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Sharing how to run an efficient household, leaving more quality time to make that house into a home.

If You Love Leather, Here’s a Gift!

November 2, 2024November 1, 2024

Here's a special code for savings: SALLY41283 The code is valid for 15% off any order. One of my few weaknesses is a nice leather handbag. I have plenty of handbags and shoulder bags. I don't NEED another one. But I couldn't resist these beautiful leather products from Latico Leather, a USA-owned company right in … Continue reading If You Love Leather, Here’s a Gift!

I found the Best Socks ever! Bombas!

December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

I don't do many endorsements, but recently I decided to try Bombas socks. You know the ads on TV - they donate a pair for every paid sold. So at least with my splurge for me, I am also helping someone else at the same time. I was tired of short ankle height socks - … Continue reading I found the Best Socks ever! Bombas!

10 Household Items to use in an Unexpected Way

December 4, 2021November 8, 2021

I've found many things can be used in an unexpected new way, not for the purpose in which they were intended. Using an item you already have in a different way can help prevent the clutter that can occur by having all kinds of only-one-purpose items. WD -40 - originally made for lubrication, it also … Continue reading 10 Household Items to use in an Unexpected Way

Organizing A Pantry, Part II

April 24, 2021April 18, 2021

Now that your inventory and master list are made, time for a plan of action. Like Things Together As with everything else in my kitchen, things belonging to the same "family" are stored together. All cast iron pans in one place, all pots in a large drawer by the stove, all flours or sauces are … Continue reading Organizing A Pantry, Part II

5 Money Saving Kitchen Hacks

January 25, 2020January 24, 2020

5 things you can start doing right now to save money and eliminate waste in your kitchen and household.

How can I recycle all these plastic bags?

December 6, 2019December 5, 2019

Many townships and cities have recycling centers for most plastics, metals, glass and paper and/or cardboard. But what about the plastic that's thin, the stuff that the recycling centers don't take? I myself have some to realize just how much plastic in in our lives. It's hard to imagine that prior to the development of … Continue reading How can I recycle all these plastic bags?

Making My Own Beeswax Wraps

June 16, 2019June 16, 2019

I'm trying to use less plastic; it seems to permeate our lives these days (and the ocean's and wildlife stomach's). And who knows what leaches from the plastic into our food. So I bought some beeswax wraps on line. And I love them. But not the price. So as with many other things, I googled … Continue reading Making My Own Beeswax Wraps

30 Ways to use Glass Canning Jars

March 24, 2019March 20, 2019

I love my glass canning jars. They have so many uses, way above and beyond canning food for long term storage. I typically buy them by the dozen, and keep a variety of sizes: half gallon, quart, (wide mouth and regular), pint, half pint, jelly jars. That way I always have just the size I … Continue reading 30 Ways to use Glass Canning Jars

Things you should wash, but probably don’t often enough!

February 2, 2019January 31, 2019

We all do laundry, in some way, shape or form. And I bet most of the time whatever is in the hamper is what goes into the washer.Some not so obvious thing, though, also really need to be laundered to wash away bacteria, virus, and even fungus or parasites. Reusable shopping bags laundry bags or … Continue reading Things you should wash, but probably don’t often enough!

Why I Shop on Line

October 6, 2018October 2, 20182 Comments

Let's face it - we're all busy these days.  In my little town we have 2 grocery stores, 1 hardware store, and assorted small business that mostly cater to tourists.  Oh, and two liquor stores.  That's about it for shopping.  The closest big box stores and Walmart's are 35-40 minutes either north or south.  So … Continue reading Why I Shop on Line

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