Simply making your house your home
“Get in the habit of meal planning, and soon it will become a regular part of your life.” Emily Ley, “A Simplified Life” Getting healthy, home-cooked meals on the table every day is one of the most important parts of homemaking. Meal planning can help make it happen. Why is… Read more“Meal Planning”
Turkey dinner isn’t complete without the dressing, and a homemade bread dressing makes it even better! INGREDIENTS: (NOTE: These measurements are approximations and can be easily adjusted to your desired taste and texture. The secret to a good homemade dressing is adding the right amount of seasoning, so be sure… Read more“Bread Dressing or Stuffing for Turkey Dinner”
A wreath is a symbol of everlasting life and eternal love. With no beginning and no end, it is timeless. I love a classic Christmas wreath made from evergreen boughs adorned with a simple red bow. They are so easy to make, and you can use the boughs you trim… Read more“Classic Christmas Wreath”
Nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc.) are an expensive ingredient in many recipes. Money saving tip: Buy whole nuts in bulk and chop them at home in a food processor. Store in an air tight container in the freezer to keep them fresh. This applies to coconut as well. Here are some… Read more“Chopped Nuts”
Did you know? Half a dryer sheet keeps the static away just as well as a full dryer sheet. This may seem like a small thing, but a penny saved is a penny earned! You may also enjoy these posts: Fresh as a daisy laundry tips Folding flat and fitted… Read more“Dryer Sheets”
The memory tree and vintage tree, the manger scene and village are just a few of the displays we create at Christmas. Decorating is a part of the traditions we look forward to year after year. When the stores start stocking their shelves with the latest Christmas decorating trends it… Read more“Traditional Christmas Decorating”
Silver, a precious metal admired for its lustre and reflectivity, tarnishes easily. Acid from your hands, sulfur from food, sunlight and where you store your silver can contribute to tarnishing. It’s inevitable. But it does not penetrate beyond the surface so it is not harmful to the silver. Polish your… Read more“Silver Polish”
Assemble a cleaning kit with all your basic cleaning supplies and carry it with you from room to room as you work. This kit should include a caddy equipped with an all-purpose cleaner, a glass cleaner, a toilet cleaner, two lint-free cloths (a wet one to wipe and one to… Read more“Cleaning Supply Kit”
A few inexpensive household items keep the cost of cleaning supplies to a minimum. I clean my house with cleaning supplies made from vinegar, dish soap or bleach. Here’s the how to: Vinegar Dish soap Bleach Purchase spray bottles for your solutions or re-use clean, empty spray bottles. Label bottles… Read more“Cleaning Supplies – Making Your Own”
Packing lunches quickly becomes a dreaded chore when school starts in the fall. Here are some ways to keep them interesting: Main Snacks Fruit Drink Lunchbox Food Safety Tips from Health Canada Don’t miss a thing at Homemaking Jewels. Subscribe today!
