If you or anyone in your household routinely takes prescription medications, then dozens of prescription bottles likely pass through your house each year. I’ve long wondered if there wasn’t some constructive way to reuse the bottles. I think I’ve finally identified a few ways that just might work. If you want to try any of these ideas, be … [Read more...] about Rampant Reusing: Prescription Bottles
It’s the Little Things About Spring
Spring 2013 officially begins today! It’s the little things about spring that gladden my heart and put a smile on my face. Warmer weather. How pleasant it is to step outside and be comfortable in a light jacket! The need for a coat, gloves, hat, and scarf has passed. I feel like I’ve been freed from bonds that had me constrained all … [Read more...] about It’s the Little Things About Spring
A Paradigm on Debt
I hear a lot about debt these days. Often the context is the national debt or the recent sequestration. The magnitude of these topics provides a momentary distraction from the debt my husband and I face. Since finishing college we’ve both taken steps toward debt-free living, which is an ideal we hold. We’ve diligently avoided credit card debt, … [Read more...] about A Paradigm on Debt
Italian Tomato Macaroni & Cheese
I like having homemade macaroni and cheese on the menu each month because it is a meatless entrée that is still hearty. For our most recent menu, I reviewed several recipes in an attempt to find a way to put a spin on the way I traditionally prepare macaroni and cheese. I pulled elements from a couple of different recipes and merged them with … [Read more...] about Italian Tomato Macaroni & Cheese
Password Security
The need for passwords for online accounts has become nearly ubiquitous in our society. There’s email, online banking, social media sites, online retailers, payment websites for utility companies, etc. (Just now I attempted to count how many usernames and passwords I have, but I gave up once I reached two dozen sets…and I know I didn’t cover … [Read more...] about Password Security
Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Onion-Induced Tears
Sometimes my husband comes home to find me weeping as I prepare dinner. He was concerned the first time it happened; now he knows it only means there’s onion in our dinner. There’s no lack of ideas regarding how to prevent this problem. In fact, it seems like every chef, homemaker, and student completing a science fair experiment has a … [Read more...] about Common Housekeeping Conundrums: Onion-Induced Tears
Time Change Safety Cues
When was the last time you tested your smoke alarms? If you’re like me, your answer is a shrug (I sure hope your answer isn’t that you don’t have any!). Given by background in nursing and public health, I’m generally very attentive to safety issues. However, I haven’t managed to find the motivation to test my smoke alarms at the recommended … [Read more...] about Time Change Safety Cues
Burrito Bowls
I gladly have burrito bowls as an item on my menu this spring. In addition to being one of my husband’s absolute favorites (because they’re so tasty!), they are relatively affordable and healthy. Ingredients 1 ½ cups long grain rice (brown or white) 2 tablespoons lime juice Dash of salt ½ cup chopped cilantro 1 can (15 oz.) … [Read more...] about Burrito Bowls
