Easier Way to Seed an Avocado

The avocado seed can be such a pain to remove.  Then, once it’s out, I feel bad for just throwing it away.  I recently found an easy seed removal technique AND a way to preserve it – even how to use it in my decor as a house plant.   For the longest time, I’ve […]

How To Make Sun Tea

A nice, cold glass of iced tea on a hot day is just so refreshing!  Back in Texas, we had many 100+ degree days in a row.  It got out of hand! I grew up in Maryland so I’m used to hot summers but not like Texas heat! My mom used to make iced tea […]

My Favorite Parenting Gadgets

I love when the kid catalogs pop up in my mailbox.  They’re filled with all kids of gadgets and toys to make parenting easier.  Some of the items seem like a big help while others look like a waste of money.   Here’s a list of my favorite products that I’ve found to be a […]

Why I Don’t Eat Soy Protein

I’m so sick of soy! It’s NOT the ONLY meat alternative. Soy is everywhere! It’s in almost every single ingredient list I find. The effect on female hormones is why I try to limit how much soy I consume. I’ve found a great meat alternative that DOESN’T contain SOY! I’d love to be 100% vegetarian. […]

Flat-Top Stove is LIKE NEW AGAIN!

class=”separator” style=”clear: both; text-align: center;” I’ve tried:  the rough side of a sponge Magic Eraser baking soda  and whatever else I could find to try to remove the cooked-on ring around the elements on my flat-top stove.   Nothing worked! It was to the point where  I just couldn’t stand to look at it any […]

Secret to Beautiful Blog Photos – Light Box

I’ve been interested in getting (or making) a white box for a while.  The effect it has on pictures is just gorgeous.   It’s basically a mini white tent with filtered lighting.  I’m sure you’ve seen the picture – we all have ’em.  The obnoxiously over flashed, too close, cluttered background photos.   I think […]