Cooking Tips

Just  a few simple cooking tips I discovered recently  .Sure  wish I'd known about these  sooner  so here's hoping you'll  find them helpful too 😇( that is if you don't know about them already 😀)

 When making stuffed peppers speed up the cooking process by putting  your peppers in boiling water for ten minutes .I  cooked mine whole just removed the top and seeds first.Then add your fillings and pop in the oven for ten minutes or so to heat up .

For a twist on scrambled eggs  put  your cheese ( cut into  small  pieces )  in the  skillet  along with a bit of butter  then cook   for a minute or so to get it  nice and crisp .Next add add  your scrambled eggs and cook as usual.This gave it such a different flavor and  reminded me of chewy cheese on a pizza.Yum!😋

Wake Up Tip

This may sound strange but it really works 😀I got it from a blog called " One Good Thing by Jillee " and have been doing it  every morning for awhile now .I just keep a thermos of coffee next to my bed so it's right there when I wake up   no need to run to the kitchen first thing in the morning.Give it a try and see  what you think 😇

 Anyway here's the tip:drink  a cup  of coffee then go back to sleep for  15-20  minutes.This gives  the caffeine a chance to kick in while you're still relaxing instead of groggily trying to move about the kitchen .Weird but wonderful I say 😁

Cleaning Tips

Don't think most of us enjoy cleaning the house but it's something that needs to be done so  thought I'd share a few tips to make it easier on all of us 😇.  The first two tips  came from a blog called " One Good Thing By Jillee ." She has lots of good stuff  on there be  sure to check it out !

1:Use a broom to clean the bathtub.( perfect for folks  who can't bend easily ) Squirt dish soap around the floor and sides of your tub  then get the broom wet and use it as a scrubber to spread the soap around.Finally rinse and enjoy the sparkle!

2:Have a vent that needs cleaning? Wrap a rag around  a butter knife and push it between  each  slot. I tried this with the air conditioning  vent one day and was so happy to finally be able to get rid of all that dust!

3:Have a microwave that's filthy? Use a  regular antibacterial spary ( especially one that specifies it's for soap scum or grime )  to wet down the entire  inside surface then let it rest an hour or so.You'll be amazed how easily it'll  be to wipe down afterwards.

4:Use hydrogen peroxide to remove  blood stains

5:Try mopping  the floor using  a spray bottle instead of   a bulky bucket.Wet the mop first then dilute your favorite floor cleaner with some water and put it into a spray bottle .Spray the floor  and mop as you go along .So much easier  then trying to lug around a bucket !

Anyone have a magic cleaning  trick up their sleeve  ? 

Purse Tips

 One thing I  forgot to bring with me when I  moved was my purse.Oh I  brought my favorite one with me but not the one I  was using  at the time so all those useful items   I kept  inside in  got left behind.Which meant I  had to re-build my purse belongings  from scratch .

I know  everyone's different when it comes to the absolute   musts they  carry in their purse  so what do you ladies carry in yours that you just can't leave the house without? Don't think I carry anything unsual😊 but I do  like to have a keychain light which I hang from  an outside   zipper .Comes in handy when you need a quick light .

Once upon a time I carried a tote but now I  find myself wanting to carry the smallest one  I  can  get away with  which isn't easy when you  have a lot of essentials😏  So for those of you who manage with just a little purse can you offer any hints on how to downsize for those of us who are afraid to leave  the house without  carrying everything but the kitchen sink 😅

A few  tips about purses I've come across :

1: Use cloth pencil cases to corral  smaller items.This way you can keep all those little things together so you know exactly where to find something  without having to  dig about  frantically  . (  they sell some nice cheap ones  on ebay ) 

 2 :If you like to use different purses through out the year using   a purse orginizer can come in handy.Store your  essentials in it and then  just switch it between bags. ( this tip came from the blog " One Good Thing by Jillee."   )This also comes in  handy if you use a tote to to travel.Keeps everything in one place. 

 3: Try a crossbody  if you're tired of using  a purse with a regular strap.This is by far the most comfortable way to carry a  purse .Plus they tend to be smaller but still have plenty of room .

4 : Bring a portable hook with  in case you run into one  those restrooms that don't   have a hook anywhere.It'll keep your purse off the dirty  floor. 

https://www.amazon.com/JISEN-Portable-Handbag-Foldable-Dragonfly1/dp/B07FFTGQX9/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1Z5KCDYZQU23V&dchild=1&keywords=purse+hook+portable&qid=1617724873&sprefix=purse+hook+po%2Caps%2C247&sr=8-4

Fun Things To Try If You're Feeling Bored

Thought I'd make my own version of what to do when you're feeling bored  😊

1:make a scarpbook

Choose a theme like travel ( all the places you want to visit ) or  your favorite fashions.

2:take a walking treasure hunt.( this is an idea I found on a blog called Messy Nessy)

Here's how it works.Make a list of possible items you'd find in your area such as birds,animals, your favorite color  ,a certain type of vehicle  ,stylish building features (  something made of brick ,a stained glass window etc.)a bill board sign with an ice cream cone  just to name a few examples.The fun part is you can pick and choose whatever you like and make it as easy or hard as you want.Then take a walk with a friend  and see  who can check off their items the fastest.

3:take a virtual trip around the world. 

Watch travel documentaries. Find and try different regional  recipes .

4:put together a photo album using  printed photos .

Add notes so those memories don't get lost in time.

5:get together with friends and family and make a silent movie 

 6:build  a fairy garden

https://www.installitdirect.com/learn/how-to-create-a-fairy-garden/

7: read books and keep notes  on each.Make your  own  book reviews to share or keep  private on a notepad 

8:make a volcano cake (  one that really erupts!)

https://delishably.com/desserts/how-to-make-a-volcano-cake

8:make an ice candle ( these are seriously so pretty!)

https://runningwithsisters.com/how-to-make-an-ice-candle/

9:make chocolate candy using  molds

I always thought this was  so much fun!Basically all you do is use a small  clean paint brush and paint different colors of melted chocolate onto the molds.Let that harden then  fill the mold  with  melted  chocolate .The most important thing to remember is you have to gently  bang your molds againt the counter or table  after filling them  in order to get rid of the air bubbles.Otherwise your candy will turn out all holey 😁