Cooking from Scratch for a Large Family
I have been making my own brown sugar. All it is is 1 cup of granulated sugar and 1 tablespoon molasses. Mix with a fork and store the same way as brown sugar you buy from the supermarket. I have used dark molasses and light molasses; works well either way...
Cooking from Scratch for a Large Family
Making your own applesauce is very easy and you dont have to worry about all the added stuff that the kind contains at the grocery store. Using 4 good-sized apples, any kind but Red Delicious works well; peel, cut into fourths and core. Cook in microwave with...
How can I prevent identity theft from happening to me?
We are in the process of installing a locking mailbox to help avoid ID theft. Why is it that in all the articles I have read on preventing ID theft, this one item is never mentioned?
PopTabs for Redemption?
Call your local hospitals. They collect them where my daughter works but I dont know where they go; think it is for Diabetes or Kidney foundations. They are both a great place to start.
9 Tips to Control Your Paper at Home
Please do not forget to cut out and shred any address labels to avoid identity theft!
Replacing Lawn with Plants?
Della, as a fellow Oregonian, your best bet is to phone your County Extension Service and have a chat with a Master Gardner. These people are very knowledgeable. I think what you are looking for are ground covers. Please take into consideration that some plants...
Using it Up - Lotions, Shampoo, Perfume?
Hi, Lynn, in Western Oregon. If you live anywhere near my church, New Vision Fellowship, 5525 SW. Menlo Dr., Beaverton, we can use any toiletries for our food pantry. We give bags of food and toiletries to people who come to us for help. We also allow homeless...
Where to Get Non-fortified Flour?
Two suggestions where I would try: 1)Ask the owner or knowledgable clerk at any and all healthfood stores in your area. 2)Search on the Web for King Arthur flour and any and all brand names that are carried in your grocery store. Ask them. Have you asked the...
