Dear Patsy,
In a recent
newletter, Brenda wrote that she's unable to see tiny print. I'm unsure if
this would help, but it's worth a try for her to go to "View" on her internet
toolbar (assuming she has Internet Explorer), then to highlight "Text Size"
and select "Largest".
If that's already
been done and still isn't helpful, the only other option I can think of
for Windows98, would be for her to see if she has the "Accessibility" option
functioning :
Go to....Control
Panel>Add/Remove Programs>"Windows Setup" tab
If the top
box called "Accessibility" isn't checked, she would need to place a checkmark
in that box, and then insert her Windows CD to add these features, one of
which is a "magnifier" tool.
Unfortunately,
I am not familiar enough with those features to assist her in using them.
Hope this
helps...even a little.
Dana
=)
***
Hi Patsy.
With reference
to the clove cure for toothache: I used to use that all
the time (when needed), and recommended it for my husband when he had a
shocking pain and couldn't get to the dentist until the next day. HOWEVER,
he was advised by the dentist that clove oil is tissue-toxic (ie: it
can kill the gum tissue it comes in contact with) and that it was also possibly
carcinogenic! Who do you believe? I can't say that I've had any
problems in the past, nor has my father (who told me about it) - I guess
it's a matter of whether you use it as a first aid treatment, or whether
you are using it on a more regular basis (and should probably go to the dentist
anyway).
Thanks for
your newsletters.
Nerida
***
Hair Rinse
for Dandruff - A hair rinse for dandruff can be very effective. Add
2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (preferably organic) & 2 drops
of Rosemary oil to 1 litre (2pt) of lukewarm water & use as a final
rinse after shampooing.
***
You can make
your milk sour if you don't have buttermilk by adding teaspoon of vinegar.
Sour milk makes great biscuits!
***
The best way
I have found to avoid water boiling over is to put just a little oleo or oil
in the water. I have never had any problem since I have started doing
this.
***
If you don't
use the drying cycle on your dishwasher, when the dishes are finished washing,
put a clean dish towel on the top shelf. This helps eliminate spots
on the dishes.
***
GREAT IDEAS
1. Stuff a
miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream
drips.
***
2. Use a meat
baster to "squeeze" your pancake batter onto the hot griddle and you'll get
perfectly shaped pancakes every time.
***
Prevent the
bottom edges of shaving cream cans from rusting.
Paint the bottom
edges of the can with Clear nail polish.
***
Love your letters!
I thought that some people could use this knowledge: In 1987, the Boren
Act was passed, regarding getting unemployment. If you have to quit your
job because of a sick child or elderly person living with you......so that
you may care for them, you CAN get unemployment................you will probably
need to explain to the Employment office about the Act. It is called the Boren
Act. I know, as I was the first one to receive money due to it. You must
write a letter to your employer, explaining WHY you are quitting......the
illness and the relative who you will be caring for.............get a doctor
to back it up, if possible. Take the letter and the dr's note to the Employment
office, and GET YOUR money! Hope this helps some people! Gladys Gantt,
scarf21@hotmail.com................
***
3. To keep
potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the
potatoes.
***
4. To prevent
eggshells from cracking, add a pinch of salt to the water
before hard-boiling.
***
5. Run your
hands under cold water before pressing Rice Krispies treats in the pan and
the marshmallow won't stick to your fingers.
***
6. To get the
most juice out of fresh lemons, bring them to room temperature and roll them
under your palm against the kitchen counter before squeezing.
***
7. To easily
remove burnt on food from your skillet, simply add a drop or two of dish soap
and enough water to cover bottom of pan, and bring to a boil on stovetop.
***
8. Spray your
Tupperware with nonstick cooking spray before pouring in
tomato based
sauces and there won't be any stains.
***
9. When a cake
recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead
and there won't be any white mess on the outside of the cake.
***
10. If you
accidentally over-salt a dish while it's still cooking, drop in a peeled
potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instant "fix me up."
***
11. Wrap celery
in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
***
12. Brush some
beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a
beautiful glossy
finish.
***
13. Place a
slice of apple in hardened brown sugar to soften it.
