Posted by Grandma Jeanne on May 30, 2008
I got this as an e-mail, and it has some good info in it about what to do for bee stings!
It might be wise to carry a penny in your pocket while working in the yard for BEE STINGS!
A couple of weeks ago I was unfortunate enough to get stung by both a bee and hornet while working in the garden.
My arm swelled up so off to the doctor I went. The clinic gave me cream and an antihistamine. The next day the swelling was getting progressively worse so off to my regular doctor I went. Infected arm needed an antibiotic. What was interesting is what the Dr. told me. The next time you get stung put a penny on the bite for 15 minutes. I thought, wow next time (if there ever is one) I will try it.
Well that night Shelley’s niece got stung by two bees. When she came over to swim I looked at the bite and it had already started to swell. So off I went to get my money. Taped a penny to her arm for 15 minute s. The next morning, there was no sign of a bite. Wow were we surprised. Her niece we decided, just wasn’t allergic to the sting.
Well guess what happened again on Saturday night. I was helping Shelley deadhead her flowers and guess what? You are right I got stung again two times by a hornet on my left hand. Was I ticked. I thought, here I go again having to go to the doctor for yet another antibiotic.
Well I promptly went into the house, again got my money out, and taped two pennies to my bites and then sat and sulked for 15 minutes. The penny took the string out of the bite immediately. I still wasn’t sure what was going to happen.
In the meantime the hornets were attacking Shelley and she got stung on the thumb. Again the penny. The next morning I could only see the spot where he had stung me. No redness, no swelling. Went over to see Shelley and hers was the same. Couldn’t even tell where she got stung. Then Shelley got stung again on Monday night on her back—cutting the grass. This penny thing is going to make us money at school. Again it worked.
Just wanted to share the marvelous information in case any of you are experiencing the same problem at home. We need to have a stock of pennies on hand at school and at home.
The Dr. said somehow the copper in the penny counteracts the bite. I would never had believed it. But it definitely does work.
So remember this little bit of wisdom and pass it on to your friends, children, grandchildren, etc.
Posted by Grandma Jeanne on May 21, 2008
I read about this the other day and haven’t had a chance to use this idea yet. It sounds like it would work great!
If an incandescent light bulb breaks off in the fixture, unplug the lamp and press half of a raw potato into the stump of the remaining glass. Unscrew the glass by turning the potato. Throw it all away! This should save getting your fingers cut!
Posted by Grandma Jeanne on April 6, 2008
Shoe polish is the perfect coverup for nicks and scratches in your furniture. It is opaque, comes in many colors, and is reasonable in price. If you don’t like the way it looks, just wipe it way with mineral spirits.
Here are the steps:
- Look for a shoe polish paste that matches the finish of the furniture. If you can’t find a close match, mix two or more polishes together on a paper plate with a cuticle stick.
- When you’ve found the best color, apply the polish to the scratch or nick with a cotton swab.
- Let the polish dry for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Gently buff with a clean, soft cloth.
Posted by Grandma Jeanne on March 31, 2008
What herbs go with what foods? I never remember, so I decided to add it to my blog!
- Basil – Sweet, minty, sometimes peppery. Often paired with tomatoes and used in pesto.
- Cilantro – Sage citrus flavor with fragrant aroma. Popular in Asian and Latin dishes.
- Lemon verbena – Has intense lemon scent and flavor. Use the leaves in cakes, muffins, shortbread, or add a sprig to sparkling water or gin and tonics.
- Marjoram – Sweeter, milder cousin of oregano. Use in recipes whose ingredients won’t overpower the herb’s delicacy.
- Mint – The most familiar are peppermint and spearmint. Good with lamb, couscous, rice dishes, lemonade, or butter boiled potatoes.
- Savory – Milder version of thyme with just a hint of pepper. Mix with buttered bread crumbs for a quick topping on baked salmon, or use to spice meat stews.
- Tarragon – Distinct anise-like flavor. Great with roast chicken and sole. Add a small amount to lemon or raspberry sorbet.
- Thyme – Versatile herb with spicy, clove-like scent. Use sparingly with grilled chicken and fish. Steep in iced tea.
Posted by Grandma Jeanne on March 14, 2008
These are more household hints from Martha Stewart:
- Stuff a miniature marshmallow in the bottom of a sugar cone to prevent ice cream drips.
- To keep potatoes from budding, place an apple in the bag with the potatoes.
- When a cake recipe calls for flouring the baking pan, use a bit of the dry cake mix instead and there won’t be any white mess on the outside of the cake.
- If you accidentally oversalt a dish while it’s still cooking, drop in a peeled potato and it will absorb the excess salt for an instant ‘fix-me-up.’
- Wrap celery in aluminum foil when putting in the refrigerator and it will keep for weeks.
- Brush some beaten egg white over pie crust before baking to yield a beautiful glossy finish.
- Cure for headaches: take a lime, cut it in half and rub it on your forehead. The throbbing will go away.
- If you have a problem opening jars, try using latex dishwashing gloves. They give a non-slip grip that makes opening jars easy.
- Don’t throw out all that leftover wine. Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
