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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Some Uses For Salt

 

Sixty Great Uses For Salt


Although you may not realize it, simple table Salt has a
great number of uses other than simply seasoning your
food.

The following list will give you sixty uses of salt, many of
which you probably didn't realize:


Soak stained hankies in salt water before washing.


Sprinkle salt on your shelves to keep ants away.


Soak fish in salt water before descaling; the scales will come off
easier.


Put a few grains of rice in your salt shaker for easier pouring.


Add salt to green salads to prevent wilting.


Test the freshness of eggs in a cup of salt water; fresh eggs sink;
bad ones float.


Add a little salt to your boiling water when cooking eggs; a
cracked egg will stay in its shell this way.


A tiny pinch of Salt with egg whites makes them beat up fluffier.


Soak wrinkled apples in a mildly salted water solution to perk
them up.


Rub salt on your pancake griddle and your flapjacks won't stick.


Soak toothbrushes in salt water before you first use them; they
will last longer.


Use salt to clean your discolored coffee pot.

Mix salt with turpentine to whiten you bathtub and toilet bowl.



Soak your nuts in salt brine overnight and they will crack out of

their shells whole. Just tap the end of the shell with a hammer to

break it open easily.


Boil clothespins in salt water before using them and they will last
longer.


Clean brass, copper and pewter with paste made of salt and
vinegar, thickened with flour


Add a little salt to the water your cut flowers will stand in for a
longer life.


Pour a mound of salt on an ink spot on your carpet; let the salt
soak up the stain.


Clean you iron by rubbing some salt on the damp cloth on the
ironing surface.


Adding a little salt to the water when cooking foods in a double
boiler will make the food cook faster.


Use a mixture of salt and lemon juice to clean piano keys.


To fill plaster holes in your walls, use equal parts of salt and
starch, with just enough water to make a stiff putty.


Rinse a sore eye with a little salt water.


Mildly salted water makes an effective mouthwash. Use it hot
for a sore throat gargle.


Dry salt sprinkled on your toothbrush makes a good tooth
polisher.


Use salt for killing weeds in your lawn.


Eliminate excess suds with a sprinkle of salt.

A dash of salt in warm milk makes a more relaxing beverage.



Before using new glasses, soak them in warm salty water for
awhile.


A dash of salt enhances the taste of tea.


Salt improves the taste of cooking apples.


Soak your clothes line in salt water to prevent your clothes from
freezing to the line; likewise, use salt in your final rinse to
prevent the clothes from freezing.


Rub any wicker furniture you may have with salt water to prevent
yellowing.


Freshen sponges by soaking them in salt water.


Add raw potatoes to stews and soups that are too salty.


Soak enamel pans in salt water overnight and boil salt water in
them next day to remove burned-on stains.


Clean your greens in salt water for easier removal of dirt.


Gelatin sets more quickly when a dash of salt is added.


Fruits put in mildly salted water after peeling will not discolor.


Fabric colors hold fast in salty water wash.


Milk stays fresh longer when a little salt is added.


Use equal parts of salt and soda for brushing your teeth.


Sprinkle salt in your oven before scrubbing clean.


Soaked discolored glass in a salt and vinegar solution to remove
stains.


Clean greasy pans with a paper towel and salt.


Salty water boils faster when cooking eggs.



Add a pinch of salt to whipping cream to make it whip more
quickly.


Sprinkle salt in milk-scorched pans to remove odour.


A dash of salt improves the taste of coffee.


Boil mismatched hose in salty water and they will come out
matched.


Salt and soda will sweeten the odor of your refrigerator.


Cover wine-stained fabric with salt; rinse in cool water later.


Remove offensive odors from stove with salt and cinnamon.


A pinch of salt improves the flavor of cocoa.


To remove grease stains in clothing, mix one part salt to four
parts alcohol.


Salt and lemon juice removes mildew.


Sprinkle salt between sidewalk bricks where you don't want grass
growing.


Polish your old kerosene lamp with salt for a brighter look.


Remove odors from sink drainpipes with a strong, hot solution of
salt water.


If a pie bubbles over in your oven, put a handful of Salt on top of
the spilled juice. The mess won't smell and will bake into a dry,
light crust which will wipe off easily when the oven has cooled.


