Lots of things can go wrong in the kitchen! Or, maybe you’re really just into finding tips and tricks to make your cooking easier. We’ve got plenty of advice in this section…
There are always areas in the house where clutter seems to build up, and organizing those spaces can feel like an overwhelming project to tackle. Instead of spending a small fortune to organize, what can you do to get it under control cheaply? Clutter tends to accumulate more in the kitchen and pantry areas, or in …
If you have never cut up a whole chicken before, it can seem like a daunting task. But don’t worry, it’s actually pretty easy! In this blog post, I will show you how to cut up a whole chicken into 8 pieces. I’ll also tell you how to spatchcock a chicken, which is one of …
I used to manage a full-service restaurant. This meant I was in charge of staff, food, and other items like the plasticware, styrocontainers and such you get with takeouts. One of the ways we were able to keep from running out of food items was to establish a par level in the fridge, freezer, and …
Each year, my family and I take the “no shopping challenge”. This is essentially a time for us to NOT purchase anything. We stop buying groceries, any gadgets, clothing. There are no movies rented, no eating out, no spending of money. The only exception to this is gas for our vehicles, and bills we pay …
Back to school supplies are all over the place and the beloved plastic pencil box is ever prominent. I found these “1/2 size” boxes at the local big box store and was totally floored at what I could do with them. Think they are just for holding pens and pencils? Not even! They can serve …
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Summer is here in full swing, and there are trips to the beach, the park, and the zoo to take. Camping comes along for many, as well as trips to vacation resorts and theme parks. The amount of chemicals and plastic you could easily consume or use within a week can be overwhelming. But, it …
Are you hoping to host a successful yard sale? summer? If so, you shouldn’t go into it blindly – consider these tips for holding the best yard sale ever. Holding a yard sale is the perfect way to de-clutter, get rid of unused or unwanted items and pick up some cash as well. I love …
I worked in the restaurant business for over 15 years, and more than 10 of that as a waitress. I learned a few tricks to working efficiently that I carry over with me in my housework. These are my 25 easy tips to keep your house clean. Clean As You Go That should go without …
Grocery prices are going up everywhere. The other day, I took my husband grocery shopping with me and I sighed when I looked at all the prices. “I remember when that cream cheese was only $1.09 a block. Now, it’s $3.50 on SALE” “See that sour cream there? It used to be $1.50, now it’s …
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Sometimes, I get burned out on cooking. To the point of “y’all are on your own tonight, Mama is done!” I open the fridge door, and stare at the contents, willing something to jump out at me and when nothing does, I think I need to go shopping. For food, anyways 🙂 Does this happen to you? …
