Household Hints - #1 Removing gum from surfaces and HAIR

I learned a long time ago when I was selling Avon Products. You can remove gum from any surface especially your child's hair with Skin so Soft Bath Oil.
There are so many uses for Skin so Soft Bath Oil. You can also remove old paint from carpets, use it as a lubricant to spray some around screws and nuts and bolts that won't come loose, use it as a lotion on your arms and legs to repel mosquitoes, spray it around the outside of screens on sliding doors and windows to repel mosquitoes. Coat your shower walls with Skin so Soft after cleaning them. It will repel the water...shower stays cleaner longer. CAUTION: DO NOT USE IT ON THE SHOWER FLOOR. IT WILL BE SLIPPERY AND YOU CAN FALL. Use a clean cloth to apply it on the walls to prevent it from going on the floor.

We had the experience of removing paint from an automobile after scraping the side of our house. You would be amazed how quickly it removed it.

If you have some around the house give it a try. I would be interested in the results.

Tomato, Basil and Mozzarella Salad

This is my second year of having a veggie garden. The tomato featured here is the largest tomato in my garden. it is 4.5" to 5" in diameter and about 5" high. We made two salads and 2 lunches with this tomato. The basil is also fresh. Mozzarella was purchased at Stop & Shop in the Salad Bar Section where you can get fresh Mozzarella, olives etc.

Here is what you need:
Fresh tomatoes (whenever possible)
Fresh Mozzarella
Fresh Basil
Olive Oil
Balsamic Glaze
Oregano
Salt & pepper

Directions:
Slice tomatoes and mozzarella to the thickness to your liking. Layer the slices alternating tomatoes and mozzarella. Chop the basil and sprinkle on top. Season. Drizzle Oil and Balsamic Glaze. Place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to chill and serve.

Review for CSN Stores - I received my Pans!

A few weeks ago, I mentioned an upcoming review I would be doing with CSN Stores. I was able to choose any product from their 200 + Stores. I decided to get two mini-loaf pans with a non-stick coating since I love to bake and I knew these would come in handy. They arrived last week and this past week I put them to the test.

Two of my favorite things to bake are Muffins and Banana Pineapple Cakes. I decided to first make Banana Pineapple Mini-Loafs in my new loaf pans. Below I will demonstrate what you need to make this fantastic cake. I'm excited that now I can make Mini loafs to give to my friends instead of slices of cake.

BANANA PINEAPPLE CAKE

3 cups of flour

2 cups of sugar
1 tsp. Salt

1 tbls. baking soda
1 tbls. powdered sugar

2 Cups mashed bananas (3 bananas)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 - 8oz can crushed pineapple
3 eggs slightly beaten
1 cup cooking oil

In a large bowl sift flour, salt, sugar, baking soda and powdered sugar. Make a well and set aside. Combine eggs, crushed bananas, un-drained pineapple and vanilla. Add to dry ingredients all at once.




Stir until moist. Pour into prepared baking pans.....In my case i used my new pans "Kaiser Mini-Loaf Pans.

Makes one dozen mini cakes. Enjoy!