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Friday, April 12, 2024

Budget Planning


 

 

Since I am wanting to stop spending money, I think that I need a Budget Planner to see what money is actually coming in and what goes out. If I see it all in writing, I will be able to budget it better!! I hope. This is going to be hard, to not spend any extra money. But we have very little bills so we should save a bunch. I hope. That is the the whole plan ~ TO SAVE MONEY!! I want to have cash on hand in case of an emergency.


Thursday, April 11, 2024

Hand Crank Radio, Light, & Cell Phone Charger

Everyone should have one of these Hand Crank Radio With Cell Phone Charger. Such a neat item to have and small enough to add to a Go Bag and not add any weight. 


 Portable emergency radio with standard analog tuning for AM/FM/WB/7 preset NOAA weather channels. Excellent reception and clear sound, easily listen to your favorite radio, AM radio (520-1710 KHz), FM radio (87-108 MHz), WB radio (162.40-162.55 MHz). It's small enough to fit in your pocket and listen whenever and wherever you want. 3.5mm headphone jack for you to enjoy the radio privately without disturbing others 

 Emergency weather radio with an ultra-bright LED flashlight and extendable 180° rotatable reading lamp that can be adjusted to any angle to illuminate a large area, keeping you out of the dark during emergency power outages or at night. Loud SOS alarm and eye-catching flashing light to call for help in emergency to escape from any danger. Solar crank radio can charge your phone, tablet and USB devices to provide emergency power 

 NOAA radio is always at the ready! More convenient and reliable for instant, automatic, all-day messaging about weather alerts, allowing you to prepare and stay safe in advance of impending natural disasters such as hurricanes, tornadoes, typhoons, rainstorms, fires, blizzards, sandstorms, tsunamis, floods, etc.. You can stay informed no matter where you are 

 Powerful solar hand crank radio has 3 charging options, with a 2000mAh built-in rechargeable battery that can be charged via USB cable, solar panel and hand crank. No more power outages in concerns in any situation. It's a must-have tool for anyone who wants to be prepared for emergencies Hand Crank Radio With Cell Phone Charger

Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Keeping These Items In The Cupboard Will Save You Dollars In The Kitchen



If you're like the majority of people, the first place you cut back to save money is in the kitchen. Eating frugally doesn't necessarily mean switching to beans and rice. It does mean eating smarter and planning for leaner times.

Tough economic times have forced so many people to give up their favorite past times like going to the movies every Friday or going to their favorite restaurant as often. Most non-essential items from the grocery list have been deleted like all the different varieties of cookies, chips and microwaveable snacks.

Keeping these items on hand will save you money and help you out in "a pinch."

1. Egg Replacer- it's powdered and mixes with water. Sometimes, when you have 3 eggs left you have to decide between breakfast and a snack for the kids, egg replacer will come in handy. Mix it with a little water and add it to your favorite recipe instead of eggs. Cakes and breads come out fluffier and lighter. A box will go a long way and that alone will save you money and trips to the grocery store for eggs, especially during the holiday season when the price of eggs goes sky-high. An added plus is that it's cruelty-free. It can be found in most grocery stores.

2. Bouillon Cubes- These little treasures come in so handy when there isn't much time or there's no chicken or beef for a soup on a cold winter's day. A jar is only a few dollars and they keep an exceptionally long time. They come in Beef, Chicken and Vegetable flavor. A bouillon cube is basically stock that's dehydrated into little cubes. Just add these cubes to a few cups of water, add a can or box of frozen mixed veggies and soup pasta (purchased on sale, of course) and you've got a little soup made in minutes. Add a can of your favorite beans or extra peas and you've got additional protein in your meal. Combined with a grilled cheese sandwich on the side, your kids will love it!

3. Baking Soda- Not just for the fridge anymore, you can use baking soda for so many things like

* brushing your teeth. Just put a little in the palm of your hand, wet your toothbrush and dab it in the baking soda making a little paste. You'll get white teeth and fresh breath.
* It can be used as a deodorant under your arms (not after shaving because it will burn).
* Use it for heartburn by mixing one-fourth teaspoon to one-fourth cup of water. Stir it well and drink it. It tastes salty but will clear up acid indigestion within 30 seconds.
* You can also add it to warm water and wash your floor with it as a safe, non-toxic alternative to harsh cleaners that aren't safe for your babies or pets.

