Just had to share this great tip that you might want to try that will help ease a headache. Every now and then, you will have a day where you catch a really bad headache. We all have those days… Well, here is a really quick and easy way to calm that headache. I’ve tried it before and it definitely works. (Of course, a trip to Cancun or Hawaii would be a great thing to try also.) If for some {Read More}
How To Remove Fuzz Balls From Clothing
January 5, 2015 by 19 Comments
Just figured out how to remove these ugly fuzz balls from my black pants. Sometimes, its called pilling on clothing. There were so many on the pants that I thought about throwing them out. However, these are one of my favorite pair of pants. Love them! So, I tried the razor technique to remove them. This is another shot of the pants and how horrible they look right now. Well, guess what? All, you have to do is take {Read More}
How to Make Fried Onion Rings
December 20, 2014 by 6 Comments
These are super, delicious, crispy onion rings. They are quite simple to make and such a tasty snack. I fixed them today and they were gone in a few minutes. Here are the simple directions and ingredients needed to fix this recipe. Ingredients: 2-3 large yellow onions 1 cup of all-purpose flour 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 1 egg beaten 1 tsp seasoned salt 1 tsp Italian seasoning dashes of hot sauce oil for deep frying Directions: Slice {Read More}
Turn a Potholder into a Makeup Brush Holder
December 11, 2014 by 8 Comments
If you’re in need of a makeup brush holder and don’t want to spend a lot of money, here is a simple way to make one for $1. Just turn a pot holder that contains a pocket opening into a nice makeup brush holder. I found this pot holder at one of the Everything’s a Dollar Store and turned it into a nice makeup brush holder for my teenage daughter. She has tons of brushes that are thrown into a {Read More}
Simple Way To Lengthen Too-Short Sleeves
October 18, 2014 by 13 Comments
I’m one of those people that have long arms. I love wearing long sleeves, especially since I love the fall and winter seasons. I like for the sleeves to lay right on the top part of my hand. However, today, I’m trying to lengthen an old shirt where the sleeves have gotten too-short (probably from washing). I found a simple way to lengthen the sleeves. I’m so happy because this is one of my favorite long-sleeve t-shirts. It has such {Read More}
How to Widen T-Shirt Neckline
October 7, 2014 by 13 Comments
One of the worst things about wearing a t-shirt is how tight the neckline feels. I usually just cut them off. I have so many t-shirts with the neck part cut off. It usually leads to the neckline stretching out too wide over time. So, today I am doing something a little different. My goal is to secure the ends of the neckline so that it doesn’t stretch so out of shape. Plus, I want it to look neater when {Read More}
Homemade Soft Caramel Candy
October 4, 2014 by 18 Comments
Making caramel candy has been on my list for quite some time. Finally, crossed it off today. Such a tasty treat! It seemed like it was fitting to make this candy since Halloween is right around the candy. Simple and easy definitely applies to making caramel candy. Just follow the simple steps below. Some people make this recipe in two steps. I like quick and easy so this recipe combines everything in one pot. Ingredients and Items Needed: 1 cup {Read More}
How to Repair Holes in Jeans
September 22, 2014 by 16 Comments
These are definitely my favorite jeans. How can you tell? Well, I wear them so much that they now have holes in the bottom. So, I’ve decided that it’s either time to throw them away or try to figure out how to repair the holes. This turned out to be a pretty simple fix. If you have some jeans that need a repair, then here are the simple steps. I have seen this type of repair done with interfacing or {Read More}
Neat Way To Store Sewing Machine Bobbins
September 17, 2014 by 6 Comments
Lately, my sewing machine bobbins have gotten out of hand. I’ve tried to keep them neatly in my sewing basket, but they seem to unravel and end up all over the top tray of the sewing basket. So, I went out to the fabric store to look for containers to hold my bobbins neatly. I found a couple of containers at the fabric store. However, they were $8 – $10 and did not contain the design or type of space {Read More}
Make Your Own Tutu
September 9, 2014 by 10 Comments
I was in the mall shopping with my youngest daughter and her friends. They were looking for tutus. Of course, we didn’t find any because I’m not quite sure where they are sold. I think you can probably find them in a costume store. I guess wearing tutus over leggings is a style for them. What did I do? Made one. How cute! Items Needed: Tulle Fabric (I used about 4.5 yards of material. Will depend on measurements of child.) {Read More}