Jul
31
2008
One of the easiest and friendliest ways to get rid of mice is to get “mouse oil” or simply buy pure essential peppermint and spearmint oils and mix them together. Put this on cotton balls and place them wherever the mice usually frequent. They’ll leave in a hurry. They absolutely hate the smell, and no one gets hurt, including pets.
Read more of my Frugal posts here!
Or if you want some more great frugal tips go and check out the other Frugal Friday participants.
Jul
31
2008
Fab Five on Friday is going to be a regular feature here on A Juggling Mum. Each Friday I am going to list five blogs. These will include my favourite blogs, blogs I have been reading lately or new blogs I have found. It’s my way of spreading a little link love around 
I’d love for you to join me. All you have to do is write a post on your blog listing 5 blogs you’d like to give some love and then come back here and link it using Mr Linky.
I promise to come and visit everyone that joins in.
Here are my Fab Five for this week:
- From The Rubber Room
- Make and Takes
- Down to Earth
- Cake Wrecks
- The Grocery Cart Challenge
Now link up your Fab Five on Friday:
Jul
31
2008
110g Butter
½ cup Sugar
2 Tablespoons Honey
4 cups Rice Bubbles
½ cup coconut
1. Boil butter, sugar and honey gently for 2-3 minutes.
2. Combine Rice Bubbles and coconut in a bowl and stir in the sugar mixture.
3. Press into a lined slice tray
4. Refrigerate for 20 to 40 mins,
5. Cut into fingers and store in fridge.
Jul
30
2008
By Adam Hunt
How important is dental hygiene to your health? Good oral hygiene is in fact essential for good health. It is unfortunate if you are an adult and have not figured out how to take care of the only teeth that you have. But dental care is even more important for our youth who have sugary diets and may not yet know the importance of taking care of their teeth. If your teeth and gums are in poor shape, you can not chew your food properly. This can lead to digestive problems and other health conditions. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss. Tooth loss can interfere with eating because you can not chew your food well. This means that your food is more difficult to digest because the primary part of the digestive process, chewing, has been compromised. Based on some recommendations by the American Dental Association, here are the tips that you can help you to keep your teeth: Brush You should brush your 2x a day for at least five minutes. Brushing 3x daily is better of course. (For technique, consult your dentist.) Use a fluoride toothpaste that is accepted by the ADA. You should replace your toothbrush every three or four months or sooner if the bristles break down and become frayed. You should also replace your toothbrush after illnesses such as colds, flu, strep throat and stomach viruses. Children’s toothbrushes usually need to be replaced more often because they wear out faster. Floss It is necessary to clean between your teeth daily using dental floss or an interdentally cleaner even if you brush regularly. Toothbrush bristles can’t reach between teeth where bacteria can linger, causing decay and gum disease. Regular flossing can remove the food particles and plaque from between teeth and under the gum line where your tooth brush cannot reach. Diet A balanced diet that includes fresh fruits and vegetables can help you maintain good oral health. Limit junk foods and sugary foods, especially foods and drinks containing high fructose corn syrup. Dairy products and certain vegetables, such as broccoli, are good sources of calcium. Citrus fruits are good sources of vitamin C which is good for promoting tissue building and overall general health. Dentist Your dentist can tell you if you should come in every six months or once a year. Sometimes your dentist may suggest another schedule. Whatever the case, your dentist can recommend what types of oral care products to use. Plaque accumulates on the teeth within twenty minutes of eating! A daily mouthwash is a great idea to add to your brushing and flossing as well. Tooth decay and gum disease is caused mainly by plaque. Plaque is a combination of bacteria and food. Its stickiness is what causes it to adhere to the teeth. If it is not removed thoroughly each day, the result will be tooth decay. Eventually, if the plaque remains on the teeth, it will harden into a very tough substance called tartar which must be scraped off the teeth using a special tool. Plaque and tartar cause gingivitis, an inflammation of the gums, cavities, holes and soft spots that damage the surface and, more particularly, the structure of the teeth, peritonitis, breakdown of ligaments and bone supporting the teeth which leads to tooth loss, bad breath, abscesses and many health problems including pre-term labor and heart disease. People interested in good health are also starting to use daily glyconutrient supplements.Clinical studies have shown that the body’s immune system can be boosted through glyconutrients supplements.
