That Was Easy... As we embark on a New Year, I thought I would share a great email I received the other day from a dear friend. She knows I am a tip fanatic. I don't know the original source of this... but who ever did this is a genius. Hull strawberries easily using a straw. Rubbing a walnut over scratches in your furniture will disguise dings and scrapes. Remove crayon masterpieces from your TV or computer screen with WD40 (also works on walls). Stop cut apples browning in your child’s lunch box by securing with a rubber band. Overhaul your linen cupboard – store bed linen sets inside one of their own Pillowcases and there will be no more hunting through piles for a match. \Deborah\eas to make life easier Pump up the volume by placing your iPhone / iPod in a bowl – the concave shape Amplifies the music. Re-use a wet-wipes container to store plastic bags. Add this item to your beach bag. Attach a Velcro strip to the wall to store soft toys. Look up! Gotcha! Forever losing your bathroom essentials? Hugs,
Good Food Matters » Blog Archive » Home Remedy Today’s post is a bit of a departure. It is not focused on food or drink. There’s no stunning roast or plate of pasta. And yet, there is a recipe. An easy one, too, using four items found in most pantries: Apple Cider Vinegar, Honey, Ginger, and Cayenne… plus some water. And, so quick to put together, so beneficial, I had to share it with you. Combined, I learned from Maggie, that quartet of pantry ingredients creates a potent remedy to some of the ails of winter: Sore throat, hacking cough, tight congestion. Combined, they turn into a curious orange syrup that can cut through the croup. And, the taste is really good! Like you, we’ve been trying to duck the dreaded cold germs: wash our hands, eat well, get enough sleep, stay warm. I first mixed up a batch for Bill over the holidays, when he caught a cold accompanied by a strangling cough. So, last month, when I felt run down, tight with a tickle in the throat, I shook up a little Remedy. Just last night, Bill came home after a long workday.
FREEZER FRIENDLY / MAKE AHEAD MEALS julie said... 1 Have been planning to make a freezer full of oven meals for my grandparents and came across your blog. Thanks! I have a quick question-I want to make these in foil pans so it will be easy for them to pop into the oven. How do you avoid freezer burn? Is there a trick I don't know about? June 22, 2011 at 1:49 PM Joelen said... 2 Hi Julie! June 22, 2011 at 1:58 PM Say It With Destiny! I'm excited to discover your blog! June 23, 2011 at 9:39 AM Joelen said... 4 Say it with Destiny - thanks for finding me! June 23, 2011 at 10:29 AM Heather said... 5 What fantastic list! June 25, 2011 at 2:42 AM Megs Stapleton said... 6 After an open request for easy make ahead freezer meals, my friend suggested your blog - And I am glad that she did! June 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM The Matthews' Family said... 7 So thankful for this! July 3, 2011 at 5:08 PM amycornwell said... 8 Awesome, thank you so much! July 4, 2011 at 11:54 AM Mandy said... 9 Hi! July 8, 2011 at 12:28 PM Anna said... 10 Great list! Wow!
Sweet French Toast Happy Saturday!! The sun is shining, me and my hunnie have no plans so I decided to make him some french toast on this lazy day. I have my own way of making it and though NO unfortunately it’s not healthy, I made small portions so that the calorie count wouldn’t be too terrible. I also paired it with some fresh fruit to make it sweet and keep it well balanced. Anyone can make french toast, there’s absolutely no science to it, but I wanted to post it on here because I thought it looked so cute! Ingredients 2 or 3 eggs (depending on how much you're making) 2 Tbsp. skim milk 1 tsp. cinnamon (or more, I usually just eye ball it) 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract 4 slices of bread, your choice Instructions Whisk the eggs and milk together then add the cinnamon and vanilla extract. Nutritional Information Serving Size: 1 slice • Calories: 135 • Fat: 5 g • Carbs: 15 g • Fiber: 0 g • Protein: 5 g • WW Points+: 3 pts
Junk in the trunk - per request :) SO, I'm posting this, although I usually hide my OCD tendencies from people because of the relentless teasing. I've been stopped SO many times while loading my groceries by people who ask to take pictures, "pin" it, and/or ask questions, that i figured I had better post this so that I can direct all traffic here and save me the extra 30 minutes of oogling and questions. I didn't take pictures of all the organization in my momma mini, but I've got the trunk, and I'll answer your most frequently asked questions... What ARE those hanging things? WOW. Do you do this for hire? What to do: Just grab some labels and make spaces for all the things you need during your trips. FIRST AID: Band-aids, antiseptic wash (foam version, which my kids love), benadryl spray (Ev is highly allergic to mosquito bites, and we carry this stuff like an epi-pen!). SUNBLOCK: Sunblock and Bug Spray. KLEENEX: Pocket Packs. RAIN GEAR: Ponchos! WET WIPES: Yes. ELECTRONICS: Our van is da bomb. Any FAQ's I forgot?
