Merry Christmas 2021! And it’s a second damn COVID Christmas – and we’re not happy about it. Our Christmases used to be pretty smashing, with lots of company, lots of high spirits and delicious food, and, of course, cool gifts. But this wretched virus has made people afraid to travel or unable to travel. So […]

Today, December 21 at 3:59 PM, is the winter solstice in the northern hemisphere. The southern hemisphere is the exact opposite, of course. This is the shortest day of the year, with the least sunshine and tomorrow the days will begin to get a bit longer, by a few seconds, at least. The word solstice […]

Although the DIY revolution has many cost-saving benefits for homeowners, it also has its limitations.  Therefore, the wisdom doesn’t lie in whether or not to do it yourself. Instead, it lies in knowing when to draw the line and call a professional to do some installation jobs in your home. Additionally, the rise of instructional […]

Do you use fabric softeners? I do, and I’ve been interested in making my own. I’m still experimenting but here are some DIY recipes for making your own softeners. But first … What Do Fabric Softeners DO Anyway? ❁ Sure, fabric softeners make our clothing soft. But why does that happen? It’s because they make the […]

It sounds a bit ridiculous to me, but recently I’ve come across references to dill pickle juice being a health tonic. Here are a few of the supposed health benefits – just keep in mind that this is all anecdotal and I have no idea if any of this is true. #1: Some folks claim […]

I like to have my windows open, but it’s been really, REALLY cold this fall and winter in Atlanta. So with the closed windows and frequent air from the heating vents, it can get a but stuffy in the house. I passionately love Apple Jack and Peel although it’s more of a ‘Christmasy’ scent to […]

I’m not sure if this is a salad or a bowl recipe, but it’s definitely healthy and delicious. And filling. And simple to make. That’s a lot of advantages, so let me tell you what’s in it. Although I also need to add that “never” the same thing twice is probably an exaggeration, but “rarely” […]

Happy New Year 2021! Lots of folks are talking about how G. L. A. D. they are to be rid of 2020. But let’s not forget that 2021 could be worse. :-) And on that happy thought, have a wonderful and safe new year’s eve.

Most people love Christmas. I know I do with gorgeous tree covered with ornaments collected over many years, the wonderful food and best of all, FAMILY. What I don’t love is the January bill orgy. Even though it seems like heresy to think of “frugal” and “Christmas” in the same sentence, there certainly are ways […]

Happy Thanksgiving, 2020. Yes, it’s strange and 2020 has been … tough … but in the spirit of gratitude we want to give you a little laugh. This is a page from our holidays adult coloring book on Amazon and it’s not exactly an A+ compliment, but we take what we can get. So on […]