Tips & Tricks

1. Using Soap Ruins the Cast Iron Lots of opinions on this one but the official word from Lodge’s Public Relations and Advertising Manager, Mark Kelly, says soap will NOT hurt cast iron. If you have to use soap, use a mild brand, clean the cast iron, dry it and apply a light coating of oil. After […]

Have you ever wanted to have restaurant quality seared and juicy steak at home? Here is how to pan sear rib eye steak like a pro – in your own kitchen. Moist, delicious and super flavorful, you’ll wow your mouth (and maybe your significant other)! The easiest way I know to pan sear a steak is

I’m so excited for the half-days of sunshine we have had the last two days! After a spring of almost daily rain and clouds, any glimmer of sun is a celebration and I have to tell you my plants are LOVING it! In just those two days of light, my tomato and cucumber plants have

Cleaning my oven is one of those jobs that often gets pushed aside, simply because I am so frequently USING it and don’t want to set aside the 4 hours to use the self-cleaning feature. Once I have a cheesy casserole or sugary, fruit cobbler bubble over into the bottom, though, there is nothing to

As you can imagine, we are working hard to do all that we can to make our home as attractive and functional, as possible, so potential buyers will see it’s value. Selling a home is always a little stressful for me, since patience is one of those virtues I’m still working to cultivate.   As we

I use glass jars and bottles to store so many things. They come in all sizes and shapes and they’re fantastic for holding DIY seasoning blends or homemade salad dressings and sauces. They’re great for sorting old buttons, too. (You save all those, before you throw out a shirt, right?) I often use glass jars when making gifts, too. You

Choosing the right hairstyle can cause a glamorous transformation. Stylists affirm that by choosing the right hairstyle, a 50-year-old woman can look 10 or 15 years younger; because at this age, ladies can safely experiment diverse haircuts. Let’s review the most interesting short hairstyles for women over 50. You will be amazed at how beautiful