Since my seventeen year old daughter decided she wants to be a fashion designer, (who doesn't, after seeing Project Runway creations?!) it was apparent that she would need to learn to sew. I am a firm believer in nurturing my childrens' interests, so off we went to go sewing machine shopping. (It didn't hurt, of course, that I've been wanting a new machine for myself since mine ...

I can honestly say I love my stove! I feel pampered and spoiled to be able to cook on this beauty! The thing I love most about my Jenn-air is the ability to grill whenever I want to. The stove has cartridges that allow me to interchange my radiant cook surface with my grilling parts. So I almost always have the grill set up on one side, and a two-burner radiant top on the other. On Thanksgivi...

While the term "dermabrasion" is generally known as a treatment performed by specialists in dermatology, there are other, less intense forms of "abrasion of the skin" as well. This review refers to one of these.The Mary Kay Satin Hands dermabrasion kit is a four step system for your hands.Applied first is the Extra Emollient Night Cream which is a petroleum based cream for i...

If your family is very large, then you probably have a birthday to celebrate at least once a month. I know we do.When my children were little and birthday parties were always called for, I decided to take a few cake decorating classes to see if I could create "happy cakes" for them that would not cost too much. What I discovered when I took classes for beginners at the local community...

Have you ever seen a cartoon  picture of someone who has accidentally put their finger into a light socket and their hair is standing on end? Good, you have now pictured how my hair looks after I wash and dry it!The Chi Straightener gets reallly hot so it works fast. All I have to do is straighten my hair small sections at a time, starting at the nape of my neck and working all the way to ...

Even though I live in the North West, our summers can get really hot! Not everyone around here has Air Conditioning like in California or other warm climates, but I sure am glad we invested in this system for our home! What a huge difference!Now we don't dread the hot days anymore - though we tend to have more unexpected guests than we used to on the really hot ones! ; ). We have had the sy...

China teacups are something you don't see a lot of people decorate with anymore. Back in the day when we used to go to my grandma's house for dinner on two Sundays a month, her china teacup collection was a source of fascination for me. I think she must have received them as gifts, or even bought a few for herself. She had a nice hutch and the shelves were lined with a variety of authen...

When you work for a corporation, you learn over the years that it is a giant machine and that you are just an itty bitty cog. Not that that is a bad thing. The retail corporation I work for has managed to survive and then some in this troubled economy, and it has taken enormously talented management to accomplish that.With thousands and thousands of employees nation wide, from the newly hired t...

I still remember the attitude I used to have about the popularity of the Hawaiian Islands as a prime vacation spot for those who could afford it: "It's just a tourist trap, is probably crowded and therefore no way worth the long flight it takes to get there - not to mention the expense!"That was until I won a trip to Kauai from a radio station. It took winning a trip to get me the...

When I first started to work in my job as an in-store bookkeeper back in the 1980’s, every dollar had to be hand counted – twice! This was to ensure accuracy. The Jet Scan money counter is the best new technology for people that have large amounts of currency to count on a daily basis, cutting the time it takes to count the cash dramatically. I love it! Even better, the Jet Scan ...

Recently I had a bad cut on my finger that I managed to re-injure a few times because of the location of the cut. When you cut your fingers or hands, it is hard to keep the location of the cut clean and impact free. As most people are, I am always busy with my hands and especially at work. I split my eight hour shift between bookkeeping and floral work. Surprisingly, the bookkeeping is alm...

I do not  love to paint! But if I have to paint, I'm going to paint with Devine. Truly, this is the best paint I have ever used. It's really thick, it doesn't smell, and it practically paints itself onto the wall!The can says,"Goes on like yogurt, looks like chiffon." It also says, "Color therapy from the North West."They have an awesome color palette that m...

Quick Meals for Healthy Kids And Busy Parents By Sandra K. Nissenberg, M.S., R.D., Margaret L. Bogle, Ph.D., R.D., Audrey C. Wright, M.S., R.D.   What a great little cook book for the busy moms of today. We all know that many mothers have to work outside of the home for extra income, and that makes for a very busy life. It can be so stressful to come home from a tiring day at work wi...

Ott-lite technology brings daylight into your home. Whether you need good lighting for your crafting projects, or for reading and studying, you will be amazed at the difference this light can make! Developed by Dr. John Ott, a photobiologist, millions of Ott-lite lamps have been sold as people discover how much easier they are on the eyes than the standard incandescent bulb. The special b...

We bought our Rainbow Vacuum at least ten years ago! And it was expensive!! BUT, it is still going strong and I still love it.Rainbow vacuums are unique. Instead of a bag, a basin of water is where the dirt is caught. When you are done vacuuming, you dump the water and (ugh!) all the gunk you vacuumed up, clean the basin and you are ready for next time. Please don't EVER forget to empty the...

I like using mechanical pencils in my bookkeeping job because pencil is the only way to go when you have to make alterations to things you've already written, which happens to be the case all the time for me.These mechanical pencils came two to a package. I bought them one day when I discovered someone had "borrowed" my old mechanical pencil from my office. I was mad that I had to...

When interest rates dropped to 5.0 percent, we decided to refinance our home, in the hopes that we could save substantially on our monthly payment. Of course, it is a big decision to refinance because it is like starting over on your mortgage. But 5.0 percent! We just couldn't resist.Wells Fargo Bank is the provider our mortgage broker found was the best option for us.Roger Ingalls from Axi...

Ferrero Rocher - Yummy Stuff!Ferrero Rocher (pronounced ‘roe-shay') has become a Christmas Tradition at our house. If Santa forgets it, then something is wrong! Everyone in the house looks forward to indulging in these unique candies.These chocolates are a round shell of scrumptious chocolate with a creamy chocolate filling AND a whole hazel nut inside. Then they are covered in crushe...

Back in the day.... (1980's) I used to have to count all the currency in my job by hand. Back then, I guess we were probably talking about $250,000.00 a week. And, of course, everything had to be double counted for accuracy. Wow. I can't imagine doing that anymore because I am completely spoiled by this amazing technical advancement for the busy cash office.I am the bookkeeper for a Saf...

When I was growing up, there would occasionally be great uproars in the middle of the night when one or the other of my brothers would wet the bed. Becoming wet would awaken them (too late!) and they would wake up Mom & Dad to report the problem. My mom never took kindly to being roused from her sleep and required to change the bedding, and find clean pajamas. Who could blame her? My br...