THANKSGIVING PREP
I probably should have posted this last weekend. Today I’m prepping to bake a turkey. Before I do any baking, I make sure that my oven is clean—especially when baking something for a really long...
Tagged: Holidays
Deep Cleaning with Steam Cleaners
January is a great time to deep clean and put your house in order. Let’s explore why you’d use and the proper use of steam cleaners, both floor & portable. Steam doesn’t necessarily clean, but it is still a VERY useful tool. Let’s dig in…
Expectations
Valentine’s Day usually comes with expectations … and disappointments. Let’s look at expectations, true love, and how to not be disappointed.
Pets Safety for Thanksgiving
While most of the time the holidays come and go and nothing happens, thinking ahead of how to care for our furry friends will make the holidays less stressful for all concerned. This post is...
Pumpkin Spice Cake
Yesterday I posted a recipe for a Delicious Holiday Dip. That recipe only called for 1/4 cup of pumpkin puree (solid pack canned pumpkin). What do you do with the rest of the can? Well…what I...
Pumpkin Dip
I have the perfect dip for Thanksgiving. I didn’t create it myself*, although I will probably modify it as time goes on. This one is quick and easy enough that a 10-year-old can make it....
Talking Turkey
Just a quick post. I want to remind you that the food safety division of the government has safety hints and cooking hints for cooking turkey. If you are new to cooking a turkey or...
I Love DEALS, Discounts, and Rebates!
My Goal Part of my goal is helping my readers save money. What I truly want to see is women being able to stay home to care for their home and family, if that is what...
A Historical Look at Mother’s Day
This weekend we celebrate mothers. Have you ever thought about the origin of Mother’s Day? Well, the Internet makes that easy to find these days. So, I checked it out. Be sure to read to...
Fresh Ideas for Hard-Boiled Eggs
Need some fresh ideas for using your leftover hard-boiled Easter eggs? When I was a kid we made dozens of them (each kid was able to color 4-6 eggs) and ended up throwing many...
