How to Make Your Own Hand Sanitizer...

Hand sanitizers have become a regular item in many households – putting precautionary measures into place to avoid germs and bacteria. You can purchase them from a selection of hand sanitizers just about anywhere, but like with lots of other items, there is an easy way to make your own. The advantage is that you know what you are putting in and you can adjust strength and effectiveness as you need to. Ingredients: 2/3...

Fathers Day Breakfast Recipes...

I think dad does deserve a huge, homemade breakfast on Fathers Day, don’t you? I have put together a menu to make the task as easy as possible for you. And the recipes are simple enough so that you can have your kids helping to make this special treat for dad! And sice you will be getting kids into doing special things for dad, consider helping them make their own Father’s Day card – it will be treasured...

Father’s Day Cards Children Can Make...

You can visit your local mall, find a fancy card shop and spend time helping your child pick out just the right card for dad. But – do you know what the rigth card is? Without a doubt, it will be the one your child makes – and it is easy, and you can help! Try any of these instructions I have found for you, get creative and make that special dad happy this Father’s day! Invisible Message Card This...

10 Great Money Saving Tips...

We all love to save money. The bonus here is that not only will these tips help you cut costs, they are fun to do as well! Enjoy! 10 Great Money Saving Tips: 1. No-stick Baked Goods: If you stack fresh-baked cookies or brownies on a plate, they can stick together. To prevent this, put a coffee filter or paper doily in between the layers. It will help you having to discard broken pieces of your baked goods. 2. Keep Drains...

All About Poison Ivy...

If you are itching to go out for a walk in the nature, you may want to read about poison ivy – not a pleasant element to encounter while trying to enjoy the great outdoors! Beware of this three-leaf vine or low shrub with greenish flowers and white berries. It appears harmless but can cause serious skin irritations. Before you head out for a walk in the woods, learn to identify poison ivy and know how to take care of...

Top Ten Tea Biscuit Recipes...

I love making tea biscuits any chance I get. They are quite suitable to be added to any meal and the sweet versions make a great after lunch or a dinner snack. Tea biscuits are incredibly easy and quick to make and that to me that is one of the most appealing attributes – not to mention that the aroma of freshly baked goods is always, always good! I have posted Prize winning Tea Biscuit Recipe quite a while ago...

Tips to Clean Your Bathroom...

If you are anything like me, you continuously wonder if your bathroom is clean enough. I was thinking why that is – after all – I do clean it regularly and thoroughly! Then it dawned on me: It is the one room where people who come to visit have time to look around and check out the details! So if there are dust bunnies in corners or behind the toilet…. You can pretend you don’t care –...

How to Make Easter Eggs...

Colouring Easter eggs can be a great activity for the whole family – and the kids love it! Doing it doesn’t have to be difficult or complicated – I remember my grandma making Easter eggs the Eastern European way, with colours, wax and a needle. But I have to admit that I have never mastered – or even tried that particular art. Here are a few recipes for making pretty Easter eggs the easy way: Marbled...

Teach Your Child to Love Nature...

I believe it is important to teach your child to love and respect the nature – and to start doing that in your child’s early years. Here are a few tips on what you can do, sharing your environmental values with a toddler. Visit parks or woods and show your little one how to be gentle. How not to damage tress or plants or not to leave garbage behind. Tell him about how all creatures have a place in nature...

Breakfast Recipes for Diabetics...

If you or your family member are diabetic, here are some great breakfast recipes for you! Apricot Morning Drink Ingredients: 1 – 16 ounce can of sugar free apricot halves 1-1/2 cups of skim milk 3 eggs 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon of liquid sweetener Grounf cinnamon to taste Orange slices for garnish (optional) Directions: Combine all ingredients except the cinnamon in a blender and cover. Blend...