How do you organize your kitchen? When you buy herbs, spices and condiments, do you always buy them in jars and bottles? I like refills. They're more economical. I just store … [Read more...]
Asset or liability?
July 23, 2009 By 28 Comments
The space that I converted to my study/office was originally designed as a family room. There used to be built-in TV and DVD cabinets but I had them replaced with desks and … [Read more...]
I fired the house helpers
July 19, 2009 By 69 Comments
Last night, we arrived home at 8.20 with a trunk full of grocery bags. I rang the doorbell, no one opened the front door. Thinking that the house helpers didn't hear, Speedy … [Read more...]
Speedy’s new toolbox
June 9, 2009 By 20 Comments
One of the secrets to keeping a well-organized home is to have everything in its proper place, right? No stray object and no accumulated junk. I'm not much of a housekeeper … [Read more...]
Coffee, dear?
July 24, 2008 By 37 Comments
(Today's column) We had our occasional red meat last Sunday. We really wanted steaks and mashed potatoes but S&R ran out of rib eye steaks so my husband bought pork loin … [Read more...]
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