Crispy Eggplant "Bacon"
This sounds good; however, if you are vegetarian (like I am) or vegan, omit the Worcestershire sauce as it has anchovies in it.
Uses for Large Plastic Coffee Jugs
We use one for snow-melt at the side door and one in my husbands car.
Squeegee Your Countertops
I agree with Sandis comments. You dont want ammonia around areas that will come in contact with food, etc.
Rum Banana Bites
I usually make banana bread with overripe bananas but this looks like another great option.
Don't Substitute for Butter
I agree...the more natural we eat, the better. Also, a lot of baking recipes that use butter will specifically say not to use any substitutions because the results wont be the same.
Rid Your Bag of Popcorn Seeds
I must be missing something. It says to do this before you open the bag but then how do the kernels come out?
Cleaning Smelly Sandals?
I do not buy leather or any other animal by-product shoes, etc. Many man-made material shoes can be washed in the washing machine on delicate, and then air-dried. As an alternative, I have had much luck wiping the foot bed with rubbing alcohol and then let...
Extend the Shelf Life of Bananas
To freeze a banana, slice it and place on a cookie sheet. Put the cookie sheet in the freezer until the slices are frozen. Then put the frozen slices in a freezer-safe bag or container until ready to use. Put in blender with other ingredients and blend away...
Homemade Febreze
I would test the fabric first. There are some fabrics that fabric softener will stain.
Peel Hard-boiled Eggs Quickly
My Dad just showed me this trick and it works. Also, the older the egg the easier it is to peel.
Homemade Allspice
This is a good substitute for allspice when you dont have it but allspice is its own spice. From Wikipedia: Allspice is the dried fruit of the P. dioica plant. The fruit are picked when green and unripe and are traditionally dried in the sun. When dry, they...
Clogged Bathroom Sink?
I believe her sink is clogged, not her toilet as a few comments have suggested. If you have tried drainers and snake it sounds like you need to call a plumber.
Use CD Packaging For Bagel Container
I would not use anything plastic for food unless it is made with food-safe plastic.
Apple Crisp Recipe?
In the first recipe I have used all Splenda and have also used half Splenda and half sugar and it always comes out fine. Enjoy! Apple Crisp I Apple slices are dusted with cinnamon, piled into an 8-inch square pan, and topped with a crumbly flour, sugar and...
Buying Octagon Soap?
Heres one place you can buy it: http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/jump/productDetail/For_The_Home/For_The_Home/Octagon_Soap_%28Set_of_6_Bars%29/H2099
Rinse Straws Before Using
I have a box of straws that are not individually wrapped and the box top has been torn off, so from now on I will rinse a straw before using it. Good tip.
Toning Down Too Bright Red Hair?
You could try calling the toll-free number on the box. If you dont have the box anymore and know the manufacturer, do a search on-line for their customer service number.
Water from Fridge Tastes Bad?
Id have the water lines cleaned out professionally. It would be worth not getting sick.
Peppermint Oil Spray for Mice in My Home?
Just buy peppermint oil and add a few drops of it to a spray bottle of water.
Roasted Cauliflower
I made roasted cauliflower for the first time a couple of days ago and started to eat it right from the baking pan!
Dishwasher Seems to Run Too Long?
That time seems normal to me. When I start mine, 90 minutes shows as the length of the cycle, which includes the drying time.
Button Dish
This gives me something to make out of old buttons I have from my Mom and Grandmothers. Thanks!
Moravian Cookies
The directions say press them onto the warm baking sheet. Are the baking sheets supposed to be warmed in the oven first?
Garlic Potatoes
If the mashed potatoes have just been made and are still warm, is it still necessary to bake them for 45 minutes?
Keep Birdbath Clean
I live in Northeastern Ohio and use a birdbath heater / de-icer when the temps are below freezing so that the birds can have water all-year-round.
A Light At The End Of The Tunnel (Sullivan, NH)
Gorgeous photo! Another example of Mother Nature at her finest.
Re-purposed Crafts Pillow Shams?
ok384, they have overlapping backs so your idea would work for me. Thanks to all for the great tips!
Dishwasher Detergent?
I buy a 26 oz. box of (dry) Sun dishwasher detergent for $1.00 at Dollar Tree. It works well, and its made in the USA!
Budget Friendly Bird Feeding Tips
Great tips, with one note: store bought bread is not good for birds, or any wildlife.
Donating Greeting Cards?
St. Judes Ranch for Children only needs the fronts of the cards (only send ones that do not have any personal writing on the back). It will also save you in postage. http://www.stjudesranch.org/shop/recycled-card-program/
Suggestions for High Calcium Non Dairy Foods?
Check out this link for ideas: http://www.fatfreekitchen.com/nutrition/calcium.html
Warm Mascara With Body Heat
This might be a silly question, but does warming the mascara make it go on easier?
Cleaning a Silpat Pan Liner?
I have an off-brand silicone pan liner that I put on top of whatever I have in the top rack of my dishwasher and it comes out fine.
Wildlife: Irish Fox
It looks like a red fox to me. What a gorgeous creature. Thanks for sharing your lucky photo!
Mom's Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thank you (and your Mom) for this recipe. Ill have to try it the next time I make chocolate chip cookies.
