What do you do when you receive a gorgeous bottle of vodka, but you don't actually drink alcohol? Make extract! When Danielle from Rustic Joyful Food handed me a bottle of her new grapefruit and pomelo flavored Florescence Vodka, I immediately knew what I was going to do with it. I loaded up the entire … Continue reading Citrus Extract
Home Organization
Christmas Clean-Up Tips
Let's be honest: the holidays are exhausting! Once the preparations and festivities are over, it's a miracle we get through the piles of dirty dishes, let alone putting away all the décor. The temptation to mindlessly shove everything holiday-related into bins and out of your sight until next year is strong. And sometimes, life circumstances … Continue reading Christmas Clean-Up Tips
Mainstay’s “Favorite Things” Gift Ideas
It's the day after Thanksgiving, which means it's officially CHRISTMAS SEASON!!! To celebrate, we're sharing some of our Favorite Things for gift ideas! Ranging from handy, affordable kitchen utensils to expensive, investment pieces, there's something on our list for every homemaker's budget. Le Creuset "Noel" Christmas Dutch Oven - Classic investment kitchen baking dishes, now … Continue reading Mainstay’s “Favorite Things” Gift Ideas
Holiday Planners and Printables
The only thing I love more than organization is the autumn/Thanksgiving/Christmas season! After Labor Day, I kick into high gear, keen on squeezing every last moment of fall and Christmas fun out of the next four months. If I'm not careful, however, this fervor can easily turn into overwhelmed burnout by New Year's Eve. So how do … Continue reading Holiday Planners and Printables
Refreshing and Organizing a Spice Cabinet
How long has it been since you've taken inventory of your spice cabinet? It's okay if it's been forever; it is easy to lose track of how old your spices are. However, refreshing your spice cabinet can make a huge difference in the quality of dishes you make. With the biggest cooking holidays quickly approaching, … Continue reading Refreshing and Organizing a Spice Cabinet
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