I once read that a sparkling sink can be a great jump start to cleaning your kitchen. And its true! Once you see that bright shine, its hard to look at any mess around it. It motivates me to do so much more. My long time secret weapon to a sparking sink is Bar Keepers… Read More
{Simple} & Inexpensive Construction Party Idea
I pinned some Construction party ideas on Pinterest and it got me thinking.. If you needed a real inexpensive party, you could have your group meet at Home Depot or Lowe’s for their monthly Kid’s Activity. Every first Saturday, you can build something for free! Plus each child gets their own apron. I think you… Read More
What’s For Dinner #1 – Pasta Primavera
This Pasta Primavera is a quick and budget-friendly meal that can be made in under 30 minutes! The ingredients can be easily altered to fit any budget or palate! Just choose the ones you like or have on hand and poof! – A quick and delicious meal! I’ve talked about trying a new {spontaneous}… Read More
Simple Food Storage TIP
Do you buy ground beef or turkey in bulk? I used to just store it in my freezer, packaged “as is”. My mother-in-law was visiting one day and I had just returned from Costco. She proceeded to open all the packages and browned all the turkey! Once cooled, she divided it up into quart size… Read More
Cleaning A Cast Iron Skillet
I have found the easiest way to clean my cast iron skillet is with Kosher Salt! Once the pan is cool, I sprinkle a generous amount of salt in the pan. Then with wet paper towel, I scrub the skillet with the salt. Within minutes, the dried crusty remains in the pan are gone…. Read More
No More Brown Lettuce!
Has anyone else bought this large bag of salad at Costco? Its a good deal. $2 for 3 pounds of salad. The grocery store sells the small bag for about $4. My biggest struggle has been that it turned brown before I could use enough of it. I seal it tightly with little air as… Read More
REAL{simple} Three Ingredient Cake
We had friends over to play and we’re low on snacks. I kept seeing this cake on Pinterest and decided to give it a try. I was skeptical at first, but I was very pleased with the outcome. The cake was light, fluffy and moist! Great for a last minute dessert or for a crowd! 1… Read More
Kids Art Table
Since we’re in the midst of spring break, I needed a few activities in place to keep the kiddos occupied. The best one is an “Art Center” that I set up in my dining room, which means I gave up my dining room table for this week. First, I covered the table with a plastic… Read More
DIY – Whiten Your Teeth At Home
Here is a DIY way to whiten your teeth at home. Get rid of coffee and tea stains for just pennies! I heard about a simple recipe you can mix up right from your pantry. I couldn’t believe the difference! Try it in the morning after your coffee. Its shocking to see how much coffee… Read More
Your Little Rembrandt
Does your home have more “art” than your local museum? Mine does for sure. And our art collection grows daily. I cannot keep every single work of art they create. In a months time, we’d likely qualify to be on an episode of “Hoarders”. I do save the extraordinary pieces, but many works of… Read More