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Recently, I started making my own laundry soap. How crazy is that? It’s actually super satisfying. One, a batch lasts forever. Two, it is ridiculously cost effective. And three {and probably my favorite reason}, it’s another step towards knowing all of the ingredients I bring into my home and being more self-sufficient with just the Read More >>
You probably already know how much I love Meyer lemons, but if not, let me be very clear: I LOVE THEM. I would bathe in lemon juice if it were socially acceptable and didn’t dry my skin out. So, whenever I make anything that calls for lemon juice and I have fresh lemons on hand, Read More >>
The Girl is pretty low-maintenance when it comes to homework. She pretty much takes care of business, which is a good thing, because the other day, I peered over her shoulder at her homework, and was like WHAT?! Am I getting dumber or is school getting harder? Now, I know it’s been a long, long Read More >>
I think a can of WD-40 is sitting on every garage workbench I’ve ever been in. In fact, WD-40’s website claims there are over 2000 uses for the stuff. Huh, who knew? Here’s 10 uncommon uses for WD-40 you might want to try: Use it to clean scuff marks, nail polish, paint and mascara off Read More >>
Yep, you read it right: Christmas. I know, it’s only March, but the thing is, for many of us the holidays always seem to sneak up on us. I know there’s that whole put money aside each month and forget about it principle, and I don’t know about you, but there always seems to be a Read More >>
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