I'm always on the look out for items that I can use to create simple recipes, One of the items that I never considered using was grits. First of all, I didn't know exactly what they were, and the name grits sounded very unappealing to me. It wasn't until I moved to West Virginia that I discovered … [Read more...]
Home Organization Challenge: Day 16 – Me Day
It's was so nice to start work today with a clean and organized desk. I predict I'm going to get a lot of work done now. If you missed it, yesterday's Home Organization Challenge was our weekly Office Day, go back and take the challenge before starting today's challenge. Continue perfecting … [Read more...]
Home Organization Challenge: Day 15 – Office Day
Yesterday's Home Organization challenge was setting up and and powering through our weekly Power Hour activities. How long did it take you to power through your list? Don't forget to mark down your time to beat. For today's weekly challenge we're moving into the office. There is always so much to be … [Read more...]
Fluster’s Creative Muster – Linky Party #54
Creative Muster Linky Party #54 (The party begins every Tuesday at 6PM EST and ends Sunday at midnight) Spring is not that far away so it's time to start Planning your Spring Garden. Year-Round Giving has some great ideas to help you get started. Did you know that you can grow Luffa? You … [Read more...]
Home Organization Challenge: Day 14 – Power Hour
How are your daily challenges going? and, the kids? Today we're going to begin working on the weekly Home Organization Challenges. We will be covering one new challenge everyday this week. Each challenge will represent one day of the week. At the end of the week you'll take all seven of the … [Read more...]
Home Organization Challenge: Day 13 – Weekly Challenges
Today, do something special for yourself to celebrate all that you've accomplished so far. The Home Organization Challenges may not have seemed like a big deal but when you put them all together, you've really accomplished something BIG. Every challenge that you've done has helped to set you up for … [Read more...]
Household Tips: 18 Unusual Uses for Roses (WWII Series)
One of the most treasured flowers are roses, they are so treasured that it spurs annual competitions to see who can produce the perfect rose. To me, a rose is a rose, the only difference is in the color and the intensity of their fragrance. My grandmother was one of those people who treasured her … [Read more...]
Organization Challenge: Day 12 – Good Night
Are you keeping up with the challenges? How about the kids? At this point you've probably had a day or two that you didn't complete the challenges. I completely understand, it took me several attempts before I was able to master it. Just keep in mind that there is a wonderful reward that awaits you … [Read more...]