I recently ran across this post and immediately book marked it for future reference.  I desperately try to limit the amount of garbage that leaves this house and ... Read More »

I am now officially a SAHM.  I recently gave my notice to my wonderful employer and will not be returning when my year of maternity leave is up. Gulp!  This was a major decision for me as I have been working outside of the home since the age of 15.  Of course the worry about finances was a factor in deciding whether or not to return but there were other ... Read More »

I admit that I am an OK cook, I get by and have not hospitalized anyone...yet (that they told me about anyway) I am constantly learning and may go as far as saying I am improving with each passing day.  When asked by a gro ... Read More »

Laura over at Organizing Junkie has a fascination with baskets.  She invited us fellow bloggers to share our spaces that were organized using baskets of any kind.  I immediately thought of my bathroom closet.

Don't you hate it when you find a great ... Read More »

It never ceases to amaze me how much stuff you have to pack when travelling with kids.  Even a simple trip the park required checklists, more checklists and still you end up at your destination forgetting no less than 5 things.  A picnic in our family is not complete without leaving the matches behind in the junk drawer and where are those much needed scissors when you are out in the wilderness trying to cut off that sleeping back tie that is all knotted up. Not only are car kits nice for those instances it may also be necessary in cases of emergencies. 

I wanted to create a car kit that would take care of emergencies as well as convenience.  I used a plain plastic tote with a lid and started adding the basics and have since added and removed many items to suit our needs and most of all the seasons.&l ... Read More »

Unfortunately I buy my milk in plastic bags so I don't have the option of doing this with the plastic jugs. 

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We all know that composting is an economical way to be rewarded with plenty of "brown gold" in no time.  I was a little disappointed with my initial attempts at this process and nearly threw in the "trowel" and revert back to the trusty bagged stuff.  At an outra ... Read More »

You got a little overzealous and bought half a cow’s worth of beef. Before you attempt to tackle Mt. Hamburger here is a few more freezer cooking tips.

• Slightly undercook pasta. It will not turn to mush when reheated
• Sour cream, cream and certain cream based soups do not maintain consistency when thawed.
• When freezing liquids ensure you leave adequate head space in containers to allow for expansion
• Meats can be refrozen once cooked. Ex. Frozen boneless chicken breast can be refrozen after cooked. Don’t laugh I have actually met people who did not know this.
• Wrap frozen casseroles in freezer paper in addition to placing in a freezer bag to avoid the dreaded burn.
• Be sure to label items. I gu ... Read More »
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Since a good portion of my waking hours are spent in the kitchen I thought I would share my system for organizing recipes.  Most of us have tried different forms, from recipe boxes to online book marking but it took me at least a dozen attempts to finally come up with the one that works for me.  This is by no means a unique system but it allows me to keep track of tried and true recipes as well as the ones I have good intentions to try.  The first thing I did was purchase a presentation binder from a local thrift store.  I like to pick them up there because similar binders cost upwards of $10 at the stationary store and Read More »

 

I once had a mother of 10 tell me "there is nothing like having company over to get your house cleaned".  I now look forward to having people over as it forces me to address those often neglected tasks that seem to pile up on that "to do" list .  I am having three friends with their little ... Read More »