My daughter was invited to a tea party today, and I had the chance to visit with a very dear friend of mine who has just started working full-time after being a stay-at-home mom for almost a...
Grinding Meat at Home
I love ground meat, but sometimes I get grossed out thinking of what it might contain. I decided to get a meat grinder and take all the guesswork out of biting into a sausage patty or hamburger. I...
Homemade Bread Crumbs
Unused hot dog and hamburger rolls make great bread crumbs. Set leftover bread on baking sheet and let it dry out over night. Throw stale bread into food processor and pulse into bread crumbs....
Make Your Own Floor Mopping Solution
I am not a clean-freak, but one thing I cannot stand are dirty floors. I mop mine twice a week. I make most of my own cleaners because they are more economical, and all-natural. For my floors, I...
Stretching Your Milk
Powdered milk is outrageously expensive, except for at Aldi. If you are lucky enough to live near an Aldi, you can pick up a box of their powdered milk to extend the life of your fresh milk. This...
DIY Flavored Coffee
In the fall I love coffee kissed with the warm flavors of cinnamon and other spices. We buy our coffee at Costco for under $6 a pound, and it’s unflavored. I could buy flavored coffee in the regular...