It's funny how we can write a post and completely forget about it. About a year and a half ago I wrote my About Me page. I wrote it, then posted it and I haven't viewed it since. Yesterday, out of the blue, two wonderful and encouraging women read the post and left the nicest comments. Before I … [Read more...]
10 Surprising Uses for Witch Hazel
Last week when my family and I were coming up with the various tips that my grandma used for Vick's VapoRub, one of my Aunt's had mentioned Witch Hazel. I had never heard of it before but it sure sparked a lot of memories for my family. After a little research on my part, I discovered that Witch … [Read more...]
How to Freeze Avocados
By viewing my last few posts you can probably guess what I've been craving. I seem to have had Mexican food on the brain these last couple of days. In fact, as I'm sitting here writing this post I'm munching down on some chips and Pico de Gallo. Yesterday when I was picking up all of the ingredients … [Read more...]
Homemade Facial Masks for Different Skin Types
Every Wednesday I pamper myself with a little "Me Time", Me Time is so important to yourself as well as your family that I made it part of my Home Clean Home series. Wednesdays are the days that I schedule hair appointments, manicures, pedicures, massages and other things that are just for me. I … [Read more...]
Tips for Flavorful Vegetables
I'm having so much fun doing this series Household Tips & Tricks from WWII. If you've been following this series you already know that my grandma had a notebook that she wrote all of here household tips and tricks in. The notebook was loaned out years ago and never returned. My mother and I … [Read more...]
How to Buy a Car: Tips and Tricks to Save Money
Are you looking to buy a car? Before you head off to the dealership let me share with you some tips that I learned when I was a Loan Officer that will save you money. These tips were taught to me at a conference that I attended which was presented by a car salesman. All of these tips will help you … [Read more...]
Household Tips: Tips for Making the Perfect Pie Crust
I'm having so much fun learning about how my grandmother adapted during WWII. Things that we take for granted today: food availability, over-the-counter medicines, household cleaners, they were not as easy to come by then. People, especially women during this time, created some clever household tips … [Read more...]
Household Tips: Ink Remover (WWII Series)
Do you remember studying WWII in school? What I remember most about it is how hard life was, not just for those fighting but for those at home. I never had the opportunity to hear first hand accounts of those times from my grandma, because she passed when I was very young. However based on what I … [Read more...]