While the look may not fit in your typical mid-west farm kitchen, there are several situations where using the loft style of home decorating can work. Even if you don’t live in the middle of an urban metropolis. Read on.
The Mandoline: Slicing Made Easy
September 2, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I’ve worked in restaurants off and on since I was a teenager. As a result, I’ve gotten pretty good at eyeballing consistent sizes when slicing anything. Then, I was given the gift of a Mandoline Slicer. I love this contraption! Now, any dish I prepare that is best served by consistenly sized veggies (e.g., pickle… [Continue Reading]
Yard Larder: Dandelion Flower
July 13, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Where I live, in rural Maine, the dandelion is not viewed as a yard intruder. We don’t mind wildflowers popping up in our yards. I shouldn’t speak for everyone, I guess, but I certainly don’t mind. I think they’re pretty, and thanks to a friend, see the flowers as a tasty appetizer, too. Eat dandelion… [Continue Reading]
Downsizing Clutter Sanely
June 8, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is part two in series on downsizing clutter. I admit the process of downsizing and removing clutter can be daunting. Yes, let’s be honest. Your clutter didn’t accumulate overnight and it’s not going to depart your house in one night either. It’s a step by step process. How can you sanely downsize clutter and those excess… [Continue Reading]
Downsizing Your Clutter
May 26, 2010 By Leave a Comment
This is part one of a two part series on downsizing clutter with a purpose.
Keeping String, Twine and Ribbon Organized
October 7, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Lainey’s Repertoire Need to keep those crafting and gift wrapping supplies under control? Finding some of these items to be the most challenging?
Home Organizing Notebooks
July 10, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Dan4th I started posting on this a while ago . . . the idea of having a reference manual for the running of your home on a regular and emergency basis.
Helpful Hints: Organizing Your Sheets
July 8, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Melissago OK, I admit it. I’m no Martha Stewart when it comes to folding bed linens. In fact, for years I’ve struggled not only with folding those fitted sheets, but with keeping all of my sheets organized so I can easily grab a set when I need to make a bed…. [Continue Reading]
Helpful Hints: A Great List of Hints from My Mother-In-Law
July 4, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Karindalziel These just came in an email from my husband’s mother. She knows I’ve been posting a bunch of hints on the blog, there are some really neat ones here that I’ve never heard before.
Helpful Hints: What You Can Do with Rubbing Alcohol
June 24, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: L. Marie There are a ton of things you can do with rubbing alcohol. Is this news to you? Read on.
Budget Tip: Cold Water Laundry
May 15, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Yves Lorson Very rarely do we use hot water on our laundry.
Helpful Hints: Dating Canned Goods
May 10, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Indigo Goat I honestly don’t know why I’ve never done this before, but when the idea was dropped into my lap the other day, it made perfect sense.
Helpful Hints: Dealing With Hard Butter
May 10, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Basykes Ran across this little tip while recipe questing at a friend’s home.
Budget Tip: Give a Hoot – Remember to Dilute!
May 5, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Gregg Oconnell I think we all forget to do this from time to time when things get hectic at home. That being said, whether you are a life-long penny pincher or just need to get your family through a hard time, diluting products is a powerful, super-easy way to get the… [Continue Reading]
Budget Tip: Power-Packed Dishwashing Liquid
January 1, 2007 By
Flickr Photo Credit: Ninja Poodles I learned this trick from my Mother-in-law during a recent visit.
