Making a layered birthday cake can be intimidating, especially if it’s going to be sitting on display at a party for all to admire. So I’ve created a new and improved layered cake tutorial so you can see just how easy it really is! For this cake I kept it simple using a box of …
Homemaker Tips
Have you ever signed up to take dinner to someone and completely freaked out about what to bring? For some reason, I always assume I am supposed to bring a casserole. Then I freak out even more because I don’t really even like casseroles all that much. I mean, I like them, but it’s not …
Grow a lemon tree! I’m not sure what’s gotten into me lately but I have become obsessed with the idea of growing a lemon tree in my house. After weeks of researching a variety of citrus trees, I decided I needed a Dwarf Meyer Lemon Tree. It is one of the hardiest and most productive …
If you’ve walked into a Lowes or Home Depot within the last month you’ve probably noticed their huge selection of plants, flowers and herbs they’ve stocked for spring. As soon as spied the racks of succulents I immediately did a happy dance and piled them into my basket, completely forgetting my original purpose for …
I would be seriously surprised if anyone was reading my blog way back when I posted about how to “Get Your Tulips to Tango” last February. Anyway tulip season is officially upon us, and if you are like me you have already purchased a handful of bouquets to brighten your home. My Harris Teeter sells …
Cleaning my stainless steel pots, pans and appliances has been on my to-do list for weeks now. I cannot tell you how yucky, sticky and ugly my cookware has become over the years, and with each use I think to myself “I must clean these!” Well, today I finally checked this task off my list! …