Shelf Life of Lemon Curd?
http://www.stilltasty.com/searchitems/search/lemon Click on lemon pie filling. (I think that lemon curd is similar to lemon pie filling.)
Getting Mascara Off Without Burning Eyes?
I use a non-petroleum jelly that I get at my local health food store. No petroleum products used on my skin, no burning, and smooth skin around my eyes.
Saving Money on Dishwasher Detergent?
I buy a 26 oz. box of (dry) Sun dishwasher detergent for $1.00 at Dollar Tree...AND its made in the USA!
Shower Cap Food Cover
I agree with Lilac. Only use the covers that are specifically made to cover bowls of food.
Grandma's Apple Torte
This sounds like a delicious torte; however, Im not sure if Ive ever heard of sweet cream. Can it be found in the dairy section with whipping cream and half & half?
Mom's Sore Throat Remedy
You can also gargle with a mixture of 1/2 water and 1/2 hydrogen peroxide. Just make sure not to swallow any of it.
Gargle With Vinegar Once An Hour
Heres a tip my doctor gave me: gargle with a solution of 1/2 hydrogen peroxide and 1/2 water (I use warm water). Do NOT swallow.
Pet Friendly Mouse Control?
You can buy humane traps that dont kill; you then relocate the mice to a field or elsewhere far from your home. As an aside, mothballs are not pet-friendly.
Two Alarm Clocks For Appointments
Great ideas. If Im up well before my appt., I set the timer on my stove. I do the same thing when I need to get laundry out of the dryer, which is in the basement. (I dont always hear the buzzer.)
Wildlife: Feeding Grasshopper
Cool photo...and it looks like the grasshopper is looking right at you! Thanks for sharing.
Fall Fence
Another great example of Mother Nature at her finest. Thanks for sharing your talent and beautiful photo.
Cleaning a Down Pillow?
Its a throw pillow, not a bed pillow, so I might try to wash it on the delicate cycle.
Fleas in the House?
Make sure that you and your cats leave while an exterminator is there. And never use Pine-Sol around cats...its toxic to them. Good luck.
Dutch Baby Pancake
These are yummy! Ive made these by whisking together the ingredients until smooth, rather than getting out my blender.
Avoid Using Aluminum Foil
I use parchment paper when possible; however, I do still use foil for some things.
Hyacinths for Gifts
Just make sure you dont give them to people with pets; theyre poisonous to dogs and cats.
Using Pine-Sol in a Hoover Steamvac?
Just make sure you dont use Pine-Sol around cats; its poisonous to them.
Tofu Recipes?
There are many sites that have tofu recipes. Here are a few: http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/tofu-recipes.php http://vegetarian.about.com/od/maindishentreerecipes/tp/Tofu-Recipes.htm http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes_menus/collections/healthy_tofu_recipes...
Baby Lizard (France)
What a cute lizard. That was one very lucky lizard to have you and your sister-in-law around that day.
Recipes Suitable for Someone With Gastritis?
Check out the BRAT diet. Heres a link to Wikipedia that explains it: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BRAT_diet
Using the Dishwasher as a Drying Rack?
I have a dishwasher and a dish rack. I use the dish rack for items that are not dishwasher-safe and for the cats food bowls, which get hand washed until the dishwasher gets run. There is only two of us so it doesnt get run every day. Also, unless something...
Extending the Life of Razor Blades
I pour rubbing alcohol over the blades of disposable razors to disinfect them. I understand that the baby oil will lube the blades but do not see how the oil would sharpen the blades. Can someone explain? Thanks.
Turning Water into Wine
Im confused as to this being wine. Ive never heard of tea-flavored wine. Plus as Deeli said, I would never use plastic for something like this.
Scenery: Sunset (Lake Texoma, TX)
Thank you for sharing your daughters gorgeous photos. I dont know what type of degree she is studying for, but maybe she found herself something she can do on the side to make her hobby profitable.
Recycle Bubble Wrap And Packing Materials
I dont know anyone personally who needs packing material so when I have enough bubble wrap or packing peanuts I post them to my local Freecycle site.
Toothpicks for Corn on the Cob
Glowormglo: You can cut the kernels off of the cob and still have that corn on the cob taste.
Getting a Hotel Refund?
Per the advice always given in a travel-help column that is in our local paper: go to the website where the motel was booked and put through a request on-line.
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?
Here is the link to the ingredients page: http://allrecipes.com/Search/Ingredients.aspx
What Can I Make With These Ingredients?
Another good site is: http://allrecipes.com/ Here is the link to the ingredients page: http://allrecipes.com/Search/Ingredients.aspx
Silking Corn On The Cob Quickly
Luckily a lot of stores and farmers markets around where I live have boxes, etc. near the corn which allows you to shuck and de-silk the corn right there, leaving the mess at the store!
Label Leftovers in the Fridge
In addition to marking my leftovers, I mark the take-out containers when we get home. I also put the date when a container has been opened, such as mayonnaise, sour cream, chip dip, etc. I use this website a lot! http://www.stilltasty.com/
Storing Blueberries Frozen
I do this with grapes; never thought to do it with blueberries. Thanks for the tip!