Recipe to Refresh: DIY, Natural Skin Care | Washington Post Express THE LONG, HARSH winter left us with much bigger problems than shoveling fatigue. We’re talking frizzy hair (ick), flaky skin (double ick) and scaly feet that clearly saw nothing but the inside of snow boots for months. But since a full body fix-up at Le Fancy Spa costs as much as the city’s snow removal deficit, we suggest you try more wallet-friendly measures to welcome spring. For as little as the cost of lunch (and with ingredients picked up during a trip to Whole Foods), at-home treatments can turn your kitchenette into a decadent retreat. Even better: Because these DIY detoxifiers use natural ingredients — such as fresh fruit, coffee beans and even beer — you won’t be slathering scary-sounding chemicals on your skin. This guinea pig gamely tried out more than a dozen at-home spa treatments and ended up with a few favorites. BEER HAIR RINSE» Why It Works: The nutrients in hops add strength and shine to hair. Source: Brennan O’Farrell, stylist, Bang Salon and Spa (1519 15th St.
Once A Month Cooking | Freezer Cooking | Once A Month Mom Pepperoni Cheese Stick Roll Ups These Pepperoni Cheese Stick Roll Ups are great for kids and crowd pleasers. I know it feels a bit schizophrenic around here bouncing back and forth from healthy to naughty dishes. But there’s just so much food and so little time. Don’t I sound like Ben from the Bachelor if he were living in a mansion with girls made out of food? Okay…maybe that was a stretch. I don’t know how you couldn’t feel a “connection” with these Pepperoni String Cheese Rollups. But they aren’t just for kids…I’m thinking Super Bowl grub for sure. And yes, I’m completely ignoring the fact that TGWAE now has over 20,000 facebook fans. And now I have to do another giveaway…because you all are so nice. Not today. Look at that cheesy goodness! Pepperoni Cheese Stick Roll Ups Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package refrigerated crescent roll dough 4 cheese sticks, halved 1 (3.5 ounce) package sliced pepperoni optional - marinara or ranch sauce for dipping Garlic Butter Glaze: Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
17 Tips To Make Your Life Easier – Aimless Direction - Aimless Direction — Aimless Direction I received this as an email and instead of saving the email, I decided to post it here so that I know I always have these great tips on my site. I plan on trying every single one of them too. I actually just tried the dryer tip (#17) at the bottom, so we’ll see how that one works out. Oh yeah, I probably won’t be trying the hair conditioner on my legs for shaving either since, well…I’m a guy. 1. Heat up leftover pizza in a nonstick skillet on top of the stove , set heat to med-low and heat till warm. 2. Put cooked egg yolks in a zip lock bag. 3. When you buy a container of cake frosting from the store, whip it with your mixer for a few minutes. 4. To warm biscuits, pancakes, or muffins that were refrigerated , place them in a microwave with a cup of water. 5. Start putting in your plants, work the nutrients in your soil. 6. Use a wet cotton ball or Q-tip to pick up the small shards of glass you can’t see easily. 7. Place a dryer sheet in your pocket. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16.