Weekly Roundup - Living On Nothing Edition [Survival Today

Did you hear about the guy that lives on nothing? No seriously, he lives on zero dollars a day. Meet Daniel Suelo, who lives in a cave outside Moab, Utah. Suelo has no mortgage, no car payment, no debt of any kind. He also has no home, no car, no television, and absolutely no “creature comforts.” But he does have a lot of creatures, as in the mice and bugs that scurry about the cave floor he’s called home for the last three years.

To us, Suelo probably sounds a little extreme. Actually, he probably sounds very extreme. After all, I suspect most of you reading this are doing so under the protection of some sort of man-made shelter, and with some amount of money on your person, and probably a few needs for money, too. And who doesn’t need money unless they have completely unplugged from the grid? Still, it’s an amusing story about a guy who rejects all forms of consumerism as we know it.

How to Brew Your Own Beer and Maybe Save Some Money. A fantastic introduction to home brewing, something I’ve never done myself, but always been interested in trying. (@Generation X Finance)

Contentment: A Great Financial Principle. If I had to name one required emotion for living a frugal lifestyle it would be contentment. Once you are content with your belongings and your lot in life you can ignore forces attempting to separate you from your money. (@Personal Finance by the Book)

Use Energy Star Appliances to Save On Utility Costs. I enjoyed this post because it included actual numbers, and actual total savings, from someone who upgraded to new, energy star appliances. (@The Digerati Life)

Over-Saving for Retirement? Is it possible to “over-save” for retirement? Yes, I think so. At some point I like the idea of putting some money aside in taxable investments outside of retirement funds, to be accessed prior to traditional retirement age. (@The Simple Dollar)

40 Things to Teach My Kids Before They Leave Home. A great list of both practical and philosophical lessons to teach your kids before they reach the age where they know everything. I think that now happens around 13 years-old. (@My Supercharged Life)

Index Fund Investing Overview. If you are looking for a place to invest with high diversification and relatively low fees (for broader index funds with low turnover), index funds are a great place to start. (@Money Smart Life)

5 Reasons To Line Dry Your Laundry. My wife and I may soon be installing a clothesline in our backyard. In many neighborhoods they are frowned upon - one of the reasons I don’t like living in a neighborhood. I digress. One of our neighbors recently put up a clothesline, and we might just follow his lead. (@Simple Mom)

* 4 Quick Tips for Getting Out of a Rut * Young and Cash Rich * Embracing Simple Style * First Trading Experience With OptionsHouse * The Exponential Power of Delayed Consumption * How Much Emergency Fund is Enough? * 50 Questions that Will Free Your Mind * Save Money On Car Insurance

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(Gluten Free) Oreo Cheesecake Slow Cooker Recipe

Posted: 04 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

You’ve been really good lately. You’ve been so good you should make an Oreo Cheesecake.

Hopefully you’re more patient than I am and wait until it’s fully cool before trying to cut into it to post a photo on the internet.

Ever since I made traditional and pumpkin cheesecake, I’ve promised the kids I’d make an Oreo version. I finally hunted down gluten free chocolate sandwich cookies we could all eat (I used the Glutino brand) and am so glad I did. You’re going to need the entire package of cookies, so buy two if you want to sneak any.

The Ingredients.
serves 6

for the crust:
10 chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies (Oreo if you’re not GF, Glutino brand if you are)
3 tablespoons butter, melted (I always use salted butter even when baking because I’m a rebel)

for the filling:
2 (8-ounce) blocks cream cheese, room temp
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temp
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour (I use Pamela’s Baking mix as my GF AP flour. General Mills has a new GF Bisquick that would work)
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 chocolate cream-filled sandwich cookies, crushed (Oreo if you’re not GF, Glutino brand if you are)

The Directions.
Use a 6-quart slow cooker and inserted oven-safe dish that can fit all the way inside of the stoneware. You’re going to use the cooker as a bain-marie, or water bath. I used a 1.5-quart oval Corningware.

In a zippered freezer bag, crush ten cookies until they are teensy crumbs. Pour the melted butter into the bag and squeeze around until it’s combined. Press this crumb mixture into the bottom of your inserted casserole dish. This is your crust.

