When hitting the Halloween clearance section, don’t just look for items to use next year, be on the look out for things that you can use right now when decorating for Thanksgiving. In this case, glittery Halloween hairspray.
A handy reminder about silica gel packets…
Using silica gel is a great way to preserve and protect your seasonal decor, especially items left in apothecary jars.
Basic emergency supplies you should keep in your car.
I had a different post on tap for today, but I am feeling antsy and wanted to get this off my chest.  I do not panic easily…  I am not a hysteric, but I firmly believe in being organized and being prepared. We have been having a lot of little earthquakes here in Southern California, and there […]
Keep your wine the perfect temperature. (Frozen grapes make great ice cubes.)
I might have mentioned previously that I enjoy wine.  Very much.  I don’t consider myself a wine snob, but it is important to me that wines are served in their appropriate glasses and at the proper temperature. My mom is an ice cube abuser.  She wants her drinks cold, even if it means she is diluting […]
Easy garden tip: Planting basil from cuttings
Did you know that basil will root in water? Â I didn’t either. If you take a few cuttings of fresh basil and just keep them in water, they will send out some roots. I waited until there was a large mass of roots, then simply (and gently) placed them into a pot with soil in […]
The cheapest, easiest way to clean your stove… Part 2.
As a crafty, creative person I think it’s a little amusing that one of my most popular posts is how to clean stove burners using ammonia and ziploc bags. It’s also kind of funny that another non-creative, but crazy popular post is all about tips to store fresh fruits and veggies.  (Especially amusing because I don’t like vegetables…) Anyhow, […]
Taking advantage of summer: How to “stock up” on fresh herbs.
I love fresh herbs.  We use a lot of basil and a ton of cilantro, and there is just no substitute for the fresh stuff!  Last week our grocery store had a deal on cilantro: 5 bunches for $1.  Even though we can’t use all of that up right then and there, I bought it. Yes, yes, […]
Strawberry Basil Relish
One of my favorite summer breakfasts (or snacks) combines two of my favorite seasonal flavors: Strawberries and fresh basil. Â Add in some good balsamic vinegar and you have delicious Strawberry Basil Relish. This post contains affiliate links. This yummy strawberry, goat cheese and basil combination has just a touch of balsamic vinegar, and when it’s […]
Summer’s here! How to choose a sunscreen.
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 […]
The proper way to go Dumpster Diving. Seriously.
Hi all, as I still deal with family issues (no change at the moment, for those of you following….) I have friends stopping by and guest posting as I try to keep things together on the home front. Â Yesterday I introduced you Jennifer, to one of my roommates at the upcoming SNAP! Conference. Â Today […]