Tips for Cold Prevention And Treatment
Great tips! Plus I do another thing, I get rid of the germs! I raised three children and when one got sick, they passed it around. I stripped the beds to keep them from reinfecting themselves. I aired the house out, yes, even in the winter. Wiped down door...
Canning Beef?
You will need a Pressure canner. I cut my beef in chunks, pack it tightly into a sterile jar raw. Work it in to take out the air bubbles. I add 1/2 teaspoon of canning salt per pint. Wipe rims with a paper towel dipped in vinegar, add lids, apply rings. The...
Capt. Mel Anderson's Alaskan Whale Stew
I dont know if I have enough jars to can this! Hmmm, each quart jar will hold approximately 2 pounds of food.
Backup in Two Locations
If you use a web based email your email will not be deleted or lost. I have numerous folders in my email account. I email my self important files and keep them in the folders. If my computer messes up, I can go back to my email and there it is! Backing up is...
Egg Free Cake Mix in a Jar?
Ground flax seed is a good egg replacement. I mix 1 heaping tablespoon of ground flax seen in 1/4 cup of warm water. Let it set a minute, then mix in. This will replace one egg in cakes, breads, and cookies. I have not tried putting the ground flax seed directly...
Keeping the Monsters Away with Vanilla Spray
What a cute idea! Thanks for posting this. And although I raised children in the 80s I never heard of it. I wish people who post on these stories would realize that not everyone reads every magazine.
Dealing With a Verbally Abusive Husband?
Once a person gets comfortable with being verbally abusive it will usually go up a step to physical abuse. No one can make the decision to stay or go but you. But I will say, life is too short. I know a lot of people that tried to hang in there, usually for...
Make Your Own Shopping Bags
I do that too! I line mine, and double stitch them. They hold a lot more weight than paper or plastic! I keep some of them in each vehicle. They sure come in handy!
Cubed Steak Recipe?
Dredge it in flour mixed with a few seasonings, such as seasoned salt/garlic powder/salt/pepper/etc. Brown in a little oil just until browned. Lay it on a paper towel to try to get excess oil off. Place in a foil lined pan. Mix up a mixture of about 1/4 cup...
Cemetery Christmas Wreaths (Central Texas...
As the mother of a Soldier, I thank the volunteers for caring and honoring them in this way. And thank you for posting the picture!
Corn Dog Muffins
That sounds like a recipe the kids would like. Thanks for posting. And personally, I do not understand why some post negative remarks on here. If you feel it isnt for you, dont make it. You dont like the GMO corn, dont eat it.
Gnat Traps?
I made the mistake of using hedge apples to try to get rid of spiders, and instead I got a house full of gnats. :-( I put small bowls of vinegar out, with enough veg oil on top to thinly cover it. I was amazed at how many of those pesky gnats I caught in them...
Muffin Tin Ice Cream Cakes
What a great idea! I cant wait to try these using sugar free cake mix and ice cream! Thanks!
Never Buy Used Mattresses or Upholstered Furniture
As a retiree I, too, have had to buy used, although we did buy the mattress set new. Before I purchase anything I check it out thoroughly. I turn it upside down, I remove cushions, etc. Stains and odors will make me walk away. If I decided to buy it I put it...
Being Organized for School Mornings
I do the same thing here. Sure makes the mornings go a lot smoother! I did have my husband hang a hook in the bathroom for each person. Makes it easier to keep each persons clothing for the next morning ready.
Solar Lights for Camping
I purchased some for use in the house when power was out. But I made a mistake of not checking, and they the plastic around them was frosted. One of these days I will buy clear ones and try again. :-) Good post!
Reducing and Preventing Junk Mail
Why would it anger a mail man? I do the same with mine IF a valid return address is shown with no special instructions for undeliverable mail in accordance with..., which means trash. It does cut down on junk mail.
Delectable Biscuits
I dont guess I have ever made biscuits without baking powder before. I look forward to trying this recipe out! (b)Editors Note:(/b) The recipe does need baking powder instead of soda. We have changed it to show the correct ingredients.
Soap Gift at the Gate (The Garden Gate)
How wonderful! In this day and age it is so nice to know there are good people out there!
Wind Chime for The Path Garden Gate
:-) That is awesome! You work hard on the garden, and people appreciate it!
