Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes

Sometimes on a busy Saturday our crock pot is our best friend. Real Simple published a great group of easy recipes. Click the link below to check them out:

Easy Slow-Cooker Recipes

Must read article for inexpensive home organizing!

Better Homes & Gardens posted a great group of ideas for getting us all organized.

For those of us who seem to have stuff everywhere and would like fun and attractive ways to get it under control, this is an article worth checking out!  One of my favorites is using egg crates as drawer organizers.  Who knew? 

Check it out at:  Simple Solutions: Repurpose Household Items for Organization

What We Can't Live Without - Garnier Pure Clean Finishing Paste

For those of us who often have rushed mornings and need to get our hair in line with little or no effort, this product is a life saver!  I have very long hair and the ends don't want to seem to hang out together after being slept on.  A quarter size dab of this finishing paste rubbed through my hair and suddenly those unruly strands get in line and work as one coordinated unit.  Added bonus - it smells good!  This is my over-sleep secret weapon.

For more information  CLICK HERE



New from Shop Rite - Digital Coupons

Shop Rite has now added Digital Coupons to its online site.  Simply log in using your online account (if you don't already have an online account you can create one using your Price Plus number), and select the coupons you like from the list.

The coupon is then added to your Price Plus card, and is taken off automatically when you purchase the item before the expiration date.

It doesn't get much easier than that!

What We Can't Live Without - Gallon Ziploc Bags

I thought I'd add a section where we could all post those things we just can't live without.  Those superstar items that do triple-duty and make our lives easier.

I'll start -

GALLON SIZE PLASTIC ZIPLOC BAGS! 

I wouldn't want to imagine life without them.  I use them for everything! 

Purse organizers
Keep in the car for wet or smelly items
Organize hair ties
Toy sorters
Dump crayons out of all those boxes into one gallon size bag
Freezer organizer - get rid of bulky waffle boxes!
Change holder
Underwear drawer organizer
Makeup organizer
Have extra diced onions or peppers? Freeze them in a Ziploc!
Keep-dry bag for the pool or beach

This versatile tool can be used to organize just about anything, keep things dry you want to keep dry, or keep wet things from getting other things wet.

Speedy Bathroom Cleanup

Need a fast way to keep the bathroom tidy during the week?

1)  Keep a package of flushable wipes handy.  They are great for wiping down the counter and sink after the crowds have covered it with toothpaste, makeup and hairspray.  One quick wipe and then flush it away.  It's great for keeping your toilet tank and seat neat too!

2) Give your toilet a quick swish with the toilet brush once a day and save yourself from a tough cleanup job at the end of the week.  An alka-seltzer tablet or white vinegar are great, inexpensive toilet cleaners!

3) After your shower take advantage of your fogged mirrors.  Wipe them with a washcloth and your mirror duty is done.

Keeping Your Family Schedule Together

To keep your crazy calendar from being just that, try:  http://www.cozi.com/

It's a great web-based calendar which can be accessed by your computer and your smartphone. 

• Color code activities to organize by family member
• Reminders sent by text
• Includes a recipe box and meal planner - ingredients are exported into shopping lists with one click!
• Multiple To-Do lists
• Multiple shopping lists - now you can create lists per store and access them on your phone
• Download templates (such as spring cleaning to-do lists) from their website
• Outlook synchronization feature
•  ... and more!