Heather says: Part of kitchen bravery is revisiting an unsuccessful attempt and trying again. So this week I researched spring rolls and invited my friend Heidi over to offer guidance. I am happy to note that this week’s attempt was full of both awesome and win. We even experimented with a dessert spring roll I …
We were in the mood for tomato soup and grilled cheese. So we started Googling. After all, the best recipes are often found at your fingertips. We picked out and modified a recipe. Here’s what we came up with. Tomato Soup Ingredients: 5 very ripe tomatoes, seeded and roughly chopped 1 large onion, sliced thinly …
Ivy says: Some events that transpired today reminded me of how most people are eager to help you whether they know you or not. It really helps to know people, but sometimes even a complete stranger will go out of their way to help you out when you need help. My story: I need a …
Heather says: I’m not a gardener, but I’m lucky enough to have family that is into that sort of thing. Produce is rolling into my mother’s garden faster than she and my stepfather can eat it. We are the lucky recipients of the excess. This weekend I had planned on preparing three tomato pies for …
Ivy says: This is a dual-sided confession this week. Confession #1: I forgot to post this today. I was supposed to do it this morning, but I totally forgot. Oops! The second confession is this: I said last Sunday I was going to get all my laundry finished. I didn’t. It just got too hot …
Heather says: My personal Fearless Friday is going to be was late. I wanted to be sure the post was ready, so I posted it early. I will be preparing the spring rolls today, so the recipe and pictures were late. I apologize for that If you were on the ball like Malia, feel free …
Ivy says: One of the most frequent questions I get is “How do you get your kids to help clean?” Short on the heels of that question is “How do you get kids to do a good job when cleaning?” Now, my kids aren’t the best cleaning helpers EVER, but they do help and they …
Heather says: I admit it, I’m hopeless. There is a fundraiser tomorrow evening that I would love to attend. However, I’m having a fashion dilemma and I need your help. The event is to raise money for Dress for Success. I’m a fan of the idea. So what’s the problem? The theme of the event …
Ivy says: For many, keeping up with laundry is their Achilles’ heel when it comes to housekeeping. I know that it sure is mine. It seems that whenever I manage to get caught up, there’s a new giant pile lurking somewhere 5 seconds afterward. So I share with you some of the strategies I’ve picked …
Ivy says: Getting your house back in shape absolutely requires that you clean the bathroom. Let me tell you, you could have mounds of laundry piled everywhere and a spotless bathroom and I totally wouldn’t think you’re gross. But make me use a dirty bathroom and I’ll take pictures and post them here on Home …