Cheerio Treats

April 30th, 2010 Leave a comment
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Easy Cheerio Treats

3 Tbsp. Margarine or butter
1 pkg. mini marshmallows (6 cups)
1/2 cup peanut butter, smooth or crunchy
5 cups Cheerios cereal

 

Grease a 9×13 pan well.

Microwave margarine in a large bowl on high for 45 seconds or until melted. Stir in marshmallows, coating with margarine. Microwave on high 1 1/2 minutes or until melted, stirring after 45 seconds. Mix in peanut butter and . . . → Read More: Cheerio Treats

How to Have a Garage Sale

April 30th, 2010 5 comments
garage sale

A garage sale can be a great way to declutter and make a little money. . . . → Read More: How to Have a Garage Sale

Poppy’s Biscuits (like Popeye’s)

April 29th, 2010 4 comments
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These biscuits are so yummy! If you have ever had Popeye’s you will know what I mean. These are a really close match. Don’t be afraid of these because they are made from scratch. They are really very simple with only 4 ingredients. I have known many inexperienced cooks who had great success with biscuits. Try them. I think you’ll like them!

Poppy’s Biscuits

4 cups baking mix (Bisquick)
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Joto Chocolate Mint Cookies

April 27th, 2010 One comment
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Homemade Joto Chocolate Mint Cookies

1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1 egg
1/4 tsp. peppermint
1/2 cup sour milk (you can put a tablespoon of vinegar into sweet milk to make it sour)
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 tsp. soda
1 tsp. salt
2 cups flour

Preheat oven to 350°. Mix in order. Drop by spoonfuls onto a greased . . . → Read More: Joto Chocolate Mint Cookies

Breakfast and Snack Ideas for Picky Eaters

April 27th, 2010 36 comments
picky baby

Many of our readers ask, “How do I get my kids to eat? They are so picky and I’ve run out of ideas…”

It’s in a kid’s nature to be picky. It’s funny that kids will frown upon anything new. Our children will eat the same thing almost every day and then one day say, “I don’t like sloppy Joe’s”. Our oldest son eats pizza but does not like sausage pizza. One day recently, . . . → Read More: Breakfast and Snack Ideas for Picky Eaters

How To Have A Cheap Graduation Party

April 26th, 2010 4 comments
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Try these ideas for things you can do to have a cheap graduation party that will be a fun and memorable way to celebrate that special graduation. . . . → Read More: How To Have A Cheap Graduation Party

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

April 26th, 2010 2 comments
chessy mashed potatoes

Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

3-4 cups mashed potatoes
4 oz. cream cheese, softened in microwave
1 clove of garlic or 1 tsp. garlic powder, to taste
1 cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded

Mix potatoes, cream cheese and garlic and place in a 1 quart greased baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese and place under broiler for 3-4 minutes until cheese is melted.

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