Want to know how to close a chip bag without any clips or rubber bands? This trick has been saving my snacks from getting stale for years!
Three Ways To Clean Smelly Shoes That Don’t Involve A Washing Machine
Do your shoes stink? If you can’t put them in the washing machine, how the heck do you get them smelling fresh again? I’ve got you covered with three proven methods for how to clean smelly shoes – no washing machine required!
Let’s Start Easy: Instant Pot Mashed Potatoes
I keep saying I’m going to write about my Instant Pot, because so many people I know have bought one in the past year. But I always delay it because there are just so many Instant Pot posts and recipes out there. Who needs mine? Lately, though, I’ve seen lots of comments like these on…
What Happens When You Don’t Shampoo Your Hair For A Year
My hair has always been prone to getting greasy. In winter I’ve always been able to skip a day of washing my hair without it looking bad, but in the summer I had to wash it every single day. I have a ton of hair. It’s thick and long and takes forever to dry. When…
How To Make A Darla Costume From Finding Nemo for Halloween
Last week I went to a conference in Atlanta called Type-A. One of the parties was sponsored by Disney, and it was a costume party. You didn’t have to wear a costume. The organizers made it clear that nobody should feel pressured. And I wasn’t planning on wearing one. I just had too much to…
How to make glitter eggs for Easter
Want to make a beautiful Easter craft that will last year after year? Here’s how to make glitter eggs so that the glitter stays on the eggs, and doesn’t get all over your house!
Foil Cupcake Liners: You’re Probably Using Them Wrong
The other day my friend Shannan posted this revelation on Facebook: “So all my life, I have been leaving the paper liners inside the foil cupcake liners when I bake. Guess what, y’all? YOU AREN’T SUPPOSED TO!” I chuckled to myself. Of course you’re supposed to remove the paper from foil cupcake liners. It says so…
How To Make Perfect, Pretty Hard Boiled Eggs
There’s nothing uglier than a hard boiled egg with a green or grey yolk. So gross. But I promise you, it’s an easy fix. And once you’ve got those perfect hard boiled eggs, why not make them into cubes? So much fun! I’ve got three of these these egg cubers. My kids love doing…
Quick Tip For Keeping Brown Sugar Soft
I’m trying out an overnight cinnamon bun recipe, and I just put this in the fridge: When I was making the filling I couldn’t remember the last time I’d used any of my light brown sugar – it had to have been months ago – but it was still nice and soft. I always pop…
How to Kill Those Pesky Little Fruit Flies
I woke up yesterday morning to a fruit fly infestation. One even flew into my egg as I was scrambling it (ewwww). They’re too small to get consistently with my electric mosquito swatter and they drive me crazy. But there’s a really easy way to trap and kill just about all of them. Take a…
