Grandma's Things

As much as I like to think I know things, I often find myself experiencing one of those truly light bulb moments that makes...

Move over, gingerbread! Decorating gingerbread houses is one of my favorite holiday traditions. This year I decorated haunted cookie houses at Halloween and am planning a traditional gingerbread...

If you live somewhere with cold, snowy winters, you don’t need me to tell you how icy the stairs, sidewalks, and walkways can get....

When my kids were little, helium balloons were all the rage at their birthday parties. Even as an adult, I find myself trying to...

A super moist banana bread which uses six bananas! Prep:15 mins Cook:1 hr Total:1 hr 15 mins Servings:12 Yield:12 servings Nutrition Info Ingredients 3 cups sugar1 cup margarine, softened1 teaspoon vanilla extract4...

A family recipe for our favorite blueberry lemon bread. No mixer required! Like most sweet loaves, it tastes best when allowed to sit for...

Cereal is a pretty hot commodity in my house. It’s the perfect breakfast for when you’re on the run, and it’s one of the...

There are so many everyday objects out there that have hidden meanings behind them. For example, did you know that plastic pen caps have...

Honey BBQ Meatloaf is a tender and flavorful meatloaf made with ground beef and ground pork with a sweet honey barbecue glaze on top....

The COVID-19 situation has caused a number of shortages for consumers. Where I live, people flocked to clear the shelves of toilet paper, flour,...

I love almost everything about summer. Between the days spent at the beach, backyard barbecues, and glorious summer sunshine, what’s not to love? Well,...

Vinegar is one hardworking little product! Yes, you can use vinegar in cooking and to dip your french fries in. But vinegar (specifically distilled...

I love so many things about summertime. From backyard barbecues, to beach days, to watching my garden emerge into full bloom, there are just...

I love summer for more reasons than I can count. But there is one downside to the warm and sunny season – and that...

Dealing with earwigs in and around the home can be an unwelcome challenge, especially when their presence becomes more noticeable. This year, many individuals...

My first two cars both had cloth seats, and let me tell you – I did not take care of them. Between myself, other passengers, and...

Maintaining a clean and mold-free bathroom is essential not only for aesthetic reasons but also for our health. The warm and moist environment in...

Home ownership comes with a lot of maintenance. We always need to ensure things like appliances, the furnace, the air conditioning unit, and the...

When thinking about home renovation projects, do you often ask yourself how you can choose improvement jobs that will enhance the value of my...

Living in a part of the world where adverse weather conditions are known to occur poses certain extra risks and concerns for not only your personal...