I don’t usually mess with my recipes once I make them. Especially my cleaning recipes. If they work, why mess with them? Also, I hate to fail. Usually, failure costs money and I hate wasting money too. The truth is that I liked my homemade laundry detergent, but I wasn’t in love with it. It worked great, but I thought it could do better. I didn’t like what it was doing with my whites, but I have resigned myself to…
Updated 5/23/25 In my opinion, there are some things that everyone should do. One is being prepared for anything, no matter where you are. Where do you spend a good deal of time? For me, that time is spent in or near my vehicle.I like to carry certain items in my vehicles. Some are standard and can be found in almost every car. Some are because of a life lesson I was taught (kids puking comes to mind!). Some are…
During the summer, the grill is where it is at! Actually I grill year round, but I love summer grilling. I especially love grilling the fresh garden bounty! This recipe is a super simple side dish or appetizer that can be used with a variety of vegetables. I actually learned this from Rob and was a little perturbed at myself for not thinking of it before. But he and I have two different ways of doing this. These are delicious…
I have been asked over and over again, “What do you prepare for?”They all expect one answer or to hear one thing. The truth is that very few people I know prepare for one thing. They prepare for many things or everything. Very rare that someone ever prepares for one thing. That is foolish and narrow-minded.I prepare for everything year round. I might prepare more for things depending on the season or current conditions in our country. During the Spring…
One of the most frustrating things for me in grocery stores is bagged salads. I like to eat healthier because I feel better, but supermarkets certainly do not make it easier for me to do so. They sell bagged salads with some wacky ingredients, lettuce/greens with no beneficial nutrients, and they are so overpriced!Yesterday, I had an idea hit me so suddenly that I was surprised! Why not make my own bagged salads?Genius I tell ya!Some of you, I know,…
Until next week, I will make no promises that I will be posting regularly. Now that I think about it, next week isn’t looking good either… maybe the week after that… anyhoo… What has been happening in the crazy busy life of this household? Only this: See the pretty girls ready for prom? That took a bit of work plus some creative complaining to have this come about. More about that another time. They both had a great time and…