This is a great salad for the holidays Frozen Cranberry & Fruit Salad 1 can (16 ounce) whole-berry cranberry sauce 5 medium bananas - cut in half length-wise and slice 1 can (20 ounce) pineapple tidbits 1 can (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, drained 1/2 cup sugar 1 (12 ounce) carton frozen non-dairy whipped topping - thawed 1/2 cup ...

This is a great creamy fruit salad that I have been making for a few years. I always get asked to bring it to family gatherings. Pistachio Fluff Fruit Salad 1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice (do not drain) 1 (3 ounce) pkg instant pistachio pudding 1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed 2 large bananas - sliced 2 ...

I have a gas wall heater in my apt which I turn way down at night when I go to bed. I turn it on to 70 when I get up, and close my bedroom door. The apt warms up quickly and furnace shuts off after about 15 minutes.Then I turn the thermostat back down to 65. I am usually wearing a sweatshirt with a tank top underneath, sweatpants and ...

I have taken liquid fabric softner and put about 1/2 cup in a small rectangle plastic container (with lid) and diluted it with water. You put small sponges in the mixture and let them soak, then when you are ready to dry a load just wring out the sponge and throw it in the dryer with the clothes. It worked great. Just keep the container sealed ...

[quote user="Pat"]That's good news for those who depend on that income[/quote]   That is pretty much all my income right now, except for the few things my son lists on E-bay to sell for me. My old 401K is long gone. I had to cash it out when it became apparent in 2002 that I was no longer able to work full time any more, due ...

Even though I am on a limited income I use about $20 a month to buy a few things that I like but are a little spendy. A wedge of good parmesan cheese Ben & Jerry's Ice cream. I usually get two pints when they are on sale. My favorites are Cherry Garcia, Chunky Monkey, Strawberry and Pistachio A pound of coffee beans. I really ...

[quote user="Cinnamonhuskies"] You can always take the cash out of the bank and keep it in a jar at home that no one need know about. [/quote] You could always take the extra cash and have a trusted family member or friend set up a bank account in their name.

[quote user="Brandy"] I get Smart Source and Red Plum each week. Red Plum often only has some advertisements and a couple of coupons. I think once a month, I get the P&G Brand Saver.   [/quote] Those are the same ones I get, too. Our Sunday paper has gone up to $2.00. I only buy one. I really lucked out a couple of weeks ...

[quote user="Virginia Needlewoman"]What brand of coffee did you use?[/quote]   The instant powder that I buy is the Medaglia D'oro Instant Espresso Coffee Powder. You should be able to find it where all the other instant coffee is. It is a small jar that has a red/white/green label. It is imported from Italy. I think the last ...

Hi Shane ! Welcome.  I live in Portland, too. It is nice to see someone else from the Great Pacific Northwest!