Thanks to my kids’ crazy skin allergies, I’ve been making my own laundry detergent for over two years. While I’ve gotten spoiled to having really clean laundry (I almost never do presoaking or pretreating at all now), I’ve always been … Continue reading
I gave Suquay, my cat, away yesterday. It was really hard, but I know she’ll be well cared for in her wonderful new home. But before giving this to Amber (Suquay’s new owner) I wanted to show you what has … Continue reading
I originally found this recipe on Pinterest, and I have LOVED it. This stuff actually works better than anything I’ve ever bought. And the vast likelihood is, if you’re a mom, it’ll be free… because I bet you already have … Continue reading
This armoire sits innocently in the corner of my living room. It’s an old TV armoire that was given to me by a family member. And it solves a huge problem for me… where should I put my sewing machine?? … Continue reading
So. If you’ve looked at those Sally Hansen Salon Effects real nail polish strips and wondered if they actually work the answer is: yes. They’re awesome. They’re fairly easy to put on, but more importantly, THEY’RE DRY. So the second … Continue reading
(Looking for a more fragrant laundry detergent recipe? Click here. The following recipe is perfect for the very most sensitive skin, as it contains no fragrance. However, the fragrant recipe still works very well with sensitive skin, too.) Both of … Continue reading
Towels are always walking off in my kitchen. They NEVER stay in place. And with two small children, we need to wash and dry our hands often! I ran across a blogpost that had a similar idea with a cup … Continue reading
Ahhhh, Father’s Day. The day I’m always reminded that I’m a crappy gift-giver. The day that I hope my husband walks away feeling loved and appreciated, and not depressed by my lack of effort. So I wanted this year to … Continue reading
When in doubt, spray paint. Everyone looked at me a little strange when I wanted these lamps. I had always loved them, though. The center portion twisted to turn the lamp on. Aside from that, they had been my great … Continue reading
I LOVE reupholstering old furniture. It’s amazing the dramatic change you can make with just a little fabric and time. So if you’re interested in the basics, here’s your post. This is the information I would have wanted when I … Continue reading
