I’m the first to admit (and probably complain a little bit) that Borax can be hard to find sometimes. It’s supposed to be in the laundry soap aisle, near the stain removers. It must be pretty darn popular though because I can find it only about half the time. It’s not surprising though, considering how … Read More
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Home tip: my love of the microwave
My name is Jamie, not Betty Crocker. I may have brown hair but I’m no Rachel Ray. In other words, I’m not a great cook. Sure, I can find my way around the kitchen and follow basic recipes. I can even experiment and come up with a few happy accidents. Because of time constraints and … Read More
2 tips for common medical-related cleanups using household supplies
We all have to clean stuff up from time to time that isn’t easy or pleasant, right? Sometimes that includes medical related-clean ups. No, I don’t have a quick and easy way to clean up cat or kid vomit (but if you do, please share!). I’ve learned two methods for doing other types of … Read More
Container gardening great for city dwellers, disabled
While I wouldn’t exactly say that my thumbs are black, they certainly are not green–in other words, I’m not real good at growing stuff. The only plant I’ve managed to keep alive for more than a year or two is either a golden pathos or a philodenrum (not sure which) that I was given in … Read More