Spiced Cranberry Sauce Preserves | Canning Recipe
Every year for the holidays, I love to make fresh cranberry sauce preserves. It’s amazing how simple it is to whip up and how wonderful fresh sauce tastes! To spunk things up a bit, I add a very simple flavor touch of dark spiced rum that always leaves my guests wondering what that little extra-delicious […]
Freezing and Storing Tips for Left-Over Holiday Baked Goods
The thing about holiday baking is… we always make an abundance of treats! On top of that, we always seem to wind up with extra treats that guests bring. Often, the treats you are left with are over-whelming, leaving you scrambling to figure out what to do with all these lovely hand-made goodies! One way […]
Hot to Set Up a Low Carb Holiday Buffet
If your holiday buffet features large chaffing dishes filled with au gratin potatoes, heaps of stuffing, fiesta corn, and cheesy macaroni, you’re not offering much to anyone on a low carb diet. As this is a popular dietary lifestyle, it’s worth considering. If your guests have to walk away with just a couple slices of […]
Revitalize Your Health: Key Supplements for Holistic Well-Being
Key Takeaways Supplements can improve your health if taken properly with a good diet. Other supplements can act in support of immunity, bone health, and even mental clarity. Consult with healthcare professionals about the supplements that would suit you. The Basics of Nutrition and Supplement Use Optimum health comes from having a balance in meals […]
5 Home Upgrades with Great ROI
Are you looking at making changes to your home to increase ROI? While increasing ROI isn’t the sole reason you should make changes to your home, trends, buyer preferences, and the market can dictate the exact ROI you get, and it isn’t always guaranteed; making changes to improve your living arrangements that also have a […]
Shape Shift Holiday Leftovers into Brand New Cuisines
Holidays always leave us with a ton of leftovers. I guess when you feed a house full of guests, you just get left with a heap of food. It’s not entirely a bad thing, but sometimes it’s hard to feel all creative about food that you just spent twelve hours cooking. Well, it is time […]
Winter Wonderland Soup – Frugal Mason Jar Gifts for Under $2
Your budget is stretched to the max, time to the holiday is closing in, and you forgot to get gifts for your neighbors, book club, moms group, or office pals. Or maybe your family doesn’t exchange gifts, but you want to give a little something to everyone “just because.” What do you do when you […]
Protecting Your Home from Radon: Essential Mitigation Techniques
Key Takeaways Radon, an invisible and odorless gas, poses significant health risks if allowed to accumulate indoors. Testing is the first critical step in identifying potential radon issues; regular testing is advised. Engaging professional services, especially in cities like Chicago, ensures tailored and effective radon reduction solutions. Maintaining and staying informed about new mitigation technologies […]
8 Ways To Give Christmas Gifts Without Spending a Dime
Maybe you are knee high in bills this year. Maybe you recently lost a job. Maybe you are college student with little cash to spare. Whatever your situation, Christmas can certainly add oodles of stress to a pocketbook that’s nearly empty. But, just because you may not have bundles of cash in hand, it doesn’t have […]
How to Create a Senior-Friendly Bathroom Without Compromising Style
Designing a bathroom that balances accessibility and style might sound tricky, but it’s entirely possible. A senior-friendly space doesn’t have to look clinical or lack personality. Instead, it can be a functional retreat with thoughtful features and elegant design choices. Here’s how you can make it happen. Upgrade to Walk-In Baths and Showers When it […]
Simple Exercises to Strengthen Your Feet and Improve Alignment
Your feet are the foundation of your body, supporting every step you take and influencing your overall posture. Issues like misalignment can cause discomfort, and over time, problems such as crooked toes may develop. Fortunately, there are simple exercises you can do to strengthen your feet and improve alignment, which can help prevent or correct […]
Tips for Keeping Your Black Friday Budget in Check
We are just a few weeks away from the biggest, bad-est holiday shopping day of the year: Black Friday. It’s also the day we are most likely to blow our Black Friday budget way off the holiday Richter scale- leaving us to scramble later to pay the bills. Stop! Don’t suffer through the season because […]