4.White Vinegar-Surprisingly, you can use it to clean your pipes. Just pour baking soda down your drain and add the vinegar, which is inexpensive and can be bought by the gallon. It will cause the baking soda to bubble up and dislodge grunge from your pipes. It doesn't dissolve hair but soap scum and build-up will disappear. It's a safe alternative to liquid drain openers. If you use it quarterly, as the seasons change, your drains will flow freely and you won't have plumber bills.

Keep these items in your pantry or cupboards and you'll be eating frugally, saving dollars on your grocery bill and helping the planet. It's a win-win alternative to what you may be doing now.



Tuesday, April 9, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Crockpot Chicken & Gravy

 

Super easy recipe. Serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Put 3 chicken breast in your Crock Pot
Add a can of cream of chicken soup, 1 cup of water, 2 packets of chicken gravy mix over the chicken.
Mix that up over the chicken.
Add any seasonings you use. I just added a bit of seasoned salt and some pepper.
Cook on low for a few hours in you Crock Pot
Shred up the chicken and add a small bag of frozen mixed vegetables.
Let cook for about another hour.
Serve over rice or mashed potatoes. 
You do not have to add the mixed vegetables if you don;t have them. It will still be great.

 

Monday, April 8, 2024

All Natural Cleaners


 It is always better to use natural cleaners. Not full of nasty chemicals. Safer for the household. Here are a few "recipes" for some natural cleaners.

Natural Bleach - 

Vinegar

Water 

Dish Soap

 

Deep Clean Toilet Pods - 

Baking Soda 

Citric Acid

Castile Soap

Essential Oils

Form in an old ice cube tray. Use 1 per use.

 

Clean Dishes Dishwasher Pods -

Baking Soda 

Washing soda

Salt 

Dish soap

Form in an old ice cube tray. Use 1 per use. 


Glass Cleaner Spray - 

Water 

White Vinegar

Essential Oil

Mix all in a spray bottle. 



 

 

 

 



Saturday, April 6, 2024

April 8th 2024 Solar Eclipse


For real - If you are driving anywhere on April 8th , make sure you have a full tank of gas, some food, jumper cables, phone chargers, and maybe some cash. 

Tiny towns around where I live in Indiana are going to packed with out of towners and it is going to be a nightmare. I am driving 50 miles to go to see the Totality . Really kind of worried about how bad the traffic will be. I have a box full of snacks, a case of water, phone charger etc. Better to have items that we might need than to not have them and need them. 


Everyone stay safe.



Food Storage Recipe - Quick Pizza Bread

 



 My son actually asked for pizza for breakfast and I don't have any right now in the freezer. I also didn't feel like making a pizza. So I grabbed some bread, put some pizza sauce on it , and topped it with shredded cheese. I also put some Italian seasoning on top. Baked until the bread was nice and toasty.

 Quick and easy "Pizza".

Friday, April 5, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Philly Cheesesteak Pasta

 
 Philly Cheesesteak Pasta
 
NEED:
 

        8 ounces penne pasta
        1 pound ground beef
        2 tablespoon butter
        8 ounces white button mushrooms sliced
        1 medium onion chopped
        1 green pepper chopped
        1 (10.5 ounce) can french onion soup

        2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce

        1 tablespoon cornstarch
        1/3 lb coarsely chopped provolone cheese

        Salt & pepper to taste
  

Cook noodles according to package instructions. Drain well.

 Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, brown ground beef. 

 Remove to a plate, leaving any fat in the pan. 

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat.

 Swirl the butter several times to keep it from burning.

 Add mushrooms and cook until almost golden brown

 Add onions and peppers and cook additional 2-3 minutes.

 Reduce heat to low. 

Stir in french onion soup and Worcestershire sauce. 

 In a small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of cold water. 

Whisk mixture into skillet and cook for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.

 Add browned beef and cooked pasta to the skillet with vegetables. 

Add chopped provolone, cover, and melt the cheese.

 Salt & pepper to taste.

