Monday, May 27, 2013

Happy Memorial Day!

What did you do on your day off?  We hope everyone had a great day with friends and family!

Thursday, May 23, 2013

Memorial Day Recipe

Mini Burgers with the Works RecipeAre you having a Memorial Day party?  Check out this great recipe for your first summer picnic.  They are super easy to make and will be a hit at your party.  You can find out more information at Taste of Home.


Ingredients


  • 1/4 pound ground beef
  • 3 slices process American cheese
  • 4 slices white bread (heels of loaf recommended)
  • 2 tablespoons prepared Thousand Island salad dressing
  • 2 pearl onions, thinly sliced
  • 4 baby dill pickles, thinly sliced
  • 3 cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced

Directions

  • Shape beef into twelve 1-in. patties. Place on a microwave-safe plate lined with paper towels. Cover with another paper towel; microwave on high for 1 minute until meat is no longer pink. Cut each slice of cheese into fourths; set aside.
  • Using a 1-in. round cookie cutter, cut out six circles from each slice of bread. Spread half of the bread circles with dressing. Layer with burgers, cheese, onions, pickles and tomatoes. Top with remaining bread circles; secure with toothpicks. Yield: 1 dozen.
Editor's Note: This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Homemade Bug Killer

Ants are everywhere and something we all have to deal with on a daily basis.  However, you do not need chemicals or fancy spray to kill an ant or two that appear in your apartment or outside.  There is a homemade ant killer that will get rid of the pest without hurting or damaging anything else.   You can learn more at apartment therapy.






What You Need

Materials

  • Baking Soda
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Jar Lids (or something similar to hold the bait, although a container is not necessary)

Tools

  • Measuring Spoon

Instructions

  1. Combine 1 part baking soda with 1 part powdered sugar. 
Note: I used a 3/4 tablespoon of each, and mixed it together directly in the jar lid. From what I have read, ants cannot differentiate between baking soda and powdered sugar because they are similar in size. The sugar attracts the ants, and the baking soda is what kills them: It reacts with the acid in their digestive system and they explode.

2. Place the mixture in strategic locations and wait for the baking soda to do its thing. You can use a jar lid or something similar to keep the bait contained, or you can place it directly on the surface where the ants are prevalent.
 
Note: I made 3 lids with the bait, and placed them in the corners of my kitchen counter. After several days, the number of ants in my kitchen reduced dramatically. I also found that it is essential to keep the problem areas clean and void of any food; I used vinegar to clean my kitchen surfaces and to scrub the ant trails. If you can find their point of entry, it is strongly recommended that you fill it with Borax or diatomaceous earth and seal it off with clear caulk.
How To Make a Natural Ant Killer

Thursday, May 2, 2013

Relieve Stress During Finals


Do you carry a lot of stress?  Most of us do in today's age.  Stress relief can be beneficial to your health and well-being.  Here are some great tips that are easy to help reduce stress.  You can do these tips everyday in a short amount of time.  You can find more great health tips here.






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