***
14. When boiling
corn on the cob, add a pinch of sugar to help bring out the corn's natural
sweetness.
***
15. To determine
whether an egg is fresh, immerse it in a pan of cool,
salted water.
If it sinks, it is fresh, but if it rises to the surface,
throw it away.
***
16. Cure for
headaches: Take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your
forehead. The
throbbing will go away.
***
18. If you
have a problem opening jars: Try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give
a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
***
19. Potatoes
will take food stains off your fingers. Just slice and rub raw potato on the
stains and rinse with water.
***
20. To get
rid of itch from mosquito bites, try applying soap on the area and you will
experience instant relief.
***
21. Ants, ants,
ants everywhere ... Well, they are said to never cross a chalk line. So get
your chalk out and draw a line on the floor or wherever ants tend to march.
See for yourself.
***
23. When you
get a splinter, reach for the scotch tape before resorting to tweezers or
a needle. Simply put the scotch tape over the splinter, then pull it off.
Scotch tape removes most splinters painlessly and easily.
***
24. Now look
what you can do with Alka Seltzer. Clean a toilet. Drop in two Alka Seltzer
tablets, wait twenty minutes, brush and flush. The citric acid and effervescent
action clean vitreous China.
***
25. Clean a
vase. To remove a stain from the bottom of a glass vase or
cruet, fill
with water and drop in two Alka Seltzer tablets.
***
26. Polish
jewelry. Drop two Alka Seltzer tablets into a glass of water and immerse
the jewelry for two minutes.
***
27. Clean a
thermos bottle. Fill the bottle with water, drop in four Alka Seltzer tablets,
and let soak for an hour (or longer, if necessary.
***
28. Unclog
a drain. Clear the sink drain by dropping three Alka Seltzer
tablets down
the drain followed by a cup of Heinz White Vinegar. Wait a few minutes, then
run the hot water.
***
HOUSEHOLD HINT:
Always place a jar lid or marbles in the bottom part of your double
boiler. The rattling sound will signal if the water has boiled away.
***
Boost the strength
of liquid laundry detergent.
Add one-half
cup Baking Soda with the usual amount of detergent in
your regular
wash cycle.
***
I have a tip
for heartburn........take 1\2 teaspoon of baking
soda and and
1\2 cup of water mix 2-gether and drink... it really
works!!!!!!
***
Wasn't sure
how to get this message to you .The tip in this issue is
dangerous....drinking
baking soda in water for heartburn can prove
deadly for
someone with high blood pressure and as we know many people
are undiagnosed.
I love your newsletter but had to let you know about
this.
Thank you Jan
***
Carpet cleaner
and stain remover
3 Tablespoons
White Vinegar
1 Tablespoon
powder detergent (I prefer Tide, without bleach)
1 Quart of
warm water
Mix well and
apply with a scrub brush. Scrub area let sit a minute and then blot with an
old towel until you can’t pick up any more moisture and the towel is pretty
clean. If it doesn’t get all of the stain out the first time, try again.
It is amazing! I’ve been using this for 22 years! Even my sons have asked
for the recipe.
Thank you again
for all of your work on our behalf. God Bless You.
All my best,
Patty
***
Deodorize a
dishwasher.
Sprinkle one-half
cup Baking Soda on the bottom of the dishwasher
between loads.
***
Deodorize carpet.
Sprinkle Baking
Soda lightly over the dry carpet, let sit for fifteen
minutes, then
vacuum up.
***
Clean soap
scum from shower doors.
Mix one capful
of Fabric Softener with a quart of warm water in a
plastic bucket,
and use a clean cloth to wipe the shower doors clean.
***
Make your own
gift wrapping paper.
Add five drops
Food Coloring to one cup water, making one cup for
each one of
the four colors. Stack several sheets of white tissue
paper on top
of each other, fold them in half, in half again, and in
half again.
Dip each one of the four corners into a different color
solution without
soaking the paper. Let the tissue dry on newspaper,
unfold, then
iron flat. We did this in my household a few years back
and it was
really fun!
***
Can't stand
a smell in your house? Put little saucers (or ashtrays )
full of vinegar
around your house. Vinegar is a natural room
freshener.
