Getting Rid of Ants Without Poison
I use vinegar with salt to spray them and that kills them. Its eco friendly. You can use in your kitchen without worry of it getting in your food. Spray your garbage (in the garbage pail) the garbage pail even. Anywhere that food touches (the floor around the...
Removing a Wart Between the Toes?
Soak a piece of a cotton ball with white vinegar and wring out. Place on the wart and secure with duct tape making sure no air pockets remain. remove every day and re-apply daily. The skin will turn white the first couple of days but eventually it will turn...
Pages Too Big for Computer Screen?
This is the way I fixed that problem on my computer screen. Put your cursor (arrow) and start to tap the CTRL button on your keyboard until you get to the desired size. Once there, stop using with the ctrl button and you should be good from then on. I hope...
Preserving Cilantro
I have tried that method but, unless I froze it, it wouldnt last long and also I couldnt use it in every dish because of the oil. So I tried another way: chop the the cilantro leaves in a high power blender (dry) and when just chopped to your preference, take...
Finding a Coupon for Sylvan Learning Center?
Try logging on to Groupon. I have seen them offer Sylvan Learning Center coupons at more then 50% off. all you have to do is tell them the city and state you live in and they offer all kinds of coupons from restaurants to travel even. Hope you find what youre...
Other Uses for Deodorants/Antiperspirants?
Thanks for the suggestions on the deodorants and anti-antiperspirants that I have but, Im afraid I cant donate them because they were used at least once each. Thats why I was wondering how I can use them myself.
Perfect Banana Pancakes?
I use regular pancake mix. I add a dash of cinnamon powder and a very ripe banana to the mix and cook as usual. They come out great. If you want a bit extra bananas cut firm bananas in rounds and saute in butter for about 1 to 2 minutes and pour over pancakes...
3-2-1 Single Serving Cake Mix Recipe?
You got the cake mixes right: 1 angel food cake mix and 1 flavor of your choice cake mix. To make cake: 3 tbsp. cake mix 2 tbsp. water mix to blend well and cook in microwave for 1 minute. I use a mug and drizzle my choice of cake toppings on it. Makes a quick...
Grilled Provolone Instead Of Bacon In BLT
Wow this is a great idea for substituting bacon. Cant wait to try it. Thank you so much.
Homemade Dog Food Recipe?
I have been making my dog food like this: I cook beef bones or chicken bones for a couple of hours in a large stock pot on low heat. When all bones have cooked down in the water it makes for a very nice broth, then I remove all the bones and add all the odds...
Removing the Coffee Smell from Plastic Canisters?
I get odors out of anything by using a combination of vinegar and baking soda. The only trick is to leave it soaking overnight. It doesnt have to be straight vinegar and baking soda, of course you can dilute it with water. The stronger the smell the more vinegar...
Three Meals From One Rotisserie Chicken
I also make chicken enchiladas, chicken noodle soup, chicken tacos and chicken pot pies. The possibilities are endless. But one thing I found to do with the left over rotisserie chicken (bones and skin) is my own chicken broth. I cook all the bones and skin...
Ham Loaf without Ham
I make a similar spam meal with a glaze and this recipe gave me an idea for a new recipe. The only difference in the ingredients that I use and this one is the ground beef, hot dogs and the salt and pepper. I will use spam instead of the hot dogs (ground) and...
Substitutes for Wine in Recipes
I also once read that chicken stock was a good substitute for the wine called for in the recipe but when I saw a recipe that called for wine and chicken stock in the same recipe well, then that went right out the window. Now, your suggestions, that makes sense...
Chirping Smoke Detector Is Driving Me Crazy?
I had this problem also. What finally worked was to clean them from dust.. You can use the air dusters for electronics. That did it for me. Good Luck.
Conditioner Makes Hair Fall Out?
I have that problem also. I think I came out with a solution. I use a splash of white vinegar in with my shampoo. I heard that vinegar is good for keeping your hair from turning gray, conditioning it plus a lot of other things its good for. My hair still falls...
Will Vinegar Neutralize Urine Odor in Laundry?
What works very well for me is vinegar and baking soda in the washer along with reg. detergent. But, you must let it soak for a while before washing. The vinegar and baking soda are very economical and work better than anything Ive tried. Hope this helps you...
Why Do My New Bathmats Have a Skunk Odor?
I had a cat spray my bathroom rugs too. If youve ever smelled cat spray youll notice it smell very close to skunk. What I did was to put them in the washer as if I was going to wash them with laundry detergent and a full load of water, then add 2 cups of baking...
