*Admin Note* At FTTDWYW, we have the smartest friends. And, like us, they have a wide variety of interests. Everyone has something they are better at than most people and we are so honored to share their expertise with the… Continue Reading
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
Breathe. How do I keep breathing when my world has been rocked to the core? How does everyone else’s world keep spinning when mine has come to a grinding halt? How do I keep moving forward when all I want… Continue Reading
I have enjoyed coffee since childhood. Although, I will admit, I did and still do like my coffee with plenty of cream and sugar. I did not become a daily coffee drinker until my (second) Senior year of college (that’s… Continue Reading
Remember? Back when you were little, when you never cared about your skin. Sunscreen and lotions were things Mom worried about and you could not have cared less. Fast forward to today. As unaware as I WAS about my skin… Continue Reading
I have a love/hate affair with dishes. I hate doing them, but love them being done right. Which brings me to the question: what is YOUR definition of “right?” The answer, of course, will be as varied as the person you are… Continue Reading
I live on the Gulf Coast. Some of the plants you find in a typical yard, you just will not find in Northern yards. (By Northern, I mean anything North of I-10.) We grow lots of palms and these things… Continue Reading
Ok, confession time… Kraft Mac n’ Cheese in the blue box is my all time favorite mac n’ cheese. I am not saying that others are not tasty, I am just saying I love the stuff in the blue box.… Continue Reading
Being overwhelmed by how loved you are is a pretty great thing by which to be overwhelmed. This week has been all about the love- in many shapes and forms… from comments, emails, texts, and phone calls to honest assessments, signal-boosts,… Continue Reading
Distressed Furniture- it’s all the rage and everywhere you look someone’s got a piece of it or is trying to sell it. After surfing Craig’s List, just looking around, and finding 10-15 pieces of distressed furniture, furniture with ugly bones, posted… Continue Reading
I have seen several articles on the information super highway about walnuts getting rid of scratches on hard wood floors. And all I’m saying is that over a year ago some scratches appeared on the staircase in my house. I’m not claiming… Continue Reading
I have had granite counters for 6 years now and I’ve bought everything from the super-expensive spray to cannistered wipes. I always ended up cleaning the counter twice- once to sterilize it, and again to get rid of the streaks and residue.… Continue Reading
World? We would like to introduce you to our new website: funthingstodowhileyourewaiting.com. It is hand-crafted to be a nice place to land for a while. Please be kind to it. If nothing else, this blog is well intentioned. We’ve been so excited for the… Continue Reading
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
If I could, I would eat sweet potato casserole every day of my life. I love it. Let me be clear though, I am not talking about the one with marshmallows. You can keep those marshmallows! I am talking about… Continue Reading
I have super long hair right now. Super long hair. Longer than it’s ever been. I’ve been growing it out for a few years now to donate through Locks of Love to a friend’s grandchild who has alopecia. I had blogged… Continue Reading
I love, love, love hot dogs! I love hot dogs with all the fixings and I love hot dogs with just mayo, mustard and ketchup. I love them grilled and I love them nuked in the microwave. I just love… Continue Reading
Although I know the above quote to be true, it is something I struggle with often. I have to consciously tell myself that my life story is exactly that- MY life story. It isn’t my friend’s life, my parent’s life, or… Continue Reading
There are a ton of sources out there offering all kinds of advice about having a baby. As you begin reading all the info out there you will find some experts say one thing and the next expert says the… Continue Reading
I’ve seen the tip on Pinterest several times now about spraying wet, polished nails with Pam cooking spray. Along with this, I’ve also seen the tip about placing your nails in cold water to aid in the drying process. I… Continue Reading