Sunscreen. This isn’t anything new or earth-shattering… but I cannot, for the life of me, keep it straight.I figure that there might be other people like me, who for some reason can’t manage to retain this information. Every year, I ask myself these same questions: What does SPF stand for…? (And what do the different numbers […]
Clean your coffee maker using vinegar.
Clean your coffee maker using vinegar. Yesterday it dawned on me that I don’t clean my coffee maker as often as I should. Without a good cleaning every now and again, your coffee maker won’t operate efficiently and you just aren’t going to get the best cup of joe that you can. You don’t need […]
Waste not, want not: Making breadcrumbs.
Last week I lamented the horrible state of my house. In addition to having lost my Housekeeping Mojo, I hadn’t been to the store and we were low on all sorts of groceries, especially bread. What is it about the heels on a loaf of bread? (Or as they are sometimes referred to here: the […]
Plan ahead using frozen herbs.
After being out of commission since Wednesday night, I finally am feeling like I’m on the mend. I haven’t gotten to any projects, but I did want to share a quick tip with you. Do you know what this is? It’s frozen cilantro. We use fresh herbs frequently, and I have a trick for keeping […]
Keep herbs fresh longer, plus a guest post on Craft Gossip.
Yesterday I posted a list of fresh fruits and vegetables and the best way to store them. One of the things I also buy that go bad quickly are fresh cut herbs. We make our own fresh salsa and we go through a lot of cilantro…. We have found that the best way to keep them […]
How to store fresh produce – From A to Zucchini.
Do you ever buy fresh fruits and vegetables, toss them into the produce drawer and forget about them? Then a few days later you open the drawer only to discover that it’s all spoiled? Here are some of the best methods for storing your fresh produce.
Make “sun-dried” tomatoes in the oven.
I love sun-dried tomatoes. In salads, in sauces, on sandwiches… seriously on just about anything. We did NOT have a bumper crop of tomatoes this past year (bummer) but the little grape tomatoes frequently go on sale at the grocery store. I buy 3 or 4 boxes at a time. Sometimes I use them quickly… […]
A quick, easy repair for shower liners. (And a chance to win some cool home decor.)
Can someone please explain to me why boys are hard on everything? Everything they touch seems to get banged up, ripped, torn, rumpled, bruised or dirty. (Sometimes all at once.) They can’t even seem to open or close a shower curtain without destroying it. They are constantly pulling down on the curtain and the liner, […]
Easy ways to organize your Christmas decor and be ready for next year.
Packing up Christmas always makes me feel a little sad. (Also a little tired, there is a lot to pack up.) I have been asked how it is possible to change my color scheme every year… it’s all about color coding and organization, baby! It’s so simple, it’s kinda stupid. Store the decor by color. […]
Make your own Stridex-type cleansing pads.
I have four boys. Three of them are teenagers. (Two of them are extremely active.) None of them are terribly keen on skincare regimens. My good friend Raquel mentioned that she heard of taking ordinary baby wipes and pouring witch hazel over the stack of wipes and using them to wipe down greasy faces. I pondered […]