After I finished college, I spent two years living in Nairobi, Kenya, which is East Africa's largest city and a hub of sorts for the region. It's the place to shop, eat, visit doctors, everything...especially if you live in the bush (i.e. anywhere you can't get anything). One of the things you often become when you live in Nairobi is host or hostess to everyone who doesn't live in Nairobi. You ...
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Works-For-Me Wednesday: What to do when your toddler and a permanent marker happen to your house….
The world is his canvas....or at least my house is. This is what he did the other day while I was feeding the babies: I knew he'd gotten too quiet. And, he'd found a permanent marker, too. Great. After a few days of thinking about it, I decided to try to clean it. Honestly, I was expecting to fail miserably at removing the marker and preparing myself for the need to repaint, but this was ...
Works for Me Wednesday: Fight Dirty!
Okay, when I received an email asking me if I wanted to be part of the Greased Lightening Strike Force, I had to respond and admit I'd never tried the product. I'd seen it in the supermarket with all the other cleaners, but I had never bought it. To be honest, I seldom try new products. In fact, I often go to the cleaner aisle, get dizzy then go home and use vinegar and water. There are just ...
Make-It-Yourself Monday: EASY Italian Rolls
Most days lately, if I want to feed my family something that doesn't require a drive-thru, it needs to be quick and simple. With two babies in the house, I'm just not finding a whole lot of time for cooking, you know? These "pizza rolls" were quick, easy and really tasty. Here's what you need: Crescent Rolls (I used the "big and flaky" ones.) Pepperoni Salami Provolone ...