To buy glyconutrients and get a free glyconutrient consultation, visit http://www.ifoundhealth.com/
Jul
30
2008
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp. baking powder
1 tsp. salt
1 cup finely shredded carrots
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 cup dates or raisins
2 eggs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup milk
Cream cheese frosting
80g cream cheese, softened
60g butter, softened
¾ cup icing-sugar mixture
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
Mix first 5 ingredients. Set aside. In a small bowl beat eggs. Add butter and milk. Pour into dry ingredients. Stir just enough to blend. Fill greased muffin tins 2/3 full. Bake 15-25 minutes in preheated 200C oven.
Cream cheese frosting.
Beat cream cheese, butter, icing sugar and vanilla in a small bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy. 5. Spread Frosting over top of muffins. Sprinkle with walnuts.
Jul
29
2008
Head over to 5 Minutes for Mom and Wordless Wednesday to see more Wordless Wednesday participants.
Jul
29
2008
500g ground beef
1 packet taco seasoning
2/3 cup water
puff pastry sheets
2 cups grated cheddar cheese
Brown ground beef and add taco seasoning and water.
Cook for 5-10 minutes; set aside.
Lay out pastry
Spread ground beef over pastry - leaving about 1 inch of pastry on one edge free of filling.
Top beef with grated cheese.
Roll up with the long edge closest to you.
Pinch seam to seal.
Slice the roll into 1-inch thick slices with a serrated knife.
Place rolls 2″ apart onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray.
If any filling falls out just press it into the top of the rolls.
Bake at 180°C for 15 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
Serve with salsa, sour cream or guacamole for dipping.
These would also be great to use up any left over taco meat.To freeze: Allow to cool completely. Flash freeze and then place in a ziploc bag when firm. Label, seal and freeze.
To Serve: Thaw in fridge overnight or thaw/heat in microwave about 45 seconds on high.
Jul
28
2008
I found this recipe on a forum on the internet, my kids love chocolate yogos so it was very exciting to find I could make the same thing at home
Chocolate ‘Yogo’ Recipe
40g cocoa powder
40g cornflour
120g sugar
800ml milk
Sift the dry ingredients together.
Mix dry ingredients with 300ml of the milk.
Heat the remaining 500ml of the milk in a saucepan until you hear it get hot - you know, that dangerous ‘I’m about to boil over’ sound!
Pour the chocolatey milk into the hot milk and whisk until the mixture thickens. By this I do mean WHISK, no stirring with a spoon or fork, otherwise you will get little lumps that won’t please the kids!
Remove from heat and pour into a bowl that you can place cling wrap over securely. The plastic wrap must touch the surface of the pudding with no air trapped beneath, otherwise a skin will form.
Jul
28
2008
Monday
Dinner - Crumbed Fish , Mashed Potato and Vegetables
Tuesday
Dinner - Chili Con Carne
Wednesday
Dinner - Sweet and Sour Meatballs and vegetables
Thursday
Dinner - Grilled Roasted Garlic Teriyaki Chicken
Friday
Dinner - Vegetable, Bacon and Risoni Soup with Toast
Saturday
Dinner - Beef and Vegetable Triangles
Sunday
Dinner - Dinner at Mum and Dads
Baking - Lattice Cheesecake Slice
Thanks to Laura at I’m an Organizing Junkie for hosting Menu Plan Monday. Go and check out more great menus!.
Jul
27
2008
1 1/4 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp. lite soy sauce
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 cups instant brown rice
1 tbsp. cornstarch
1/2 cup water
2 cups frozen vegetables (broccoli, red peppers, bamboo shoots, & mushrooms)
Bring broth, soy sauce, ginger and garlic powder to a boil.
Stir in rice. Reduce heat, cover. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Meanwhile, mix cornstarch with water.
Add to rice along with vegetables.
Bring to a boil to thicken.
Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
Makes 4 servings.
One of the easiest and friendliest ways to get rid of mice is to get “mouse oil” or simply buy pure essential peppermint and spearmint oils and mix them together. Put this on cotton balls and place them wherever the mice usually frequent. They’ll leave in a hurry. They absolutely hate the smell, and no one gets hurt, including pets.