***
Make fried
chicken golden brown. Add a few drops of yellow Food Coloring to vegetable
oil before frying. The chicken will absorb the food coloring and become a
golden brown.
***
Keeping your
canned or bottled beverages on ice.
It's so simple!
When you're
having a party or get together and you need a big cooler of ice, forget about
buying a big ice chest or bucket, just use your washer. Fill the washer
part way with cold water, add the drinks, and then dump in your bags of ice!
And there you have it! (This applies
to top loading
units only, I suppose.) Clean up is a breeze, and you can even use the
water to wash the next load of clothes.
Pretty cool!
***
SOMETHING THAT
HELPS A CLOGGED DRAIN
Use an ALKA-SELTZER
and pour down the drain as you would Drano. It works and it cleans your
drain......thanks,Betsy
***
Another way
to quickly remove burnt food from your skillet or pots is to put about 1 tsp
baking soda and some water into skillet or pot and let boil for about 2 or
3 minutes. Works really well.
Michelle
***
Here are a
few things that might help... One gal swears by molasses...
says everytime
she has a stain she rubs molasses in it really good,
washes it,
and it comes out clean.
***
Murphy's Oil
Soap will remove almost any stain. Just spray it on the
stain, rub,
then wash.
***
Hi :
I am 37 yrs
old and have problems with stains of my own. I found that if you use any whitening
toothpaste on a stain with paler colored materials it gets the stain out
quite nicely. I also bought a used kitchen set with velour black seating
that was full of stains - I used regular toothe paste on the seats and the
seats looked like new.
Good Luck Jeanette
***
There is a
soap called "fels naptha" that can get just about ANY stain out. My father
in law works in construction and gets alot of different stains on his clothes.
I dont think there has been any stain he hasnt gotten out. Its only like
$3.00 a bar and you get LOTS of uses out of it. They sell it at Sears, WalMart,
and most large chain grocery stores. Its with the laundry detergent.
good luck!
Deanna
***
Peanut Butter
works great at getting gum out of carpet, maybe it will help with silly putty
also....thats my best idea :)
hope it helps
Deanna
***
White vinegar
is good for tough stains.
***
Substitute
dried cherries in rice pudding for a change of taste treat. They are also
good in bread pudding.
***
If your recipe
calls for cucumbers and they do not agree with you, substitute zucchini. Zucchini
will take on the flavor of your recipe and will not cause indigestion.
***
Parsley wilted?
Place parsley in a bowl of warm water (not hot) and add three or four drops
liquid dish soap. Let stand 2 or 3 minutes. Drain and rinse well with cold
water. Viola! Fresh crisp parsley!
***
Add a diced
sweet potato to your homemade vegetable soup. Delicious!
***
When making
creamed peas, mix the flour into softened butter. Stir into hot peas and milk
for a smooth sauce.
***
Hi patsy! I
sent a message to Sarah about a helpful way to store used sos pads and
I thought I would share it with you! you know those things you hang
in your shower to keep shampoo and soap in? I have one hanging under my
sink. I keep my sos pads where the soap is supposed to go. They dont seem
to rust as fast this way. I also hang my dish rags on it to dry and
I store my dish liquid where the shampoo is supposed to go, plus, no accidental
drops in the garbage disposal! lol. melanie
***
Have you tried
using OUT! . Its a stain remover for baby products. I have used in on everything
for my baby and it always works.
Laura L
***
Combine fresh
sliced peaches and sliced bananas, sweeten to taste. Delightful dessert when
peaches are in season.
***
Hi: This may
sound weird, but I have had some funky things happen to my carpet. I have
had things stuck in to my carpet and have used a razor (ie BIC, etc)
and gently removed things. I even removed a cigarette burn from the
carpet from a party without any harm to the rug. Good Luck. Jeanette
***
When getting
ready to roll out dough, wipe table with a damp cloth, lay 2 overlapping sheets
of wax paper down. Flour paper & you're ready to roll dough. The dampness
holds the wax paper in place so it doesn't slip & you can throw away
the mess when you are done. Saves cleanup work.
