Several weeks ago we were at a friend's house for dinner and I learned a little tip on how to keep water from boiling over your pot! This is simply amazing! One of my biggest irritations when it comes to cooking is making a mess on my stove. Why does something as simple as water make such a mess when it boils over the pot and onto a clean stove? Instant charcoal - I hate it! But no matter how careful I feel like I am being, I can't boil a pot of pasta without having it bubble up and spill over the top! Until now! How to Keep Water from Boiling Over MATERIALS NEEDED: 1 wooden spoon, long enough to lay across the top of your pot. TIP: Try experimenting with different wooden spoons because it might make a difference! If the first one you try doesn't work, see my note ... [Read More]
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Vinegar Tips – 8 Favorite Ideas to Help Around Your Home
These vinegar tips and tricks will save you some frustration with your everyday household chores! I recently wrote a series on Ask Anna called Vinegar Tips & Tricks: 40 ways in 10 days. I'm still so surprised at how versatile vinegar is, and I learned a TON of cool tips! Today I want to share 8 of my FAVORITE vinegar tricks with you! Vinegar Tips and Tricks All items in quotations are referenced from Vinegar: 1001 Practical Household Uses, a book I received from my mom at Christmas. 1|| Vinegar can help prevent color fading. To brighten the color of your clothes and to prevent them from fading, forget purchasing expensive anti-fade products. Simply add 1 cup of white vinegar to your wash cycle! 2|| Vinegar can help remove odors from clothes. My daughter recently got ... [Read More]
Sugar Cookie Flower Pots with Strawberry Roses
Sugar Cookie Flower Pots with Strawberry Roses are a simple treat that really make a statement! How cute are these delectable desserts?! These darling treats are surprisingly simple to put together, but they'll impress everyone who sees them! You can use homemade sugar cookie dough, or you can buy it ready-made from the store. The strawberry roses are simple to make. The only equipment you need is a sharp paring knife. With just a few cuts, you'll have a simple but beautiful fruit flower! Sugar Cookie Flower Pots with Strawberry Roses Ingredients: Sugar Cookie Dough (homemade or store-bought) ¼ cup heavy cream 1 half cup semi-sweet chocolate chips ¼ cup creamy peanut butter ¼ cup Nutella 6 Oreo cookies, finely crushed 24 small, pointed strawberries, ... [Read More]
How to Paint Your Countertops – 10 Transformations
If your counters are in good shape but just a bit (or a lot!) outdated, we'll show you a budget-friendly way to update them. Today we're talking about how to paint your countertops! Counters are one of the biggest statement pieces in your kitchen or your bathroom - and that's great if you have new, beautiful countertops. But for those counters that are old and outdated, they can be a real eye sore! Lucky for everyone, there is a budget-friendly solution! Today we're sharing 10 before and after images of some amazing transformations that all started with some paint. Click the links below the images to be taken to the painted countertop tutorials. How to Paint Your Countertops 1. Itching for a kitchen remodel, but can't afford natural stone countertops? Learn how to paint your ... [Read More]
Kitchen Rennovation Guide – 5 Simple Kitchen Updates
5 simple kitchen updates for the look you want without the cost (and hassle) of a complete kitchen renovation! With all the time we spend in the kitchen, it's no wonder we want it to look clean and fresh! An updated kitchen will not only add value to your home, it can often make (or break!) a real estate deal. Today we're going to show you 5 simple kitchen updates that won't break your bank. Because sometimes the little things can make the biggest difference! 5 Simple Kitchen Updates 1. Update your Appliances Your appliance situation can completely set the stage for an updated kitchen! If you have old or mismatched appliances, consider swapping them out! Watch for deals on appliance packages, or check Craigslist for newer used ones. You might be surprised at the money you SAVE on ... [Read More]
