Call me optimistic, but its time to start thinking spring! This is the perfect time to start getting things done while its still too cold to be outside much. Just start chipping away at it. There is no law that says you have to kill yourself. The perfect spring cleaning jobs for this time of…
Yep, even chapped lips could be a sign of nutritional deficiency- B vitamins, iron or zinc deficiencies could be a cause. Along with mouth breathing, and dry air. Make sure you are getting enough healthy oils and staying well hydrated. According to Ayurveda – a natural healing system from India, the best way to…
You may have seen one of these versions in dieting articles. The “Swedish Plate” as it is called in Finland, France, and Canada – is being called the “New American Plate” in the U.S. Fill 2/3 of your plate with plant foods (vegetables, fruits, nuts, grains…), and 1/3 with meat, fish, or poultry. The “Idaho…
Interest rates haven’t come down much. Home prices, cars, gas, food – all too high. That’s insane! Now add utilities, cell phones, internet, streaming services, food, gasoline, … According to Zip Recruter, “As of Dec 31, 2024, the average annual pay for an After Tax in the United States is $58,389 a year. Just in…
I use the ham-bone every time I’ve made a ham to make pea soup or navy bean soup. You can also use smoked ham shank, 2 ham hocks, or ½ lb. Beef shank – but I think the ham bone is the best. There are 2 versions. Version 2 is the standard version. Version 1…
The tradition is to put these magic cookies in the oven on Christmas Eve so they are there to greet you Christmas morning. But I think we could use some magic more often than that!
Ham is not a particularly healthy choice, but we enjoy it once or twice a year. It’s pretty easy. This was actually the way my grandmother did it, and I still make it this way – Place the ham in the roasting pan, cut side down. Score the ham lengthwise at 1 inch intervals…
Do you have a few people on your list that have you stumped? Wouldn’t you like to give a gift that says, ‘hey, I really thought about what you would like.’ (without spending a fortune?) Here’s some ideas for creating your own custom Christmas gift baskets. (The links are affiliate links. If you buy anything…
Do you find yourself stumbling through the words to your favorite Christmas Carols? I was trying to sing along to Joy to the World, and I couldn’t remember the words to the second verse to save my life. Well, relief is here! Here is a PDF that I put together for my daughter’s girl…
There’s decorations all over the place. You’re so busy, you feel like you’re running around like a chicken with your head cut off. How the heck are you going to keep the house clean? You can’t just let it go – people can stop over at any time. Relax. You’ve got this! Here’s how…