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I just got a set of organic cotton sheets at Target this weekend. 250 thread count, but quite soft and I'm sure they will get softer with washing. The set was $39.99 and there were several nice col...

"Courtesy Helping" meant we had to at least try a spoonful everything offered (including veggies). This was the rule whether we were at home, at a restaurant, or someone's home.

Last time I was given a big bag of lemons, I juiced them. I used an electric citrus juicer and poured the juice in ice cube trays and froze them. I have a big freezer bag full of lemon juice cubes ...

I'm not a fan because I prefer more texture to my hot cereal (oatmeal, or hot Kashi pilaf). My husband, however, is a huge fan and has it at least a couple of days a week for breakfast. He likes th...

I work in ritzy Orange County, California. The office I work in has a galley style kitchen with 2 fridges, 2 microwaves, toaster oven, sink, dishwasher, china plates, real glassware and silverware....

Very cute! It reminds me of an apartment I used to rent in Signal Hill, CA. The spice rack in the kitchen is adorable, and the small cabinet next to the tv is really unique and shows ...

We have a Krups that we got as a wedding gift. It's awesome! No temperature control, but it does automatically shut-off once it boils, so we just let it sit for a minute before using for tea and co...

The fresh ginger is a must. I've tried powdered ginger and the fresh and the fresh wins hands down.

Are the walls white? In the first pic, they look white, in the second one, they look a bit blue. If the walls are white, I think white cabinets might make it look too stark. If you paint the cabin...

I still think there is a bit of regional influence. My mom's family, from southwest Missouri (Ozark country) calls it dressing, and serves it as a casserole. My dad's family, originally from Pennsy...

Recently married and trying to combine households and closets, so this would be perfect.

Flower Valley Herbal Blend and Jasmine Pearls, from Carol's Special Teas are my favorite teas.

Graham Cracker Malted Vanilla

Delish crackers. Healthy, crunchy, reasonably priced, and a generous serving is 5 crackers.

Try your city's (try neighborning cities, too) park and recreation department. I've seen flower arranging classes offered by the Cities of Long Beach and Lakewood.

Favorite Easter candy...Cadbury mini-eggs. I'd make cupcakes and decorate the tops with coconut nests filled with mini-eggs.

my recipe for crock-pot posole. Not too traditional, but very tasty.

I've burned rice cooking it on the stove, too. And often, when it's cooked in the rice cooker, it gets too brown on the bottom. I'm always stumped about the type of measuring cups to ...

Turkey, gruyere, tomato, and bacon with arugula on ciabatta with honey mustard. Nutella and banana on challah.

medium or dark. I love the smell of freshly ground, brewing coffee.