How food, especially meats, is stored is important so that the food is safe to consume. The right internal temperature must be reached when cooking meats. Always use a food thermometer to test for the internal temperature of the item you are cooking. Just looking at the food, you can’t tell if it is fully…
I love blankets and throws, and because we keep our home so cold in the winter, we have quite a few throughout our home. We use throws as part of our decor throughout the year, but now that winter is approaching, you'll find more of them folded and stacked in corners or on the couch,…
The following post is from Laura of I'm an Organizing Junkie: Create a Plan for Organizing Success The first step in any organizing endeavor is to create a plan for success. Why? Without a plan, you'll have no direction or road map for your journey. You may flounder, knowing you want to make a change…
The following post is from Joshua of Becoming Minimalist: Organization's Three Most Important Questions Two and a half years ago, my wife and I (and two small children) decided to embrace a minimalist lifestyle. Since then, our lives have changed drastically for the better. We have found extra time, finances, and less stress by removing…
The hardest part about decluttering for most people isn't the time or effort it takes. Instead, it's simply deciding to let go of something you've been holding onto for some reason or another. Therefore, I am sharing a secret to make decluttering easier - 10 questions to ask yourself when decluttering. Earlier this year, I…
The following post is from Myra of My Blessed Life: Decorating for Fall with Burlap! Autumn is my favorite time of year! After the unbearably hot summers of the South, I crave cooler weather, pumpkin spice lattes (the only "coffee" I drink), cozy sweaters, and shorter days. By the end of August, I'm ready to…
The following post is from Kat of Inspired To Action: Would you like a simple and fun way to capture your children’s perspective, personality and opinions at various phases of their childhood? Capturing Memories: No Scissors Required Some mom’s are great at scrapbooking or journaling and do this with ease. Others, like me, well…not so…
Almost all bloggers have to learn the basics of HTML at some point. Although you can do a lot in the visual view of your dashboard, you have much more flexibility and control if you also understand the HTML side. If the text on a page isn't working the way you expect it to, you…
When you're pursuing a goal or dream or working to make your vision a reality, it's easy to get discouraged, especially if you focus on the day-to-day challenges and failures rather than the big picture. When you are discouraged, life is difficult, or your facing a challenging day, reading motivation quotes or scripture verses will…
The following is a guest post from Taylor at Stain-Removal-101.com and Household Management 101: As the Mommy to three young children, I inevitably find stains on the clothes whenever I do laundry. In the past, I would just grab a commercial stain remover, spray it on and hope for the best no matter what the…