I'm looking for a recipe to make my own bluing to use in the laundry. My grandmother always used it in the second rinse tub and it kept the whites such a brilliant white. I've started making my own detergent from this site and love it, but want that added boost to the brightness. Thanks, […]
Continue readingPaper towels are getting really expensive where I live. So I decide to try a pack of kitchen towels that are 6 for $4 from Walmart. And they work really great for any kind of mess. I keep a stack of them in the kitchen and even my guys like to use them better then […]
Continue readingThere is never a shortage of ideas for cold drinks to bring on a picnic. The reason may be because everyone has at least one favorite refreshing beverage. From fizzy to cool and creamy, there are drinks for every age group at every type of picnic. Let’s take a look at a few choices that […]
Continue readingWhen you plan your picnics this summer, don’t be afraid to include some fabulous desserts. Think beyond the conventional desserts you would serve at home, and you’ll discover lots of yummy desserts that transport well to your picnic site, and are tasty, too. Start right here to get ideas for desserts that work outside the […]
Continue readingA picture perfect picnic typically includes a spread of beautiful, and tasty, salads. The classics include potato salad, bean salad, lettuce salad, and Jello salads. But, how do our favorite salads go from the kitchen to the picnic table with the least amount of trouble, or worry? Let’s take a look at a few tips […]
Continue readingIf your salads are becoming boring, you need to re-think the basics and spruce up those greens. Check out these fanciful salads that boost your enthusiasm for eating these healthy sides and enjoy the crunch of some good greens for the picnic months ahead. Robust Salads Are Built On Protein Most salads have the right […]
Continue readingIf the summer side dishes you’re thinking of this year seem a little mundane, we can help. There are plenty of creative ways to dress up those old favorites in no time, giving you and your guests plenty of tasty new dishes at your next picnic or cookout. Summer Salads and Slaws A great way […]
Continue readingPicnics and cookouts require lots of food to satisfy hungry, active people. Like any other menu item, your summer side dishes shouldn’t be limited to standard ingredients, just because that's how Mom always make them. Here are a few ideas to get you thinking about how to turn traditional side dishes inside out and upside […]
Continue readingA picnic is in the planning. You pull your picnic basket out of its hiding place, start washing up your plastic utensils, plates, and cups. You throw the checkered tablecloth and napkins in the wash machine and everything is ready. Well, almost ready. What about the food? You can make the same sandwiches you've always […]
Continue readingIt's picnic time! You reach for your sandwich recipes and realize that you've served the same things for as long as you can remember. You have gotten so bored with the classics that not even tweaking them a little is appealing anymore. And, like many sandwich aficionados, you have already run the gamut of bread […]
Continue readingFor many people, a sandwich isn’t a sandwich unless it’s encased in two pieces of bread, most often one of only a few standard varieties – white, wheat, or rye. Some people don’t even know that dozens of flat, sweet, and corn breads, like broa, lavash, papadum, and zwieback, even exist. Thus, you can literally […]
Continue readingEven though you may have your favorite sandwiches, you’re bound to get tired of them once in a while. A picnic is the perfect time to put a creative twist on some classic sandwiches that will taste refreshingly different by your design. Create a Whole New Club The club sandwich is certainly one of the […]
Continue readingis there anything you can make from scratch that will repel mosquitos ? I hate the stuff at the store and it is so costly and sticky. And the stuff from Avon doesn't stay on in the water. Please advise it is MUCH appreciated. Thanks I am on a tight budget. Disclosure: Some of the […]
Continue readingI hate to purchase condensed cream soups! They all have msg and are very expensive so I created my own recipe. The proportions are approximate so bear with me. Cream of Celery Soup 1/2 stick butter or margarine (I use butter) 3 Tbs. all purpose flour 2-3 cups chicken stock + or – a bit, […]
Continue readingI have reused my flexible plastic cutting boards by cutting them to the appropriate size and using them in the bottom of my re-usable shopping bags or as a stiffener in the bottom of a homemade purse or bag. Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, […]
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