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How To Soften Hard Coconut Oil for DIY Soft Skin
My first introduction to virgin coconut oil was during the cold months of January when I received a sample to review from Tropical Traditions. That’s when I found out something…
How To Remove Rust Spots on Knives
One of the best tools you can have at your disposal in the kitchen is a good knife. Once you start doing more of your cooking from scratch and…
My Favorite Magic Bars
This recipe is an oldie but a goodie and has been a staple in my recipe box for years.  When I want a homemade sweet treat, this recipe is…
Homemade Sweetened Condensed Milk
If at first you don’t succeed – try, try, again. And that’s exactly what a reader encouraged me to do after she read about my failed attempt to make your…
Did You Know? Canning Jars Fit On Blenders!
Are you a fan of canning jars? I sure am. They always look good whether you’re using them for storage, decoration, or for some other functional use. I have…
Clever Cleaners from Grocery Items – Hometalk
Have you discovered Hometalk yet? It’s a fun site where I’ve been sharing my blog posts on home-related topics, and at the same time finding all kinds of excellent…
Homemade Dishwasher Detergent
This isn’t the first time I’ve tried a homemade dishwasher detergent. I tried these recipes for homemade dishwasher detergent, but was disappointed by the cloudy residue they tended to…
Pour Spout Canning Jar Top (From An Old Salt Container!)
Here’s a fun idea if you’re wishing for a top on your canning jar with a pour spout. Just re-use an old salt container! The round boxes that salt…