Frugal Kitchen Spruce UpsWritten by Kathleen Wilson
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Save empty bottles and fill with colored water to set on windowsills, or line up bottles and fill with one flower each from your garden. Grow plants from seed on your windowsills! Even grass seed has become very vogue. (Don’t tell anyone, because I usually shy away from “vogue”, but I really like grass thing!J) Above all, invoke your family into place where you spend most time. I’ve heard some designers say you should keep your refrigerator clear to prevent clutter, NO MAGNETS! But honestly, what would my kitchen be without my kids drawings stuck all over door? It wouldn’t be place I want to spend most of my time. I even have a couple of framed photos of my kids, right on kitchen counter! So make your kitchen YOUR home, and have fun doing it! Copyright 2002 K. Wilson
Kathleen Wilson is the editor of a free ezine and website called The Budget Decorator. When she’s not decorating or gardening she’s caring for her 5 kids, 3 stepkids, and wonderful husband. You can get more info and free projects at her website http://www.thebudgetdecorator.com
| | A SALUTE TO THE 4TH Written by Arleen M. Kaptur
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************************* Paper plates, napkins, cups, and plastic utensils can vary - some red, some white, and some blue. Tie a basket with a colorful ribbon and place your utensils or napkins inside. Colorful straw hats, make-believe firecrackers made from construction paper and gold trim will give your table all beauty of Holiday! ************************ Having children at your doing? Make a treat they can’t resist - Serve home-made popsicles that are layered with three flavors of kool-aid. Strawberry or raspberry for bottom, icy white lemonade or other flavor for middle, and cool, blue raspberry for top. Place a tiny piece of red licorice string in “stick” layer before freezing. There is your “wick” for your firecracker pops. ************************** GRAND FINALE DESSERT Using a frozen pound cake, cut into ten slices. Place on bottom of a clear glass baking pan. Place a combination of cut-up strawberries, and blueberries on top of cake slices. Frost entire cake with Cool Whip or any dairy topping. In upper left-hand corner, place whole blueberries for states on our flag. Then line strawberries that have been cut in half lengthwise for “stripes”. Refrigerate until serving time. Cut along cake slices and each guest will have a beautiful, colorful treat. ************************* Menu Ideas - Grilled chicken legs, corn on cob, macaroni salad, and grand finale dessert ** Barbecued spareribs, Tomato/lettuce/cucumber salad, creamy cole slaw, corn on cob, peas and onions, ice cream sundaes with blueberries, strawberries and raspberries ** Barbecued chicken, buttermilk biscuits, coleslaw, watermelon slices ** Lemonade, grilled steak, grilled potato wedges, tossed salad, and dessert ** Burgers and franks on buns, baked beans, corn on cob, red/white/blue fruit plate with dip, and watermelon cookies ********************* However you celebrate, have a great time and ENJOY! ©Arleen M. Kaptur 2002 June 3
Arleen Kaptur has written numerous articles, how-to books, cookbooks, and the novel: SEARCHING FOR AUSTIN JAMES Websites: http://www.arleenssite.com http://www.Arleens-RusticLiving.com http://www.webspawner.com/users/rusticliving http://topica.com/lists/simpleliving
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