In a mixing bowl, cream together the cheese, sugar, eggs, flour, cream, and vanilla with a handheld or stand mixer. Crush the other 10 sandwich cookies (not into miniscule pieces, but small) and stir by hand into the batter. Pour batter ontop of the crust.

Add 1/2 to 1 cup of water into the empty stoneware and slowly lower the casserole dish in, being careful not to slosh water into your cheesecake.

Cover and cook on high for 2 to 3 hours, checking after 1 hour. Your cheesecake is done when the edges are no longer shiny and have begun to brown. Lightly touch the center to see if it’s set (if you get a lots of gunk on your finger, it’s not set!).

Unplug the cooker, and let the cheesecake sit in the cooker uncovered for one hour before removing and transferring the dish to the refrigerator. Cool completely before slicing and serving.

The Verdict.

Gee, we all liked this——surprise, surprise! I have no made quite a few cheesecakes in the slow cooker, and love serving them to my friends. I’m giddy each and every time at just how simple the process is, and how little room for error crockpotting has with such a delicate dessert.

yay for cheesecake!
yay that Glutino makes gluten free Oreos!

day 3 of Crocktober
today, my big girl turns nine. This is what we did two years ago.

Stephanie O’Dea is the NYT best-selling author of Make it Fast, Cook it Slow: The Big Book of Everyday Slow Cooking and More Make it Fast, Cook it Slow: 200 Brand New Recipes for Slow Cooking on a Budget.

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Make A Kitchen Mat From A Coffee Bag: {How-To}

Posted By TipNut On October 4, 2010 @ 1:04 pm In Repurposing | 1 Comment

Today’s feature is from Maiden Jane with this Unique Coffee Bag Rug Tutorial [1]:

Learn How To Transform a Plain Old Coffee Bag Into A Lovely Kitchen Rug With This Tutorial By maidenjane.blogspot.com

My blog friend Gabrielle, of i.craft@BeeWise, was inspired to make some fabric rugs based on an article she had read. She thought that the coffee bags that I had used to make my Coffee Bag Apron Tutorial would make a unique rug. A collaboration was born and we each headed off to our respective sewing rooms and we were thrilled with the outcome!

I love it! Supplies needed for this project are pretty basic: 1 coffee bag (makes two mats), thread and Fiber Lok Non Skid Rug Backing. Process is simple: with a bit of clever cutting, thread pulling and finishing off the edges (with a serger), the bag is transformed into a lovely kitchen rug (to make it non-slip apply non-slip rug backing with a paint brush). There’s a source for coffee bags listed in the tutorial but you can also check your local coffee shops and see if they’d be willing to part with a bag or two.

Please visit the site above to review the tutorial, nice job!

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* Nifty T-Shirt Reusable Produce Bag: {Sewing} [3]
* Yoga Mat Bag: {Knitting} + Bonus Patterns [4]
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Pretty Paper Sachets: Tutorial

Posted By TipNut On January 23, 2009 @ 1:07 pm In Paper Crafts | No Comments

Today’s feature is from Simple Studio with this tutorial for Paper Sachets [1]:

Place approximately 1 tablespoon of potpourri in the center of the sachet (don’t over-fill, potpourri needs room to breathe).

Fold in petals, working to the right. Tuck in the last petal and firmly press over the whole sachet to secure.

Using a free Hexagon Petal Card Template [2], cut the template out of pretty patterned paper, make a few folds and fill with potpourri. Embellish with ribbons or whatever else you like. So easy!

These sachets are similar to the Paper Flower CD Cases [3] but filled with potpourri instead. How simple to make yet lovely for gifts and lingerie drawers!

Please visit the site above for project details.

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Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Pretty Lavender Envelope Sachets: {How-To} [5]
* Scented Tea Bag Sachets How-To: {Sewing} [6]
* Paper Flower CD Case: How To [3]

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[2] free Hexagon Petal Card Template: http://www.ruthannzaroff.com/mirkwooddesigns/hexagon.htm

[3] Paper Flower CD Cases: http://tipnut.com/paper-flower-cd-case/

[4] Conquer The Net With Tipnut: http://tipnut.com/conquer-the-net/

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Scented Tea Bag Sachets How-To: {Sewing}

Posted By TipNut On May 14, 2010 @ 1:09 pm In Sewing | No Comments

Today’s feature is from Mademoiselle Chaos with this tutorial Scented Tea Bags For Your Wardrobe [1]:

Make These Lovely Teabag Sachets From mademoisellechaos.blogspot.com

Here’s my little lavender filled teabag for scenting the clothes in your wardrobe. It’s the lavender I grew myself on the balcony back in Hamburg, btw.

