BY BONNIE RODRIGUEZ So you've listened to all of the hype surrounding cast iron skillets, watched all the videos and now have decided to buy your very first one. Congratulations! You have embarked on a journey of many delicious recipes and… read more
It’s time to put your old paint chips to use! For those of you who just moved, painted a room in your house, or have paint chips hidden in a drawer somewhere taking up space let’s put them to use!… read more
Having a baby is one of the most joyful times in a woman’s life. Or so they say. But what happens when it is not? Postpartum depression and anxiety can rob new mothers of the joy they expected to feel… read more
Every day the average person generates 4.3 pounds of waste, according to the Duke University Center for Sustainability and Commerce. And of those 4.3 pounds, about 65 percent is made up of food scraps and yard waste — items that… read more
Earth Day is approaching, and what better way to celebrate Mother Nature than teaching your children about aquaponics? Aquaponics is a sustainable method of farming developed by the Aztecs. It combines fish cultivation with plant cultivation and does not require… read more
By now many of us are well aware of this Swedish company IKEA that sells all kinds of home goods at a reasonable price. What you may not be aware of is there is a whole movement of people that… read more
Yesterday, I was in the bank drive-thru depositing some checks, when my almost-6-year-old piped up from the back seat, “Momma, why do you have to put your papers in that tube thing?” I explained that the “papers” were actually money… read more
Our children are a reflection of us, and the earlier they are taught the difference between what’s right and what’s wrong, the better. Teaching little ones manners can be tricky, and sometimes they just don’t understand that picking their nose… read more
Our pets are typically in tune with us and are aware when our lives begin to change, including the impending arrival of a new baby. If you are expecting the arrival of a new bundle of joy, you will want… read more
Duct tape. How many of us actually use it to tape our ducts? I can’t think of a single time I ever said, “Where is that duct that needs taping.” Rather, I see it as the hidden gem of the… read more
