Why and How I Freeze Packets of Cooked Rice

Do you love rice, but don't always have time to cook it? 
This is a convenient and economical time saver that has been a game-changer for me. With this method, I only cook rice once a month for the two of us. We like our rice made with aromatic cumin seeds. 

How to Store Fresh Basil - doesn't turn dark!

Have you ever bought fresh basil only to have it turn dark after a day or two? 

I love to keep fresh basil in the refrigerator, but I am so disappointed when it doesn't last that long. 

I just learned a way to make it last. In fact, the friend who shared this tip with me says her basil and other fresh herbs last and stay fresh for weeks in the refrigerator with this method. 

Tarnish gone is seconds with this tip

Tarnish is gone from silver  in seconds with this  common household product! I will never buy silver polish again!

Have you ever set the table for a dinner party or a holiday and realized that your silver has some tarnish spots and you were out of silver polish? Try this

Apple Slices Won't Turn Brown with This Tip

How many times have you sliced apples, doused them in lemon juice yet they still turn brown an hour later?  

That used to happen to me, but not any more. Not since I discovered a simple tip that keeps my apple (or pear) slices looking just the way they looked when I initially sliced them, even 4-6 hours hours later!

This method is so easy and simple, you probably won't believe it will work so well!

How to Peel Garlic Easily + 7 other how to's!

I love finding good ideas that help make my life easier in the kitchen. 

These " how to" idea posts are some of my most popular and looked at posts from last year.

Check out this great round up of ideas for some really helpful hints that can make your life easier...

Peel an entire bulb of garlic in 30 seconds  (  not the crush and peel method!- this is great) 



How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies  ( this simple trick works) 



How to Make Matzo Balls GF ( these are the best ever gluten free matzo balls  and easy to make)



How to cook and eat an artichoke  ( now you'll  know what to do!!simple and easy)



How to" Sprout"  ( this easy method will work!!- start eating health giving sprouts)



How to reduce house toxins  ( find out which house plants absorb toxins )



How to cook spaghetti squash the easy way ( you won't cut it before cooking)



Fast and Easy way to remove pits from cherries  ( how simple is this??)




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Got a cold? Great Ideas

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Fabulous Find #1

What a great idea! Got a bad cold? Keep germs from spreading.

Keep this handy idea by the bed, in the car, or on your desk at work, if you have a cold.

I found this fabulous tissue and trash idea ( and photo) at  Meck Mom

Photo from Meck Mom

Fabulous Find #2

Need to serve ice cream to a group of kids at a birthday party or any family celebration ? This is a fabulous idea from Real Simple

Click to find out the details.. works great! 

                                         
                                                     Photo property of Real Simple

Fabulous Find #3
How to peel a full head of garlic in 10 seconds. You gotta see this one. I really works and I use it all the time now.This truly a fabulous idea is from ( and photo) from The Kitchn 
                                                                                  Photo property of The Kitchn 

      Photo property of The Grocery Cart Challenge
Fabulous Find #4
Burned Something?
Gayle at The Grocery Cart Challenge has an
Odor Be Gone Formula ( all natural) that works  great to 
clear out burned odor Gotta read it..
                         


Fabulous Find #5 is quite a time saver and avoids the mess! This fabulous find comes from a helpful decorating site called In my own style

Photo property of In My Own Style



Fabulous Find #6
Leftover coffee. tea, lemonade, etc. ? Make ice cubes! The  next time you make iced coffe or iced tea or lemonade, you have the perfect cubes.
This fabulous find came from a blog called Hither and Thither
visit the blog for other great ideas.
            Photo property of Hither and Tither
 

Untangle Ribbon with this + other great ideas

Ribbon gets tangled? Enjoy these Fabulous Finds from all over the Internet
These are great household Tips

Fabulous Find #1
This is such a clever idea.
No more tangled ribbon.. What a find!
I found this fabulous find at Spunky Junky



Fabulous Find #2
I couldn't wait to try this idea.
It works great!! Now all my lids are neat and organized
I found this Fabulous Find and photo at As The Card Rack Turns


Fabulous Find #3
Speaks for itself!
I found this Fabulous Find and photo on Real Simple


Fabulous Find #4

How cute are these eggs!
I found this picture and fabulous find on
Imgfave

Wow this is great!
A Kitchen miracle cleaner.
Easy way for baking pans to look like new!
I found this fabulous find and photo at One Good Thing by Jillee

Fabulous Find #5
Great way to store potholders!
 found this Fabulous Find and photo at  Sprinkles of Parsley which is no longer online.




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Fabulous Finds Friday

Check out the list of fabulous finds!
FABULOUS FIND #1  comes from Aunt Nubbys Kitchen Blog

Click to learn how to make Creepy Popcorn Hands Picture belongs to Aunt Nubbys Kitchen

               

This FABULOUS FIND is from Ashlee Raubach Photography Blog  Every year have your child write their name the first day of school for a pictue. click to find out about
this creative idea for 1st day of school pictures! Picture belongs to Ashlee Raubach
                            

This FABULOUS FIND IS FROM a website called ohdeedoh To find out more about making these learning devices for kids and other fabulous finds click here to go to their site. Picture belongs to http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ 

Repurposing Duplo Blocks
Filth Wizardry

This is a fantastic (and easy!) idea if your kids are just starting to outgrow Duplo blocks, and coincidentally just starting to be interested in reading. Lindsey at Filth Wizardry took a marker and some white stickers and wrote out dozens of words her kids can sound out or already read.http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ 

Fabulous Finds Wk 4

Welcome to today's fabulous finds from Pinterest. The finds can be kitchen tips, frugal ideas, or just great how to's . Hope you find something of interest to you. 

Fabulous Find #1 is  from a blog called Homemade Serenity This is amazing. You know the green onions you get in the supermarket? You can snip them and keep them growing indefinitely! Click here to find out how easy this is.. Never run out  of green onions again..




Fabulous Find #2 is from a blog called Home With Real Food
This is such a great idea for lunch box snacks for kids ( or adults).
It keeps sliced apples from turning brown. Click here for a simple tutorial



Fabulous Find #3 is from Martha Stewart
I love this one. I can never get fitted sheets folded flat and neat. Martha shares how click here.

Picture from Martha Stewart


Fabulous Find # 4 from a blog called 2 Little Hooligans
Make ice cream in a bag with simple ingredients in just 10 minutes. This is a fun project to make with kids. Click here for directions

Fabulous Find #5 This was posted on Crafter

Fabulous idea! Here's what to do click here

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