Food Birthday Party for Teens
My daughter had slumber theme parties every year. red hat : decorated hats , Backwards : sent thank yous as the invites, wore PJs to party , opened gifts first & had supper for breakfast :-) Also at 12, it wasnt about her. We made blankets for wheelchair bound...
Fennel Seeds For Gas and Bloating
Thanks for posting. I cant have seeds, but need fennel & flax seeds, so I grind them a bit & make tea :-) works wonders. lisa
Freezing Bell Peppers?
I just throw them in a freezer bag. Cutting is super easy when they are frozen :-)
Substituting Light for Dark Brown Sugar?
Yes, the darker brown sugar simply has more molasses in it. Stir in molasses if you want it darker.
Baking Soda For Urinary Tract Infections
I have used this recipe for years for indigestion. In fact it is better for you then Tums or Rolaids because it keeps the acids you need. My recipe for indigestion is 1/2 tsp. to 1/2 cup water.
Killing Ticks in the Yard?
Thanks for the info. I think our chickens eat ticks too, as we arent over run with them.
Rearrange Furniture To Relieve Stress
I agree.. nothing like rearranging .. A long walk is while listening to old radio shows like The Great Gildersleeve ( iTunes) ( Joke ) My grandmother starting walking about 4 miles a day. We havent seen her in 5 years :-) Laughter is also great :-)
Growing Lily of the Valley?
Hello, My lilly of the valley are in morning sun & afternoon shade. They are in, around & behind the iris. Mostly they like shade. Plant them in shade & you should be fine.
Making Homemade Biscuits Without Shortening?
You can sub margarine. It has a higher liquid content, but after your first batch you will be able to judge if the next batch will need a tad more flour. Post your findings.
Understanding Alzheimer Disease
Coconut oil has been known to improve some patients & slow the progression. http://www.cbn.com/cbnnews/healthscience/2012/January/Coconut-Oil-Touted-as-Alzheimers-Remedy/ ALZ is know as Diabetes of the Brain. The science behind the use of coconut oil is basically...
Shampoo With Baking Soda
Thanks for posting.. Just an FYI.. baking soda NEVER had aluminum. The expensive brands say their products doesnt. Its just an advertising gimmick though. Check the chemical make up of baking soda.
Murphy's Oil Soap European Alternative?
LOL.. I was cleaning my oak kitchen cupboards with a bit of dish soap & water. but wishing I had some oil soap.. well.. I had a bottle of cooking oil.. so I poured a bit into the pail.. & it worked just like MOS.. I washed the cpbrds down & buffed them.. lovely...
Selling Homemade Condiments?
Yes! You can sell your home baked goods, canned jellies or hand lotions on Ebay or a farmers market, with out any special kitchens or get the Gov involved, as long as you are selling directly to the consumer.
The Old Fashioned Way is the Cheaper Way
LOL Had to chuckle at one response. She just cant see the long term benefits of doing any of it. Guess most ideas do seem time consuming. Thankfully that is something a homemaker has time for. I love saving my family $. I do hang clothes out; but I also give...
Tick Repellent Recipes
I always thought ticks came out of trees, but recently was told they actually are in tall grass. Chickens & ducks are great tick eradicators :)
