Pool noodle hacks can make life so much easier. Not only do they provide cushion where needed but they are also affordable. In fact, you can find pool noodles in most dollar stores and discount centers. I’ve used hacks for a lot of things around my house. For example, I use rubber bands to reseal…
Tips and Hacks
Coconut Oil Hacks You Need to Know
Coconut oil hacks can make your life so much easier. In fact, if you have a jar of coconut oil, you can have smooth skin, delicious smoothies, and gum-free hair. I’ve enjoyed coconut oil for cooking for years. And one of my friends told me to add a tablespoon of it to my morning coffee….
Rubber Band Hacks Make Life Easier
I’ve discovered some rubber band hacks that make life so much easier. Undoubtedly, these little stretchy pieces of rubber have more uses than most of us ever imagined. Most people have rubber bands lying around the house. Either you purchased packages of them or they came on something you purchased, and you knew better than…
How to Make a Three-Tiered Serving Platter
If you’ve ever needed to know how to make a three-tiered serving platter, you may have been overwhelmed by how complicated it can be. That’s why I’ve decided to share my easy instructions. A well-designed serving platter is necessary in a southern home. After all, you need to make everything look as inviting and delicious…
Food Substitutions – Healthier Recipes
Food substitutions can make your meals much more nutritious. It isn’t difficult, as long as you follow a few basic guidelines. Food Substitutions – Flavor vs. Nutrition I’ve always enjoyed a variety of flavors, so I learned to cook at a very early age. My mother always had a full-time job, so I didn’t have…
Southern Manners Basics
Knowing southern manners is essential when living in the South. Every southerner knows the importance of good manners. Whether he or she uses them or not is a whole ’nother story. Southern Upbringing It seems like there’s something about southern mamas—and sometimes daddies—that compels them to harp on the importance of being mannerly. I think…
Cooking Hacks – 10 Quick and Easy Tips
Cooking hacks make putting food on the table quick and easy. One of the things that keeps people from cooking at home is the time it takes to shop, prep, cook, and clean up. Once you learn a few basic cooking hacks and reset your thoughts about how to get a nutritious meal on the…
Last Minute Christmas Decor Hacks
These last minute Christmas decor hacks can save you when time gets away from you during the holidays. No one has to know that you’ve put everything off until the last minute. Simple and Budget-Friendly Christmas Decorations If your house isn’t ready for the season at this late date, don’t despair. In fact, there are…
Welcome to a Southern Home
This “welcome to a southern home” post is all about showing how to start and keep traditions without losing your mind. It’s not difficult, so don’t worry. In fact, anyone can have the trappings of a “southern home.” Southerners know how to create a welcoming home that looks good, smells good, and has lots of…
Celebrate Christmas on a Budget
Celebrate Christmas with style rather than overspending. I know. That’s much easier said than done. We all know it’s easy to overspend during the holidays, but so many of us do it anyway. It’s that time of year when we want to make everyone happy with gifts, food, and of course, the decorations. Celebrate Christmas…