Lately, I've been trying really hard to keep a bit more order in our home, in my life, and this is one thing that really seems to be helping. To all the neat freaks out there, this probably goes without saying, but for people like me who struggle to get anything done some days, I'll go ahead and say it: Empty the kitchen sink. EVERY NIGHT. Seriously. Waking up to an ...
Tuesday's Tips
Tuesday’s Tip: Just Drive.
Even with soaring gas prices, there are times nothing else works...not strolling, not rocking, not crying in the crib...just driving. So I say, grab a latte and go! Now if you'll excuse me...I'm off to enjoy the peace and quiet of naptime...in the car. ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Don’t take it for granted….
I turn on the tap, and water flows freely. Cool, refreshing and clean. And I don't even stop to be thankful for it. That's normal, you say. Here in America we're blessed. Many of us have no idea what it's like to live without access to clean water...or any water. But I do. I know what it's like to live in a dry land, to turn the tap and have nothing happen, to see water being hauled in ...
Tuesday’s Tip: Make your own fondant!
For me, one of the easiest ways to make cakes personal and unique is to use fondant when decorating them. I'm a bit of a perfectionist and am never quite satisfied with my ability to pipe icing or use other methods of decorating, but I find that using fondant frees me to get creative and try new things. I've sculpted bears, built towers, crafted palm trees...you get the idea...and I, ...