By Noreen Doll. This gluten free Mexican Tortilla Chip Casserole is easy to make and delicious! It makes enough that we can freeze half of it for another meal, which is nice to have on hand when everyone is starved and you want to eat now. This is an excellent way to use up all those small bits of tortilla chips that have accumulated in the bottom of the … [Read more...] about Mexican Tortilla Chip Casserole (Gluten Free)
Pot Handle Hot Pad Grip
By Noreen Doll. A Pot Handle Hot Pad Grip is easy to make with a pot holder, and really handy for holding a pan with a hot handle. Just slip the pot handle grip over the handle of the pot or pan to use it. Because I found these hot pads in the Dollar Store in a package of 2 for $1, I can make lots of them for gifts. Supplies. Hot Pad Needle and Thread … [Read more...] about Pot Handle Hot Pad Grip
Quick Clean Up Tip for Raw Egg Mess
by Noreen Doll. Drop an Egg on the floor? Here's a quick clean up tip. Grab your salt box and sprinkle a handful of salt all over the egg. Make it pretty thick, and be sure to get some around the edges. Let it sit a moment while the egg soaks up the salt. Use a paper towel to shove it all into the center, and then just scoop up the mess. You … [Read more...] about Quick Clean Up Tip for Raw Egg Mess
Simple Basket
By Noreen Doll. This simple basket is easy to make, and has lots of uses. It can be used for any occasion simply by changing the color of paper used. The small baskets would be perfect favor baskets, or little nut or candy cups. The larger baskets could be filled with ornaments, a gift, or become a candy dish. The simple basket can be decorated … [Read more...] about Simple Basket
Sauerkraut and Frankfurters Recipe (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. This is an easy recipe that we had a lot when I was growing up. It's easy to fix, nutritious, and cheap to make. Just simmer sauerkraut and frankfurters together and serve over mashed potatoes. Ingredients. 29 Ounce Can of Sauerkraut 5 or 6 Frankfurters, sliced 4 or 5 Potatoes 3 - 4 Tablespoons Butter 1/4 Cup of Milk There are 2 … [Read more...] about Sauerkraut and Frankfurters Recipe (Gluten Free)
How to Remove a Sticky Tag
By Noreen Doll. I found this interesting old Wooden Nickel. A few decades ago this was a very popular way to commemorate an occasion with an inexpensive souvenir that would also raise a little money. Unfortunately, this wooden nickel had the residue of a sticky tag that had not been completely removed. And it had been that way for 50 years. I've found that … [Read more...] about How to Remove a Sticky Tag
Basic Folded One Sheet Pocket Book
By Noreen Doll. A folded one sheet pocket book is easy to make and a fun little book to use. It has a little pocket on every page, and there are many things you can use them for. Make bookmarks to store in the pockets. Or create lots of tiny tags to keep in them. Attach small photos to paper shapes that can be removed from the pockets and make a fun photo … [Read more...] about Basic Folded One Sheet Pocket Book
Lacy Candy Canes
By Noreen Doll. Lacy Candy Canes make a lovely, elegant holiday decoration. They can be made with plastic candy canes as I've done here, or you can use real candy canes. Unfortunately, thought they're very pretty, you can't keep real candy canes as they melt and become sticky over time, but the plastic ones can be kept to use again. Supplies. Ribbon … [Read more...] about Lacy Candy Canes
Cheap Amateur Painting Tips
By Noreen Doll. Periodically we need to repaint a room in our house, and in the process have found some ways to make painting cheaper and easier. Of course, we always buy good quality paint, but we've discovered some cheap tricks to help keep the costs down. Foam Brushes Get a couple of bags of multiple sizes of foam brushes. They do edges nicely because of … [Read more...] about Cheap Amateur Painting Tips
Green Chilis and Cheese Rice Patties Recipe (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll. These tasty green chilis and cheese rice patties make a great meal or a filling snack, and they're gluten free. Ingredients 2 - 3 Cups Cooked Rice 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 1 - 4 Ounce Can Diced Green Chilis 1/2 Onion, minced 1 Clove Garlic, minced 1 Egg 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch Salt & Pepper to … [Read more...] about Green Chilis and Cheese Rice Patties Recipe (Gluten Free)
Patriotic Mini Gift Box
By Noreen Doll. Make a fun and easy patriotic mini gift box for 4th of July favors. Fill it with Snaps for the kids, or small toys or candy. And it can be used for adult prizes, too. Since the boxes are so quick and easy, round up the family a day or two ahead and have a craft day to make them. Supplies. Paper, cut to 4x6 inches Narrow Ribbons: red, … [Read more...] about Patriotic Mini Gift Box
Easy, No-Mess Way to Paint Baseboards
By Noreen Doll. We love this super easy no-mess way to paint baseboards. Before when we've painted, we used a paint edger, which needs to be wiped free of paint after each use. This left us with tons of paint smeared paper towels or rags, and we usually managed to get some paint where we didn't want it anyway. This time we applied packing tape along the edge … [Read more...] about Easy, No-Mess Way to Paint Baseboards
