There are few names that instantly come to mind when you consider famous chefs and cooks in the culinary world. After Julia Child and, yes, Martha Stewart, I consider Ina Garten to be one of the most expert in her field. Author of over 10 published works, 15 year host to Food Network’s highly […]
Home Hacks
How to Remove Labels from Glass Jars
From storage to gift giving, there’s always a good reason to reuse glass jars. Just not the labels. But then you try peeling off the stickers and you’re left with that goopy residue. So with the Season of Giving upon us, and where glass jars are in high demand, I’ve done some good research […]
10 Brilliant Ways to Reuse Empty Tissue Boxes
Just a used tissue box? Think again! Here are 10 brilliant ways to reuse empty tissue boxes. Towel Holder Create this display-worthy towel holder with nothing more than a tissue box, sisal rope, and a canvas lining. It looks like it fits right in with products found at Target and Bed Bath and Beyond! Get […]
How to Recycle ANYTHING
Usually recycling is pretty straight forward. Separate plastic, glass, aluminum, tin, and aerosol cans. Items such as clothes, backpacks, sports equipment, and toys, that are used but still usable, can be brought to donation centers. But what about those confused objects that are made of various materials or that don’t qualify as any of them […]
How to Sharpen Knives and Scissors!
My sister-in-law has a mid-October birthday and we love using the occasion to kick off our holiday family gatherings. I served some seriously tasty pot roast turkey as part of the main course. Even though it was perfectly fall-off-the-bone cooked, we still grabbed our special turkey carving knife to get our slices just right. It […]
10 Home Improvements You SHOULDN’T Do Yourself
For all the blog articles out there about DIY projects and home improvements, it can be easy to get caught up doing everything yourself. And while I certainly am a believer in being capable of more than we often give ourselves credit for, there are just some projects you really should trust to the […]