I don’t think there’s any denying that groceries are expensive right now, so it pains me to throw away unused food. (Yes, even that almost-stale bread sitting in my cabinet.) If you’re like me, looking for cheap and easy ways to keep your kids fed, and you want to be resourceful, here are the best ways to use up that almost-stale bread. Grilled Cheese Slightly stale bread is the perfect ... Read More about The 5 Easiest Ways to Use Up Almost-Stale Bread (That Your Kids Will Actually Eat)
Painting a Log Cabin – Good Idea or HUGE Mistake?
Ready to switch up the look of your cabin? If you’re thinking of painting a log cabin, you might want to find a stain color you like instead. Painting your cabin can lead to some serious regret and a host of problems in a few years. Here’s why. Why Painting a Log Cabin = Rotten Logs The average circumference of a log used in building a cabin is 8 to 14 inches - much thicker than your everyday ... Read More about Painting a Log Cabin – Good Idea or HUGE Mistake?
How to Wash a Halloween Wig
With Halloween quickly approaching, it will soon be time to pull out the decorations, costumes, and of course, your favorite Halloween wig. But after a year in storage, your wig may be looking a little less than party-ready. It’s not uncommon for Halloween wigs that haven’t seen the light of day for a year to be dusty, tangly, and dirty. Luckily, cleaning them up is easy. How to Wash a ... Read More about How to Wash a Halloween Wig
Painted Linoleum Floors: Before and After, Pros and Cons
A couple of months ago, I decided to update my kid's bathroom. In my true nature, the update consisted mostly of painting things—mainly because this is a temporary update to hold us over until I budget for a full remodel. It involved a lot of painting and one super cheap bathroom upgrade. But today, I want to discuss painted linoleum floors. Painted Linoleum Floors: Before and ... Read More about Painted Linoleum Floors: Before and After, Pros and Cons
How to Declutter a Messy House (The Advice You Need to Hear!)
Now, tell me, is this or is this not super annoying (and almost insulting!)? You go to your neat-freak friend's house whom you love dearly. You walk through the door and the first thing you hear - "Oh my gosh. I didn't have time to clean before you come - please excuse all the messes." Meanwhile, the "messes" she's referring to are two toys lying on the living room floor and a ... Read More about How to Declutter a Messy House (The Advice You Need to Hear!)