Special Occasion Dinner
Made lobster for the first time for hubby’s birthday. It was a big hit! And since I went fancy with the food, I had to get fancy with the presentation too. This was not a romantic dinner for 2, but…
Hardest working “rooms” in the house
Kitchens and bathrooms might very well sell homes, but I challenge the notion that the kitchen is the hardest working room in the house. While I agree that it IS a workhorse, I think that there are 3 other “rooms”…
Got Kids? Then you’ve got art!
We spend so much time and money looking for that perfect piece for above the sofa or that special little vignette, that we sometimes overlook the best and often cheapest artwork ever. Kid’s masterpieces! Tap into children’s untainted creativity and…
No more spiders, please!
I’ve been wanting to try this for a while, ever since seeing it on One Good Thing By Jillee. For some reason, we have pesky little spiders finding their way into the house. I HATE SPIDERS. When we used to…
Peppermint Air Freshener
I think I may be obsessed with the smell of our home because here I am posting about it again! This time I am raving about the wonders of baking soda and essential oils. Last week I went EO shopping…
Who said “n*****”?! Not Ms. Paula Deen?!
I wasn’t going to say anything about this but, I am growing very tired of it being the now 2nd top story on the news. So, wonder of wonders, a white person has admitted to using the word nigger at…
THANK GOD FOR FREEDOM
Happy Juneteenth Texas!
What’s that smell?
In a previous post, I talked about homemade air freshener to eliminate, not cover up, lingering odors. That method works really well for freshening up on the spot, but of course I am always looking for ways to make my life more…
Kitchens & Baths: When To Go Custom vs. Semi-Custom
They say kitchens and bathrooms sell homes. And that kitchens are the heart of the home. It would be so wonderful if we could all afford to create spaces perfectly tailored to our needs, wants, and taste throughout our homes. Ah…
DIY Dishwasher Detergent without Borax!
DIY Dishwasher Detergent without Borax! Dishwasher detergent was the last item that I just could not get right. I have tried so many different combinations of the same products and tried different recipes from others as well. For some reason…