***
Being a preachers
daughter I always had to have nylons to wear for church, I found out by
accident that if you throw the packages in the freezer and leave them there
for 2-3 days that they will were extremely longer than normal. IF you do
snag them just use a small drop of clear fingernail polish on the snag and
let it dry well. This will stop them from running about 90% of the time.
***
Baggy Eye Treatment
Slice 1/4 of
a potato to fit over your eyes. Spritz eye area with water. Lying down place
potato slices on your eyelids and leave in place for at least 10 minutes for
best results to help tighten baggy,
puffy eyes!
***
To remove crayon
marks from just about any surface, use WD-40. It takes the crayon right
off! It leaves a little bit of an oily residue, but that will come
right off with 409. Also, 409 professional strength works great for
taking ink off of walls and counters and cupboards!
-Angela A.
***
When you are
fixing a ham steak, just before serving, drizzle a little maple syrup over
it for a delicious taste.
***
Minor burns.
Vitamin E. Puncture a capsule and squeeze onto the burn. This will promote
quick healing and prevent scarring.
Aloe. Cover
the burned area with aloe vera gel.
***
For nausea
including morning sickness...Boil water then add lemon and honey to it and
drink. It doesn't sound real yummy but it works wonders. Gina
***
When making
scrambled eggs, for each 2 eggs, add a tablespoon of sour cream and ¼
teaspoon dill weed. Delicious!
***
Hi Patsy,
When my son was 12, he was hit by a car and injured severely. Because he had
to wear a kind of brace on his foot while he was recuperating, sometimes
the foot odor was quite "offensive"....and he was unable to take a proper
shower or bath....
We had a visiting nurse come to the house to make sure I was making the proper
bandage changes; I mentioned the situation to her. She told me to use plain
old antiperspirant on his foot. IT REALLY WORKS!! We found that the roll
on works the best...it helped to make the summer a little more bearable;
and I suppose this remedy would work for anyone with "stinky" feet!
Thanks again for all of the time and effort you devote to your newsletter.
I look forward to it every day!
God Bless,
Paula
***
I dont know
if you put this in your newsletter or not, I love your newsletter by the way,
it is very helpful. Well here is my tip, if you want to get all of the hair
spray and gel out of your hair, take some baking soda, about maybe a tablespoon
and make a paste out of it. Put it in your hair and massage it in like you
were washing it. Then rinse with warm water, and then wash your hair with
your normal shampoo, this will get all of that out, also if you want
fuller hair add about a tablespoon of honey to your shampoo. Thanks for a
great letter.
Beverly Corley
Sunshine
***
When making
a salad using ranch dressing, add a little dill weed for extra flavor. This
is especially good on tomatoes and cucumbers.
***
Aloe When the
tingling starts, try rubbing juice from an aloe plant on the affected area
for cold sores.
***
For a change
of pace when making fried potatoes, season with chili powder, garlic powder,
seasoned salt and pepper.
***
When making
hash brown potatoes, use seasoned salt instead of regular salt. Makes a tremendous
difference in taste.
***
Yogurt:
Eating plain yogurt (with acidophilus) I eat the flavored variety, helps stimulate
the immune system and should be eaten daily to decrease frequency of sinus
infections and cold sores
***
If you are
preparing turnips, peel, cut in chunks, cover with water and cook until
tender. (If turnips are strong tasting, change the water one or two times
while cooking) Drain and mash with a potato masher, add a little butter,
cream, salt and pepper. Delicious!
***
For allergy
sufferers, take 1 tablespoon of LOCALLY-PRODUCED honey daily. Your allergies
should disappear in 30 days or less.
***
To keep brown
sugar from getting hard, you can put it in the resealable bag and then into
a tin can with lid. I have used this method for a long time and the brown
sugar does not get hard ever.
***
Gargle with
warm sea salt when having hoarseness and laryngitis type symptoms.
***
Need a warm
moist heat pack use a towel and moisten it with water throughout. Put it in
microwave 1 minute and you are done..Depending on your microwave you may need
a little longer
nora scott
***
One has to
eat 11 pounds of potatoes to put on 1 pound of weight, a potato has no more
calories than an apple.
