As a rule of thumb, most people agree that when it comes to the book versus the movie, the book is usually the winner, hands down. It seems that characters are more alive and we can connect with them better through the written word. Too often filmmakers try to condense a novel into the allotted …
Creamy Oil, Brow Color, Chewing Gum, Legacy Perfume, and Lip Balm This week’s Top 5 is comprised of those wonderful items I wouldn’t want to live without. Here are my personal favorites I use on a daily basis: 1. Johnson’s Baby Creamy Oil Not just for the little ones, Johnson’s Baby Creamy Oil is my favorite daily …
The weather is warming up, the sun is shining, and my spring cleaning is underway. I wouldn’t consider myself to be one of those people that enjoys cleaning, I just like the way things feel after the job is done and clutter is cleared out. I’m pretty good about keeping the house neat and organized, …
Life Hacks, Computer Glasses, Salt Art, Audio Books, and Beautiful Stores 1. Lifehacker I’m always looking for new ways to improve my life and make things easier. Lifehacker.com is a website chock full of tips, tricks, and “hacks” focused on taking the stress and complication out of daily tasks. Throughout the day they feature different ideas to …
Growing up, I never realized how important food was to my family life. Almost every great childhood memory and experience involves food in some way or another. Whether we were getting ice cream after winning the big game; having a barbeque when it was too hot to cook in the house; eating a four-course meal …
So, how are you coming on those New Year’s resolutions? It’s only the beginning of March, and honestly, I don’t even remember what mine were. Having this depressing revelation the other day, I realized I need to be more deliberate about my goals. I am pretty concrete when it comes to deciding them off the …
Money-saving Coupons, Knowledge Junkies, Budget Apps, Caffeinated Soap, and Touchscreen Gloves 1. RetailMeNot Saving money and couponing has never been more popular, competitive, and now never easier. Unless you are one of the die-hards who has made couponing their full-time job and are preparing for your appearance on reality television, most of us don’t have the …
As I meander along on this quest of finding my inner cook, I have been pleasantly surprised at the meals that I have been able to create. However, a few days ago I encountered my first real disappointment. Trying to do a Good Deed To thank a neighbor for helping me out in a tough …
*UPDATED – You can also prepare this recipe using your slow cooker by adding all ingredients (I omit for the flour) and cooking on low for six hours. You can add rice or noodles, as well. I like to use the frozen Lo mein noodles, and throw them in about the last hour or 30 …
Pinners, Test Tubes, Education, Gifts, and Groceries 1. Pinterest By now almost everyone’s heard of Pinterest, the online pinboard where people share what they love. I was a little late to the game and only started using the service a few months ago. Once I took the time to check out the site and what was …
