There are so many wonderful tips and ideas for getting organized. I’m kind of an organizational junkie myself. I like to read books about organizing and I love to organize my own things. One thing I’ve discovered is that it’s easier to organize your home if you get rid of the clutter! The ...

Bread Machine Pretzels
My kids love pretzels. Not the hard kind you purchase in a bag at the store, but soft pretzels that Auntie Anne's sells. Since I don't like paying a premium for mall food, I decided to see if I could recreate soft pretzels at home. I also wanted to try the bread machine, since it makes everything ...

Whole Chicken in a Crock Pot
I am convinced that buying a whole chicken is one of the best values for your grocery budget. I regularly see whole chickens on sale at various grocery stores for under a dollar a pound. Take the work out of dinner prep by cooking your whole chicken in a crock pot. The problem with whole ...

How to Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions
Every new year millions of people make resolutions to get organized, simplify, lose weight, exercise more, spend less time on their phones, save money, etc. The reality is only about 8% of people succeed in keeping their resolutions. Why do so many people, who have great intentions fail? The ...

No Sugar Challenge: Fit for Good
Are you ready to give your body a break from sugar? Many people resolve to get fit in the new year and joining the No Sugar Challenge is a great way to drop a few extra pounds and inches. There’s a saying that you can’t exercise away a bad diet and it’s true! When I first started getting fit for ...