***
When my now
20 year old son was 1 or 2 years old he liked my homemade banana bread. When
I made it I made sure that I also bought a few
extra overripe
bananas as he liked to also eat them as they were and also have me mash them
up really good and add wheat germ and some milk and make a homemade cold oatmeal
of sorts. (my own "mommy magic" oatmeal which of course had nutritional ingredients
and he had the natural sugar from the banana so it tasted sweet and he was
fed good food as opposed to candy which was good. I was happy to get good
food into his system and he felt that he was having a treat.)
***
Fruit and Vegetable
Scrub: Baking Soda is the "food safe" way to clean dirt and residue off
fresh fruit and vegetables. Just sprinkle on a damp sponge and scrub. Then
rinse.
***
Use Vaseline
on your skin after a bath if you have excema!!!!! Linda W
***
Remove those
coffee and tea stains and eliminate bitter off-tastes by washing coffee maker
parts, and coffee and teapots in a solution of 1/4 cup Baking Soda in 1
quart of warm water. For stubborn stains, try soaking overnight in the Baking
Soda solution and detergent. You can even remove the unsightly stains from
your favorite cups and mugs, by sprinkling Baking Soda on a sponge and scrubbing
the stains away!
***
I don't know
if this qualifies for an ailment, but I get bad muscle spasms from working
in this terrible heat and sweating all day, and about the only thing I have
found to get instant relief is a big tablespoon of vinegar. You can
mix it in water, but I take it
staight and
within minutes you can feel the muscles relaxing. I keep a
bottle my the
bed for those night muscle cramps.
God Bless,
Donna
***
Vev-
I used to work
in pain management and had many people with disc problems. Try asking your
dr about epidural injections. I know that sounds terrible, but its not as
painful as it sounds. they do an epidural injection (kind of like when you
are having a baby) and inject some cortisone into the epidural space. What
that does is releive some of the swelling and cause alot of the pain to go
away. It is usually done in 3 injections, once a week for 3 weeks. (My advise
would be to have a Pain Management specialist or neurosureon do it!)
hope this helps.
Deanna
***
The custom
of serving a slice of lemon with fish dates back to the Middle Ages. It was
believed that if a person accidentally swallowed a fish bone, the lemon juice
would dissolve it.
***
I have a home
remedy for the hiccups....Eat a spoonful of grape jelly!!!..it works for our
family!
try it next
time, Jackie
***
Having trouble
removing those stubborn bottle tops and jar lids? Don a pair of rubber gloves,
or twist a fat rubber band around the lid, then twist open.
***
Hi Patsy,
My home remedy
is for dandruff. Buy a bottle of SEA BREEZE antiseptic and sprinkle
it over clean wet hair. Massage it in and leave it. Your scalp will
feel cool and tingle. Be careful not to get it in your eyes or it
will sting like the dickens. (I vote consistently for outstanding 5 stars)
Annette Hancock
***
Nothing cleans
like common table salt. I use it to clean stuck on spills on the range and
in the oven. Need to take the dinge out of that special white shirt soak it
in salt water mixed strong then toss it in with the rest of your whites comes
out fresh and bright.
***
Hi Patsy,
One thing that
has come in handy when short of cash and in need of a hot pack is to take
an old sock and fill it with rice until you can still tie the top into a knot
then put it into the microwave for a minute or two and place it where needed.
I sit in my chair with it behind my back. Have a good day!
Judy
***
By the way...
a great substitute for buttermilk (or even if your running short on milk for
a baking recipe). Just add sour cream or yogurt. I've used almost a 50/50
mix of milk and sour cream for biscuits and such when it calls for buttermilk.
It gave my recipe a nice light buttermilk flavor. I've also substituted
Yogurt and a bit of water when I made biscuits and it turned out wonderful
& moist!
Wendy
***
Hi Patsy,
When I was growing up......in a family of 6 children....one of us was usually
sick as soon as the school year started and germs were passed around. When
one got sick, we ALL got sick!
My mother used to make "onion syrup"........basically it was a sliced onion
covered with a liberal dose of sugar to make a syrup. The onion smell
would clear our sinuses, and the sugary syrup would soothe our throats. But
it was awful!!! It worked, though.
