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Baked Bacon! Yes, I Said BAKED.

It’s no secret that I LOVE bacon and think that it makes everything better — well, except that bacon flavored lube because that’s just plain disgusting — but I hate cooking it. The grease, getting hit by hot grease, always having to watch it so it doesn’t burn…you get the picture. Plus, I only have […]

Arm & Hammer Baking Soda Does More Than Just Keep Your Fridge Fresh

Do you know about all the varied uses for that box of Arm & Hammer baking soda languishing away in your refrigerator? We all get that it can keep your fridge fresh and help clean the laundry, but were you aware that it can exfoliate your skin and make your mashed potatoes fluffier? Or get […]

Enjoying Your Freedom? Thank A Veteran.

Today, I honor all the veterans in my life and in this country who shed their blood, sweat and tears to keep ALL OF US free from Socialist and Communist rule. The fact that you can protest a war, a company, an institution, a politician or a president without fear of persecution and have the […]

#TBCcrafters Week 1: How To Make A Holiday Ribbon Barrette Or Pin

I always come up with FABULOUS ideas for clothing, accessories or home decor. And then I go on an exhaustive search to stores and internet sites only to find that what was in my head does not exist. Or it does exist, but is extremely cost-prohibitive. Sometimes these thoughts are inspired by a color, ribbon […]

How Do You Effectively Discipline Your Child When The Only Thing She Truly Loves Is School?

I’ve read all the parenting books. I’ve even watched SuperNanny while laughing my ass off. I’ve taken away much-loved toys, blankies, makeup and TV. I’ve tried to employ all of the supposedly “effective” parenting tactics, to no avail. I’ve spanked. I’ve yelled. I’ve threatened to duct tape her inside a closet and/or beat her like an unwanted, red-headed step-child. I’ve […]

Welcome To The 8th Level Of Hell. Or Autumn In Southern California.

Let me start out by saying that Autumn is my most favorite season, followed by Winter. Well, the idea of those seasons are my favorites. I’ve never actually lived through a real Fall or Winter. I live in Southern California, we have TWO seasons: hot as hell or cold as hell. Each accompanied by the […]

Cool Halloween Pumpkins

If you appreciate art in all its forms or just love Halloween, this post is for you! Every year, I try to think of a new way to carve our jack-o-lantern that will amaze The Diva. And let’s face it, she’s seven (and a half!), nearly everything awes her. Plus, I have this secret fantasy […]

A Tampon Halloween: Decorating On The Cheap

Do you love Halloween but have no money to decorate with (who does in this economy)? Why not use items you already have around the house or can get at the 99 Cent store and fly your white trash, redneck or ghetto flag high and proud? I give you A Tampon Halloween (courtesy of Tampon […]

Never Forget, Never Again: 9/11 Eleven Years Later

Today marks another 9/11 anniversary. Eleven years since the world changed and unimagined fear and terror touched every citizen of this country. Eleven years ago today, I found that the world I would raise children in was irrevocably changed. I knew that my children would not have the same carefree childhood My Husband and I […]

I’m Having Hot Flashes Because Our Air Conditioning Died, NOT Because I’m Over 35

Yesterday, I received a pitch from a social media marketing site I belong to. Normally, their pitches are good and they pay pretty well, however, this one really missed the mark. I was pitched a line of menopause products and asked to have a “fun” party with all my menopausal friends to show off said […]