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How to Properly Measure Flour

By Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice | April 7th, 2008 | Category: Cooking | Comments Off

If the biggest variable in any recipe is the person cooking the dish, the same food will turn out differently for every person who prepares it. Today I learned that I have been measuring my flour improperly, which may be why my bread turns out differently from my husband’s!
Here, About.com Busy Cooks guide [...]

How to Make Your Own Bisquick (Baking Mix)

By Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice | April 1st, 2008 | Category: Recipes | Comments Off

Like the versatility of using baking mix (aka Bisquick) but don’t want to pay the extra? You can make your own:
Ingredients:
10 cups All-purpose flour
2 cups Shortening
1/3 cup Baking powder
1/4 cup Sugar (you can substitute Splenda if you want, but refer to their website for substitution tips first)
1 tbs salt

Directions:
1. Combine dry ingredients
2. Add shortening [...]

13 Tips to Save Money on Fuel

By Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice | March 20th, 2008 | Category: Travel | Comments Off

While carpooling, walking, and public transportation can take the sting out of frequent fuel fill-ups, sometimes we can’t get out of having to drive our cars. The tips below will help you get the best fuel economy when driving is a must:
1. Clean out your car! We know keeping it clean is a good [...]

11 Ways to Save Money on Hotel Costs

By Homemaker Barbi - Danelle Ice | March 19th, 2008 | Category: Travel | Comments Off

Some are basic, some are advanced, but there’s sure to be at least one tip you can use on your next trip to save money on hotel costs!
11 Ways to Save Money on Hotel Costs:
1. Don’t travel during peak times (Spring Break, holidays, during convention times in certain cities).
2. Ask for Discounts: Check online booking [...]