I think most of us have dealt with sunburn at one time or another. You know, that red, lobster looking skin that burns, blisters and itches. When I was a kid I got it really bad while on vacation and had to visit an Emergency Room for treatment. The rest of my summer vacation was ruined due to the … [Read more...] about Tips on How to Treat Minor Sunburn
Escape to a Tropical Paradise with Island Essence Bath and Body Products
Like most women, I like to switch out my bath and body products according to the current season. In the summertime I'll all about the fruity, tropical fragrances that help me to escape to an island paradise. Not only do I want my skin to smell good...but I want it to feel silky, smooth too! * … [Read more...] about Escape to a Tropical Paradise with Island Essence Bath and Body Products
How to Make Homemade Freezer Pickles
Do you enjoy eating homemade pickles? Don't have the time or the equipment to jump into home canning? If so, you can easily make your own pickles at home and then freeze them for later use. Matter of fact, some pickle fans actually prefer freezer pickles over jarred ones! * This post contains … [Read more...] about How to Make Homemade Freezer Pickles
Craft Project: Painted Flip Flops Seashells Garden Yard Art
During the hot summer months we tend to run around primarily in our flip-flops. They're comfortably and help to keep you cool on those hot summertime days. Plus, if you're heading to the beach, they're the perfect shoe for the sand. These hand-painted seashells make the perfect art objects to … [Read more...] about Craft Project: Painted Flip Flops Seashells Garden Yard Art
How to Freeze Fresh Whole Kernel Corn
We plant a large garden every year and have always avoided growing our own corn until this year. My husband decided that enough was enough and he was going to dig a special garden plot just for us to plant corn. It took him 3 weeks to dig up a new plot, put in new soil, sow in some good fertilizer, … [Read more...] about How to Freeze Fresh Whole Kernel Corn
Honoring Veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
The Indiantown Gap National Cemetery is located in Annville, Pennsylvania. If you're unfamiliar with the area, Annville is approximately 50 minutes from the Capital City, Harrisburg or if you're traveling from Philadelphia, it's about a 3 hour car ride north. Our family is "military proud" and we … [Read more...] about Honoring Veterans at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Snakes – Sorry, I Hate Them!!!
Do you like or dislike snakes? I personally hate them! I don't care if their poisonous or non-poisonous...I don't care if they're someone's pet or living in the wild. I FREAKING HATE SNAKES!!! I've been told that God has created every animal for a reason and while I semi-understand that, I don't … [Read more...] about Snakes – Sorry, I Hate Them!!!
How to Preserve Delicate Crab Shells and Seashells
I've been collecting seashells for 40+ years and have collected over a dozen large boxes full of shells. I use them to decorate the inside & outside of my home and in various home decor projects. When picking up seashells off of the beach, you ONLY want to collect unoccupied shells. If you … [Read more...] about How to Preserve Delicate Crab Shells and Seashells