Ivy says: Last week Build A Bear Workshop sent my daughter one of the new Hannah Montana bears. I’d show you a picture of the joyousness that accompanied her getting the bear, but my camera cord has gone the way of Nate’s missing shoe. So for now, you’ll have to imagine it until I can …
Ivy says: I always am slightly perplexed by people who have strong feelings about which way toilet paper should be installed. Should the end of the toilet paper go over the roll or under the roll? Me, I don’t care. I’m happy just to see toilet paper on a toilet paper holder, since I apparently …
Heather says: The only thing not simple about this sausage, peppers, and onions dish are the number of variations that can be applied. Serve it over rice or noodles, on toasted hoagie rolls or with buttered Italian bread. Each simple accompaniment changes the tone and perception of the dish. For a more pronounced difference, vary …
Ivy says: Man, do we ever get some weird Google searches that lead people to us. I guess everyone else adheres to my “when in doubt, ask the internet” motto. It appears people have stranger questions than I do, though. Let’s take a look: Home remedy for pregnancy test– I’ve heard of ways to do …
Heather says: It’s Sunday once again and our household confessional is now open. In case anyone is wondering, I do have an alterior motive for this weekly feature. Perfection simply isn’t an option. Yes, we should always strive to know better and do better, but it also wise to admit and laugh at our follies. It …
Heather says: Everyone says, “Eat your vegetables.” Here’s a quick and easy way to perk up the lowly carrot stick without adding fat. We love it as a side for summer meals and as a snack to take to work or the park. They’ve been nicknamed margarita carrots, but there isn’t a drop of alcohol …
Ivy says: When I was getting my youngest son ready for preschool this morning, we could only find one of his shoes. My house apparently eats shoes, because when Heather was here last, her youngest son’s shoe got lost and they couldn’t find it. We found Heather’s youngest son’s shoe (in a bookshelf, of all …
Ivy says: That’s right, Home Eccers, it’s time for another awesome giveaway! Up for grabs is a $50 Visa gift card you can spend on anything your little heart desires from Scott Common Sense. Scott Common Sense is a neat website with lots of cleaning and organizational tips submitted by users like you. How can …
Ivy says: Seriously, if one more person calls my house and just says “Where’s (someone that lives in my house)?”, I am going to scream. Or, “Is (whoever) there?” which is not exactly impolite, but it just drives me nuts. I’d like to say, “Yes.” and nothing else. I am HUUUUUGE on phone manners. I …
Heather says: While we should strive to better people, striving toward perfection is a hopeless waste of time. Take a moment and share your domestic secrets. I’ll start with just one of my many parenting transgressions On particularly dreary days I sometimes fib about the time when the kids ask* if it’s time to be …