…5 minutes of time per bag A real quickie!

I think this is a lovely sachet design and totally gift-worthy. Love the added string and tea tag at the end, so cute! All you need is a scrap of fabric, a button, crochet thread and some dried herbs or flowers like lavender or potpourri. The string end is a simple crochet chain using crochet thread.

The project is simple and quick and the tutorial includes a few pictures to walk you through the process of making one of these cuties.

Please visit the site listed above to review the tutorial, nice job!

{Good to Know}
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Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Pretty Paper Sachets: Tutorial [3]
* Homemade Herbal Bath Bag Recipes [4]
* Vacuum Bag Sachet Fresheners: How-To [5]

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Nifty T-Shirt Reusable Produce Bag: {Sewing}

Posted By TipNut On April 7, 2010 @ 1:07 pm In Repurposing,Sewing | 1 Comment

Today’s feature is from Between The Lines with this clever Quick Fix Grocery Bag :: A Tutorial [1]:

Nifty T-Shirt Grocery / Produce Bag By pm-betweenthelines.blogspot.com

I found a shirt – an old favorite but hopelessly stained one (bleach* near the bottom hem). And after some cutting, sewing and some more cutting I ended up with this bag.

It’s probably one of the fastest and easiest bags I ever made, but I do like it a lot!

Clever and quick bag that couldn’t be easier to make (or cheaper), uses an old t-shirt. Make a few quick snips to add holes and the bag gets stretchier with some good airflow for the produce to breathe.

Lots of room and sturdy enough that you won’t worry about hurling these puppies in the back of the trunk.

Please visit the site listed above for the tutorial, nice job! Found via Whipup [2]. I’ll be adding this project to the big pattern list for reusable bags [3] here on Tipnut.

{Good to Know}
Remember to use the word “tipnut” when searching online to find the good stuff fast!
See Conquer The Net With Tipnut [4] for more options.
Don’t Miss These Tips:

* Scrappy Reusable Produce Bag Tutorial [5]
* Reusable Produce Bag Pattern: {Crochet} [6]
* Make A Fold-Away Shopping Bag: {Sewing} [7]

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[4] Conquer The Net With Tipnut: http://tipnut.com/conquer-the-net/

[5] Scrappy Reusable Produce Bag Tutorial: http://tipnut.com/reusable-produce-bag/

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Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Ingredients for the chicken :

1 whole chicken, cut into quarters
4 cloves garlic, peeled and whole
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and cut into quarters
1 stalk of celery, cut in half
1 leafy stem of cilantro
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon of peppercorns
1 tablespoon of salt

Ingredients for the chipotle salsa :

1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/2 cups crushed canned tomatoes
2 canned chipotle chiles en adobo
1/4 medium yellow onion
4 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
Pinch of ground allspice
1/4 cup cilantro
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons canola oil
Salt and black pepper to taste
Tortillas, lime wedges and salsa for serving

Method:

Place the chicken in a large pot along with the garlic, onion, celery,
cilantro, bay leaf, pepper and salt.
Cover with water (about a gallon), bring the pot to a boil and then
simmer 1 hour.
Remove the chicken from the pot and when cool enough to handle, remove
the skin and shred either with your hands or two forks.
Meanwhile, strain the cooled broth, throwing out the vegetables.
Remove the fat from the broth with a gravy separator.
Or you can take a quart-sized plastic storage bag and pour some broth
into it.
Snip a bottom corner of the bag and drain the broth, stopping when you
get to the fat layer that is on top. (You will probably have to do this
in batches).
Place 1/2 cup of the chicken broth into a blender, reserving the rest
for another use.
Add to the blender the tomatoes, chipotle chiles, onion, garlic,
oregano, cumin, allspice, cilantro and lime juice.
Blend until smooth.
In a medium-sized pot, heat up the oil on medium low heat.
Pour the chipotle salsa into the pot and cook while occasionally
stirring for 15 minutes.
It should be a bit darker in color and a bit thicker.
Add salt and black pepper to taste and adjust seasonings.
With the heat still on, add the shredded chicken to the pot and stir
until the chicken is well coated and has been re-heated, about 5-10
minutes.
Serve shredded chipotle chicken with warmed-up corn or flour tortillas,
limes and any of your other favorite taco toppings and your favorite salsa.
I like to use this tomatillo salsa verde.

