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
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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
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)
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
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
How to Remove Candle Wax from a Jar
By Noreen Doll. You will need a warm sunny day to use this easy way to remove candle wax from a jar. So save up all your jars of used, melted candles to clean out on a hot summer day. Supplies. Jars of Used Candles Aluminum Foil Old Flatware Knife Turned into Craft Knife How to Remove Candle Wax from a Jar. 1. On a nice hot, sunny day lay out a piece … [Read more...] about How to Remove Candle Wax from a Jar
Aluminum Can Dimensional Star
By Noreen Doll. Create an aluminum can dimensional star to use with your decorations. Aluminum cans are bright and shiny, and come in so many colors that you can find one for any occasion. The red, white and blue cans are perfect for patriotic occasions, red and green are nice for Christmas, and the silver inside of the cans can be used to make silver … [Read more...] about Aluminum Can Dimensional Star
How to Make a Star Pattern
By Noreen Doll. A star pattern is easy to do if you just learn a few folds. After you've made a paper star, you can trace it onto cereal cardboard or a milk jug to make it more permanent. Use some scrap paper to make a few practice stars in various sizes. Supplies. Paper Scissors Ruler (optional) How to Make a Star Pattern. 1. Start with a … [Read more...] about How to Make a Star Pattern
Hot Pad Scissor Holder
By Noreen Doll. A scissor holder is a handy place to store your scissors, to protect the blades and to keep them away from young ones. It is also a good way to carry scissors when you want to take them along with you. This Hot Pad Scissor Holder has a loop that allows you to hang it to keep the scissors handy, or you can just tuck them away in the holder, with your … [Read more...] about Hot Pad Scissor Holder
Tamale Soup (Gluten Free)
By Noreen Doll Tamale Soup is a quick tasty meal when you don't have a long time to cook. Because of the canned tamales, this soup has a little different flavor, and the tamales thicken the broth. Ingredients. 1/2 Pound Hamburger 1 Onion, diced 2 or 3 Cloves of Garlic, minced 1 - 15 Ounce Can Tamales 1 - 15 Ounce Can Tomatoes, diced 1 - 15 … [Read more...] about Tamale Soup (Gluten Free)
Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing
By Noreen Doll. A friend moved into a place that was in really bad shape, and she asked for ideas on how to clean it. The oven was awful, but she didn't want to have to spend hours trying to scrub it. So we tried a trick that I had done before. And this was the result. Look at the window. We had a job ahead of us! Supplies. Whisk Broom with … [Read more...] about Clean Your Oven Without Scrubbing











