My mom taught me the power of pausing to enjoy family meals. She taught me that you don’t need a huge and glamourous kitchen, despite what the media says. Her theory was a wooden spoon, a fridge of fresh food, and some passion was all it took. I remember discovering that Martha Stewart’s kitchen was…
Have you priced backpacks lately? Many of them are easily $40 and up. Is there any frugal way to do backpacks for back to school? If you or someone in your family attends conferences or works for a major company, chances are you might have a good solution already hiding in your closets. Do You…
One of the biggest chores in the garden, besides weeding, is keeping pots, flowers, and vegetables watered in dry weather. If you are feeling overwhelmed by this height-of-the-season watering, you don’t have to be! There are some easy ways to keep flowers, fruits, and vegetables looking and producing their best even when the weather turns…
Some days, I’m overwhelmed by an intense feeling of creativity. I can go and go, barely capable of gathering all the inspiration. Other days, I’m stuck. I can’t seem to fuel the flame until I step away from the routine and what I feel like I’m supposed to be doing. Do you feel the same? Here…
Bringing order to an unorganized kitchen can seem like a big job at first. However, this can actually become one of the more manageable home organization tasks if done correctly. This is because most kitchens have been designed in a configuration that naturally lends itself to good organization. For example, kitchens are made up of…
One of my least favorite household chores is cleaning up. You know the drill – dusting, mopping, wiping up, sweeping. But it has to be done. We can’t live in dust and grime, can we? So, here’s my super-simple guide for a reasonably clean home: 1. Clean Up As You Go One of the best…
I’m sure you remember the days when you literally threw a few outfits in a suitcase. Tossed in toiletries, a swimsuit, sunscreen, and a couple of pairs of shoes. Hey presto! You were ready for vacation. Fast forward a few years and a couple of kids and preparing for vacation is anything but easy. Right…
