Where I live, we have hard water. Because I am now a self-proclaimed Science Expert, I have discovered that hard water is basically made up of two elements: calcium and magnesium. Together, these two minerals create the lime scales that leave the icky, unsightly, hard to remove deposits on the surfaces in your house. (Are [...]
Like everyone else, we’ve been invited to plenty of parties this holiday season. And of course with each party comes the need to come up with something yummy to take. I have my old standbys but its nice to try a new recipe on my friends. Ocean Spray and Heinz have created some wonderful party [...]
Let’s face it. Your laundry doesn’t know its the holidays and that you’re busy getting ready for them. My question is this: how can I do 37 loads of laundry and still have closets full of clothes? Just doesn’t equate. So any help in the laundry room is good news to me. I have to [...]
I love Thanksgiving. Even more than Christmas, maybe. I remember my mom saying the same when I was young. I didn’t understand until recently why she would say such a thing. But I love the idea of family and out-of-town guests coming together for a meal, without the stressful hustle and bustle like that surrounding [...]
Who couldn’t use another good recipe to add to their repetaur…I know I could. Here’s one from my Rival Crock Pot cookbook (I have the cookbook, but you can get all the recipes from this site!). Its easy and its oh so yummy! Barbecued Pulled Pork Sandwiches Ingredients: 2 1/2 lbs pork roast 1 14-oz [...]
About a month ago I signed up for a coupon program that has saved me a bundle at the grocery store. (But more about that later. Ohhh, I cant WAIT to tell you all about it!). But the main concept is stocking up on items when they are at their lowest price. Therefore, a deep [...]
Today, in honor of all the hours I have been obessing over procrastinating doing real work researching and supporting other bloggers with the Bloggy Giveaway Carnival, I thought it would be fitting to features some of the new blogs I have found. I have found some great money saving tips, recipes, organization tools and much [...]
Update: The winner of the Ore-Ida Steam ‘n Mash Potato Giveaway is #43 – Charlene. Congratulations, Charlene! I will contact you shortly. I have a great product to share with you today. A few weeks ago, I took part in a product review hosted by She Speaks. I really wanted to be a part of [...]
Thanksgiving is just over a month away. I’m sure as always, this will be the scene at my house… Its the night before Thanksgiving. I will sit back after effortlessly setting my table and admire my work. It is beautifully set with my best china. My 18 guests are arriving in the morning and I [...]
I always thought I’d write a book some day. It would be very deep and thought-provoking. Something that would bring tears to mothers everywhere. I’d call it… Oh The Things You’ll Find in the Laundry Oh yes. It would be a best seller, I’m sure. I’ve been keeping a mental list for as long as [...]
