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Better safe than sorry

January 2, 2014May 22, 2016 Peggy1 Comment

Unfortunately, we live in a world where you need home security. There are so many companies out there that claim they can keep you safe from being burgled, but when it comes right down to it, why pay all that money when something so simple just might do the trick? I know I would be… Continue reading Better safe than sorry

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Eggsactly

October 2, 2013May 22, 2016 PeggyLeave a comment

For me, the month of October marks the beginning of the holiday season. Along with all the decor that begins to make it’s way into our homes, so begins the somewhat endless consumption of all the empty calories that make their way into our tummies. Holidays equal baked goods….period. What would the holidays be without… Continue reading Eggsactly

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Butter it Up

September 20, 2012May 22, 2016 Peggy1 Comment

As I was preparing dinner the other night, the recipe called for me to grease the pan.  Without really giving it too much thought, I went to the refrigerator and got out my ziploc bag full of butter wrappers.  I opened one up, placed it butter side down in the dish and smeared what butter… Continue reading Butter it Up

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Cupcake 101

March 6, 2012May 22, 2016 PeggyLeave a comment

This past weekend I attended my 12 year old niece’s birthday party. Hard to believe she is only one year shy of being a teenager! My do I feel old. Well, while at the party, one of the mommies there told me the best way to eat a cupcake was to make it into a… Continue reading Cupcake 101

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Get Your Bake On

December 7, 2011May 22, 2016 Peggy2 Comments

It’s that time of year when you tie on that special red white and green apron reserved only for the holidays, pop in the Ella Fitzgerald Christmas CD and “get your bake on!” Well, that’s how it is at my house anyway. Since I am not much of a baker during the off-season, I seem… Continue reading Get Your Bake On

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Happy Thanksgiving

November 24, 2011May 22, 2016 PeggyLeave a comment

I cannot believe how fast Thanksgiving got here! It just seems to have snuck up on us don’t you think? Well, as the picture says, “There is always something to be thankful for.” Yes, there is. I am thankful this year for not having to cook a large meal that takes hours to prepare and… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving

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Peel & Stick

September 10, 2011May 22, 2016 Peggy1 Comment

This is one of my favorite things to do under a kitchen or bathroom sink. I actually learned this helpful tip from my Dad years ago when a bottle of liquid laundry detergent damaged the bottom of the sink cabinet in their guest bath. This was his solution to fixing the problem long before anyone… Continue reading Peel & Stick

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Ordinary Paper Plates

July 25, 2011May 22, 2016 PeggyLeave a comment

REAL SIMPLE ~ New Uses for Old Things Layer paper plates between your formal dinnerware to keep them from chipping. Ingenuous idea, and cheap. Not so long ago I was trying to figure out a way to keep my red chargers from scratching while being stored away until the next Christmas rolled around. Wish I… Continue reading Ordinary Paper Plates

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Keep it Green

July 23, 2011May 22, 2016 PeggyLeave a comment

Did you know that the secret to keeping the other half of a cut ripe avocado green is in the preserving method? Well, according to Food Networks Alton Brown it is. Follow the steps below, courtesy of Natural News.com, and keep from having to throw away that unused half of such a heart healthy fruit.… Continue reading Keep it Green

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Filter Your Plants

July 21, 2011May 22, 2016 Peggy2 Comments

When re-potting, prevent soil from draining out of flower pots by placing a filter at the bottom, over the drainage hole. Then add the soil.

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