Home & Hearth Archive
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My Copycat Pizza Hut Alfredo Recipe
Posted on August 19, 2010 | 3 CommentsWe experimented with this copycat recipe of the Pizza Hut Alfredo sauce a lot and will probably still tweak it a little here and there, but my guys say it's pretty close to the taste of the chicken Alfredo sauce at Pizza Hut. -
Why Marry a Color When You Can Just Shack Up with One?
Posted on July 16, 2010 | 1 CommentI found myself wishing that I had a husband who loved to make our home beautiful with me. In my mind, that would be so beautiful. We would hold hands, laugh and choose beautiful decor for our home. We would always agree, and he would just love to repaint every time I changed my mind. It's a perfect world in my mind. But then I thought... -
How to Create a Spa Room in Your Home on a Budget
Posted on May 2, 2009 | 2 CommentsI have learned that I like special “me” time. Pampering yourself sends a powerful and positive message to yourself….you are worth it! If you do not have the budget to... -
Warm Color Makes a Room Cozy
Posted on March 4, 2009 | 1 CommentWe recently painted our kitchen. Color is not my friend, and neither is decision making for that matter (I have the paint samples still in the hall to prove it.).... -
11 Easy Ways to Save at the Grocery Store
Posted on March 2, 2009 | No CommentsBuy generic where you can. While I am happy with most generic brands, there are a few items that I really must stick with the name brand. This may not... -
10 Cheap Meal Ideas for a Tight Budget
Posted on March 2, 2009 | 1 CommentEating at home is so much cheaper AND healthier for you. You know exactly what is going in to your meals. I really struggle with the prices now at a... -
Shrimp Gumbo
Posted on March 2, 2009 | 2 CommentsThis is a great comfort food! It smells so delicious cooking and is perfect for a cold, rainy day. It is also great for entertaining. Easy to fix ahead and... -
Top 10 Ways to Make a House a Home
Posted on March 1, 2009 | No CommentsI am a self-professed homebody. I have no idea why that has such an ugly connotation to it. It’s like you are not cool unless you travel the world and... -
Extraordinary Linguine and Clam Sauce
Posted on February 28, 2009 | 1 CommentThis is my secret linguine and clam sauce recipe, and I think it is the best linguine and clam sauce EVER. Of course, it probably is not so secret now... -
Home Budget System – easy envelope system on paper
Posted on February 24, 2009 | 4 CommentsHave you heard of the envelope system? Many finance programs teach this all cash system for tracking and managing money. It’s great. Our children used it when we were teaching... -
Grocery Shopping Made Easy
Posted on February 23, 2009 | 1 CommentOk, maybe that title was a bit ambitious. I probably wouldn’t go straight to “easy”, maybe “easier”. I absolutely hate grocery shopping. I love cooking but just hate going to... -
Save a Living – Ways to Cut Back
Posted on February 21, 2009 | No CommentsAs a mom and just general homebody, I have always loved that phrase. This mindset has been what has kept me home with my children. If you do the shopping... -
Blueberry Muffins Mmmmm…..good!
Posted on February 21, 2009 | No CommentsI love photography but also have a few other interests….one of which is cooking. I’ll be honest. I used to hate cooking. I was the one they used to ask... -
Housecleaning 101 for the Domestically Challenged (don’t judge me)
Posted on May 7, 2008 | No CommentsTrue confession. Cleaning the house has always boggled my mind. How in the world do you really get the WHOLE house clean??? When you think about it there are a... -
Enough of the Stuff
Posted on April 15, 2007 | No CommentsThe life I create and the life I want don’t always seem to be the same. Certain tasks have never come that easy to me, but I believe hope with...
