So im wondering who is tired of using the old bagged peas or carrots for ice packs? I know i am! I have a super easy way to make your own!! What you'll need: 1. ziploc bag 2. water 3. rubbing alcohol Its easy, y...
Boy is it getting cold up here in north country. The snow is coming and you can feel it. The average temp here is now below 40 even during the day and at night it has been as low as 20 degrees. That kind of cold mixed wi...
It's getting so much colder here now, a lot earlier than usual. So we have started weather-proofing in preparation for winter. Please share any weather proofing tips you have.
Ok yes I love gardening, especially when it comes to food that you can grow. I have not yet done this before but it is big time on my list of things to do one day, and that is growing potatoes in old tyres. Ok so...
Cloth diapers versus disposable diapers, which is better for your baby's bottom? Well what do we know about disposable diapers...? We know they are all filled with that crystal looking gel material, which is a substan...
Winter is upon us and up here in north country its usually a bad winter. We have an average over over 100 inches a winter and this year i have my own house to maintain. Previously when we rented all of the snow was remov...
I just came across this recipe to remove unwanted hair from anywhere! its painless and this is one of those recipes where you probably have all the ingredients right in your home!! What you need: baking soda olive ...
Those of us that own our own properties have a common problem that we all have to deal with. What is this problem exactly? The problem is Trees! They can cause so much damage to your house if a storm hits or if lightning...
Stupid mosquitoes are attacking my feet and ankles! I guess they are getting into the house at night when the door is opened. I try to keep the light off when opening or closing the door as they are attracted to the li...
The other night a coon killed my cat outside! We have two other cats outside that we are locking up at night now as a result until we catch the coon. I saw him and he is huge. We have a few live traps set up with pean...
I wrote a post a while back about the amazing uses for vinegar in the home, and here is another amazing household hack - bicarbonate of soda! Here are some great uses for Bicarbonate of Soda: 1. A remedy for oral ...
I don't' really hate spiders. I know they do an awesome job of keeping the environment rid of pests and bugs and other creepy crawly things. And, they are essential for the environment. I don't mind spiders doing thei...
If I had the money, I would build my dream home by a lake. It would be so peaceful to go out and stand at the lake's edge in the morning time and feel the cool breeze floating in over the water.
hi i want to ask people who lives in appartements how they feel is good to live in appartement as i dont experience live tere i own free home and i think to buy another house but the price is too high , i am afraid to b...
I would like to spruce up my apartment to make it more updated. Please suggest a place that I can buy cool home accessories and home fashion decor items online. I'm not much for shopping in malls.
I'm sure we all love the nice weather, especially in the summer time! But what we don't like is getting that awful sunburn from not wearing enough sunscreen or forgetting to put it on. I am guilty of this and end up in L...
I'm sure we have all had our experience with that stubborn clogged up drain, and of course when it happens, there is no Drain-o in sight. Now what....call a plumber, yea right that's too expensive! I found a way to uncl...
What is your relax way after tired from some continuous work ? Please share it
When it's very cold outside, I always bundle up with coats, turtlenecks and sweaters before going anywhere. And, when I'm indoors, I like to turn the heater all the way up to stay warm. In this way, I am always warm wh...
My preference is for casual country style home decorating as it's very reminiscent of the style my mother used for her home and brings back many fond memories of growing up. I love natural wood textures in my home, even...
Someone out there got the idea of creating candles that have the smell of a brand new Apple Mac computer. Apparently, it sold like crazy, people going nuts for the smell of a new Mac! I personally have no idea ho...
Here is another one for you guys! Homemade shaving cream, made with vanilla extract so it leaves you with a nice warm smell and the coconut oil to help leave your skin baby soft! What you will need: 1. 1 cup of coco...
I know I had mentioned in a previous post that using hand sanitizer 3 or more times in a row without washing you hands in between, it doesn't work and will not sanitize your hands. And also using hand sanitizer with alco...
Ok everyone, I have the saving grace on how to remove permanent marker off of everything in your homes!!!! Its happened to you guys before, I'm sure! My kids have done it, multiple times and I wish I had this list when i...
My favorite paint color is a creme white, but not stark white as it is too glaring. I would prefer a taupe color as an accent as that is always complementary for furniture and decorations.
The most annoying part of winter for me is the cold weather and how it dries out my skin. I don't like dry skin or red cheeks. Other than the cold weather, the bleak ground is also very depressing to look at. I just w...
So every morning for last couple of weeks, my 2 girls that arent in school like to have dance sessions! They watch videos on the TV of kids dancing to popular songs or nursery rhymes! I let them have a ball and they ...
I love using a sugar scrub, especially in the shower. It helps get all the dead skin off, and leaves you nice and soft! You can use it just for your hands or your feet! I have an easy homemade recipe for your very ow...
Have trouble sleeping or just having trouble trying to relax at the end of the day?! Either way, I know how it can be super frustrating when your trying to just relax and go to sleep but your mind just wont let you! ...
So as the winter is approaching here in the United States, especially up in North Country, I just want to remind everyone that putting your child into a car seat with their big puffy winter jacket on is totally UNSAFE an...
hi anyone suffer from noise comming from street that children and even some teenagers plays football on street? they makes real disturbe to me i even think to leave my house that i born and live in till now because of ...
I remember when my mom used a babysitter for my brother and I when we were small. My mom worked the evening shift at the nursing home in the town we lived in. My mom had a friend, whose daughter was a high school kid try...
During the spring time, I have patio tomato plants that give me lots of salad fixings. I like having tomato plants as they are very easy to care for and fit my limited space. Are you planning a vegetable garden for thi...
Check this out! I just found a super easy home remedy to help when you have stubborn stuffy nose that just wont clear up, no matter what!!! I can't wait to try this!!! What you will need: 1. 3 tablespoons of vapor ru...
This year I want to honor those that have passed on in my life with a memory garden. Both of my parents have passed on, as well as my mother in law, my step son, and two beloved fur babies. I think that it would be nea...
Thyme oil is an evergreen herb used for medical purposes, cooking, and other great uses! Many ancient Egyptians used this herb as a form of embalming. The Greeks used it in their baths and as a form of incense in their t...
So I'm sure everyone has heard of clogged arteries before....clogged arteries refers to the fatty plaque buildup within the inside of your arteries which restricts blood flow to the heart and brain. Sometimes it isn't al...
I'm sure most of us have used these "Johnson & Johnson" baby products on our children! They are famous for their baby lotions, powders, shampoos, and bubble bath.... Well they have admitted that all their products ha...
A great objection to the common board or white picket fence for your garden is the certainty of the rotting of the lower parts of the posts in the ground. This is extremely frustrating and upsetting to a gardener like my...
These days it's trending to participate in homesteading... meaning that in some form you live a sustainable life where you grow some or your own food or raise animals for the purpose of providing food. Many people in our...
