This Dilly Beef Cheese Ball is a recipe that was given to me by my friend Tammy. The recipe came to her from a friend years ago, and I'm glad that I now have a chance to enjoy it by making it for my … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 39 – Stubborn Laundry Stains
No, I'm not a research scientist, but I sure have tested a lot of laundry stain removers throughout the years. At my house my family has always seen it as their mission to supply the stains, and I see … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 37 – Less is More for Cleaning the Floor
I have tried many different products and methods to keep my floors clean. In the past I would lug around a mop bucket filled with hot water mixed with a smelly commercial cleaning product, and I … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 36 – A Cleaning Schedule
A clean house makes me happy. I love the feel of an immaculate tile floor underneath my feet and the smell of a sanitized bathroom. I want my laundry to be washed, dried, folded neatly, and the … [Read more...]
Chia Seed Gel
A few months ago the only thing I knew about chia seeds was that they were used to grow "hair" on those adorable Chia Pets. I found out that chia seeds are also a wonderful part of a healthy diet. … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 35 – Put It On the Calendar
After I retired from public school life I guess I must have thought somewhere in the back of my mind that I didn't have to worry about keeping up with a schedule any more. At work I used a large desk … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 28 – My Photos
This week for Mission Organization I made an attempt to get my photos organized. The photos that I worked on were the loose prints that I had stored around the house, some in drawers and some in … [Read more...]
Mission Organization: Week 27 – My Closet i.e. The Black Hole
Somehow my closet got out of control. It didn't happen all at once, it built up over time. I outgrew some clothes, and pushed them back when I replaced them with a larger size. The shelves became … [Read more...]
I Must Have Been Wearing My Lucky Pants
This past week must have been the luckiest week of my life! I don't usually consider myself the "lucky" type, but after all that happened last week, I believe that I now can be called "officially … [Read more...]
My New Sweet Tea
I was raised on sweet tea, and it is by far my favorite beverage. I love sweet tea, but I do have a little problem with the "sweet" part because of the calories. At times I have tried artificial … [Read more...]
