Maps of the United States always remind me of grade school, and the days when our teacher would talk to us about travel. I memorized all the states, picked the ones that were my favorite shapes, and decided Tennessee would be the place for me.
Paper coffee filters are produced from long fibers, allowing them to capture the essential oils found in the coffee brewing process. Their construction and oil absorbing powers, which differ from that of paper towels, make them an unexpected, multi-function household tool. And when you take
My Ukranian Grandma, Donna, is a self-taught, gourmet cook. She loves to hand-write me recipes and send them in the mail. This is one such recipe that I hope you enjoy
I’ve always had an easy time making a budget that looks amazing on paper, but always fails time and again. Making a budget work in the real world is harder than it seems. This has been my story for years: high hopes, low results. I’ve
These scones have changed my morning for the better more than once, and I hope you enjoy them as well!
Note: I recommend using organic, high-quality ingredients, rather than the commercial variety, as they tend to yield a superior finished product and provide better nourishment. In
Something that has quickly disappeared over a very short period of time is the art of writing letters by hand. There is something about receiving a hand written letter in the mail that produces a sort of archaic sentiment. The internet in it’s modern day
The Palais Garnier, better known as the Paris Opera House was designed by Charles Garnier in the Neo-Baroque style. After many expeditions around the world, Napoleon III commissioned it in an attempt to form Paris into a new Rome, the Second Empire.
The theatre opened to
Sometimes when you see an old, wrinkly grandma, your first thought is "awe, how cute," but not much more. Or, she is that old person walking miserably slow on the sidewalk that you can't pass, or perhaps driving terribly because she can no longer see
