When you drop an earring, ring, or small screw (it happens from time-to-time), douse the lights and search with a flashlight. The metal will gleam in the darkness, and you'll find it in a snap!



Fall hits us with a wallop in October. Chrysanthemums are a warm addition to your fall garden. A bonus: pick blooms to liven up your home's interior. Be sure to take enough stalk to stand up in your vase. Trim any leaves below the waterline, as they will turn your water cloudy.


You can style up a plain chicken breast or pork chop with simple packaged marinades. Here's a set of twelve you can order from Amazon. Apply and enjoy!


October can be a leaf nightmare for those with large trees. Make your raking chores fun by having the whole family rake the leaves into a mountain and climbing it (jump in, really). You might have to re-rake them, but the memories will last you the entire winter.


Use cupcake liners to keep foods separate in your child's lunch box. The washable kind are sturdy and reusable, but the paper variety works for dry foods. Be creative for a super lunch!