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- I use my breadmaker to make pizza crust, dinner rolls, and breadsticks as well as bread. I got out my recipes and for each recipe I put all the dry ingredients (except yeast) for 1 batch in a ziptop bag. Now I have my own mixes. When I want to use one I just add the liquid and dump the mix in. -To soften cookies put a piece of bread in cookie jar. I've done this for years. - Have stale tortilla chips, taco shells etc? Just put them on a cookie sheet and put them in the oven for a few minutes and they'll crisp right up. - Roll pie crust etc on floured pizza pan it makes clean up easy. If you don't have a small onehanded rolling pin use a glass or else turn the pan upside down. -Put plastic wrap over top of dough to keep roller clean (or roll between 2 sheets of waxed paper). -When you try a new recipe make a note right on the recipe like Good, xxx's favorite, add more of whatever etc. -When nobody likes a new recipe throw it away.This saves going back later and trying to remember if you've tried that one. -I have put the family favorites in sheet protectors and put them in a 3ring binder. That way they are all together and when I want to use one I can pop it out. Being in plastic if I get something on it while I'm cooking all I have to do is wipe it off with a wet cloth and pop it back in the binder. -I made a list of favorites meals and keep it handy for when I can't think of anything to fix. -I buy several pounds of ground beef at a time and boil it. You just put it in a big pot and put just enough water to cover the meat. You only have to break it up with a large spoon and stir it every now and then instead of standing there constantly frying it. After it's drained and completely cooled I put it in baggies (a baggie holds about 1 lb.) and put it in the freezer. Then it is easy to grab one when I want taco salad or sloppy joes etc. -To keep icing from sticking to plastic wrap or foil spray covering with Pam.
-Put your SOS pad in a baggie & pop it in the freezer after using to keep it from rusting
-Before grocery shopping clean out a place in cabinets & fridge for groceries you're bringing home. I can't tell you the difference this makes!
-Each person has their own laundry basket. - I have a little basket on a shelf near the washer for mis-matched socks, coins I find in pockets, and used dryer sheets.
- I always use dryer sheets at least four times.
-Store top sheet, fitted sheet & 2nd pillowcase inside 1st pillowcase. -After a meal each person takes their plate & glass to the sink. This takes no extra time really and makes it way easier for whoever is cleaning up.
..........And I found this tip on the Organized Christmas
message board Some sites with good information on running a household......
The Dollar Stretcher
Organized Home
Mainstreet
Mom
The 21st Century Homekeeper
Frugal Homemaker
Cheap Cooking
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