Everyone seems to be cashing in on VCU's success in making it to the Final Four. Take Kroger for example. Kroger has black and yellow striped cupcakes and doughnuts. Although I have to say that I was captivated with their pull-apart cupcakes in the shape of a basketball. They even have VCU creme-filled doughnuts. So what does victory taste like? Apparently sweet.
Here's a simple way to re-purpose dryer sheets... Real Simple suggests giving your shower door a wipe down with a new or used dryer sheet after use to keep soap scum from building up. I don't think it's practical to do this everyday (not to mention you'd be drying an awful lot of clothes!), but why not give your dryer sheets another purpose before tossing them?
e market that promise to make high heels more comfortable, offered little support. I stick with my go to Band Aid Blister Block Friction Stick (right) to prevent blisters. The article recommended picking heels that are 3 inches or less and not wearing them everyday. However... if there's a cute pair of heels calling my name, I'll listen!
Coming in 3 different flavors (Birthday Cake, Rocky Road, and Tiramisu), they'll only set you back 170 calories each, but are surprising indulgent. It's like eating cake on a stick! I think they're 2 for $2.50, but I'm not positive because Jason treated! We got the Birthday Cake Pops and they come in these fun little individual boxes. The chocolate is smooth and the inside is kinda soft, but the combo compliments each other well. Just don't get too carried away... there is a stick inside after all.
Who knew that Peeps could be more entertaining that just going a tad too long in the microwave?? The Washington Post hosts an annual Peep Diorama Contest. The deadline just past for entries this year, but you can view some of last year's top selections. Apparently some people take their Peeps very seriously!
e not cleared yet, etc... I'm sure that lots of people do. There is a rising concern about the BPA (a chemical linked to cancer) in these little strips of paper. Through contact with the skin (your hands), the chemical can seep into your bloodstream. Supposedly BPA can also rub off on other objects. (Think about how easy it is for receipts to take over your wallet or purse!) So you might want to put receipts you do need to keep in a separate place (like an envelope). It is recommended that you wash your hands with soap and water after contact with receipts.
Have you ever realized that one of the most dangerous places to sit your purse is on your kitchen counter? Not because your counter is loathing with bacteria, but because your precious handbag is likely to have picked up all sorts of germs in it's travels and therefore happy to relocate them where you prepare your food. Be diligent about disinfecting your counters, but also wary about where you sit your purse. Consider investing in something that has been dubbed a "purse valet". It's a small hook that discretely sits atop of a table and holds your purse by the handle, preventing it from sitting on the floor. You can find one like this in a number of different places, like boutiques and stores like Kohl's.
It's a mystery how socks can go into the laundry hamper as a pair, and yet come out of the dryer solo. Invest in some large mesh bags to corral socks and undies. Dirty clothes go in the bag before hitting the washer and come out together. Get one for each member of the family to make putting laundry away a breeze. This way socks have no chance of finding their way into the "black hole" of the dryer or winding up in your husband's pant leg.
ubled). We really saved when Jason inadvertently gave the cashier a coupon that got your a free Tide Stain Release product when you get a 75 oz bottle of detergent (which we did not). The cashier rang it in anyway, so that was another $3.99 off. So as far as I'm concerned we got it for about $.80!!
coupon, plus there was a $5.00 off coupon in this week's paper. The razor is on sale for $8.99. Obviously other savvy shoppers have done the math and scooped them up (seeing as they would pay less than a dollar). We might try again to see if we can't score the same deal. Wal-Mart has this razor on sale, but you won't get that extra $3.00 off digital coupon.
Do you ever feel guilty about throwing those extra, lonely, little ketchup packets away that get tossed into the bottom of your take-out bag? Here's a solution: stick them in the freezer and use them as tiny ice packs for small bumps and bruises. Their petite size is beneficial for kids, as well as those times when a big ice pack (or frozen bag of peas) seems like overkill. 
