This question comes from my dear friend, Darcy. Darcy loves it when I call her from an estate sale or garage sale and say, “Get over here, fast!” - she comes running! She’s one of my regular partners in crime when I head to “The Bins” for some shopping fun. Our field trips to the… Continue reading Store Security Tag Still Attached to Coat
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Sticky Pasta Solution
This reader’s question comes from my Mother-in-law’s dear friend, Kim. Kim lives in Nassau, Bahamas, where life is always good and the sun is warm year round. Kim writes, “You would think after eons of cooking I'd have most answers but I don't. Twelve of us (the family) were coming over for pasta. One recipe… Continue reading Sticky Pasta Solution
How to Soften Brown Sugar
This question comes from my dear friend (notice how I didn’t say “old friend”) Annie Kip, from Needham, Massachusetts. Annie’s question involves brown sugar. “I have a brand new bag of dark brown sugar which has become nearly rock hard. Do you have any ideas for what to do with this - I hate to… Continue reading How to Soften Brown Sugar
Re-Using Candles to Make New Ones
Here's a reader's question about candles and keeping them or not.... Question: What do you do with candles that have burned down to the bottom but still have wax left? It seems like a lot of waste. Answer: I completely agree, there is a lot of waste. I keep the old candle stubs and make… Continue reading Re-Using Candles to Make New Ones
Bedding Question: New Down Comforter
Here's a question someone sent me about purchasing a new down comforter. Question: My son needs a new down comforter. Where should I purchase a new one? Answer: The Company Store. They have regular sales, a good return policy, and quality products. Only purchase it on sale. Look for channels that are stitched down all… Continue reading Bedding Question: New Down Comforter
Bed Bug Question
A reader sent me this question recently: Are you worried about bed bugs when purchasing used items? Answer: No, but I do inspect items very carefully before bringing them into my home. With furniture that has cushions or stuffing, I take the cushions apart to make sure no little creatures are living inside it first.… Continue reading Bed Bug Question
Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
This readers' question is about a new bed and where to purchase one. Question: Our son needs a new mattress and box spring. Where would you go to purchase a new bed set? Answer: Ikea. Next time a mattress and box spring are needed at our house, I’m going to Ikea. They have all mattress… Continue reading Bed Question: Where to Purchase a New Bed
Readers’ Questions
I’m calling this round of questions, “Kirsten’s Questions”, because all of these questions come from my friend, Kirsten Hope. Kirsten and I met when our daughters were in the same kindergarten class, several years ago. Kirsten and I both launched WordPress websites this year and have collaborated on our WordPress babies sites for the last… Continue reading Readers’ Questions
Readers’ Questions Answered Here
People are always asking me questions about where to purchase something, how to clean something, how to cook something, how to mend something, how to use a power tool, and what not. I love answering questions and am always happy to share a tip on what's worked and what hasn't. If you have a question, please… Continue reading Readers’ Questions Answered Here
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