She was from Maine...maybe there is a regional thing or something, I just
know that whenever the first child got sick, there was a teaspoon of onion
syrup waiting.....and my mom would keep making more until we were better.
Thanks again for your time.....I so look forward to your newsletter....and
I appreciate that you take the time to respond when I send you an e-mail.
You're a class act!!!
God Bless,
Paula
***
When making
spaghetti - pour a small amount of oil on top of water before adding spaghetti
and it will not stick together.
***
The very best
bottle cleaner is a denture tablet it gets into hard places to reach.
***
To keep mildew
away from damp, musty areas, place a charcoal briquette in each corner of
closet, or wherever mildew appears. The charcoal will absorb the moisture
that mildew needs to survive. Wiping down walls with a vinegar-soaked cloth
will eliminate mildew, dust and odors.
***
Clean upholstery
by sprinkling it liberally with baking soda and letting it set for a few minutes
before vacuuming. Smoke odors will also be eliminated.
***
When making
spaghetti - pour a small amount of oil on top of water before adding spaghetti
and it will not stick together.
***
Patsy,
I heard oatmeal
works in the same way as rice does on pigeons, not pretty but non toxic.
Also, Black Pepper will work on them.
Gina
***
You will think
I am totally out of my mind. This is the truth. Whenever my mom
would run out of cocoa, she would use a pinch of pepper. You could
not tell in fudge or cake. I have used a pinch of pepper when I was
as much as a 1/4 c. short of cocoa. Ada
***
This is about
gallstone remedies- There is no real remedy other than
surgery.
I know that sounds stupid but it's true. Gallstones are an
indication
of gallbladder disease and the gallbladder is one of those organs that cannot
repair itself, just like the appendix(sp?)Anyway, this is what my surgeon
and doctor told me when I had to get mine out. They took my appendix at the
same time, and why not? They are already in there:)! FYI Changing your
diet does not provide any relief, because any food can give you gallstones,
although fattier foods up your chance alot! Anyway, good luck, I know
how very painful those buggers can be!
***
To remove chewing
gum from clothing.... freeze or cover the gum with ice. Then crack or scrape
it off.
***
Hello Patsy,
My hint for a irritating cough is from a doctor. Suck on a lemon drop.
It soothes the throat, quiets the cough and is a better price than the cough
drops. Have a wonderful day! Patty
***
TIPS FOR FREEZING
CASSEROLES
** To freeze
a fully baked casserole ** Begin by pre-lining your casserole dish with heavy-duty
aluminum foil, leaving enough of an overhang on all sides to cover &
seal the food later. Assemble the casserole, laying it in the lined pan &
bake as directed, then cool to room temperature. Put in freezer just until
frozen (about 1/2 to 1 hour & it's not necessary to seal it up for this
short freezing time). Once the casserole is frozen, use the excess foil overhang
& seal airtight. Double wrap the foil wrapped casserole in freezer proof
plastic bags, label, date it, then freeze until ready to use.
** To thaw
& Reheat **
Remove the
wrapping & place the frozen food back into the dish in which it was
baked in, cover & defrost in refrigerator overnight. When reheating,
cover & reheat in a 350 degree oven. To test for doneness, insert a knife
in the center of the food. When it is hot to the touch when removed it is
hot throughout.
***
SAFETY TIPS
FOR CHICKEN:
The raw juices
of uncooked chicken contain bacteria that can
easily contaminate
the cooked meat and other foods you are
preparing.
For healthy eating, be sure to take the following
precautions:
* Always wash
hands with soap and hot water before and after
handling uncooked
chicken.
* Never leave
uncooked chicken at room temperature for more
than 20 minutes.
* Never re-use
a chicken marinade or baste cooked chicken
with a marinade
after it has been used. (reserve some
separate marinade
for basting).
* Never put
cooked chicken back into the unwashed container
in which it
was marinating.
***
Hi Patsy.
With reference
to the clove cure for toothache: I used to use that all the time (when needed),
and recommended it for my husband when he had a shocking pain and couldn't
get to the dentist until the next day. HOWEVER, he was advised by the dentist
that clove oil is tissue-toxic (ie: it can kill the gum tissue it
comes in contact with) and that it was also possibly carcinogenic!
