home renovation tips ideas

Home Renovation Tips and Ideas

Recently, one of my Facebook friends posted that she was in the final planning stages of a kitchen & bath renovation and asked,  "For...

What’s Up with Quinoa?!?

I LOVE Quinoa!!! It's the latest and greatest "superfood" because it's packed with protein (about 10g per cup) and contains several essential vitamins. It's also wheat...

Set of 3 Self Watering Vertical Garden Planters only $10

At our house, a hot Texas  summer usually means a lot of dead plants...because it's too hard to keep up with all the watering. That's...

8 Creative Uses for Mason Jars (Warm Pancakes in a Jar,...

  Mason jars aren't just for Grandmas and their homegrown pickles anymore!  There are so many unique and versatile uses for this classic kitchen staple....

Got a Dead Appliance? Learn How Google and a $3 Fuse...

Our microwave died a few days ago, and this morning I finally had time to take a look at it. Since we have a...
homemade custard ice cream recipe

Celebrate Independence Day with Our Family’s Favorite Peach Cobbler and Homemade...

I LOVE Independence Day!!! When I was a girl, I dreamed of getting married on July 4th in an outdoor mountain ceremony, overlooking a lake.  I'd be...

Online Class: “Kitchen Hacks to Save Time AND Money”

Want to save time in the kitchen? Need help with meal planning? Do you spend way too much money at the grocery store??? Watch Natalie's...

Soufull Outdoor Camping Hammock only $17!

Make your campout or just your time in the backyard more relaxing with this Soufull Camping Hammock for only $17 from Amazon. Be sure to read the great reviews,...
Microwave Popcorn causes cancer

Ditch the Microwave Popcorn!

If you're like me and trying to avoid putting unnecessary chemicals in your body, then ditch your microwave popcorn! FDA reports indicate that the chemical coating...

Recipe: No Bake S’mores Bars

It's still way too hot outside to gather around a raging camp fire. But if you're longing for a chocolate calorie splurge, here's a recipe for NO-BAKE S'MORES BARS....

Recipe: Easy Moist Meatloaf

I found Laura's Lean Ground Beef on markdown for just $3.49/lb (Reg. $7.99!), so I decided to make meatloaf.  If you're looking for a moist meatloaf...