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Traveler's Healthy Tip For Reducing Fatigue
Eating a banana while traveling like flying the potassium is suppose to help with the dragged feeling and is good for those who do a lot of sitting. Sally Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]
Continue readingHow To Organize Magazines and Magazine Clippings
I enjoy reading magazines. I subscribe to some on occasion, but also get them from the library and my mother-in-law. Keeping them from cluttering up my house has always been a bit of an issue which is why I enjoyed reading this article about how to organize magazines and magazine clippings. Enjoy – Susanne, The […]
Continue readingKeeping Houseflies Away
It sounds strange but hanging half a bag of water at the entrance of the door will keep flies away. I think the reflection of the water in a clear plastic bag has something to do with it. Do not fill bag, but half way. Hang at door height, also works outside to keep flies […]
Continue readingHomemade Baby Wipes
I found this tip in a Woman's World magazine. Haven't tried it yet but as soon as I get the baby oil and shampoo I sure will. Mix a cup of water with 2 Tbs each of baby oil and baby shampoo, pour into an empty wipes container or a plastic container with a lid. […]
Continue readingHomemade Sausage Recipe Using Ground Pork
I am looking for instructions for making sausage out of ground pork. I would appreciate info on both Italian style and breakfast sausage if possible. Thank you. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a […]
Continue readingChickens As Pets And Producers
This is an incredible look into chickens as pets. Please take a moment to read if you've ever thought of having a chicken in your backyard. Thank you, Elizabeth, for this informative post. After our dog died and the birth of our second child, I knew that getting and training a puppy would not be […]
Continue readingPoison Ivy Treatment
The following is a Reader tip for treating a light poison ivy outbreak. My two boys are highly sensitive to Poison Ivy. Very bad for two very active, woods romping, fishing, rolling in the grass and mud little boys such as mine 🙂 All summer, one of my boys will have a patch of the […]
Continue readingHosting Pot Luck Wedding – Good Or Bad Idea
Hey everyone!! Hope you can help. We are planning our wedding this fall. We're on a pretty tight budget, like everyone these days. My fiance thinks we should ask our guests to bring a dish. I think we should provide the food…I would LOVE to hear what everyone thinks as well as any advice you […]
Continue readingMilk In Bathwater
If you have leftover powdered or regular milk, and don't know what to do with it, pour it in your bathwater and your skin will be nice and soft. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and […]
Continue readingPumpkin Yeast Bread
Hi, Last year all five of my kids got a free pumpkin from a homeschool field trip, and I cooked, pureed, and froze them. So I have been trying to find creative ways to use the puree, and came up with this recipe, which makes great toast or cream-cheese-filled sandwiches: 1 1/4 c pumpkin puree […]
Continue readingApple Fritters Recipe Like Starbucks
I really like the apple fritters at Starbucks and have tried looking for recipes similar. All the ones I find are made with corn meal and that's just not it. Any help would be greatly appreciated since we live in the country and don't get to “the big city” much. Smiles. Disclosure: Some of the […]
Continue readingHousefly Repellent
We just moved into a new home, and we are having a problem with this strange vortex of houseflies that swarm in the center of the garage, anytime the weather is pleasant. Of course they migrate into the house anytime the door between the garage and the house is opened, and we have two kids. […]
Continue readingEllen's Monterey Beans and Cheese
This was originally in the “More with Less” cookbook and this version was tweeked by my friend Elle. Fry, drain, and crumble 2 slices bacon*. Saute in bacon fat until tender one medium onion, chopped**. Add one 15oz can beans***, drained, rinsed, and mashed; Add 1 cup tomato sauce ****, Add 1 t. chili powder*****, […]
Continue readingMac 'n Cheese Made With Reconstituted Powdered Milk
Credit for this recipe goes to the University of Illinois Extension – Family Nutrition Program and our friend, Julie Henry, who asked the question – How long does reconstituted powdered milk stay fresh in refrigerator? In my research, and in my experience, the answer is: Reconstituted (prepared) powdered milk will last, if it is covered […]
Continue readingRecipe For Homemade Scalloped Cabbage
Last summer I had tried scalloped cabbage at a family run restaurant and loved it! Since then I have tried to duplicate it but have not found the right flavor. I have tried internet recipes but so far nothing has come close. Does anyone have any homemade recipes they would like to share? Thank you!!!! […]
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