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Give the Dishwasher Some Love!
Clean your dishwasher filter!
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Family Reunions – So worth it!
This past weekend I went to a family reunion and had a blast! When I was a child we had reunions every other year with my dad’s family and I always loved them. This weekend did not disappoint. I live far away from a lot of my relatives and I came away from the reunion…
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High Octane Gas – Not worth it!
You’re standing at the gas pump and have three options of fuel to buy. They’re labeled with perhaps the numbers 87, 89, and 92 or the words, “Regular”, “Mid-grade”, or “Premium”. Premium has got to be better for your car, right – even though it’s a dollar more per gallon. Lucky for you, premium gasoline,…
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3M Command Strip Picture Hangers
I remember Christmas of 1977 when my grandmother had just gotten her first microwave. My mom asked my aunt how Grandma was liking it and my aunt said, “It’s the most expensive bread box ever!” Her way of telling us that my Grandmother was having a tough time learning new processes – she had cooked…
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Connecting Across Generations
Each generation has things that make them unique. The music they listen to, the activities they’re into or not into, and of course the way they talk. A great way to connect with children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews is to have a conversation with them about the social constructs amongst them and their peers. …
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Amazing Laundry Stain Remover
Let’s talk about laundry. Everyone has to do it. Since we became empty nesters, it’s gotten much easier. Personally, I don’t mind laundry so much. But I know that isn’t the case for everyone. I’ve got a great laundry stain remover recipe for you as well as a couple of things that help me not feel…
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Easy Spring Rolls
One of my good friends is from Cambodia and her love language is food. We no longer live close to her, but when we did, she regularly came over to share a meal with us AND DID THE COOKING!! (That’s what I call a true friend!!) She has so many delicious meals, but an easy…
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Cut out the Background Noise (on phones anyway)!
As an empty nest home exec, I spend a lot of time on the phone with my four kids and as my grandchildren get older, I can even talk to them. Sometimes I’m just focused on them, but often, I multi-task. Unfortunately, as an iPhone user AirPods are TERRIBLE about picking up background noise!! I…
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How to have Mandatory Fun – A Definite Win
With all of the kids out of the house we have plenty of time that was once used on attending concerts, banquets, races, plays, hosting teenagers at our house, etc. that is now available for whatever. It’s really easy to just sit and watch T.V., or do some other unproductive thing. So Scott and I…
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Faith Connects Us
The world is full of famous, picturesque cathedrals – La Sagrada Familia, Cathedral Notre Dame, St. Paul’s Cathedral, and St. Peter’s Basilica to name a few. I have been to many cathedrals and am uplifted by the reverence I feel when I am in those buildings. Those edifices were engineered and built by people who…
