Manners are important; especially in my family. Being a good hostess is one of my top priorities so when I become a guest, I am particularly conscious of my actions. Jojo and I have recently been houseguests for over a… Continue Reading
One of my favorite things to do while I wait is to save money. I went through a whole phase where in which I tried to catch on to the whole couponing craze— and in theory, couponing is awesome but,… Continue Reading
Hooray!!! We’re moving into our apartment today!! One of the only advantages of us getting an apartment and not having furniture in it for a month is that I can paint! Painting is such a cheap and effective way to make an… Continue Reading
I’ve been wanting to do this post for awhile but wanted to gather enough data to sufficiently do it justice. Before I left Chicago, my dear friend Marlene gave me an UP by Jawbone which was an extremely generous gift. For… Continue Reading
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
Whoa whoa whoa… slow down… I’m just talkin’ about Bridge. And I definitely dig it. What did you think I was talking about? I’ve always loved playing games, but especially cards. Just, in general. I like the ingenuity of… Continue Reading
I have not hidden the fact that Bub and I work in a restaurant (we currently work in the same one) here on the beach. Because the busiest days for a restaurant are Friday through Sunday, those are not our off days.… Continue Reading
Pomegranates. Acai Berries. Noni Juice. Are these foods good for you? Absolutely. But, to me, they are fad foods… foods that become incredibly popular and buzz words for selling more stuff at Whole Foods. Chia Seeds are totally the new… Continue Reading
Okay Class, I would like everyone to write this down in your books of No Joke: Rachel Robinson is a Champion. She is a loving wife and mother with a focus on leading a healthy lifestyle. She has a blog,… Continue Reading
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
As Leigh mentioned yesterday, Bub, Baby Bub and I have been camping on the beach with some friends to celebrate Bub’s 40th Birthday. I have to say, I grew up camping in the woods… in a campground with real bathrooms… Continue Reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
*Okay… maybe not forever… but certainly longer than a week or two. I love fresh herbs in cooking. They are versatile, flavorful, and add so much for so few calories. The only thing WRONG with fresh herbs is how much I hate… Continue Reading