Super Easy Mexican Lasagna
There are many recipes for what youre asking for in: allrecipes.com Youll find not-so-authentic to very authentic recipes there
Tasty Iced Coffee Recipes?
I have tried many, many things and ways to come up with a good tasting cold coffee. The one I think I like the most is: using a single serving envelope of hot chocolate mix you can choose your favorite flavor. I dont like my coffee too sweet so I use two envelopes...
Underarm Stains on Shirts?
Try soaking the area with white vinegar / baking soda paste and let it sit for a day then launder as usual but add a little more vinegar and baking soda to the water. It worked for me.
Vinegar As An All Purpose Cleaner
I also use it in the wash, specially extra stinky clothes. Clothes comes out smelling fresh and extra clean. I use it in my steam mop. I add a little into the water and it cleans floors and sanitizes them better and nothing happens to the steamer (just dont...
Canning Recipe for Hot Pepper Salad?
I got one for Gardiniera hot pepper at Allrecipes.com This is my favorite recipe site. Try it. Youll find what youre looking for here.
Harry and David's Pepper and Onion Relish?
You can also try Allrecipies.com they have a few Ive used. Good luck
Alternative to Swiffer Sweeper?
I have the same problem so one day a bath towel of mine was getting too old and what I did was cut it to the size of the swifer broom and I have been cleaning with that ever since. and to remove all the dog/cat hair off it I wipe the towel on the area rug and...
Getting Rid of Ants With Vinegar?
Yes, vinegar is perfect for ants. I put 3/4 vinegar with a good splash of dish soap in a spray bottle. I used the soap because it adheres better to the ants and kills them instantly. I also like to use the vinegar because it doesnt harm my pets. win/win situation...
Buddy (Terrier?)
Buddy looks just like my dog Chico hes a Rat Terrier. They share the same color and in the exact same places of their body. I love my Chico. Weve had him for 4 years now. Hes the most wonderful dog. Enjoy your Buddy. They are energetic dogs and very lovable...
Making Glasses Less Shiny?
I opted out of getting the expensive anti-glare for my glasses once and regretted the decision immediately. I took them back to the shop I had gotten them from and asked if there was something they could do for me. The young lady that took care of me told me...
Substituting Oil for Butter in Recipes?
You can always swap butter for margarine But think twice before you do, although butter has a higher fat content it is definitely better for you than margarine. For instance, did you know that margarine is only 1Chromosone away from being plastic? Why would...
Fruit Roll-ups
Thank you for sharing this recipe. I was just about to search for a recipe for it I also thought I was gonna have to buy a dehydrator, Im glad I dont now. I have a lot of frozen fruit in my freezer that Im gonna try. (hope it works) Thanks again for the recipe...
How Much Vinegar for Dogs?
I have used this for a while. I used white distilled vinegar (a capful) in his water bowl. It is good for digestion. I tried cider vinegar but my dog and cat cont like that so Ive given them white vinegar. They dont even notice.
Making Tortilla Chips?
A healthier way to do tortilla chips is to cut them in triangles either corn or flour tortillas and spray them with oil (I use extra virgin olive oil) on both sides and sprinkle them with salt or seasoned salt, and bake @ 350 until toasty brown. Hint: put them...
Recipes with Tender Meat?
I have found that when I cook my meat in a slow cooker it comes out so soft and tender even the toughest cuts of meat become soft and easily chewable. even someone with chewing problems enjoys it. I cook my meat for no shorter time then 10 hours. You can add...
Pink Rash on Face?
Thank you all for your help and I will take everyones suggestions. I have an appointment to see my doctor, and I did google also and found some interesting info. Jan, I appreciate you sharing your story. Thank you very much for your advise. I too am a Chocoholic...
Spray Vinegar on New Shower Curtain to Prevent Mold
Thanks for the info. I use vinegar for many, many things and this one I didnt know about. Thanks for your post, I will do this.
Use A Hand Sander On Your Feet
This is a great tip but, the dryness continues or sometimes gets worse. What I did after first sanding the rough skin off my feet is rub vaseline (best) or any other moisturizer of choice and put on some socks and wear it all night long and you will find that...
Controlling Large Pores and Blackheads?
After reading dozens of solutions, one thing is apparent, and that is to keep your skin clean. It seems that all the products out there seem to work for everyone, but the root of the solution seems to be the cleansing of the skin. So, what ever your try will...