Yield: 4 servings

Source : HomesickTexan.com

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1. Serpent Sandwich-—(Halloween)-—Tasty & Cute
Posted by: “Russie

SERPENT SANDWICH

1 pound frozen or refrigerated bread dough, thawed
3/4 cup pimiento stuffed olives
3 tbs oil
1 1/2 tbs red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
7 oz pkg sliced smoked turkey
2 oz sliced salami
4 oz sliced provolone cheese
2 roasted red bell peppers, cut in strips
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1 cup baby arugula

Heat oven as dough package directs. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray. Roll dough 24” long. Place on baking sheet, form into a S shape, snip at regular intervals along top to create scales. Bake dough as package directs, cool.
*Set aside one olive, chop remaining. Mix oil, vinegar, and Italian seasoning in a bowl. Cut bread in half lengthwise. Brush cut sides of bread with oil mixture, spoon olives over bottom half of bread.
*Top with turkey, salami and provolone. Reserve 1 strip of red bell pepper. Put remaining pepper strips, onion and arugula on top. Cover with top bread half. Cut reserved olive crosswise in half, place on top of bread for eyes. Add pepper strip for tongue, then serve.
MAKES 12 SERVINGS OF SERPENT SANDWICH...

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2. Grilled Hoisin (Eggplant)-—w/ a Herb
Posted by: “Russie

HOISIN EGGPLANT

Halve 3 eggplants lengthwise, brush all over with oil and season with salt. Grill 7 min. per side, brushing with a mixture of 1/2 cup hoisin sauce, 1 tbs rice vinegar and 2 tsp hot chili sauce. Top with chopped cilantro and sliced green onions, then serve.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS OF HOISIN EGGPLANT...

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3. Lemon Basil (Corn) on the Cob-—TNT & Yummy!
Posted by: “Russie

LEMON BASIL CORN

Bring 4 cups of water, 1/2 cup basil leaves, 1/2 lemon, 3 tbs oil and a pinch of salt to a boil. Add 4 ears of corn, cook 5 min. Mix 1/2 cup torn basil, 1 tsp lemon zest, 1 tbs lemon juice and 3 tbs oil. Drain the corn and toss with the flavored oil and a splash of the cooking water, then serve.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS OF CORN...

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4. Triple Grilled Cheese (Sandwiches)-—w/ Tomato Soup
Posted by: “Russie

TRIPLE GRILLED CHEESE WITH TOMATO SOUP

1/4 cup oil
1 onion, finely chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 pounds tomatoes, chopped
1/2 tsp sugar
Salt and Pepper
1 cup shredded muenster cheese
1 cup shredded part skim mozzarella cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
8 slices sandwich bread
3 tbs unsalted butter, softened

Combine the first 6 ingredients and 1 tsp salt in a saucepan. Cook until the vegetables are tender, 25 min. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper and keep warm. Combine all 3 cheeses in a bowl. Divide among 4 bread slices and top with the remaining bread.
*Heat 1 tbs butter in a skillet. Cook the sandwiches adding the remaining butter as needed, until the cheese melts and the bread is golden, 4 min. per side. Serve the sandwiches with the soup.
MAKES 4 SERVINGS OF SANDWICHES & SOUP...

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5. Garlicky (Broccoli) Saute-—w/ a Herb & Carrots
Posted by: “Russie

GARLICKY BROCCOLI SAUTE

1 pound broccoli florets
2 carrots, peeled, cut into matchsticks
1/3 cup chicken broth
2 cloves garlic, peeled, sliced
2 tbs oil
1 tbs chopped oregano

In saucepot of boiling salted water, cook broccoli 3 min. Remove broccoli, place in bowl of ice water. Let sit 2 min. Drain. In skillet, cook carrots in broth 5 min. or until tender. Remove carrots and broth. In same skillet, cook garlic in oil 30 seconds or until golden.
*Add broccoli and oregano. Cover and cook 1 min. or until tender. Stir in carrot mixture. Cook 1 min. Arrange vegetables on platter, then serve.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS OF BROCCOLI SAUTE...

