The winter is approaching and it is definitely the time to take that extra step to ensure that your feet stay soft and smooth during the harsh weather. If you’re like me, you’re going to have your feet in boots during those cold months. It’s definitely a good idea to keep them moisturized, so that they will remain soft and smooth. Our feet can take a beating during the cold, rough weather. I have been using Vaseline on my feet {Read More}
Old-Fashioned Homemade Peach Cobbler
October 7, 2013 by 39 Comments
I decided to try my hand at making homemade peach cobbler with homemade pie crust. Of course, we know that the crust makes the cobbler. If you don’t have awesome crust, then it’s downhill for the rest of this recipe. For my first attempt, I must say that this came out so delicious. The crust is so crusty and tasty. Okay,
New Twist on Homemade Powdered Laundry Detergent
September 27, 2013 by 93 Comments
I finally got around to making the homemade powdered laundry detergent. On the internet, I’ve seen many recipes for making laundry detergent. As always, I try to put a different spin on whatever homemade product I’m attempting. So, instead of purchasing any additional items for this product, I used what I
Shrimp and Tuna Macaroni Salad
September 14, 2013 by 43 Comments
Today, I felt like having a salad. Not just any salad. I wanted shrimp and tuna macaroni salad. The weather is still warm but I can feel a slight chill in the air. It was the perfect weather for making a macaroni salad. Did I mention that I like to put a lot of stuff in my salad? Well, not too much stuff. Here are the
How We Stay Warm and Lower Our Winter Electric Bill
September 8, 2013 by 46 Comments
I’m so happy that cooler weather is coming! I love the fall and winter! Of course, I don’t like the onset of a potential higher electric bill. So, it’s best to get a head start on holding that bill at bay. These are some of the tips that I use during the colder
How to Hem Garments Using the Hidden Stitch
August 3, 2013 by 28 Comments
Sometimes, we buy clothes and they’re too long or we want them a tad bit shorter. Normally, you would probably take them to the cleaners and pay to have them tailored. However, if you can’t get to a cleaners or don’t want to pay and you feel like attempting it yourself, then give it a go. I learned this hidden stitch in high school. It was
How to Make a Moist Chocolate Chip Cake!
July 25, 2013 by 41 Comments
My! My! My! This is so delicious! The little dark parts of the cake are the chocolate chips. The french vanilla ice cream on the side is the “icing on the cake”. So yummy! Of course, I had to eat this after taking the photo…..with the ice cream melting and all. The cake is warm and so gooey up against the ice cream. Believe it or not, the
How to Treasure Memories with Junior Monet
July 24, 2013 by 10 Comments
My kids are always drawing. So, I thought this would be a great thing to review since my kids really love producing little sketches. Now, I didn’t say they were going to be fabulous painters or become known for their work. They just love to draw. There is this company called Junior Monet that takes your child’s drawing and puts it onto wonderful
Having Brunch With Triscuit Brown Rice & Wheat Crackers
July 16, 2013 by
I was planning a day to have some friends over for brunch. At about the same time, Triscuit asked me to review their new brown rice & wheat crackers that’s baked in real food ingredients. Obviously, this is what gives it that natural flavor. I thought it would be fabulous to combine the two events. Now, when it comes to brunch, you
How to Make Your Flimsy Pillow Shams Stand Up
July 7, 2013 by 18 Comments
I bought a new comforter set for my bedroom. It has been 12 years since I’ve bought a new comforter set. I’m sure the only reason I did was because my husband kept complaining that I needed to change the set that has been on the bed forever. Now, this isn’t my first attempt at trying to buy one. It’s just that when I bought