With the magic of the microwave, boiling water for tea is a snap. For me, however, there’s something therapeutic about pouring water from a kettle after hearing the whistle blow. So a few years ago, I added it to my Christmas wish lis ...
It is the job of every parent to prepare their child for life. That comes in all shapes and forms for their entire life – teaching them manners when they are young, sharing the importance of healthy eating, helping them with their sch ...
While there are advantages to living in Iowa, there are many things about big city living that I really miss. When I was in LA we had so many things we could do… Awesome food, activities and events, sports and of course, seldom a lack ...
I have discovered something that I hate to admit. I’m old. Maybe I don’t always act like it. Sometimes I don’t look like it. I’ve been told I don’t sound like it. But I have memories of fashion, food and TV sho ...
Most of the treasures we have demonstrated on SahmReviews are flat and two-dimensional. This week’s Thrift Treasure literally takes board games to a new level by featuring a pop-up playing field. The good people at Goodwill know a uni ...
While I’m fortunate enough to have a husband who does as much for the kids as I do (if not more), many moms are unsung heroes constantly on the go for their family. Mother’s Day is a time to give them a day off… pamper the ...
I’m a huge fan of silicone. We saw it everywhere when we lived in Los Angeles and it seemed like nearly every household had sprung for the upgrade or was planning to in the near future! The price kept coming down as it became more pop ...
Did you know that April 26th is National Pretzel Day? Yuh-huh. It sure is. If you’re anything like me, you don’t really NEED an excuse to snack but having one doesn’t hurt. When we changed our eating habits a few years ago ...
This past winter has been ridiculously harsh. I’ve experienced some cold winters but this one was exceptionally bad. We’re already past tax day and the weather is just now getting to the point where we can wear something besides ...
I lost my father in 2001. He was trying to do better, but years of smoking and general unhealthy living had taken a toll on his body. It came as a shock to us all, he was only 57. I miss him. Those that knew my dad knew he collected about e ...
