We've had a long day, and then come home to a hungry family and this question: 'Mom, what's for dinner?' Sometimes, we're so tired that we blurt out, 'McDonald's' or revert to the same dish, over and over again. 'Fried chicken, again?' We can save ourselves a lot of stress by making a meal plan. We don't have to think about what to cook at the last minute (we can even … [Read more...] about 10 Commandments of Meal Planning
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Guide to Buying and Caring for Beddings
After a long and exhausting day, it is indeed a simple but deeply fulfilling experience to lie down in a freshly-made, comfortable bed. After all, a bed is not just a place to sleep in. It is a sanctuary from the hectic world, a place to relax in and to get much-needed rest and relief. And by investing in beddings, you triple your pleasure. Not only are you more comfortable, … [Read more...] about Guide to Buying and Caring for Beddings
12 Germ Hotspots in Your Home
We vacuum the carpets and dust the tabletops, but is that's not enough to keep the house clean. Even a seemingly spotless room can still have millions of viruses and bacteria. And the scary thing is, these disease-causing critters tend to multiply in the last places we think to check. You thought the toilet bowl was the dirtiest part of the house? Actually, the bathroom mat … [Read more...] about 12 Germ Hotspots in Your Home
8 Tips for Taking Care of Non-stick Pans
Non-stick pots and pans are very convenient. They're easy to clean, and—since they don't need that much oil—let you cook healthier meals. However, non-stick pots and pans need a little more 'tender loving care' than, say, a cast-iron pan. They're more prone to warping, and the surface can flake off and get into your food. That's why it's important to take care of your … [Read more...] about 8 Tips for Taking Care of Non-stick Pans
How to Clean Small Kitchen Appliances
We clean the sink, mop the floor, and disinfect the garbage bins—but the worst kitchen grime is actually hidden in the appliances we use to cook our food! That's right. Bits of ingredients can cling to the blades of our blenders, and crumbs stuck in the bread toaster invites cockroaches and ants. That's not the worst of it. When was the last time you cleaned your coffee … [Read more...] about How to Clean Small Kitchen Appliances