Let's break out the bubbly - rather, sparkling grape juice (remember, you're pregnant so no alcoholic beverages for the soon-to-be mum), you're having a baby! A gazillion things must be going through your head and just don't know where to start! Whew, take a minute to step back, breathe deeply and organize your thoughts. Yes, your life will change but that doesn't happen when … [Read more...] about Congratulations! You’re Having A Baby!
Counting X’s
Sorry, but this post is not about porn-sites (XXX) or about counting the number of significant others you've had over your entire life. As exciting as the title is, this post is as wholesome as can be – it's all about a very relaxing and fulfilling hobby that's been around for many years - this post is all about counted cross-stitch. … [Read more...] about Counting X’s
Investing in Socks
That's right, socks - not Stocks. Those wool or cotton garments you put on your feet - they are important. You should invest in good, quality socks - not cheap ones. Yeah, Don Johnson may have made wearing shoes without socks look good - but that's true only in TV's Miami Vice. In reality, Don Johnson's character James Crockett wouldn't have been able to, literally, run after … [Read more...] about Investing in Socks
How do you know if eggs are still safe to be eaten?
When properly stored in a refrigerator, fresh eggs are good 3 to 4 weeks past their "use by" date. If you want to know if an egg has gone bad without cracking its shell, you can try the egg float test. Although it is not 100% accurate, it will give you an idea if the egg is worth breaking or not. To conduct the egg float test, all you need to do is submerge the egg in water. … [Read more...] about How do you know if eggs are still safe to be eaten?
How to Shop for Clothes – Without Breaking the Bank
Has this ever happened to you? You open the doors of your wardrobe closet and, even though it's teeming with clothes, you sigh and say, 'I've got nothing to wear!' If this sounds familiar, it may be time to have a wardrobe revamp! Out with the old and in with the new! … [Read more...] about How to Shop for Clothes – Without Breaking the Bank