image credit: Design Sponge- Grace Bonney I have never had fresh sun flowers in my home, but there's something about a field full of them in the late summer that is wildly appealing to me. They're one of my favorite wild flowers. Here is a bit more information on this flower. Full Name: Helianthus annuus Growing details: Sunflowers require a lot of sun and water and their peak growing … [Read more...]
Practical Check List Before Traveling
It's that time of year, it's time to pack your bags and head out to see those who you make an effort to see at least once a year. Before you head out the door for your Holiday trip, take a look at this practical check list that will help ensure a happy homecoming. ApartmentTherapy.com 1. Clean out the fridge. Be realistic on this one: if it's nearing its expiration date and you will be gone all … [Read more...]
New Inherited Deadly Brain Disease Found In a British Family
As if our world wasn't plagued enough with deadly diseases, there is now a report of a new deadly brain disease that was recently discovered in a British family. This disease was misdiagnosed in the family for years and seems to be hereditary rather than contagious. WebMd.com has more: WEDNESDAY, Nov. 13 (HealthDay News) -- A British family harbors a deadly inherited illness that destroys … [Read more...]
Tree Skirts Alternatives
I am not one of them, but a lot of people are putting up their Christmas tree before Thanksgiving even rolls around. If you're one of those people, check out these non-tradition tree bottoms that throw tree skirts out the window. ApartmentTherapy.com Maybe you don't like dealing with the yards and yards of fabric that pool around the tree every year, or maybe you just prefer a more streamlined … [Read more...]
5 Things To Do 10 Minutes Before Bed
Sometimes our day can get a bit out of hand so Apartment Therapy has given five simple things to do 10 minutes before you go to bed to help end your day on a productive note and in turn help you start the next day on the right foot. ApartmentTherapy.com I've started a new routine of taking 10 minutes each night, to tackle 5 things that have since made a world of difference in the overall upkeep … [Read more...]
Planning for Turkey Leftovers
My Pixie made up the cutest Thanksgiving song the other day, which sounds a lot like her Halloween song and her Christmas song. Here's how it goes: "It's turkey day it's turkey day, it's very very turkey day. It's turkey day it's turkey day it's very very tuuuuurkeeeeeey daaaaaay! Gobble Gobble!" This just goes to show that when we think about Thanksgiving, turkey is the first thing to come to … [Read more...]
Perfect Meatloaf Recipe
Mr. Sthole loves meatloaf but I never have. A couple of times a year he'll ask me why I never make it, and I really don't have an answer except that I don't like it anyway and if I make it (I'm the worst cook) I'm sure to hate it even more. However, this recipe is making me re-think my decision. TheKitchn.com The Basic Meatloaf Formula All recipes for meatloaf start with the same basic formula: … [Read more...]
Dairy or Milk Alternative?
Here's an interesting article about one woman who switched to drinking almond milk for health reasons, but then switched back. Find out why below: TheKitchn.com I've never been a big milk drinker, but I pour it over cereal or granola, add a splash to black tea, and order the occasional cappuccino. A couple years ago, I discovered almond milk and making the switch from cow's milk to non-dairy … [Read more...]
Stress Free Holiday Travel?
The holiday season is upon us! Most of us have some kind of travel plans within the next couple of months. Here are some great tips from Apartment Therapy on (mostly) stress free holiday travel 1. Make a schedule and be realistic. While it can be tempting to agree to every dinner and party invitation in the spirit of the season, write down all of your non-negotiable commitments and plans before … [Read more...]
High Fructose Corn Syrup VS. Corn Syrup
Check out this article put out by The Kitchn explaining the differences between high fructose corn syrup and corn syrup. TheKitchn.com The holidays are coming, which means it's time for pecan pie, homemade marshmallows and caramel candies — all recipes that traditionally use corn syrup as an ingredient. More and more, I've been hearing people say they are reluctant to use corn syrup in their … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 8
- 9
- 10
- 11
- 12
- …
- 41
- Next Page »