Baking Soda and Hydrogen Peroxide- Grout Cleaner

Baking soda, Hydrogen Peroxide grout cleaner

I love baking soda. I would love to put together a list of all the many ways it can be used around the house, but in an attempt at balance, you’re just getting my latest and greatest use today. I’ve got light colored grout in my kitchen and nothing seemed to clean it. That is, …

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My Annual Bath

I took my annual bath this weekend. Yes, I shower regularly, but a bath is a whole different experience. I put the kids to bed early and sent the hub out with his buddy. Amongst the Disney décor and soggy bath toys, using the only bath in our house, I lit candles around the tub. …

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A Kid at Heart

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Forewarning- a little text heavy today. I had to write this for me as much as I did for you. Thanks for being here! I’m a little bummed. I planned a girl’s night out weeks ago, for tonight, and I just realized that it coincides with the opening day of The Lego Movie (insert dramatic …

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Easy Bean Salad

Easy bean salad

A few years ago I picked up this recipe at a health fair. I wish I knew where it came from so I could give it credit. This salad tastes great and is full of nutrients. It goes well with burgers or pulled pork sandwiches. It’s even great on its own added to some romaine …

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The Musical Fruit

Cooking dried beans

Beans are a powerhouse food- high in protein, loaded with fiber, and are high in zinc, iron, potassium, and other antioxidants. Did you know they are both a vegetable and a protein? Beans are just about a perfect food and we eat a lot of them in my house. Cooking beans at home takes some …

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