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Springy Fresh (…And Laundry Tips I Promise You Don’t Already Know)
Having a washing machine about twenty feet away from me at all times has got to be one of my absolute favorite things about living in a house. In our old apartment, whenever an “incident” arose with one of the many small creatures who live with us (I’ll leave the specifics to your imagination), it required the lugging of very heavy bags to a local laundromat, where I was then forced to sit for hours, all the while hoping that my laundry didn’t end up getting chewed up and spat out by a machine-gone-rogue.
On set with Snuggle and the Small family in New Jersey
When we have an incident nowadays? Oh my goodness, so much easier to deal with. A couple of weeks ago, I wrote about our tough night that involved the ferrying of many, many loads of laundry up and down the stairs. It was the night just before I shot one of the segments on laundry tips and tricks for Snuggle’s "Smell The Snifference" six-part series on The Better Show (so, as an aside, if I look slightly exhausted during one or two of the segments…that would be why), and in a very fortuitous coincidence I had just received a couple of packages of Snuggle’s newest product – their Snuggle Scent Boosters – the day before to try out for myself.
Slow Cooker BBQ Brisket
Did you know that slow-cookers aren't just for heavy, wintry meals? It's true.
As an example: you don't always want to actually barbecue when you have a barbecue. Or at least I don't. Sometimes you want to eat outdoors off of paper plates, but you don't want a hamburger, or a hot dog, or maybe you're out of propane and don't feel like running to Home Depot, or maybe you're just in the mood for something…else.
Brisket is so good. And slow-cookers make eating it so easy. Seriously, what this meal involves is: 1) put things in slow cooker; 2) put slow-cooked things in bun. Done. (I added some broccoli because I felt like it was important to show that I made an effort to include greenery, but honestly: potato salad is probably a better addition here.)
Daily InstaGlam
Slightly early Cinco de Mayo Fajita Night. (The star: skirt steak marinated in this.)
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DIY Mason Jar Hanging Herb Planter
Last summer I planted my very first herb garden, and let me tell you: not having to run to the supermarket and spend five bucks on a teeny-tiny container of mint or rosemary or thyme every time you need a sprig (or even just a single leaf) is the best. But even if you're an apartment-dweller with no nearby grass or yard or outdoor space to plant in, no fear: you too can have fresh herbs at your fingertips.
Once again: mason jar to the rescue. This DIY takes about three minutes...and is the most satisfying project ever. (It's also a fun project to get kids involved with; you should cut the twine, but they can do pretty much everything else.)
