by MaryJane | May 13, 2014 | Laundry & Stain Removal, Life & Home
Yesterday, I shared how I spilled tomato juice on a favorite white shirt while making kid-friendly jambalaya. Thankfully, I was home at the time and could immediately rub in some Dawn dishwashing liquid, my favorite stain-removal remedy for tomato juice....
by MaryJane | May 7, 2014 | Cleaning Tips, Life & Home
Disclaimer: The post you are about to read reviews a product that you can purchase at home improvement stores or on Amazon. I am writing this review because I think it offers a helpful tip to readers who want to avoid using harsh chemicals. This is not a paid...
by MaryJane | May 5, 2014 | DIY Health & Beauty, Life & Home
In the realm of homemade health and beauty products, this coconut-lime sugar scrub ranks as one of my favorites. My homeschool friend Sarah gave me a sample as a hostess gift during a play date, and I’ve been making it ever since. Sarah uses her coconut-lime sugar...
by MaryJane | May 4, 2014 | Celebrating
In case you haven’t noticed, Mother’s Day is just one week away. For those of you planning to celebrate Mom by pampering her with a brunch, now is the time to start thinking about your menu. Here are five Mother’s Day brunch ideas that are sure to please. EGG/QUICHE...
by MaryJane | Apr 23, 2014 | Menu Planning, Money Savers, Organizing
Occasionally, I give myself an end-of-the-month grocery shopping challenge. What can I cook for dinners through the end of the month using items I have on hand instead of buying all new groceries, and how much can I save in the process? This month, my own spending in...
by MaryJane | Apr 19, 2014 | Celebrating
If you want to decorate Easter eggs, but you forgot to buy the Easter egg decorating kit, don’t worry. You can still decorate those eggs—tie-dye style! All you need for these tie-dye Easter eggs are some vinegar, food coloring, a colander…and eggs, of course! I...
