I am so happy today I feel like doing cartwheels! Well, maybe a somersault or two. A cartwheel would probably land me in the emergency room (or at least the chiropractor's office) and then I wouldn't be able to enjoy the reason I'm so happy! For months I have been trying to come up with a way to store and organize my jewelry ... Continue Reading
One Good Thing By YOU – Volume Two!
Back in June to celebrate "One Good Thing By Jillee" turning 1 year old, we had a fun giveaway where people left comments telling us what YOUR "One Good Thing" would be if you were ME for a day! :-) It could be a "tried and true" tip, technique, recipe, craft, etc...or it could be something completely NEW! The response ... Continue Reading
Lunch Box Smoothies
If it weren't for smoothies....I don't know how we would have survived the first months after my son was diagnosed with Celiac's disease. I think he had a smoothie for breakfast everyday for 6 months! Thankfully I have learned a LOT since then and have more gluten-free recipes in my arsenal. :-) Smoothies for breakfast continue ... Continue Reading
How To Clean Your Wicker Baskets
I LOVE baskets! I have a LOT of them around my house. All OVER my house. In the kitchen, in the bathrooms, the bedrooms, the living areas. I just love the natural and rustic feel they add to a space. And if you know where to look....you can get them for next to nothing! My number one resource for cute baskets to decorate with ... Continue Reading
Homemade Tater Tots!
Yesterday was such a nice lazy Sunday afternoon. After all the craziness of the last couple of months...it sure was nice for a change. I didn't want to spoil it by making a "fancy" meal for dinner, so I decided it was a great "breakfast for dinner" night. Now I guess "tater tots" aren't typically thought of as a "breakfast ... Continue Reading
Make Your Own Homemade Wipes For Little Noses
Once again...I have been inspired by one of your emails (or Facebook posts...I can't remember which it was!) to try something that would never have occurred to me otherwise. Earlier this week it was Car Air Fresheners, today it's Wipes For Little Noses. I'll be honest and say I didn't really know what these were...but I had a ... Continue Reading
An Extraordinary Gathering of Artisans & Crafters In My Own Backyard!
I have a treat for you today! There are some big goings-on in my little town this weekend! Every Labor Day weekend a special event called Swiss Days takes place and this sleepy little hollow all of a sudden is inundated with people from all over the state and the country! Some of the most gifted crafters...artists....and just ... Continue Reading
How To Stencil With Bleach
Can you sense the excitement in the air??? College football season is almost upon us and we are getting geared up to root for our fave teams! For me and my boys...it's my alma mater...BYU Cougars! For my daughter Britta, it's the Cougars' ARCH RIVAL, the Utah Utes (booooooo! How could my daughter betray me like that and attend ... Continue Reading
Make Your Own Semi-Homemade Tinted Lip Balm
I HATE BUYING LIPSTICK! Sorry for shouting....but, I do! How in the world do they expect you to pick out a lipstick shade that you like and that looks good on you from looking at the little sticker they plaster on the end of the tube? (Which by the way looks NOTHING like the shade when it hits your lips!) And what is up with ... Continue Reading
DIY Solar-Powered Mason Jar Luminaries
This is one of those ideas that seemed like a really simple one UNTIL I started working on it. It actually turned out to be a bit harder than I anticipated...but in the end I was very happy with the results. So I hope you will hang in with me while I attempt to show you how to make one of these fun mason jar luminaries. I've ... Continue Reading
Organizing Paperwork for Dummies
I have been needing to tackle the "denial piles" of paper in my house for a long time now. You know that ever-expanding mountain of bills, forms, receipts, coupons, statements, insurance stuff, etc that collects on the kitchen counter (and on the microwave, on top of the refrigerator, by the phone, etc.)? Yeah...you all ... Continue Reading
In Pursuit Of The Perfect Fried Eggs
I don't know about you....but THIS drives me crazy! And it seems no matter what I do, this is what happens when I try to FRY eggs. A bit of a problem when you are a fried eggs family (and OK...I might be slightly OCD). Once in awhile we do scrambled...but for the most part we like fried! Of course when it comes to how we like ... Continue Reading
Homemade Nesquik . . . Chocolate Milk Makes A Comeback
Nesquik has been around for as long as I can remember. I remember drinking it as a kid and my kids drank it when they were small as well. It can be a "parents best friend" when they are desperately trying to get their kids to drink milk...ANY milk. Unfortunately, chocolate milk has been under siege the last few years by people ... Continue Reading
Getting Kids To Eat Healthy…Without Them Knowing It!
I know I talk a lot about how No. 3 son is PICKY EATER, but let me assure you, I am NOT exaggerating. He IS a picky eater! Attempting to get him to eat fruits or vegetables is a losing proposition. That's why this next story is so funny! (Well, to me at least.) :-) I recently had the opportunity to try a new product from ... Continue Reading