A Household Tip

Some time ago, Aunt Ruthie from Sugar Pie Farmhouse, had a post on Facebook where she asked her followers to share their favorite little household tip. 

Her tip was to keep a stash of extra garbage bags in the bottom of the trash can.   I've been a homemaker for 30+ years and I thought I knew it all, and had seen it all! On those few occasions when one the men at my house empties the trash, I always have to remind them to replace the trash bag.  I always kid them that any man can take out the trash but only "real men" replace the bag!! 

What a handy little tip! 

So I have a handy little tip for you today! 


At our house,  you will find 2 towels hanging on the oven door.  One is a pretty t-towel for drying dishes (the one with the rooster), and one for drying hands.  


But for some reason, the men in my house can't seem to get that straight.  Without fail, they will wash their (filthy) dirty hands in the kitchen sink and wipe whatever dirt that is left on their hands onto the pretty t-towel.  

Sooooo......

I took some old towels and cut them in half and ran the frayed edges through the sewing machine. 

 

Now this sits on the counter near the sink....

These towels come in handy for drying dirty hands...


wiping up spills.....


even cleaning messy (but adorable) faces!!!

Oh how I love to re purpose stuff, 
giving new life to something old!


Enjoy your day!

Make Your Own Red Robin Seasoning

Good Morning Bloggers!  My poor blog gets very neglected because I its priority is usually very low on my list.  So this morning, I decided I would start my (rainy) day doing something I enjoy.

So here goes.....

I thought I'd share a recipe today...

I love Red Robin Fries.  And their seasoning for the fries is wonderful.  If you Google Red Robin Seasoning,  you'll find a recipe that uses Knorr Tomato soup  mix.  That didn't sound too appealing to me.  But this recipe fit the bill...and it can be made organically if you choose.

Red Robin Seasoning

Begin with a half- to a full box of salt







Add to that.......

1 oz chili powder

1/2 oz pepper

2 oz garlic
powder

2 oz red
 cayenne pepper

Very pretty-huh?
This would make a lovely gift
gift to give.

SHAKE!

Pour into a shaker

Add caption

Here's a tip-  Because I like to keep things organized, I created a label with the ingredients of my seasoning so when it gets empty, I don't have to search for the recipe.  (I do the same thing for my homemade laundry detergent)

My son puts this on EVERYTHING!  I use it mostly for potatoes...any kind of potatoes.

......and one final note while we're talkin' spices....

I love this Simply Organic Cinnamon spice...

..Just sayin'...........

Getting Organized

Our lives today are very busy.  Regardless of where you are in life, there are many demands that seem to pull us in all directions. Finding a way to squeeze everything into a 24 hour day, and live a balanced life can be quite challenging.  For me, trying to keep things simple and organized is how I manage to get the most out of my 24 hours.  And having a plan is key.  Scripture tells us that People without a plan perish! (Proverbs 29:18)

This is the time of the year when I begin some planning.  While most folks may think of a new year as the time to set some plans and goals, this too is a great time for planning. Summer is winding down and I looking forward to the end of the canning and freezing season and the beginning of my favorite time of year. For many, children are going back to school or a new homeschool year is on the horizon. It’s a time for planning some fall cleaning (and decorating) and gathering ideas perhaps on the holidays that will be here before you know it.  If you are at all like me, there is planning to do for the Christmas holidays.  Many of my gifts are homemade and can’t wait until the last minute, so planning ahead is necessary!

I’ve been enjoying 100 Ways to Simplify Your Life, by Joyce Meyer.  I highly recommend it.  It makes a great daily devotional book.   Chapter 60 is about getting organized. 

In it, Joyce  opens the chapter with this quote:

 “Don’t agonize. Organize.” 
                           (by Florynce Kennedy)

Doesn’t that just sum things up perfectly?  

Don’t agonize. 

Get organized. 

Prioritize.  

Have a plan. 

Eliminate those things that can be eliminated. And perhaps even designate chores to others.  (Children NEED chores!)
Pray...Let God guide you 

And avoid time wasters (like T.V.)  

Everyone has their own way of getting (and staying) organized.  In this electronic age, many use their computer and or a Blackberry. If that works for you-GREAT!   But I’m an old fashioned girl, and I like to write things down…and I especially like keeping lists that I can cross off those things that I’ve accomplished.  It helps me see my progress, especially on days when I feel as though I’m just spinning my wheels.

So how do you stay organized? 

I’d love to hear about any organizational tips you may have!  Leave a comment or email me!

She looks well to how things go in her household, and the bread of idleness (gossip, discontent, and self-pity) she will not eat.