Stopping the Stink You may think there’s only one use for kitty litter and it involves a cat, but there are so many great uses for litter that you may want to grab an inexpensive bag the next time you are at the store to help around the house. Try placing a cup of litter into an old pair of nylon knee highs, tie a knot in the top, and leave one in each shoe overnight to absorb moisture and remove offensive foot stink. You can also get rid of refrigerator odors by placing a cup of kitty litter in the back of the fridge. The same trick works for a smelly closet. Placing a shoebox filled with litter in the closet will freshen up the space in no time. Even camping gear, ski equipment, sleeping bags, coolers, and suitcases can be stored with a sock filled with kitty litter to reduce that musty smell that can come from being in storage. Sprinkling a few tablespoons of kitty litter in the bottom of trash cans or diaper pails can help keep odors down as well. Not only that, but kitty litter can help in other ways you may never have thought of. Did you know a 10 lb. sack of kitty litter can clean up a gallon of liquid? Clean up that spill by sprinkling it generously with kitty litter, waiting an hour or so and then sweeping up the mess. If you grill frequently, you can prevent grease fires by lining the bottom of the grill with a layer of kitty litter to absorb the grease released by your favorite foods as they broil. Just remember to change it regularly when it becomes too soaked. When the snow starts to fly, kitty litter in the truck can add a little weight and if you get stuck in the snow, sprinkling the kitty litter liberally under and around the tires can help the wheels to gain some traction. And, believe it or not, kitty litter can work even better than rice to dehydrate phones and other small electronics that may have inadvertently come in contact with water. Slide the device into an old sock and tie the top to prevent it coming into contact with the litter. Then place the sock into a bag of litter and leave there for a few days or until there is no sign of moisture on the display. Viola – an inexpensive solution that may save that expensive device.
Creamy White Chili October is National Chili Month, so be sure to get into the spirit of it by trying out this white chili recipe courtesy of Jelza and allrecipes.com Ingredients: 1 tbsp. olive oil 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breast halves, cut into ½ inch cubes 1 onion, chopped 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (15.5 ounce)can Great Northern beans, rinsed and drained 1 (14.5 ounce) can chicken broth 2 (4 ounce) cans green chiles 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. ground cumin 1 tsp. dried oregano ½ tsp. ground black pepper ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper 1 cup sour cream ½ cup heavy whipping cream Directions: 1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir chicken, onion, and garlic into the hot oil until the chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear (10-15 minutes) 2. Mix Great Northern beans, chicken broth, green chiles, salt, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and cayenne pepper into the chicken mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until flavors have blended (about 30 minutes) 3. Remove chili from heat; stir in sour cream and whipping cream until incorporated.
BSU October Schedule 10/3 BSU vs Hawaii Alberston Stadium 8:15 pm 10/10 BSU @ Colorado State Fort Collins 5 pm 10/16 BSU @ Utah State Logan Utah 7 pm 10/24 – BSU vs. Wyoming Albertson Stadium TBD 10/31 – BSU @ UNLV Las Vegas, Nevada TBD
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