How to Keep Food Cool at BBQ's
One reason I dislike pot luck dinners and BBQ's is because the cold food sits out in the hot sun. Who knows what sort of bacteria starts to grow in 100 degree summer heat. This simple tip will help you keep your food cool at BBQ's and lesson the risk of people getting food poisoning at your party.
My sister's relatives use this simple technique for keeping food cool at a BBQ for hours. Use a... read more ❯
DIY Flag Photo Collage Frame
Want a cute and patriotic way to display all those photos from 4th of July festivities? Look no further! This DIY flag photo collage frame is inexpensive and easy--and one that the kiddos could even help with too. (Just remember your kids may not be able to make perfect stripes for the American flag!)
DIY Flag Photo Collage Frame
To make, you'll need 4 wooden frames. (6 would be really cute too for a more traditional, rectangular... read more ❯
How to Clean Burnt on Sauce in a Pyrex Dish
Have you ever had to clean burnt on sauce in a pyrex dish? This happens to me all the time. Especially when I make lasagna or any other baked pasta.
I posted this question on The Happy Housewife's Facebook Page and we received some helpful advice and suggestions from our readers sharing how they clean burnt on sauce in a pyrex dish.
Keep reading below for reader submitted tips on how to make your pyrex dish clean... read more ❯
Get Organized by Living With Less Clutter!
There are so many wonderful tips and ideas to help you get 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 best tip I have for getting organized is not something you can buy at Ikea or The Container Store. The best... read more ❯
Bread Machine Soft 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 so easy!
These soft pretzels rise like crazy, so make the dough thinner than you think it should be to... read more ❯
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 about a dollar a pound. Take the work out of dinner prep by cooking your whole chicken in a crock pot.
The problem with whole chickens is that no one wants to touch them, or mess with them until they are cooked. I was like that... read more ❯