Make Your Own Mixes ~ Rather than purchasing mixes like pumpkin or banana bread, why not make your own mixes? When making a batch, line up several Ziplock bags. Then as you put each dry ingredient into your bowl, add the same dry ingredient to each bag. Label the bags and store them in the freezer until you need them. The next time you want to make banana bread or another "mix," grab one and simply add the wet ingredients! Recipes for various mixes: http://heartfilledhomerecipes.blogspot.com/p/mixesmiscellaneous.html
"Do Not Call" Phone Registry ~ If you no longer want calls from telemarketers, the number to call is (888) 382-1222, the Federal "Do Not Call" registry. You must be calling from the number you want removed from the list. I had called years ago, but for some reason we are getting bombarded with unwanted calls again. It's possible that it only last for ten years or so, so I called again to be sure we are on the list.
Practical, Fun and Affordable Birthday Gifts for Kids ~ If your children get invited to lots of birthday parties, and you can't find a nice inexpensive gift, here's a creative idea that the child's parents will also love. Make an invitation for the birthday child, inviting him or her to a birthday dinner in your home or to go on a hike with your family. Coordinate the time with the parents so they can take advantage of that time, planning a date or a special time with another child. This can be a fun and special time for your own children as well.
Have Your Children Help Pack Lunches and they will be more apt to eat them. If they help, they can get to choose from various healthy foods you have on hand and even add others to a shopping list. For lots of creative ideas, go to http://heartfilledhome.blogspot.com/search/label/Lunch%20Packing%20Ideas
Sneak in Vegetables and Beans ~ Freeze pureed carrots, beets and beans in ice cube trays. Then when you're making spaghetti sauce, throw in some extras. The beets and carrots will disappear among the tomato sauce, and the flavor will not be distorted. When making meatloaf, do the same. They'll never know they are getting extra goodness! For more ideas: http://heartfilledhome.blogspot.com/search/label/Children%20-%20Food
Repelling Critters ~ Spray a mixture of vinegar and water in and around your garbage cans to repel raccoons and squirrels.
Removing Odor and Stains from Plastic Containers ~ Baking soda and vinegar (together) works even better than just baking soda. Just be sure not to put on a lid and shake it up. Here's why: If you put these two ingredients into a soda bottle, and quickly put a balloon over the opening, the gas from these two ingredients will blow up the balloon. This is a fun project to do with kids!
Shine Copper with Ketchup ~ Simply rub some ketchup on copper and give it a few minutes to begin working.
Double Duty Kitty Litter ~ Add baking soda to kitty litter for a more effective job of removing odors.
Other Uses for Freezer Paper ~ Tracing, finger painting, shelf paper, chopping board, wrapping paper, and forming a pastry bag.
When My Shampoo, Conditioner, or Body Wash Gets Low, I go ahead and swap it out for full ones (I *hate* getting in the shower only to find the conditioner got all used up by the last person [read *Kids* :)] ). I have a couple sets of travel size bottles and use the last few squeezes out of the big bottle to fill them up little by little. Works great and I have bottles of my regular products ready to go when we travel. ~ Thanks to Tracy Coupe in Ecuador, South America, for this tip!
Painting over Paneling, Cabinets, Walls, etc. without Sanding ~ I've seen this amazing paint demonstrated! It even works on paneling without any sanding! They said it will work on any surface, even painting pumpkins. My sister-in-law painted cabinets for a friend with this product and said they turned out great. Caromal Colours, 507 N York St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055, 866-620-0015, www.CaromalColours.com
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