Who do you believe? I can't say that I've had any problems in the past,
nor has my father (who told me about it) - I guess it's a matter of whether
you use it as a first aid treatment, or whether you are using it on a more
regular basis (and should probably go to the dentist anyway).
Thanks for
your newsletters.
Nerida
***
Patsy,
Is it
humid where you are? (I don't know anything about the Netherlands).
If the air is dry it will dry out the air passages and can also cause congestion.
Sometimes a humidifier or vaporizer will add enough moisture you could sleep......I
even put a large pan of water on the stove (med heat) and add Vick's
or Mentholatum. It clears the nose. (You just wouldn't want to
leave it unattended).
I'll say an
extra prayer for you to get some rest. God bless you.
Chris
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ONION STORAGE
TIPS
Store onions
in a cool, dry place with good air circulation
and away from
bright light and out of any direct sunlight.
Place onions
at least one foot away from walls to provide
air movement.
DO NOT store
whole onions in plastic bags as lack of air
circulation
reduces storage life.
DO NOT store
onions with potatoes as potatoes give off
moisture that
can cause onions to spoil.
***
Hi Patsy,
When my sisters
and I were kids and caught a cold Mom use to feed us hot apple wine.
It work really well to break up the cold but it sure tasted nasty.
Hugs, Sue
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HI PATSY,
THE BEST THING
I HAVE EVER USED IS VICKS VAPO-RUB. SMEAR IT ALL OVER YOUR CHEST AND NECK.
REBECCA
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To get the
shell off the eggs easy after they are done replace the water with cold water
and ice cubes the cubes will crack the eggs and the shell comes off easy.
***
Broccoli Tips:
To revive limp,
uncooked broccoli: Trim 1/2" from the base of the stalk and set the head in
a glass of cold water in the refrigerator overnight.
To cook limp
broccoli: Steam-boil in a shallow pan of water, adding a pinch each
of salt and sugar per cup of cooking water.
To rescue overcooked
broccoli: Chop it fine and toss it with rice and seasonings, sprinkle over
baked potatoes, and top with melted cheese- - Raw broccoli, cup for cup,
has twice as much vitamin C as an orange and almost as much calcium as milk.
- - Broccoli,
tomatoes, peppers, corn, carrots, summer and winter squash, potatoes, and
melons were all unknown to ancient Egyptians.
***
Hi Patsy,
Here's
one for the garden......pour beer into an old pie pan or similar shallow dish
and place it at ground level to kill slugs in the garden.They crawl in and
drown. Also , if your plagued with fruit flies an easy way to get rid of
them is to place a small dish of apple cider vinegar near the spot where
you see them....they die by drowning as well! Good thing most
bugs can't swim huh?? Have a great day!
Diana Biela
***
Put grits or
cornstatch on top of ant piles, ants will eat this, then they die!
*
I wish I knew
of something to get rid of sugar ants in my cabinets.. I can't even keep cereal
or anything with sugar in it in the cabinets or they get in it-- even if
it hasn't even been open- they can get in it... I've tried vinegar, cinnamin,
chalk line, spearment or bay leaves, and those ant traps.. I hope
someone sends you a hint that will work...Jackie
*
ANT TRAPS:
Ingredients:
1/3 cup molasses
6 tablespoons
sugar
6 tablespoons
active dry yeast
Mix ingredients
together in a small bowl until they form a smooth paste. Spread the mixture
into plastic lid. Any old plastic container will do. Set the mixture near
the mouth of ant hill. For kitchen areas, coat a strip of cardboard with the
mixture and lay along floor or in crevices where ants travel. Works best
with medium to large ants. Try substituting honey for the molasses.
Gina
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MAKE YOUR OWN
FLY PAPER
Ingredients:
1/4 cup maple
syrup
1 tablespoon
brown sugar
1 tablespoon
granulated sugar
Mix ingredients
together in a small bowl. Pour over strips of brown paper and let soak overnight.
To hang, poke a hole in one end of a strip and tie a string to it.
Gina
*
Ants - Ok also
cayenne pepper will work. Also, cinnamon around the base of the house
and concentrated lemon juice will also work :)
Gina
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