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6. Forest Green Bean (Salad)-—TNT w/ Dressing
Posted by: “Russie

FOREST GREEN BEAN SALAD

8 oz green beans, trimmed
5.5 oz bag salad greens
6 radishes, slices
1/2 cup each crumbled feta cheese, olives and white beans
1 orange, zested, juiced
1/4 cup oil and vinegar dressing
1 tbs each chopped chives and parsley

In saucepot of boiling salted water, cook green beans 4 min. or until crisp tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. In bowl, toss green beans with next 5 ingredients. In bowl, combine 1/4 cup orange juice, 1/2 tsp orange zest and last 3 ingredients. Drizzle over salad, then serve.
MAKES 6 SERVINGS OF SALAD...

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Monday, October 4, 2010

Horseradish Meatloaf with Caramelized Onions and Sour Cream-Horseradish Sauce

(Makes 6-8 servings; recipe adapted by Kalyn from notes copied years ago from a friend’s cookbook, but unfortunately the notes didn’t include the name of the book.)

2 medium onions, diced into small pieces
2-3 tsp. olive oil (or more, depending on your pan)
1 T finely minced garlic
1 tsp. dried thyme
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup light sour cream
3 T cream-style horseradish (not horseradish sauce)
1 T Worcestershire sauce
2 lbs. ground beef (use 10% fat or less for South Beach Diet)
1/2 cup breadcrumbs (use 100% whole wheat breadcrumbs for South Beach Diet)
salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

Sauce:
1/4 cup light sour cream
2 T mayo (use light or regular mayo but not fat free)
2 T cream-style horseradish

Dice onions into small pieces. Heat oil in a large heavy frying pan, add onions, turn heat to low and let onions cook and caramelize, stirring every few minutes, until onions are nicely browned. (This will take 30-40 minutes; don’t rush this step and be careful that onions don’t burn or they will be bitter.) Add garlic and dried thyme and cook about 2 minutes more.

While onions are cooking, put the ground beef in a medium-sized bowl and let it come to room temperature. Mix together beaten eggs, sour cream, horseradish, and Worcestershire sauce. After onions have cooked for 15 minutes, start to preheat oven to 375F/190C.

When onions are done, add bread crumbs and onion-garlic mixture to the meat and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Then add egg/sour cream/horseradish/Worcestershire sauce mixture to meat. (Adding this on top of the onions will help cool them so you can handle the mixture.) Wash hands, then use your hands to gently combine until all the ingredients are well-mixed into the meat. Handle the meat as little as possible to get the ingredients mixed.

Spray broiler pan or roasting pan with non-stick spray, then form the meat into a loaf shape and place on pan. If desired, use a butter knife to make criss-cross marks in the top of the loaf.

Bake meatloaf about 1 1/2 hours, or until the meatloaf is nicely browned on the outside and cooked through on the inside. (If you have an instant-read meat thermometer, cook until the internal temperature is 155-160F/68-71C. (It will continue to cook during the 15 minutes resting time.)

Let meatloaf rest 10-15 minutes before cutting. While it rests, stir together sour cream, mayonnaise, and cream-style horseradish to make a sauce to serve with the meat.

This freezes well, and would be great to double the recipe and then freeze individual-serving sizes for an easy grab-and-go lunch.

This printable recipe from KalynsKitchen.com.
Posted by Kalyn at 7:10 PM

Fifty Uses for Vinegar

1 Kill grass on walks and driveways.

2 Kill weeds. Spray full strength on growth until plants have starved.

3 Increase soil acidity. In hard water: one gallon of tap water for
watering rhododendrons, gardenias, or azaleas.

4 Deter ants. Spray vinegar around doors, appliances, and along other
areas where ants are known.

5 Polish car chrome. Apply full strength.

6 Remove skunk odor from a dog. Rub fur with full strength vinegar;
rinse.

7 Keep cats away. Sprinkle vinegar on areas you don’t want the cat
walking, sleeping, or scratching on.

8 Keep dogs from scratching his ears. Use a clean, soft cloth dipped in
diluted vinegar.

9 Keep chickens from pecking each other. Put a little in their drinking
water.

10 Tenderize meat. Soak in vinegar over night.

11 Freshen vegetables. Soak wilted vegetables in 2 cups of water and a
tablespoon of vinegar.

12 Boil better eggs. Add 2 tablespoons water before boiling eggs. Keeps
them from cracking.

13 Soothe a bee or jellyfish sting. Dot the irritation with vinegar and
relieve itching.

14 Relieve sunburn. Lightly rub white vinegar; you may have to reapply.
15 Condition hair. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to dissolve sticky
residue left by shampoo.

