tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31614863451911432011-11-27T17:24:49.309-08:00KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.comBlogger121100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-33255965753272396882010-03-16T08:16:00.000-07:002010-03-16T08:27:15.593-07:00

Alina TugendMarch 15, 2010This article is part of a series related to being Financially Fit I've been writing on some weighty topics lately — too little money, too many choices, too few jobs. It's time, I decided, to move on to some questions that haunt me almost every day.How much soap should I put in my washing machine and dishwasher?Do I need to do more for my dryer than clean that

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-17120741800432938462010-03-12T20:20:00.000-08:002010-03-12T20:25:20.921-08:00

Your Stay-Full Diet PlanGet tips for cutting calories that won't leave you feeling hungryBy Karen Ansel, R.D., Woman's DayLast time you tried to lose weight, did you become so ravenous that you blew it with a big binge? Sure, you have to eat less to slim down, but drastic changes shouldn't happen overnight. We're here to make the trimming process painless. The plan: Give yourself 2 to 3 weeks to

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-65108450493049188102010-03-12T08:06:00.000-08:002010-03-12T08:13:20.228-08:00

Expert debunks popular food myths By Anne Braly Mar. 10--You wake up in the middle of the night with hunger pains ricocheting through your stomach. Your first thought is bread and peanut butter waiting in your kitchen. But you've always heard that snacking at night is one of the worst things you can do if you're trying to stay in shape. Not true, according to

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-69891581317820835362009-10-15T15:13:00.000-07:002009-10-15T15:29:58.872-07:00

To keep mosquitoes away while you’re working outside, put a dryer sheet in your pocket.Sprinkle cayenne pepper on your plants to keep squirrels and rabbits away. You won’t harm the environment.To vacuum under your fridge attach an empty paper towel roll or empty gift wrap roll to your vacuum hose — it can be bent or flattened to get in narrow openings.Before you pour sticky substances into a

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-64292963519129917882009-08-18T09:05:00.000-07:002009-08-18T09:16:17.496-07:00

Peel your banana from the bottom so you don’t have to pick the “stringy things” off of it.Take your bananas apart after you buy them so they don’t ripen too quickly.Peppers with three bumps on the bottom are sweeter and better for eating. Peppers with four bumps are firmer and better for cooking.For a mild garlic flavor, add it when you begin cooking. If you want a stronger taste, add the garlic

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-59950716022460444332009-08-06T21:11:00.000-07:002009-08-06T21:35:49.092-07:00

TigerDirect Exclusive Deals, Limited Time Offers, Act Now And Save!SAVE $30 - Acer Aspire One Netbook Intel Atom N270 1.6GHz 1GB DDR2 160GB HDD 10.1" WSVGA WinXP Red $319.99SAVE $350 - Sharp Aquos 52" LCD HDTV 1080p 1920x1080 2000:1 Native 10000:1 Dynamic 6ms 16:9 4x HDMI $1249.99Visit our web site for products to make your home life easier.

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-16513795062953535762009-07-11T10:13:00.000-07:002009-07-11T10:27:10.587-07:00

You probably clean your lint filter every time you dry a load of clothes. But because some lint will always get past the filter and accumulate in the pipe behind the dryer, you also need to clean the vent hose and pipe once a year to keep your dryer running efficiently. Pull the dryer away from the wall, then disconnect the flexible pipe that connects to the vent in the wall. Use a dryer lint

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-11733979886821016982009-06-29T10:35:00.000-07:002009-06-29T10:55:32.851-07:00

Studies have shown that skipping or skimping on breakfast is actually counter productive to losing weight. When your body doesn't get enough calories in the morning, it starts to slow down your metabolism because it thinks it's on food shortage and wants to conserve. You want to keep your body burning calories and anything you eat early, has all day to burn. So don't be afraid to get your

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-1356898083058827902009-05-06T22:19:00.000-07:002009-05-06T22:31:37.394-07:00

Sometimes, even a properly adjusted door will rub on the threshold whenever it is opened or closed.To overcome this trouble, simply place a sheet of course sandpaper on the threshold with the grit side up. Note: Self-adhesive sandpaper that's readily available today is perfect for this. Then, once the sandpaper is secured to the floor, carefully pass the door over this paper several times. This

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-87229516468208170242009-05-04T14:00:00.000-07:002009-05-04T14:20:51.905-07:00

In the Kitchen:Capture running water while waiting for it to heat up and use this excess to water plantsWhen washing dishes by hand, use as little water as possible, and use only the required amount of soap. When rinsing, put the dishes in a rack to rinse them all together and use short bursts instead of a constant flow. Keep a container od cold water in the refrigerator, so you won't have to

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-3811700709154642412009-03-19T15:42:00.000-07:002009-03-20T14:58:08.813-07:00

I think that everyone in the city has read last week's article by David Leite on the Quest for the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie. One of the main tricks from the article is to rest your dough for 36 hours before baking the cookies in order to improve the flavor. In my work as a chef I have often made cookie dough in advance and baked to order. I knew that refrigeration had beneficial effects

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3161486345191143.post-76095741035805138492009-03-19T14:35:00.000-07:002009-03-20T14:58:42.544-07:00

Slow Cooker Savory Pot RoastFrom: Campbell's KitchenPrep: 10 minutesCook: 8 hoursServes: 6Slow cooking this tender pot roast with some flavorful vegetables and a few on-hand ingredients yields mouthwatering results.Ingredients:1 can (10 3/4 ounces) Campbell's® Condensed Cream of Mushroom Soup (Regular, 98% Fat Free or 25% Less Sodium)1 pouch (2 ounces) dry onion soup & recipe mix6 small red

KSNhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10283667687158280691noreply@blogger.com0