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Removing Stubborn Stains on Colored Clothing 2008-05-23 07:15:24 Years ago when I was working I dripped something, can’t remember now, on a new sweater that I was wearing. I was devastated because I loved that sweater. It was white with periwinke flowers and pink ribbons pattern. It matched a skirt of the same pattern. A co-worker shared with me a secret that saved [...] Read more:Colored
, Clothing
Preparing For an Uncomplicated Childbirth 2008-05-23 07:13:14 My sister is pregnant with baby #3. So, my mind has been full of memories of my own pregnancies and births.
I have never had my water break on its own. Ever. Except for my last one. The difference? Well, I have been very interested in herbal and natural medicines for the past couple of years. [...] Read more:Childbirth
Homemade Laundry Soap 2008-05-23 07:10:12 First, we grated two bars of Ivory soap into a saucepan. I then covered the soap shavings with water and put it on the stovetop over medium heat.
I kept stirring it with a long wooden spoon. After the the soap dissolved I added one cup of Borax and one cup of Washing Soda.
I stirred it [...] Read more:Laundry
Banana Pudding 2008-05-23 07:07:40 Banana Pudding
2 large boxes of instant vanilla pudding mix
6 c. milk
box of Nilla Wafers
at least 6 bananas
container of Cool Whip (depends on your taste preference, I usually use the larger size)
8 oz. sour cream (also, depends on your taste, I usually use about 2/3 of it)
Mix the pudding mixes according to directions. Fold in the [...]
Corn Pudding 2008-05-23 07:06:36 Corn Pudding
1/4 c. sugar
3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
2 t. baking powder
1 1/2 t. salt
6 large eggs
2 c. whipping cream
1/2 c butter or margarine melted
6 c fresh corn kernels (about 12 ears if using fresh)
(Note: I halved the recipe and used a smaller dish)
Combine first four ingredients. Whisk together eggs, cream, and butter. Gradually add sugar [...]
Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip 2008-05-23 07:05:56 I love the Spinach
Artichoke Dip at Chili’s and this is a great substitute I can make at home. I made this recipe exactly as follows but I think next time I will decrease the milk amount because it was a little runny. And I only had Monterrey Jack cheese not the Colby-Jack and I [...]
Cherry Delight 2008-05-23 07:05:12 Cherry Delight
(I made mine in a casserole dish and doubled the recipe. For a pie size, just half this recipe)
Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted margarine to make a crumb crust. ( I used half of a box of graham cracker crumbs and almost a whole stick of margarine.) Press into bottom of pan.
Cream [...] Read more:Cherry
Cashew Chicken 2008-05-23 07:03:59 Cashew Chicken
1 Tbsp Sesame Oil
1/4 C. rice wine vinegar (mine actually just said rice vinegar?)
1/4 C. sherry *or* 3 Tbsp. Chicken Broth plus 1 Tbsp. Apple Juice
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
3 Tbsp. vegetable oil ( I just used more sesame oil)
3 C. broccoli florets
1 C. thinly sliced carrots
2 tsp. [...] Read more:Cashew
Creamy Dill Dip 2008-05-23 07:03:04 Creamy Dill Dip
1 c. sour cream
1 c. mayonnaise
1 1/2 Tbsp. onion flakes
1 1/2 Tbsp. parsley
1 1/2 tsp. Beau Monde
(I have found this in the spices aisle, not sure if it would still taste as good if you are unable to find it)
1 1/2 tsp. dill weed
Blend everything together and let it chill for awhile for [...] Read more:Creamy
Turkey BBQ 2008-05-23 07:02:17 Okay, I know this is probably too late for Thanksgiving turkey leftovers but you can still use this if you have turkey for Christmas or if you stocked up on some really great sales on turkeys and froze one or two.
Shred the turkey meat. Mix in a bottle of BBQ
sauce. Add a chopped onion. [...] Read more:Turkey
Ultimate Peanutty Chocolate Chip Cookies 2008-05-27 10:26:29 WARNING: These are addictive. Now that I’ve warned you….
Ultimate
Peanutty Chocolate
Chip Cookies
1/2 c. butter (not margarine)
1 c. crunchy peanut butter
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
2 Tbsp. light corn syrup
2 Tbsp. water
2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 1/2 c. self rising flour
1 1/3 c. semi sweet chocolate chips
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
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Helping Children Develop Fine Motor Skills 2008-05-28 09:46:48 My girls loved to color from the time they could hold a crayon. However, my boys would rather rolls the ball back and forth all day or play “fetch”. When they all reached about four or five years old, you could tell a major difference in their ability to write their name. Even whether they [...] Read more:Helping
, Children
, Motor
, Skills
Crockpot Cooking 2008-08-06 11:05:33 Carol Says:
Question: how often do you use your crockpot, and do you think people should use them more because of the economy?
I do try to use my crockpot every weekend. Especially when we are on a tighter budget. If I know there is a meal in the crockpot, we are not tempted [...]