16 Relieve dry and itchy skin. Add 2 tablespoons to bath water. 17 Fight
dandruff. After shampooing, rinse with vinegar and 2 cups of warm
water.

18 Soothe a sore throat. Put a teaspoon of vinegar in a glass of water.
Gargle, then swallow.

19 Treat sinus infections and chest colds. Add 1/4 cup or more vinegar
to the vaporizer.

20 Feel good. A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of water,
with a bit of honey added for flavor, will take the
edge off your appetite and give you an overall healthy feeling.

21 Deodorize the kitchen drain. Pour a cup down the drain once a week.
Let stand 30 minutes and then flush with cold water.

22 Eliminate onion odor. Rub on your fingers before and after slicing.

23 Clean and disinfect wood cutting boards. Wipe with full strength
vinegar.

24 Remove fruit stains from hands. Rub with vinegar.

25 Cut grease and odor on dishes. Add a tablespoon of vinegar to hot
soapy water.

26 Clean a teapot. Boil a mixture of water and vinegar in the teapot.
Wipe away the grime.

27 Freshen a lunchbox. Soak a piece of bread in vinegar and let it sit
in the lunchbox over night.

28 Clean the refrigerator. Wash with a solution of equal parts water and
vinegar.

29 Unclog a drain. Pour a handful of baking soda down the drain and add
1/2 cup of vinegar. Rinse with hot water.

30 Clean and deodorize the garbage disposal. Make vinegar ice cubes and
feed them down the disposal. After grinding, run cold water
through

31 Clean and deodorize jars. Rinse mayonnaise, peanut butter, and
mustard jars with vinegar when empty.

32 Clean the dishwasher. Run a cup of vinegar through the whole cycle
once a month to reduce soap build up on the inner mechanisms and
on glassware.

33 Clean stainless steel. Wipe with a vinegar dampened cloth.

34 Clean china and fine glassware. Add a cup of vinegar to a sink of
warm water. Gently dip the glass or china in the
solution and let dry.

35 Get stains out of pots. Fill pot with a solution of 3 tablespoons of
vinegar to a pint of water. Boil until stain
loosens and can be washed away.

36 Clean the microwave. Boil a solution of 1/4 cup of vinegar and 1 cup
of water in the microwave. Will loosen splattered on food and
deodorize.

37 Dissolve rust from bolts and other metals. Soak in full strength
vinegar.

38 Get rid of cooking smells. Let simmer a small pot of vinegar and
water solution.

39 Unclog steam iron. Pour equal amounts of vinegar and water into the
iron’s water chamber. Turn to steam and leave the iron on for 5
minutes in an upright position. Then unplug and allow to
cool. Any loose particles should come out when you empty the
water.

40 Clean a scorched iron plate. Heat equal parts vinegar and salt in a
small pan. Rub solution on the cooled iron surface to remove
dark or burned stains.

41 Get rid of lint in clothes. Add 1/2 cup of vinegar to the rinse
cycle.

42 Keep colors from running. Immerse clothes in full strength vinegar
before washing.

43 Freshen up the washing machine. Periodically, pour a cup of vinegar
in the machine and let in run through a regular cycle (no
clothes added). Will dissolve soap residue.

44 Brighten fabric colors. Add a 1/2 cup vinegar to the rinse cycle.

45 Take grease off suede. Dip a toothbrush in vinegar and gently brush
over grease spot.

46 Remove tough stains. Gently rub on fruit, jam, mustard, coffee, tea.
Then wash as usual.

47 Get smoke smell out of clothes. Add a cup of vinegar to a bath tub of
hot water. Hang clothes above the steam.

48 Remove decals. Brush with a couple coats of vinegar. Allow to soak
in. Wash off.

49 Clean eyeglasses. Wipe each lens with a drop of vinegar.

50 Freshen cut flowers. Add 2 tablespoons vinegar and 1 teaspoon sugar
for each quart of water

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Halloween

Here are some ideas using things we did to have a whole lot of fun for very little money. You can use these same basic principles for any holiday decorating.

