I was watching the movie "The Help" the other day, and Millie was telling Celia all the different ways that Crisco was the best thing on the planet, especially for frying chicken. I love that movie!(Minny praises Crisco thusly: “Ain’t just for … [Read more...]
DIY Remove Baked on Gunk From Pots and Pans
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My husband and I went to Lowell's the other day for some new light bulbs That is a simple enough errand, until I start walking around the warehouse dreaming of all the improvements I could do to my house if we had the money/time/knowledge, yada, … [Read more...]
Not Your Mother’s Recipes: 15 Modern Dessert Ideas
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Yesterday I wrote about how my best friend is hosting Thanksgiving at her house this year and she wanted some new recipe ideas. Not Your Mother's Recipes: 15 Modern Thanksgiving Meal Ideas There are so many great recipes for her and for you … [Read more...]
Cleaning Secrets I Learned From Working at a Restaurant
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I used to be a server/waitress at a restaurant a few years back and I learned a thing or two to get things clean that I would have never thought of otherwise. Restaurants want their places clean and they want it done efficiently and quickly. Not to … [Read more...]
13 Helpful Ways to Use Vicks VapoRub
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Vicks VapoRub was always a staple in my mother's medicine cabinet. Since I moved out of her house, I have never really used it, but I recently purchased a small jar of Vicks to help battle my strep throat and bad cough. It reminded me of my childhood … [Read more...]
Happy National Vodka Day – Minty Lean Lemon Drop Recipe & Household Uses For the Stuff
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October 4th is National Vodka Day. You might be familiar with this beverage, or some of you may know it as "The Water of Life." No really, this is a real holiday. Now we just need tomorrow off so we can celebrate like vodka deserves. Vodka has … [Read more...]
How To Pick Out Perfect Grapes Every Time
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I was recently on vacation with my best friend and our husbands and I brought some snacks for the weekend. I decided that I would bring some delicious grapes to enjoy on the beach, or freeze for a cool treat. I picked out some red grapes that I … [Read more...]
Sunday Brunch: Pretty Table Settings
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I wanted to do something different this week for my Sunday Brunch post. I love pretty things, and when hosting a brunch, it can seem intimidating to make a beautiful table. I know that I am very intimidated. I'm not freaking Martha Stewart by any … [Read more...]
How To Clean and Freshen Your Dishwasher
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Believe it or not, but the dishwarsher is a source of contention at our house. I love that my husband will help with the dishes so much, but, and yes, there is a but, he likes to wash the dishes with soap and water before he puts them in the … [Read more...]
How To Clean Your Front Loading Washer and Get Rid of That Smell!
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Last month I wrote a post on How To Clean Your Washing Machine. However, I received some comments that the tips that I gave are not able to work with a front loading washer because you can't fill with water first. I actually did not know this because … [Read more...]
