This weeks fru were discovered totally by accident. A couple of weeks ago I was cleaning out the refrigerator and a jar of mayonnaise slipped out of my hands and crashed to the floor. I got mayonnaise everywhere, mostly on my stainless steel refrigerator. As I was wiping it off I discovered that the … [Read more...]

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...]

Chickens and their eggs were very important during WWII, they were the main source of protein in many diets, due to the red meat shortage. The "Waste Not, Want Not" attitude that sprung from this era lead to a variety of unusual uses for chickens and eggs. This weeks WWII household tips celebrates … [Read more...]

Olive oil has been around for thousands of years, so it makes perfect sense that people would find some clever ways to use it. Over the years olive oil has gained popularity but not just for eating.   … [Read more...]

The main use of baking soda is to use in baking and for deodorizing the refrigerator. However, over the years our ingenious grandmothers discovered many frugal uses for this common household product. … [Read more...]