My Favorite Things To Cook 2008-08-06 10:45:07 leigh Says:
what are your favorite things to cook?
thanks!
This is a tough question. I love to cook about everything. But mostly anything that is simple and quick. Like appetizers. And desserts. Okay, the more I think about it, I love to bake cookies. At Christmastime we make hundreds of different cookies and make platters to [...] Read more:Favorite
Natural Insect Repellent 2008-08-05 08:26:00 When I recently joined in the huge quarterly Bloggy Giveaway, I asked that each commenter ask a question that they would like to see my answer as part of their entry. I received 62 comments so I have quite a bit to post about now. This is the first in a long series!
Victoria Says:
Do you [...] Read more:Natural
Bloggy Giveaway Winner 2008-08-04 10:41:35 Congratulations to Holly!! She wrote:
Holly Says:
July 30th, 2008 at 3:16 pm editTerrific blog. I’ve look around and subscribed. I’d like to know what you use for stains: grease stains, grass stains… (I have boys!)
Great giveaway too. Thanks!
I am going to leave a comment on her blog, 2 Kids and Tired, (can definitely relate to [...]
Bloggy Giveaway: Cooking With Kids For Dummies Book 2008-07-30 08:51:53
Thanks for stopping by newest blog. Let me take a quick moment to introduce myself. My name is Adena and my main blog is Friendship Alley. (yep, giving away something over there too.) I am a homeschool mom to five kids and I have started this blog mainly as a way for my daughters (one [...] Read more:Dummies
Megan’s Soup 2008-07-28 11:06:24 I can’t believe I don’t have a pic of this somewhere; we make it about once a week. It’s very easy and nutritious.
Megan
’s Soup
2 cans chicken broth
1/2 c. salsa (depends on how spicy you want it)
1 summer squash
1 zucchini
1/2 can of black beans
1/2 onion, chopped
1/2 c. corn
pinch of garlic powder and pepper
you can also add [...]
Alfredo Sauce 2008-07-28 10:56:06 Alfredo Sauce
3 tbsp. butter (not margarine)
8 oz. heavy whipping cream
1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. fresh grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 c. grated Romano cheese
1 egg yolk
Tip: do not use the Parmesan cheese or Romano cheese that comes in the “shakers”. You can find both cheeses in tubs that look like real grated cheese, this is much fresher [...] Read more:Alfredo
Manicotti 2008-07-28 10:48:29
This was my first attempt at Manicotti. The taste turned out excellent. I do have a few tips. After cooking the beef, let it cool down and crumble it. And then us a pastry bag (or a ziplock bag with the end cut) to stuff the shells. If the meat is not crumbled, it’s easy [...]
Making Money From Home 2008-08-16 09:30:25 Who couldn’t use a little extra cash? We are a family of seven living off of one income. So not only do I try to live frugally but I also try to make a little extra money whenever, however I can. Unfortunately I do not have any sure methods that will give you a six [...] Read more:Money
Marshmallow Fondant 2008-08-15 00:58:21 I am toying with the idea of getting back into cake decorating. Not only was it the best way I made money from home, but it’s a great skill I want to teach my kids. When I got out of cake decorating, fondant was just becoming the big thing. I tasted my first fondant cake [...] Read more:Marshmallow
Laundry Questions 2008-08-12 15:53:44 Holly Says:
Terrific blog. I’ve look around and subscribed. I’d like to know what you use for stains: grease stains, grass stains… (I have boys!)
Grass stains? well, I’m still looking for a sure thing. Mostly, if I can get to it right away, I pour some undiluted laundry detergent directly on the stain [...] Read more:Laundry
Weaning From the Pacifier 2008-08-27 23:27:01 None of my babies have ever really had a big attachment to a pacifier but definitely to bottles. I am not sure how good this idea would work for a bottle, I guess okay as long as it is empty. But then again, my babies only wanted a bottle if it had something to drink [...] Read more:Pacifier
Preparing for Cold/Strep Throat Season With Herbs 2008-08-27 19:06:27 If you are prone to sore or strep throats this is of great interest to you. Did you know that Echinnechea is used to kill the strep virus? Naturally? There are tons of herbs that can help with congestion/colds/flu.
But I am so excited to share what I finally made:
The tincture has to cure for about [...] Read more:Season
, Herbs
Tackle It Tuesday 2008-08-26 09:50:45
I know I never do memes at this blog, I do them all at my other blog, Friendship Alley. But….I know there are many insightful and much more computer literate people out there and I figured instead of my searching around everywhere online, I would just ask and see if the answers come.
Today, that is [...] Read more:Tuesday
Simple Sewing 2008-09-24 10:03:47 First, I just have to say that I thought I would never use the words “simple” and “sewing” in the same sentence!! Ever. But here I am.
I have determined in my heart to learn to sew. Again. I have claimed Phillipians 4:13 and I am on my way.
“I can do all things through Christ which [...] Read more:Simple
, Sewing
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