Small town living. I love it. It brings out the country girl in me and spurs on my desires to live off the land. Then there is small HOUSE living. My husband and I bought a small(er) house in my husband’s hometown 7 years ago. It was 1,051 sq. feet. I understand that for many,…
Paper bags – seems like a “thing” of the past, doesn’t it? Grocery stores today, instead of asking if you want paper or plastic, go straight to plastic, unless you ask specifically. Unfortunately, there are some stores that don’t even have paper bags anymore. I have found one grocery store recently that offers every time, which I…
I always thought of steel wool as this “if I don’t know what to use it for, I’m not going to touch it.” It wasn’t until I had to get some stains off my pans, that I realized how useful steel wool actually is! I must say I usually keep the steel wool with soap…
Who would’ve ever thought that oatmeal would be one of those “common use” items in your household? Only if you knew how to use it, right? I love oatmeal in the cold winters here in the north! I would consider it a comfort food for the winter blues. Instead of just eating it, now you…
What do you use salt for most? I will safely assume that it is probably for food purposes – specifically as a “seasoner.” Ever wonder what else salt is good for? I am sure you have seen different kinds of salt at your local grocery store and wonder why there are even so many different types…
Aluminum foil. Oh how I love you when I don’t want to get my pans dirty! Oh how I love you when the covers of my pans do not fit ON the pan! Aluminum foil was a great invention and here are a few more reasons why: 1. Do your pie crust edges get done…
