5 Easy Recipes for Fantastic Summer Skin
Summer is heating up. Are the effects of the sun, chlorine, and pesky mosquitoes taking a toll on your skin? Before reaching for body care products containing
Holiday Gift Wrapping
With simple household materials, you can change your “brown paper packages, tied up with string” into the prettiest works of art. My daughter, “Milla Plum,” and I gathered several things that we already had to create unique, one of a kind gift wrap. A lovely, personal touch for that special someone. 1. Wrap your gifts […]
“Honey, I Got You Flowers!” Making the Most Out of a Grocery Store Bouquet
When that special someone hands you a fistful of stems wrapped in polka-dotted cellophane, thank them sweetly and let this thrifty floral makeover begin. A little bit of this, a little bit of that, and a festival of color – that aptly describes the average grocery store bouquet. For years, I knew nothing better than […]
Homemade Vanilla Extract
To make homemade vanilla extract, you need just two ingredients: alcohol and vanilla beans, plus a few minutes of prep time. You do need a little patience while the flavor of the vanilla beans is extracted, which takes several weeks. But it’s all more than worth it when you end up with the tastiest, most […]
Coffee Cellulite Scrub
While caffeine may contribute to that lumpy, dimply flesh known as cellulite when taken internally (i.e. your morning latte), coffee can help reduce the appearance of cellulite when applied to the skin in the form of a scrub. With swimsuit season in full swing, now is the time to try this simple yet effective home […]
Workbook Illustrated: How To Boil Eggs
Place eggs in a pot and cover completely with cold water. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 11 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the eggs to a bowl filled with ice water. Let the eggs cool in the water for 3-5 minutes. Peel and enjoy. […]