1. You don’t have to have a lot of decorations for your display to look nice. I drive by one home every year and each season the owners put out one simple something. For example, in the summer they have one beautiful pot of flowers sitting on their porch. In the fall a pot of mums, for Halloween, one pumpkin with a smiley face and at Christmas one pretty lit up wreath on the door. It’s never a lot, but I always get pleasure when I drive by the place and see their one simple decoration.

2. We work all year buying things at garage sales or thrift stores for our decorations. We started out with about 25 plastic pumpkins to set out for a pumpkin patch. The next year we added another 50 and drilled holes in the bottoms so we could put lights in them. After a few years we had 200-300 of them that we had collected. We never paid more then 5-10 cents for them. If you want to have a big display, start small and just add a little bit more to your decorations each year.

3. If you see something in a magazine or somewhere that you think is cute but too expensive, try to copy it and make it yourself:

* I saw a cute rake in a magazine that I loved. It was an old rake that had a few silk flowers tied on it and a sign that said “Free leaves, rake all you want.” I just happened to have a dead 50 year old rake in my shed I was going to throw away, so I pulled it out, found an old board and some paint (I could have used a marker too), painted on the words and tied on a couple of stray silk flowers that I had and voila! I had a cute rake and saved about $25.

* It takes nothing to stuff some old clothes with plastic bags and make a scarecrow family.

* If you are a little handy, put your talent to good use. My husband took an old metal trash can and motorized it so that the lid moved up and down and when it opened it popped out a Sylvester the cat.

4. We found decorations in unusual places. Once we went to the grocery store where they had a gigantic pumpkin. The thing was about 8-10 feet across. We asked the manager if they threw it out at the end of the season and he said no. We told him what we needed it for and discovered that he had seen our display and liked it. He said “Come by on Halloween morning and you can take it to use and then bring it back.” It doesn’t ever hurt to ask about anything. Most people aren’t mean and hateful, but are usually kind and helpful.

5. Get more bang for your buck. Buy things that have a big impact but cost little. A couple of bags of spider webs and plastic spiders can cover a lot of area and look “cool” but cost very little. I use spider webs for everything. They’re great to use to cover throw pillows for a party, put in your hair, hang on the lights or wrap around the handles of silverware. You just can’t have too much.

6. Use what you already have around the house.

* We were having a Halloween party and to add to the effect, we dug out some black sheets and covered all the furniture. It changed the whole look of the room.

* Another year, my husband found some 10 foot long, thin metal rods. We stuck them in the ground, added styrofoam wig heads to each one and hung some large pieces of sheer fabric I had gotten for free from a friend over the tops of the heads. Everyone loved them. The sheer material had a much more realistic see through look then just a sheet. At night, you couldn’t see the rod so it looked like these ghosts were floating 10 feet up in the air.

7. Start the day after Halloween to prepare for next year. If your kids get a bunch of plastic spiders when they go trick or treating, save them and add them to the decoration box. If your child dressed as a pumpkin this year, save the costume, stuff it next year and set it out with the decorations. Try to think of ways to incorporate any old costumes into your decorations.

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2. Five Fruit Granola Scones
Posted by: “Rhonda

This is from the “That’s My Home” website...

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Five Fruit Granola Scones

2 cups All-purpose flour
1/3 cup Granulated sugar — divided
1 tablespoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 cup Butter or margarine
1 cup Granola
16 ounces Fruit cocktail in juice — drained
2 Eggs — beaten

Preheat oven to 375 degrees; grease a baking sheet. Combine the flour, 1/4 cup
sugar, baking powder and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the butter with a pastry
blender or 2 knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs; stir in the
granola. Stir in the fruit cocktail and eggs; blend just until moistened. Place
the dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll out the dough into a 7-inch circle
with a lightly floured rolling pin; place on the baking sheet. Sprinkle the
remaining sugar over the top. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted
in the center comes out clean. Cut into 6 wedges. Remove from the baking sheet.
Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Serve warm or cool completely.

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3. Brotchen (German Breakfast Rolls)
Posted by: “Rhonda

This is from the “That’s My Home” website...

