Archive → April, 2010
How to Stay Young with Antioxidants
The Power of Antioxidants for Staying Young
Everyone wants to grow old gracefully. Some go under the knife to get that youthful look while others opt for a more natural way to maintain that healthful glow. The way to make peace with age can be found in the types of foods that we eat and the miracle ingredient they contain.
This hidden “miracle” is called antioxidants. They have graced the pages of magazines, medical journals and every product from hand cream to supplement pills. But what are antioxidants and what can they do to keep you looking your best?
Antioxidants are substances that fight the aging process that goes on in your body. They are not produced by the body so to get the benefit of these power-packed substances you must ingest them. A variety of foods contain antioxidants. Continue reading →
Four Gift Mix in a Jar Beverage Recipes
Are you looking for an affordable gift to give to a friend or loved one? If so, I would like to suggest a Gift Mix In A Jar!
These recipes are really easy to put together and only take a few minutes. You will need to purchase your desired sized Mason Jars from your local grocery store or discount store. I also recommend purchasing some decorative recipe cards.
You will want add the ingredients into your clean and dry jars. Once completed, make sure you place the lid tightly onto the jar. Print the preparation instructions onto a recipe card or gift tag. Use a hole punch and punch a hole in the top left corner of your card or tag. Attach it to the jar with a piece of satin ribbon or raffia.
Here are 4 easy recipes. Continue reading →
How to Sled in the Snow Without a SLed
Alternatives to Using a Sled When you Don’t Have One
Snow And No Sled? No Problem!
By Tawra Kellam
http://www.LivingOnaDime.com/
We went sledding this weekend and dad and the kids really had a great
time! We used some sleds that we bought last year, but there was a
time in the past when the snow caught us off guard and we didn’t have
anything to use as a sled.
Here are some ideas for alternatives to sleds that we have used or
have seen used in case you find yourself caught without one. Some of
them work better when the slopes have a smoother, slightly icy surface.
* Baby pool – We actually saw a family using an old baby pool.
The one they were using would not slide well since the snow was soft,
but they turned it inside out (turning the smooth side out) and it
worked great. Their entire family went down together in it and they
had great fun. (Of course, if you have to turn it inside out, it
probably won’t hold water anymore so make sure it’s a worn out baby
pool! Continue reading →
July Club Goodies
Here are a few goodies in the Thrifty Homemaker Club area, new items will be added throughout the month and the basic club goodies are available on the first day of each month.
Freezer Cooking for One - Ebook
30 Freezer Recipes – Ebook
Time Management Tips and Ideas – Ebook
Chicken – Special E-report
Thrifty Cooking Tips – Ebook
How to Make Paper Mache
How to Make Paper Mache from Recycled Newspaper
Artists have been creating paper mache artworks for as long as man has been making paper. Also known by the French as papier-mâché, which means ‘chewed-up paper’, it is an art form even young children can enjoy. If you’ve never done so, here’s how to make paper mache from recycled newspaper.
There are two basic components to paper mache: paper and paste. You may also be able to add textiles if needed, but if you have paper and some type of paste you have everything you need to begin the creative process. You can find several mixtures for paper mache paste either in library books or by searching on the internet. The following are three of the most popular and easiest recipes.
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