I ended up pretty much giving up on making sauces. I get one exactly like I want and after blending it changes into something else. LOL I decided to not let the sauces age/blend past the time they get made. I freeze my jellies and relishes so I don't have to mess with canning. Ice cube trays work good to freeze stuff in. Add a cube or two to the recipe you are making. Freeze them into cubes then put cubes in a gallon zip lock. No worries about PH etc. I do better with powder mixes and Rubs. I bet that freezing a sauce would work too. I have a 6ft.X3ft.X3ft freezer,plenty of room. It's full of dried peppers now waiting for a trip to the smoker or bur grinder.

Hi all, I just sent out the email with my address and directions to everyone who's sent me their email address. If it doesn't show up in your inbox (or your spam box!) soon, let me know and I'll try again. Here's the list of people who should be receiving it: aloha2009 autodidact b2alicia billie ladybug catnohat chcolatecat gardenfiend gjmancini jclepine juletee kvenkat lattefairy (+ gardendreamer) laura 42 lindy loo (+ 1) mayberrygardener milehighgirl mstywoods petuniamel polygonum provogirl pumpkin2010 redley_gardener serpentmoon singcharlene sorie6 (+ 1 or 2) sugaralice tobaira tommysmommy treebarb (+ 1) TVo Woliver ***** I STILL NEED EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR THESE THREE PEOPLE. ***** If you still want to come to the swap, Private Message your address to me by going to "my page" and click on "send me a message." We'd all love to have you come, but I need a way to contact you! dsieber lealeigh ragrif A couple reminders! Please be sure to bring a serving spoon if your dish will need one, and please be sure there's some way to keep your dish covered. If you'll need to reheat something when you arrive, the microwave/stove/oven will be available for your use! With any plants you bring, please be sure they're labeled some way\-\-\-more info about labeling in my very first post at the top of this thread. And please be sure your plants are watered the day before the swap\-\-so they're not too wet to transport, but so they won't be wilting during the swap. If you haven't already read all the Swap FAQ's at the top of this thread, especially if this is your first swap, I recommend you look them over so you'll have some idea of how we do it! It's fun to see several new people coming to this swap! For the demonstration, in addition to the propagation info, I'm planning to include some basic info on soil (gonna show you all why I say never, never use Hyponex soil!), on shopping for perennials, planting them, caring for them, and some other miscellaneous stuff! This is going to be an "interactive" demonstration, and I'll keep talking and answering questions as long as people are willing to listen\-\-and participate! I mentioned this on one of the other threads, but, again, if the weather is nice, as NOAA is now predicting it's gonna be, you'll be in the sun for at least part of the day\-\-\-so don't forget the sun screen if you'll need it! I still have several private emails that I was hoping to be able to respond to individually, but I may not have enough time to do it! If you emailed me and I have your name on the list above, and you got MY\-\-just sent\-\-address email, you're all set. I apologize if I don't get around to a private reply! If you have any general swap questions, please post them here, rather than emailing them to me, so possibly somebody else can help to answer them. At least a couple of you have emailed that you're not going to be able to make it by 11:00. That works just fine too, and we'll hold off on the eating until at least noon or a little bit later so most people are here before we start. And if people are spread out a little bit it'll probably work out better anyway since the walk into my backyard is only "one\-person wide!" So we'll see you all when you get here! ******* THE SWAP IS SUNDAY, MAY 22, STARTING AT 11:00 A.M. ******* If you're just seeing this for the first time, it's not too late to decide to come! As long as there's time to get your email address to me, and for me to send you the address and directions, everyone is still invited to come! The more the merrier! See you all next Sunday, Skybird P.S. LatteFairy, it was JUST sent, and I haven't gotten anything back from MailerDaemon, so wait a couple more hours to see if it arrives (be sure to check your spam box), and let me know if you still don't get it by morning. (I got your email and it's one of the ones I haven't had time to respond to privately\-\-but I have you and GardenDreamer down\-\-don't have an address for GardenDreamer, so you're the only one getting the email.)

how about bath salts? put about 2 tablespoons of salts into plastic baggies with the corners cut off, and tie with a ribbon. I use regular food coloring and perfume sometimes..but you can buy scent at a craft store. or an oatmeal milk bath recipe that comes with envelopes to print out. I use this oatmeal milk bath all the time! (you might want to use the corner of baggies for this one,too... 40 seems like an awful lot... http://www.allfreecrafts.com/homemade-gifts/oatmeal-milk-bath.shtml how about buy some small disposable cups and some potting soil, and some seeds, and sell some small plants. I helped my grandson make starter pots from toilet paper tubes. We also used Dixie paper cups, the tiny ones. Put at least 3 seeds in each cup. small magnets....use the flat glass marbles and cut pictures from magazines, like roses or other flowers and glue to the back of the marble;or words; buy some of the sheet magnets to cut and glue to the back of the marble. Here is a link that might be useful: kudzu's blog

I use a product called De-Solv-It - it is an "orange cleaner" - it is a citrus basic solution. It does a very good job on crayons. I use it mostly for heavy grease and oil on DH's work clothes - but did use in on some crayon mishaps when the kids were younger. It also takes crayon off of furniture and cabinets - first hand knowledge there! LOL If you can't find that Goo Gone is a similar product, but the De-Solv-It works better. You could also give WD40 a try. Try a small spot first. Once you treat the stains with De-Solv-It or whatever you use, wash in hot water. I don't use the homemade stuff - I use liquid Tide - and I don't add anymore than regular, but I do use hot water. I can find DSI at the grocery store - but here is an Amazon link.... Here is a link that might be useful: De-Solv-It