Scanning Food Package Recipes Into Computer
Great idea! Now I need to go through my stack of torn labels. :-) Thanks for posting!
Sewing Machine Needle Jammed?
Can you turn the wheel? It may be stuck in the bobbin. Can you open the throat plate and see the needle? If all else fails you may need to break the needle, Id use a small wire cutter, and take the needle out. More than likely it is stuck either in the bobbin...
Freezing Water Bottles?
You can get a thicker plastic water bottle at DollarTree to reuse. The thin plastic they use in bottled water does crack easy.
Remedies for Bug Stings
We recently went on a trip with a friend of ours. She was bitten by a bug, unknown what kind. Her ankle was red, itchy, sore, and swollen. She had us stop by a grocery store and she purchased a small container of Accent Meat Tenderizer. She wet her ankle and...
Other Party Won't Sign Divorce Papers?
File for divorce. Years ago if the spouse refused to sign, you were stuck. Not any more. She refuses to sign, no biggie. Your attorney can take care of it.
Orange Pineapple Ice Cream
Wow! This sounds awesome! DH and I are both diabetic. I have been wanting to make some homemade ice cream, and this one will be it!
Rams Versus Mustangs Homecoming Float?
Horses in a pen, with a sign that says corral the mustangs. With a Ram outside the gate holding a rope.
Potty Training a 21 Month Old Girl?
My oldest daughter, now nearing 30, was a very prissy little lady. I potty broke her at a VERY young age. I did it by having a lady who sewed cute little girls panties make some for her. Bright colors, lots of lace. My daughter loved them and didnt want to...
Crockpot Red Beans and Rice Soup
When I saw this yesterday morning it looked SO good, so I decided to make it. I used what I had on hand, so instead of using vegetable broth I used home canned turkey broth. This was AMAZING! DH loved it. Thanks so much for posting it!
Value of Antique Pink Maytag Wringer Washer?
Check with an antique store. I was looking for one in a working condition to use and they were going for several hundred dollars, and they were in rough shape! And since it is pink it may be more valuable. I would ask several places.
Value of Antique Pink Maytag Wringer Washer?
Check with an antique store. I was looking for one in a working condition to use and they were going for several hundred dollars, and they were in rough shape! And since it is pink it may be more valuable. I would ask several places.
Preserving an Old Cookbook?
Would it be possible to cover the old binder with clear contact paper? Is the binder together enough where this would hold it? Or perhaps you can find another cook book cheap at a yard sale or a thrift store and switch the binders. Good luck!
Using Hedge Apples for Pests?
I used whole hedge apples in my house to run out spiders, and was I ever wrong in doing it! They drew gnats, my house was full of them! And then they rotted. Gross! I got rid of them, got rid of the gnats, and learned a lesson. :-)
What Type of Countertop Material Is This?
Corian. (Yes, spelled Corian.) Nice pretty top! http://www.remodeling-center.com/1/corian%20countertops/m/?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Peel%20and%20stick&utm_term=corian%20countertops&utm_content=2021668733&campaign=Peel%20and%20stick&Adgroup...
Leaving an Abusive Husband?
I grew up in a home like you described. My mother chose to stay. From a childs point of view you are not doing them any favors. Living in violence will cause them more harm than I can list hear. I do hope you walk away. Because it is not healthy for you, either...
Cleaning the Outside of a Camper/RV?
Believe it or not, Mister Bubble bubblebath that you can get at the Dollar Store. Pour a couple capfuls in a bucket of warm water. Wash camper with this solution, rinse well. A fellow at a campground was washing his and it was so shiny I asked what he was using...
Using Hedge Apples for Pest Control?
You use them whole, but think long and hard before you do this! I did this as I dont like spiders and thought this method would be great as it doesnt involve chemicals. Well, what ended up happening was a ton of gnats came to visit, drawn to the hedge apples...
Using a LP Refrigerator While Driving?
Yes, you can. Our fridge we keep on Automatic. When we are plugged into electricity it will use it, but when we unplug, it goes to gas. We travel with our camper all over, and keeping food cold is a must!
Adjusting to a New Life
So sorry for the loss of your husband. My mother in law was recently widowed, I know it is a big change for her, too.
