attitude, you dont in most people. I was so impressed by your finding soulutions that work for you & your budget. I am also in my older years, alone, disabled and get a check once a month. I have to...
Robin's Nest
Hi Jess, I really enjoyed your Poopy Robins Family Nest story. You are so very nuturing. Your story put a smile on my face while reading it. Before I sold my house, I always used to put a large hanging plant outside each side of the front door. One day in the...
Teacup Candles
Why, thank you so very much for your kind words and your vote!! These make a special gift if you are visiting an old friend in the hospiltal, or someone you havent seen in quite sometime. It is truly a keepsake gift. Special because it is made with love.I hope...
Stretching Fabric Softener
I too love the smell of fabric softener. But, it is costly. I learned a longtime ago that you get the same effect by dilluting it 50/50 with water. My clothes smell wonderful, no static, and my fabric siftener last twice as long. I find no change in doing this...
Sprouted Seeds from your Kitchen Cabinet
Hi, Donna, I love to cook and have been for over 50 years. I am honestly a bit stumped on this idea of yours, but, very interested! I am not understanding the concept of getting seeds from; broccoli, chickpeas, or any of the items you listed. Could you explain...
Easy Tuscan Chicken with Olives and Peppers
Thank you for posting this delicious looking recipe! I can't wait to make it!
Spanish Quiche
I cook a pound of bacon, to get a little over a cupful of crumbled bacon. I use whatever I get from a cooked pound. (it varies due to the fat content.) I hope that helped? Yes, you can cut it with skim milk, 1%, 2% or egg substitute. Great idea for readers...
Spanish Quiche
Thank you for your comment. Yes, youre right. Thats a great comparison to pizza. Anything goes!!! I never thought about it that way. Great thought!! Enjoy!
Yummy Peanut Butter Balls
Great idea! The vegetable oil works well to make them shiny and makes the chocolate not stick so hard to the parchment paper. Thanks for the idea! They are addicting, hey???
Seasoning Your Recipes
Saber, that is quite funny. I truly think it is strange the way the seasonings sit there. But, I do it all the time with soups, stews, itaian sauces and gravies. I guess it must be magic. I also line up the spices first and do this very quickly. If it were...
Seasoning Your Recipes
Oh no!!! :( Not good at all. I keep getting my phone all yucky from sticky, gooey, messy hands trying to take pictures while Im cooking. But, it is so much fun. I just continually clean it off with a slightly damp paper towel.
Santa Goodie Bag Hunt
Thank you, she is quite a character and a sweet granddaughter! These kids nowadays are so grown up! I love each of the eleven, but out of the eleven there are 8 boys and 3 angel ''! The oldest, the youngest the one smack in the middle!
Decorating an Artificial Tree with Elegance
Thank you everyone for your responses! It is so easy to find things to decorate with at The Dollar Store and make an artificial tree gorgeous!! It is easy and fun and inexpensive!!
Finding the End of a Roll of Plastic Wrap?
I always take my plastic wrap and twist the end when I'm done ripping it off. Make sure you do this not to close to the serrated edge. You will never loose the end again. Jackie H.
Treating Itching from a Yeast Infection on Skin?
Ask your doctor for a prescription or 'Nystatin ' powder! It works great! Jackie H.
Apple Spice Muffins
Right after you have mixed the butter, sugars, and eggs, then add pumpkin, vanilla, and apple juice and mix well. Then all your dry ingredients, last would be your chopped apples, chose you fold in.
Butternut Squash with Macintosh Apples
Thank you Shelby! I think it is a great tasting vegetable and also a great way to get children to eat veggies. Thank you for commenting.
Apple Pumpkin Bread
Hi, the mini foil (brand, ez-foil) pans are 6 long x 4 wide x 2 1/2 deep. I bought them at the Dollar store in pks. of 6. They are great, I then slice them each into 6 slices. The mix above made 10 mini loaves. That is 60 good size slices. I do a lot of cooking...
Simple Memories of Simple Moments
Mina, what a loving memory of your dad and you. The things we see, touch, feel & smell that remind us often of the loss of dear loved ones, are cherished moments and precious memories. They are memories of their good life with us. A Celebration of Life. I was...