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Brotchen (German Breakfast Rolls)

2 1/2 - 3 cups flour
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package active dry yeast
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup warm water
1 egg white

Pour 2 1/2 cups flour into a large bowl and make a well. Pour yeast, sugar, and
two tablespoons of warm water (the water comes from the 1 cup listed above) in
the well. Mix yeast, sugar and water carefully within the well. Do not mix with
the flour at this time. Cover the bowl with a cloth and set it in a warm place
for 15 minutes. Add the remaining water and oil and beat until mixed. Turn out
on counter top and knead until smooth. Add the remaining 1/2 cup flour as
needed. Put dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise until double in size. Punch
down and divide the dough into 12 parts. Shape into oval rolls and place 3
inches apart on a greased and floured cookie sheet. Cover and let rise until
double in size. Beat egg white and 1 teaspoon water with a fork until frothy and
brush on the rolls. Bake in a preheated oven at 450 for 15 to 20 minutes until
golden brown.

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4. Japanese Style Deep Fried Shrimp
Posted by: “Rhonda

This is from the AllRecipes website...

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Japanese Style Deep Fried Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 Min
Cook Time: 10 Min
Ready In: 20 Min
Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
* 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled (tails left on) and deveined
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon paprika
* 2 eggs, beaten
* 1 cup panko crumbs
* 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
Directions
1. Place the shrimp in a bowl and season with salt, pepper and garlic powder.
In a small bowl, stir together the flour and paprika. Place eggs and panko
crumbs into separate bowls.

2. Heat the oil in a deep-fryer or deep skillet to 375 degrees F (190 degrees
C). Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the egg, and finally into
the panko crumbs to coat. Fry a few at a time until golden brown. This should
take no longer than 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper
towels before serving.

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Zesty Burger Soup Slow Cooker Recipe

Posted: 05 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Soup! That’s kind of like chili! But not really!

We’re having sweater-wearing weather toady, and I’m really tempted to turn on the heater, but the hallway says it’s 68 so I should toughen up and put on some slippers. And heat up some leftovers, because this soupy chili really hits the spot and it’s so easy to make your kids could do it themselves.

or your husband.

:-)

The Ingredients.
serves 6
1 pound lean ground beef, browned and drained (or turkey)
2 (10.5-ounce) cans tomatoes and chiles (Rotel; I really should buy some stock)
1 (15-ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed (or 1/2 cup dried beans soaked overnight)
4 cups chicken broth
shredded cheddar cheese (to add later, optional)

The Ingredients.

Use a 6-quart slow cooker. Brown meat in a skillet on the stovetop, and drain. Put into your cooker. Add the whole cans of tomatoes and chiles and corn. Drain and rinse off the beans and add. Pour in the chicken broth.
That’s it! Really!
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, or until the flavors have melded. Serve with shredded cheddar cheese and buttered bread (we found a great new bakery close by that has gluten free baguettes. SCORE!)

The Verdict.

The kids, Adam, and I all liked this soup a lot. It made more than I expected-—the six servings are definitely for grown-ups. The Rotel has enough flavor on it’s own that you don’t need to add chili powder or other seasoning for flavor, and the corn and beans have enough of a salty flavor that salt isn’t needed at the table. We all liked the addition of shredded cheddar cheese. You can stretch the leftovers for burrito or taco filling the next night—the liquid absorbs quite a bit into the beans and meat overnight.

other stuff you might like:
cheeseburger soup
poor man’s chili
clean out the pantry minestrone
buffalo wing soup
philly cheesecake soup
harvest stew

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 5, 2010
Release #11-001

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 661-7146
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Trisonic Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs Recalled Due To Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of Product: Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs

Units: 124,000

Importer: Eastern America Trio Products Inc. of Flushing, N.Y.

Hazard: Light bulb may overheat and catch fire.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received four reports of incidents, including two fires that resulted in minor property damage.

Description: This recall involves Trisonic 15-, 20-, 22- and 25-watt compact fluorescent light bulbs with the model numbers TS-EN 15W/SP, TS-EN 20W/SP, TS-CFL 22WB or TS-EN 25W/SP printed on the base of the bulb.

Sold at: Discount stores in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut from January 2008 to December 2008 for between $1 and $1.50.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the light bulbs and contact the company for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Eastern America Trio Products Inc. at 800-661-7146 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website at http://www.trisonic.com

To see this recall on CPSC’s web site, including a picture of the recalled product, please go to: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11001.html

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