 


 

Thursday, April 4, 2024

Easy Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe

 

🐶🍚 Easy Chicken and Rice Dog Food Recipe 🍚🐶
 
NEED:
- 2 cups brown rice
- 2 pounds lean ground chicken, Usually can get this on markdown at my local grocery store.
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 1 large carrot, shredded (about 1 cup)
- 1 small zucchini, shredded (about 1 cup)
 
1. In a large pot or saucepan, combine 4 cups of water and brown rice. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to a simmer and cover.
2. Cook rice until it is completely soft and cooked through and all the water is absorbed.
3. While the rice is cooking, cook the ground chicken in a large skillet until no longer pink.
4. Add the spinach, carrot, and zucchini to the skillet with the chicken. Cook until the spinach wilts, and the other vegetables soften.
5. Take the chicken and vegetable mixture off the heat and set aside to cool.
6. When the rice is finished cooking, stir together the rice and ground chicken mixture.
7. Let cool completely before serving to your dog or storing for later.
 
You can also do this in a crock pot by putting the chicken and vegetables in the crock pot. Cook on low for a few hours, then add the rice and let cook for another couple of hours. 
 
 
- Storage:
- To Store: Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator no more than 2 hours after cooking the food. It will stay fresh for up to 4 days after that.
- To Freeze: You can freeze the dog food in a freezer-safe container for up to 6 months.
 
- Tips:
- It’s not usually advised to abruptly change your dog’s diet. Start transitioning your pet to homemade food by mixing some of this homemade dog food in with their regular food for a few days until they are used to the new food. And again, always consult your vet before feeding your pet something new.
- To give your dog a variety of different nutrients, you can use different meats, carbs, and vegetables to customize your dog’s food.
- Be sure to find a dog food recipe that is complete and well-balanced. One of the biggest mistakes you can make is to feed an incomplete or imbalanced diet to your dog.

Wednesday, April 3, 2024

Food Storage Recipes - Homemade Corn Dogs

Corn Dogs
🌭
NEED:
 
🌽 1 cup yellow Corn Meal
🍞 1 cup all-purpose flour
🍬 ¼ cup white sugar
🥄 4 teaspoons baking powder
🧂 ¼ teaspoon salt
🌶️ ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
🥛 1 cup milk
🥚 1 egg
🍯 1 quart vegetable oil for frying
🌭 2 (16 ounce) packages beef frankfurters
🎋 16 wooden skewers

Combine Corn Meal, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl; stir in milk and egg to make a batter. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F.
 
Meanwhile, pat frankfurters dry and insert a skewer into each one. Roll frankfurters in batter until well coated. Fry 2 or 3 corn dogs at a time in preheated oil until lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.
 
Pro Tips:
Ensure that you let the oil get to the right temperature (375°F) for perfectly crispy corn dogs.
Patting the frankfurters dry before coating them helps the batter adhere better.
Use wooden skewers for easy handling and serving.
Serve with your favorite dipping sauces for a delicious twist!

Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Make Your Own Bit-O-Honey Candy

 

 


Here is a great way to save some money and have fun with the kids. This is great for when you need a little bit of something sweet and don't want to go to a store. Make your own candy!!!

Homemade Bit-O-Honey Candy

1 cup honey
1 cup chunky peanut butter
2 cups dry Powdered Milk

Melt honey and peanut butter together in microwave. Add dry
Powdered Milk and knead well. Roll out on wax paper. Cut in strips
and roll into pillows. Wrap in wax paper to store.
 

Monday, April 1, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Peanut Butter Balls


peanut butter Balls

1/4 cup honey
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup powdered milk

Can add 1/3 cup coconut, if you like.

All you do is mix these ingredients together and shape into balls and EAT!!
These are very good and nutritious and KIDS LOVE THEM!!



Sunday, March 31, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Budget Friendly Meal

 

Easy meal that is quick and budget friendly. 

NEED

1 pound pack of taco seasoned ground turkey

2 packs of Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice Sides

Cook the ground turkey. 

When the turkey is done add all the Knorr Cheddar Broccoli Rice Sides as the directions say is needed. 

Cook as the directions say. 

Serve.

Saturday, March 30, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Simple Chicken Recipe

 

This is a simple recipe. I always buy the family packs of chicken breast , break them down into smaller servings, and freeze. It is just my son and I so I can get 4 meals out of a family pack. 

Take your boneless chicken breast and dip it in the ranch dressing. After that coat them with bread crumbs. I use Planko that I get from The dollar Tree. 

Fry them in a pan with some vegetable oil

Cook them until they are not pink in the middle. Serve with anything really. Sometimes we have a huge meal and other times I just serve with a salad. 

