October 20th, 2009
A lot of people are tightening up their spending habits these days. Even though the news on the economy seems to be getting a little brighter here and there, many of us are still keeping a closer eye on where the money goes and where we can cut corners. Of course, one of the easiest ways to save money on a regular basis is to bring your own lunch to work or school. Eating out can really put a dent in your wallet and bring food from home can make a big difference in your weekly spending and probably your eating habits as well. Instead of stuffing a sandwich in a plastic bag every day, why not use one of these great reusable fabric sandwich bags! Read the rest of this entry…
February 12th, 2009
I remember my mom’s kitchen can opener – she had purchased it in brown to match the brown refrigerator she had. It had a knife sharpener in the back, though I don’t recall the knife sharpener ever working very well on it. It was a long time ago and it was a rather clunky looking gadget that never seemed to know where it belonged on the kitchen counter. It ended up being parked near the stove and unfortunately it became a bit rusty and coated with kitchen grease over the years. Luckily can openers have come a long way since back then, and this Ergo Cordless Can Opener is by far one of my favorites. Read the rest of this entry…
October 29th, 2008
As Thanksgiving fast approaches, I’ve started looking ahead to making plans for the holiday. While it’s still weeks away, I like thinking about the dinner menu and desserts ahead of time so everything goes smoothly. Plus some family members enjoy bringing their own dish or dessert, so they like knowing what’s in store to prevent ending up with duplicate dishes. This year I am very exciting about cooking the turkey, because I’ll be making it in my new Romertopf maxi clay baker. Read the rest of this entry…