The last week has been chilly. I’m sorry. It’s been COLD! The snow came in and so did the wind. I’ve been working on winterizing my home for the last couple of weeks. To really know if you’re doing things right, the cold comes and lets you know that there is still air sneaking in the house. So, as my last step for keeping the house warm, I made these Double-Sided Door Draft Stoppers. Love them! They really
I Tried the Ditch and Switch Challenge with Bounty DuraTowel
December 10, 2013 by
When it comes to cleaning the kitchen, it ranks as my #2 dislike. My #1 dislike is cleaning the shower. So, when I enter the kitchen to clean it up, I do so with a serious madness about it. My mind doesn’t concentrate on how clean it is, as long as it appears clean. If I had magical powers for a limited time, I would use them to clean the kitchen. Not too long ago, I was asked by Bounty {Read More}
A Little Help for the Holidays from Kraft: New England Pot Roast
December 5, 2013 by
I know that everyone is in the midst of holiday shopping. Whew! I need a break! Didn’t we just finish all that cooking for Thanksgiving? If you’re as tired as I am now, then you might not feel like cooking any meals at the moment. However, people still have to eat. So, I thought it would be great to review this product when asked by Kraft. You can consider it A Little Help for the Holidays from Kraft. It is {Read More}
How to Make Chicken and Dumplings
November 25, 2013 by 30 Comments
I love that the cold weather has arrived! What does that mean to me? It means stews, soups, and chicken and dumplings arriving on our table. This is a favorite winter dish in our house during the winter months. I cooked up a nice pot of chicken and dumplings today. It helps to warm the body and the heart. It’s quite simple to make, too. Just follow the directions below and
Making Homemade Jelly from Grape Juice
November 18, 2013 by 30 Comments
On my last post, I made homemade peanut butter. Well, you can’t have peanut butter without jelly. So, this week, I’m making homemade jelly. I have one daughter who likes jelly sandwiches and one that likes peanut butter sandwiches. The first time we made this jelly, it was for a homeschooling lesson with my youngest daughter. I’ve made it a couple of times, now. It’s pretty simple to make and
I love Homemade Peanut Butter!
November 4, 2013 by 54 Comments
Why do I love homemade peanut butter? I love it because it’s homemade and there’s no sodium/salt in it. High blood pressure runs in my family. So, I try to cook and eat most things that do not include a lot of sodium. Peanut butter is definitely a favorite food item in our house. I’ve been making it homemade for quite
How to Make Frozen Mini Chicken Pot Pies
October 27, 2013 by 37 Comments
I love chicken pot pies. However, it always seems as though the individual pot pies sold in stores are too much to finish in one setting. I consider pot pies to be more of a quick bite of food to fill my tummy and not a whole meal. Plus, these pot pies are an excellent size for little kids. I thought it would be great to
How to Quickly Repair A Broken Zipper
October 21, 2013 by 214 Comments
I put on these jeans and the zipper broke. In the above picture, the zipper slider came off the zipper track. So, I had to do a quick fix to get the slider back on track. It seems that it should just slide back on to the tape part, but trust me, it’s an impossible task. Plus, I know that to replace the zipper entirely
Homemade Vaseline for Smoother Feet and Body
October 14, 2013 by 108 Comments
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,
