What: Spices Why: All you need is the oregano, but you keep grabbing the wrong spice. You soon realize you have 3 garlic powders and no oregano. How do you make sense of all of the spices you have? Spice racks are great, except that you typically cannot fit all of your spices IN the…
What: Kitchen Utensil Drawer Why: Have you ever tried to open your utensil drawer and it gets stuck halfway? Or dig through to the bottom of the pile and realize that it was stuck in the way back? Utensils, though necessary, can so be in the way! They clog our drawers and when we really…
What: Learning talents of old Why: Do you have dreams of learning to crochet, knit, darn socks, sew, or even cross stitch? I realize that some of these skills are past their prime and they may not be as useful as they once were. Is that desire still there, though? Do you look at that afghan laying…
What: Doubling Recipes Why: Realizing you have a frozen meal, waiting to be eaten, brings much joy after a busy day. The amount of time it takes to double a recipe, is only slightly more than making the original; plus, now you have 2 meals prepared, ready to eat. Have you ever wanted to bring…
What: Instant gratification Why: Commercials, billboards, magazine ads, books, radio commercials, etc. These are all ploys companies use to lure you into making choices to satisfy your instant gratification. Have you ever heard a child in a store say “But I want it now, Mommy!” Thoughts of needing it “now” start at a young age; although,…
What: Taking a vacation at home Why: Have you met a tourist or out-of-town friend who knew more about your hometown than you did? Ever drive past a museum and think “I need to go there someday,” but realize you have been saying that for 10 years? How about taking a vacation in your hometown? It…