You can also do this with Ceaser dressing to dip the chicken in. Experiment with what you have on hand.

Friday, March 29, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Spinach & Potatoes Alfredo

 


 

 This is a great recipe to fix up quick. 

NEED:

6 small red potatoes, sliced

2 cups spinach

1/2 cup Alfredo Sauce 

Pepper 


Boil the red potatoes until they are tender

Drain them.

Stir in the Alfredo Sauce and spinach. 

Cook until the spinach is wilted.

Sprinkle pepper over this.

Serve. 

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Peach Cobbler Dump Cake


                                                                    Super yummy treat.

NEED

1 box classic yellow cake mix 

2 cans of sliced peaches

1 stick of butter , sliced into thin slices.

Pour the cans of sliced peaches into a 9X13 pan.

Sprinkle the dry cake mix on top of the peaches and kind of push that down. 

Put the sliced butter on top of this, all around. 

Bake at 375 about 46 minutes or golden brown.

Serve.

 

 

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Sausage & Egg Breakfast Pizza

 

Sausage & Egg Breakfast Pizza

Another great recipe that is easy to make. 

NEED

1 package of brown & serve sausage links, cut into bite size pieces. I get mine when they are on sale 10 for $10 and Kroger! 

6 beaten eggs

4  Bread Pita Shells. I get them when grocery store or Walmart has them in the bakery marked down area. Freeze very well.

Shredded Cheddar Cheese 

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook up the sausage that you cut up. Set it aside after it is done.

Pour the beaten egg into the pan and kind of scramble it a bit. But, not too much. Cook them through.

Place the Pita Shells on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle them with the shredded cheese. Top each one with the egg and sausage. Sprinkle with more of the shredded cheese. 

Bake until the cheese is melted.

Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Garlic In Your Front Yard?

 



Do you see these growing in your yard?? I always called them yard or wild onions. But it’s actually wild garlic or field garlic.

The entire plant is edible from the leaves to the bulb. You can use the greens just like you would use fresh chives. Just snip them off with some kitchen scissors. Or do a little more work and use the bulb just like you would use garlic cloves. 
 
It is high in Vitamins A and C. It is also quite rich in potassium, calcium, manganese, and selenium.
 
It is so awesome that something like this grows all over my yard and was being treated like a weed. Will use from now on.  


Monday, March 25, 2024

Get Over A Cold With Your Crock Pot!

 

Your whole household is sick! Get out your crock pot and Cook these together on low all day. 

Drink from it as the day goes on.

NEED

8 lemons halved and quick squeezed into crock pot

1/2 ginger root roughly chopped

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar

Fill up with water.

Leave on all day and help yourself.  

Sunday, March 24, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - Green Beans , Potatoes, & Sausage Baked Dish


                                                                             NEED:

1 package of kielbasa sausage

2 cans of green beans

3-4 medium sized potatoes

Cut up the potatoes and slice the sausage.  

Place it all in an oven safe baking dish.

Mix together and season with seasonings that you like. Anything will work. 

Bake for about 40 minutes. 

 

Saturday, March 23, 2024

How to sew newsboy cap ("Peaky Blinders")

 

 

My son wants one of these hats. Guess I need to get to sewing. Maybe have it done before he is home from Spring break.

Let's Make Some Waffles!


                                                This was the funnest thing to find out about.

Use Martha White Muffin Mixes to make waffles in your waffle maker! 

They are yummy and there are so many flavors to try out. 

Just add 1/2 cup of milk then create.  

I use a Mini Waffle Maker.  Which I even took with us camping last year and my solar powered generator ran it easily.

 


 

Friday, March 22, 2024

Food Storage Recipe - My lazy Meal


My Lazy Meal

My son just left to go on Spring Break with his brother , so it is just me to cook for. I am going to make this for supper tonight and then I can eat the leftovers for another day or two. 

NEED:

1 Can cream of chicken

1 can cream of mushroom

2 cans of chicken

1 package of frozen mixed vegetables

1 package of egg noodles

Cook the noodles and set them aside.

In a large pan mix together the soups and warm them over medium heat.

Stir together well and add the canned chicken and frozen vegetables.

Mix that all together well.

Season with salt and pepper.

Add the noodles and mix together well. 

Serve.

 






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