We’ve had our current washing machine for several years.  It has never been cleaned.  Yuck, I know.  Today, I decided to clean it – not because it was functioning poorly, but because I’m sure after years of build-up, it needs to be cleaned! Step 1: Fill the washing machine with warm water and pour in […]

I recently attended a cupcake decorating class at the Cupcake Cupboard on the Liberty of the Seas Royal Caribbean cruise.  At that class, we turned our cupcake into a puppy dog that was filled with an amazing amount of delicious icing.  Not only was the cupcake good, it was very easy to make, too!  Make […]

Your teeth will automatically darken with age, but other factors can also contribute to yellowing. Everyday uses like coffee, tea and soda may add to the yellowing effects . Most dentist offices now offer teeth whitening to their patients, and you can purchase over-the-counter whitening kits at drug stores.  But before you go that route, […]

How often do you clean your oven?  Once a week?  Once a month?  Once a year?  I’ll be honest.  One of the best things ever invented was the oven self-clean feature.  (Ok, that and name-brand toilet paper, but we’ll save that story for another blog post!)  When I made meatloaf earlier this week, I attempted […]