I buy hand soaps at Bath and Body Works once a year – usually right after Christmas or the 75% off sale in January. I really like them! I buy all sorts – bathroom, kitchen, anti-bacterial and foaming. There has been a B&BW foaming hand-soap in one of the down stairs half-baths F-O-R-E-V-E-R! Since it … Read More about Good To The Last… Pump
Captain Morgan White Rum Rhum Blanc Review
One of the best things about going on a cruise is the ability to take home a few bottles of duty free liquor. Sometimes, that duty is substantial, and so the savings are substantial too. Hubby and I learned long ago that we needed to check the liquor cabinet, check local prices and make a … Read More about Captain Morgan White Rum Rhum Blanc Review
Stop Pressuring Me…
Ah, my poor Hubby. Sometimes I think I pick on him just to provoke blog material. Then I come to my senses and realize this all comes naturally, and I am just lucky he provides me with er, stories I can share. See this: … the thermos, not the flower thingie. That thermos has been … Read More about Stop Pressuring Me…
Free Wedding or Shower Gift Idea
Free Wedding or Shower Gift Idea Here is a great, easy and free wedding or shower gift idea that will lead to lasting memories: ● Ask the bride’s (and groom’s) mother to send an email (or place a telephone call, or send recipe cards with the shower invite) to all of the happy couple’s friends … Read More about Free Wedding or Shower Gift Idea
Ask Hubby!
Wendy’s Ask Hubby Question: Can you recommend a basic all-around fry pan/ skillet? I get so confused by all the different kinds out there. Any recommendations for cutting board? I mostly cut vegetables and don’t have a lot of room for storage? Hubby’s response: I found a guide to frying pans that gives a good … Read More about Ask Hubby!
How To Grease and Flour A Baking Pan
So many people think that spraying a pan with a non-stick spray is an adequate substitution for greasing and flouring a pan. It is not. A well-greased, floured, and the lined pan will allow any baked good to pop right out without sticking. Non-sticks are fine for cooking meats, but for baking, you really want … Read More about How To Grease and Flour A Baking Pan
How Does Your Garden Grow?
After a wonderful two weeks, this weekend took a turn for the cooler. It was short-lived, but I am sure there was overnight freezing in the valleys. I am not sure how/if that will impact this year’s crops. As you can see above, we still have trees and bushes budding. This spring has been a … Read More about How Does Your Garden Grow?
Credit Card Reward Programs
I know a lot of people are afraid of credit cards. They mostly fear not paying the balance off monthly and getting socked with steep interest payments, or having their credit card information stolen. But other people people embrace credit cards as a great way to keep track of all of their purchases trackjing monthly … Read More about Credit Card Reward Programs
Our First Date
A much as I love my husband, I gotta admit he can be a real dork. Why a dork? I am so glad you asked… Back in 2004 we had our first date. Hubby drove across state to Buffalo in his self-named “chick magnet” vehicle. Behold the “chick magnet”. Ummmmm, yeah. Now let me tell … Read More about Our First Date
Sunday Morning Shopping
I moved Sunday Morning Shopping back to Coupons, Deals and More where it makes more sense. In case you missed what happened and I thought we were done with this.