Category Archives: Lifehacks

How to use Twitter as a cleaning tool

Posted on January 28, 2010 by Amy

Twitter ain’t all bad. Here’s one cool thing to do if you tweet. Check out #speedclean and the explanation of it by Kelleigh Ratzlaff. Here’s the basic idea: At set times during the day, you’ll see Kelleigh tweet that it’s … Continue reading →

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Copycat Olive Garden Alfredo Sauce recipe

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Amy

I’ll tell you up front that this recipe is full of fat. Oh, but you will not be sorry. This recipe is great because it’s quick, easy, very yummy and it’s meatless. So often, meatless dishes leave me with the … Continue reading →

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How to mix a new jar of natural peanut butter

Posted on January 15, 2010 by Amy

First, before it’s opened for the first time, store it upside down. That way, the oil rises to the “top” (i.e. the bottom of the jar) so when you open it and mix it, the oil is at the bottom … Continue reading →

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Organization Tip: Manage the paper

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Amy

Photo by sanja gjenero. So, I’ve figured out an effective way to deal with the endless streams of paper that creep into every nook & cranny of my life! (May I take a moment for a  totally unrelated parenthetical sidebar? … Continue reading →

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A cheap & clever decorating tip

Posted on September 16, 2009 by Amy

Photo courtesy of Csaba J. Szabo. When it comes to interior decorating, I’m creatively challenged. That is, it takes me a good long time to come up with anything creative in my head, on my own. Mostly I have to … Continue reading →

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Free printable medical record log

Posted on February 5, 2009 by Amy

Have you ever been filling out a form (as a new patient at a doctor’s office, applying for insurance, etc.) and were asked for your (or your child’s) medical history?  And do you usually have to go by memory because … Continue reading →

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28 kid-friendly, (mostly) healthy snack ideas

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Amy

We are beginning to consume large quantities of food around here.  I hate to think of what the teen years will be like. When it comes to snacks (and food in general), I generally take this approach: I go for … Continue reading →

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