With the Holidays upon us, and the celebrating that comes along with it, there is a huge probability of having your guests, or yourself for that matter, spill something by accident of course- on yourself, your rug, your tablecloth or practically anywhere! That something can vary between water- which is no big deal, all the way to gravy. Now what? (more…)

There is nothing better than a chilled shake at any given time- no matter winter, summer, spring or fall. Milkshakes are a frothy blend of ice cream, milk, and syrup flavoring and can be made in numerous flavors. The problem with milkshakes is that when you think milkshake, you think fattening. (more…)

When it comes to Thanksgiving, the most important “guest” at the dinner table is the turkey. All the others attending the feast will be “keeping an eye” on that turkey. Therefore, you really want to make sure that you choose the right size and type of turkey in order to create the ideal Thanksgiving dinner experience. (more…)

Tums, Pepto-Bismol, Rolaids… Sound a little bit too familiar? Are you among millions of others that are in a constant, head-on battle with acid reflux or indigestion?  In that case, try and use these doctor-approved tips which may help reduce or even actually put an end to that infuriating burn: (more…)

To most people, fall brings one annoying task along with it. That of raking leaves. This is the time of year when most people in North America face that unenviable task of dealing with leaf raking. The most frustrating part of it all is that as soon as you are done raking, there are enough leaves on your property for you to start all over (sigh!) and within a few hours it looks like you haven’t touch the rake since the past fall. (more…)

For me, “SHOPPING”  is probably my biggest pet peeve. I’d rather sit at home and stare at the walls or out the window than go shopping. In no way do I look forward to a shopping trip as an enjoyable outing on a day off. I always come home with a big head-ache, starving and dead tired. I absolutely hate it! ( My husband loves me for that.) (more…)

Two pans, water and heat – it’s the core concept of a chafer. But how exactly do they work and how do you determine which one you need? (more…)

Eliminating and preventing the growth and spread of mold and mildew in your home is an endless challenge. The constant presence of moisture in the kitchen, bathroom, attic and basement makes these area around the house the ultimate breeding ground for fungal growth. (more…)