Quick Tip: Acid Odor Remover

Baking soda has been toted as a great odor remover.  If you’ve tried it, most likely you’ve been disappointed.  That is because baking soda is chemically formulated (its a base) to remove acid odors and performs poorly with other types. …

To Do List for Today

In lieu of an interesting post I am jotting down a quick to do list.  My kiddoes need me and are getting into trouble.  So in the midst of keeping tabs on themI will be trying to: 1.  Get dry…

More Make Ahead Meals

I found a fun site with lots of make ahead recipes and have tried several and have a long list of new recipes to try.  We loved the biscuits, but I made the mistake of blending the butter into too…

Homemade Soft Scrub

In the process of remodeling our kitchen, we had to replace a nearly new oven.  It was a wall oven and our new layout used a range.  We planned to resell the oven on craigslist, but I knew it would…

Homemade Bread Crumbs

I have several recipes that call for bread crumbs–homemade chicken nuggets, baked onion rings, manicotti, and meatloaf to name a few.  When I make my own, I save money, but I also know the breadcrumbs are whole grain.  It’s a…

One Week to Save

I have an exciting offer to share with you guys! Now extended through Sunday, I’m Hosting a Willow House Blog Party! Willow House is a new Direct Sales Company with a focus on Home Decor andEntertainment. They host Traditional home…

What’s in Your Chimmichanga?

This week, we made Shredded beef sandwiches from the Slow and Savory Cookbook and had leftovers.  A few days later I put on a pot of Slow Cooker Refried beans.  I also found some hot poblano pepper turkey sausage ($.75 a…