Can I cook pasta in the sauce instead of water?
Another one of those questions driving me nuts. Can you cook pasta in the sauce? I have seen some recipes…
How Long does this Coffee Last?
Always wondered this when purchasing my favorite coffee in whatever form: “how long will this coffee last?”. Whether this is…
How To Quickly Defrost Frozen Applesauce
Freezing your applesauce is one of the great culinary hacks of the 21st century, which allows you to save this…
Weekly Menu Planner Templates
I desperately need to start planning my meals better. I do the 5:00 “oh-crap-what-are-we-having-for-dinner” dance every night. With summer coming I know I get even more laid back with planning dinner. If I don’t get my act together stat my kids are going to live on cereal for dinners….they totally wouldn’t mind.
Laundry Systems That Actually WORK!
Earlier this week I shared the plans for the laundry basket dresser I built years ago to help tackle the…
DIY Custom Drawer Dividers using HOT GLUE!
Yesterday I showed you how I changed a $65 clearance end table from Home Goods to a beautiful icy blue. Now a new set of drawers are only good – at least for me – if they are organized. Now you could buy some clear drawer organizers or bins but that adds up and doesn’t give you as many custom options as making your own drawer dividers does. Plus you can’t beat the price of these. Below is the sofa table I did with custom organizers for Kayla’s bows.
Silhouette Cameo vs. Sizzix
My love for the Silhouette Cameo machine runs deep. I have loved Silhouette products since I got my first Silhouette SD machine back in July of 2010. For those of you unaware, a Silhouette machine is a digital cutting machine.
Displaying Kids Art on the Wall–{Hot Tip!}
School is over and summer is well underway. But I bet if you are anything like our family you have kept special papers, report cards, and art projects all in some type of bin, box or folder. One of the things I have noticed about my kids is that the more I showcase their projects the more they try. I love decorating with my kids’ art work and I find that they feel such a sense of pride when their artwork “makes it” on our walls.
Kitchen Gadget Alert: Spice Storage
I have a deep love affair with kitchen gadgets, kitchen tips and tricks and storage essentials. Back in October, after trying to find a certain spice in my crammed-full-of-crap spice cabinet, a whole shelf fell sending about 20 spice bottles flying out of my cabinet – one of which fell on my foot. OUCH! So that prompted me to ask my Facebook fans how they organize their spices. One of you mentioned the YouCopia SpiceStack 
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Plastic Package Opener
You know how you purchase those fun electronics for your kids? And then they beg for you to open it right away? So you grab scissors, a knife or a saw and start gnawing at the package? And then you have a sharp corner? And then you cut your finger? And then you start bleeding? And then you look for a band-aid? And then you ruin the Christmas present opening experience?
Top Tips for Painting Fabric
I have done my fair share of fabric painting and have learned a lot through trial and error. I love the process of painting on fabric because it really allows you to get the exact color and design you want at a relatively low cost. I thought I would put together a list of recommendations and products that I use to help you achieve maximum results when attempting to paint or stencil fabric. Here is what I have learned along the way…
Spiral Bound Softback Books
Today I am going to show you a quick tip that I have done for years. For the last decade…