cptnruthless's Profile

After getting a cricut and being incredibly frustrated with the lack of options, I craigslisted the cricut and bought the KNK Zing. It's incredible what it can cut, basically anything you have on your computer PLUS you can use the software to cut traces of a picture. I have just been cutting paper and cardstock for scrapbooking and cards, but according to the manufacturer can cut balsa wood, chipboard, and vinyl. Although pricy, it's been a lot of fun and more useful than buying punches and cartridges!

They are very easy to make, E53 - I made about a hundred of them the day before my wedding using Martha Stewart's method: http://www.marthastewart.com/266406/knotted-napkin-rings

Target has a similar option in store (online it's called the "woven wire accent table") that's a bit more budget-friendly!

When I know it's going to be a busy week, I make one of these: http://www.betterbudgeting.com/frugalrecipes/pennecasserole.htm
Quick, easy and tastes great reheated. I've tweaked it along the way - garlic and italian seasoning to the beef. I even sneak in veggies and fool my husband by using the Ragu that has 1/2 cup of veggies in each serving.

Soyrizo is AMAZING (TJ's carries it). It tastes exactly like regular mexican chorizo and is less fatty.

-Ruth

The only scented candle that my husband and I've found that we both like is cinnamon, but we only use it during the holidays - it just smells SO christmas-y. So, we mostly use tealights from ikea in pretty candle holders.

BTW, you can often find those expensive candles for cheap at TJ Maxx/Marshalls.

-Ruth

Keep it simple. We have taupe walls, a lovely blue patterned duvet (Sand Dollar Percale by LL Bean) and white sheets and pillows. Our furniture (headboard, dresser, nightstands) are all dark wood, and we have simple Black & White canvas paintings on the walls and glass lamps with white shades and a blue ribbon around for trim. For curtains, we have solid blue ones to match the duvet. It's very easy breezy and relaxing - just the way we like it! :)

My vote is for in the kitchen.

Use the google image search - it was featured in http://www.housetohome.co.uk/living-room/picture/festive-colours-living-room . They say it's from B&Q (which is the UK's version of Home Depot).
-Ruth

I had a whole grain french toast with a cornflake crust at a hotel once, it was really good, the heartiness of the whole grain paired really well with the cornflakes.

-Ruth