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Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Side dishes: 5 of 36
Baked Potatoe Casserole6 medium cubed potatoes(pick your favs)1/2 tsp salt(sea salt will work fine)1 tsp black pepper(fine or coarse)1 1/2 tsp Emerill's Bam it Seasoning3 tbsp butter or margarine divided6 pcs. cooked bacon (crumbled)1 lb. broccoli(fresh or frozen)1 lb. shredded cheese(put your fav)In a large bowl, combine pot... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Family cooking on a budget: Tips and tricks: 8 of 51
I know about the triumphs of trying to buy and cook on a budget. I have a family of 5. I have 3 growing boys and some days, I sware, they eat me out of house and home. So your at the grocery store, have some items in your cart or buggy and the total is $86.98. Your asking what the heck did I buy? The costs today are unrealist... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts How to make your own homemade popsicles: 1 of 3
I can remember making these as a child because they were cheaper to make than to buy regular popcicles. Since then I have carried on the tradition with my own children but have gotten more creative with it.Making your own homemade popcicles is not only easy to do but a fun and tasty activity to do with the kids. There are so ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: When you no longer value a friend: 14 of 31
This is a subject I know far to well. It's a difficult one to understand because there are so many things that go along with friendship just like a marriage. There has to be communication, commitment, devotion and honesty. Without these things, there is not much to go on. Cheating, deception, and dishonesty are things that le... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: French Onion Dip: 3 of 5
When I hear French Onion Dip, I think.. wheres the spoon? I love it and could eat it plain. I grew up eating it the traditional way, with potatoe chips but since then have discovered many uses for it. I like to add it to mashed potatoes or atop a baked potatoe or use it as a spread inside of wraps, or a chicken sandwhich or o... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Fudge: 16 of 25
Easy Creamy Peanut Butter Fudge3/4 cup evaporated milk2 cups sugar2 tbsp real butter1 1/8 cup peanut butter2 cups marshmallow cream1 tsp vanilla extract(pure or imitation)Lightly butter (or pam) an 8 x 8 glass dish. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine milk, sugar and butter. Bring to a rolling boil for 5 minutes. Remove f... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Tips for removing cat urine from carpet: 5 of 7
There is nothing worse than the smell of cat urine. It is a smell that you will never forget and no matter what you try. Well that was what I had thought anyway.But i do think what is important to note on, is why is the cat urinating outside of the litter box to begin with? There could be few reasons worth taking note on and ... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders Possible misdiagnosis of ADHD in children: 7 of 8
ADD & ADHD is too easy of a diagnosis. There are no medical tests involved, no blood work, nothing but some questions. Maybe we all should get paid the big bucks to ask some questions and hand out an easy diagnosis. I am a stay at home mom of three boys. Last year, my 8 year old was diagnosed with ADHD. We tried him on the lo... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Top 10 cat toys found around the house: 27 of 30
You don't have to spend outrageous amounts of money on cat toys found at most stores. They are simple creatures and so easy to please.While Santa does stop to visit my kitties every year with store bought toys, the rest of the year, they get the best homemade toys that only love can give. Below you will find my top ten list o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Need: 77 of 82
I need you know me,but you don't hear me because you don't see me,you don't see me because you don't feel me,you don't feel me because you don't know me,I need you to know me because I need you. More..