Time for Strawberry Cake Escape

At FTTDWYW, I have always maintained that we have the most interesting friends. And I love that seeking out authors for guest posts has allowed me to reconnect with old friends and bring them back into my present. Today’s guest… Continue Reading →

Pancake Squares! Or, Everything You Know About Breakfast is a Lie.

Baked Pancake Squares

Okay. Maybe the above title is a slight exaggeration, but I stumbled upon something that kind of revolutionizes two breakfast components. I have been jamming on some breakfast couscous lately… but on Saturday mornings, I like to try and take breakfast… Continue Reading →

A Pinterest Experiment: Removing Painted Labels from Plastic Containers

finished container

There is a pin floating around on Pinterest that shows a picture of a plastic yogurt container in the process of having it’s paint removed. The pin description states, “How to remove all writing off plastic containers to then use as storage… Continue Reading →

DIY (Non-LETHAL) Roasted-Garlic Olive Oil

garlic before and after roasting

Does anyone NOT love garlic? Seriously. Anyone? Only once have I uttered the phrase, “mmm… there’s too much garlic in this…” There is a standing rule in my household that states: if a recipe calls for garlic (unless its raw),… Continue Reading →

Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap: The Ultimate Stain Fighter

stain fighting secret

Psst. Hey you. Yeah you. Over here. Be cool. You like clean clothes? Yeah, then I got whatchew need, right here. Wait. Do you work for Tide? Woolite? You gotta tell me if you do. Alright. I guess you’re cool. This is the… Continue Reading →

My Favorite iPhone Fitness Apps! Or, How I Learned to Love Running

fitness apps

If you know me, you probably wouldn’t describe me as, “a runnin’ person.” Running was never fun for me and I hated it throughout school P.E. classes. My hatred of running followed me through college and beyond- despite the fact… Continue Reading →

Cleaning Stove Burner Drip Pans/Grates! Or, How My Mom Totally Didn’t Try to Kill Me That One Time.

A poison label

So, this post is less cleaning your oven with ammonia and more a public service announcement about working with ammonia. But, yeah… it’s also about cleaning your oven. I know. Super glamorous… but one must have something to do in between… Continue Reading →

How to Prevent Toiletry Explosions While Traveling!

Cling Wrap Traveling Cover

I travel (by plane) more than some, but not as much as others. I can’t count the number of times that the changes in altitude or general jostling of baggage handlers have made beauty products (shampoo, body gel, etc.) explode in my… Continue Reading →