Spring is right around the corner, can you feel it? Smell it? Some of you are still on feet of snow while others never quite got a winter. Grilling has a little something for everyone. My husband loves to cook just about everything on the grill. My brother in-law who is the pickiest eater I've ever met, is a grill master! Here are some great accessories for any type of griller in your … [Read more...]
Modern Day Door Stops
Everyone needs a good door stop now and again, but who likes those ugly brown wedges that you kick under the door way? Rather than find something else to to shove under the doorway, and possibly ruin, take a look at some humorous modern door stops. Here is a slide show for some door stops that are sure to please you and everyone who is passing by. Appartment Therapy did a post about these … [Read more...]
Wisteria Flower Tunnel
If you're anything like me, you're itching for spring to peak around the corner. Take a look at these pictures from Japan of a wisteria flower tunnel. "The spectacular views of the wisteria flowers at Kawachi Fuji Gardens, in Kitakyushu, Japan is another shining example of Japanese perception of beauty and architecture. The private garden hosts around 150 wisteria flowering plants of 20 different … [Read more...]
Stretching Your DIY Budget
If you're an avid DIY-er you'll know first hand that crafting quickly adds up. Because of this you may find yourself having to split your projects between budgets, or putting them off completely. Here are some tips on how to stretch out your budget to help you complete those fun DIY projects when you want to. The best DIY projects are made out of hand me downs, thrift store or yard sale finds … [Read more...]
Color Study Exercise
Some people are pretty in tune with their color preferences, while others, not so much. Most people tend to stick with common color themes throughout their home, wardrobe and accessories. For example, I know that when I shop I tend to gravitate towards turquoise, pinks, browns, blacks and greens. Take a look around your home and see if you can spot a color trend. What are the colors you … [Read more...]
Organization- Easy Pan Lid Storage
I don't know about you, but I keep my pan lids in the bottom drawer of my oven. This works out ok, but tends to cause a bit of a mess when we're trying to figure out which lid goes with with pan since they're all thrown in there willy nilly. The Instrucables site has found a perfect solution to this issue. Sticky hooks on the cupboard door. Seriously all you need is a pencil and a few sticky … [Read more...]
Modern Etiquette- Social Media
Today with all the social media available, it seems like things have gotten a bit out of control. People are posting everything from their political views to every time they use the restroom. With millions of people using these sites, what is the proper etiquette? Back in Mayberry, when things were a little more clear cut, people knew how to act in public, what the rules were, what was … [Read more...]
Common Chores To Help You Exercise
There are several of us who want to exercise but just can’t seem to find the time. The National Heart, Blood and Lung institute has recently published an article encouraging everyone to get as much exercise as they can. But how do you do this? Luckily those people at the NHBL are smart cookies. They give us several solutions for getting exercise during the day while doing every household … [Read more...]
Do Hand Sanitizers Really Work?
If you’re lucky, then the cold and flu has skipped your house this year, however that ‘lucky’ group is getting smaller and smaller as the season progresses. The girls and I were taken down a couple of weeks ago and Mr. Sthole finally caught it this last weekend. So how do you avoid infection? Washing your hands regularly is typically recommended and the use of hand sanitizers is promoted too. … [Read more...]
Learn To Say "No"
Sometimes saying “no” is the hardest thing to do, even though it’s the thing we want to say the most. When people notice that you agree to everything or tend to take everything on, they will take advantage of it. You’ll end up working every night and weekend, you’ll end up with all the less than desirable tasks and eventually you’ll end up as everyone’s punching bag. But how do you do it? Well … [Read more...]
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