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Review – Safety 1st Oven Door Lock

I was very hopeful about the Safety 1st Oven Door Lock as I have read good things about it.  It's been reported as sturdy, strong, and that it's easy to use.  I installed this lock on my oven about one week ago and it seemed to be working very well until unfortunately yesterday it fell right off the spot where it had been placed. :( The instructions were followed to a tee when this was placed … [Read more...] about Review – Safety 1st Oven Door Lock

Easy Iced Coffee

This recipe for iced coffee is so incredibly simple and is great to have on hand in the fridge for when you need a quick boost! I'm one of those people who can't function without coffee to get me started in the morning and I prefer the homemade version much more than anything you can buy in the well known cafes.  Making the iced coffee at home gives me the advantage of mixing it exactly how I … [Read more...] about Easy Iced Coffee

Review – DIY Shoe Repair using “Shoe Goo” – Part 1

My husband goes through so many pairs of shoes it absolutely ridiculous.  Our closet by the front door is over-flowing with old shoes which are still good for the most part but have worn down, broken soles and cracks in the rubber.  I honestly can't stand opening that closet and having to deal with the avalanche that always spills from it - but that's for another post.  A couple months ago my … [Read more...] about Review – DIY Shoe Repair using “Shoe Goo” – Part 1

Baked Pub Style Potato Wedges

These potato wedges really remind me of some of the delicious pub food I used to devour back in my university days.  These crispy little things are so addictive!  I never end up having leftovers when I make this and they're not as unhealthy as the deep fried version you usually get in the typical pub. To make these much more healthy I bake them in the oven on a cookie sheet on a wire baking … [Read more...] about Baked Pub Style Potato Wedges

Review – Dreambaby Stove & Oven Knob Covers

[Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links.  I was not compensated for this review.  All opinions are my own.] My son Donnie is now 16 months old and with that comes more curiosity and getting his hands into absolutely everything.  I try to encourage his curiosity in the world around him and let him explore his surroundings as much as possible however it can do a number on the nerves.  I … [Read more...] about Review – Dreambaby Stove & Oven Knob Covers

Old Fashioned Bread using a Stand Mixer

This recipe makes a deliciously soft and fluffy loaf with a golden crust that is just amazing!  My husband enjoys this bread so much that I usually have to make a couple batches a month and freeze them so that there's enough. This reminds me so much of the bread that my grandmother used to make back home in New Brunswick, Canada.  She used to make it in the old wood stove and one of my earliest … [Read more...] about Old Fashioned Bread using a Stand Mixer

Homemade Cheesy Pasta Shells

One of my favorite kinds of meals are comfort food and this one really hits the spot!  This is an oh so yummy cheesy and delicious pasta dish that satisfies hungry tummies! My little boy Donnie absolutely loves this for lunch.  There is no mac and cheese-mix powder used in this - just good old fashion ingredients to make this from scratch.  Oh and did I mention it's pretty simple and quick … [Read more...] about Homemade Cheesy Pasta Shells