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Springtime Tips

The following links prSpring pictureovide helpful tips and ideas for the...

 

 

 

 

 

From the Kitchen
Ideas for a sugar free, fun-packed Easter/Spring basket.
Easter Eggs Tips--Learn food safety and tips for Easter eggs including suggestions for using the cooked eggs. Want the eggs to last even longer? Try pickled eggs.
Springtime super snack--Banana Wheels.
Turkey Basics (English) (Spanish) --Buying, thawing, to stuff or not to stuff and storing the leftovers.
Holiday Recipes--Gravy, stuffing, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie & more.

Non-Alcoholic
Beverages
Holiday Dinner Storage Guidelines
Recommended Storage Times--How long should you keep your food in your freezer/refrigerator?
Freezing Convenience Foods that You've Prepared at Home
Candy Making Questions?--Resources for your questions.
Vacuum Packing Machines--What are they good for?

 

Fabrics--How to remove some of those stains--grass stains, pine resin, candle wax, wine, and more.
Spot and Stain Removal Guide
for Washable Fabrics

Preparing Your Garden for the Spring
March, April and May Garden Calendar.

 

Emergency Information
Water Storage
for Emergencies--What to do before and after an emergency.

Preparing Your Family
for Emergencies--What to do if disaster strikes.
When the Power Fails--What food should you keep and what you should throw away.

Coping with Power Failures
--How to stay warm when the power goes out.
Winter Storm Damage--A check list what to look for and where.

Poison Control, 1-800-222-1222