There’s always laundry to do.  The worst part is sorting through it to separate the colors from the whites.  Separating the clothes once you undress should save time later.  Suggestions from the Container store include a laundry hamper with compartments.    Also, if you have a small laundry room, hand ... Read more!

Have you ever had a bad haircut and didn't have the guts to say anything afterward?  This has happened to me more times than I care to admit.  Not only did I keep silent about my true feelings, I tipped the stylist as well.  Hair stylists say, if you can’t ... Read more!

Smell alert.  My husband’s gym bag was about to become lethal.  No problem.  From “Real Simple” magazine, dryer sheets in the shoes overnight will solve the problem.  I may need to use two sheets.  Dryer sheets are also good for removing static from your clothes, hair, TV screens and computer ... Read more!

Smell alert.  My husband’s gym bag was about to become lethal.  No problem.  From “Real Simple” magazine, dryer sheets in smelly shoes overnight will solve the problem.  I may need to use two sheets.  Dryer sheets are also good for removing static from your clothes, hair, TV screens and computer ... Read more!

My mother-in-law Charmaine has a pet peeve.  "I don't like the smell of an old meat wrapper in the trash."  Who can argue.  A few days with an old chicken styrofoam container can make for a smelly house.   She came up with an idea that’s rock solid.  Once she ... Read more!

 It seems I spend half my day either looking for my keys, glasses or purse, or my husband’s keys glasses or wallet.  The other day, I wasted 15 minutes trying to find my keys.  That may not seem like a long time, but it’s an eternity when you’re running from ... Read more!

I love guacamole, but making it ahead of time to serve at parties is a pain because it turns brown. I know the trick of using the avocado pit in the dip but that really doesn't work.   The big enemy here is oxygen. Once you make the gaucamole and ... Read more!

What if I told you, you can have a clean kitchen everyday in less time than it takes to heat up a microwave dinner? The trick is to do a little something everyday. My mother used to tell me this but I was too stubborn to listen. From "Real Simple" ... Read more!

We are in a perfect storm for a bad allergy season.  Heavy rain followed by dry windy days will spread pollen around. There are a few things you can do.  Allergist Dr. Jeffrey Kulik with Elmhurst Hospital says, stay indoors. “When you come in for the evening, shower at night ... Read more!

Do you like flowers?  who doesn't like to receive flowers, right, so my next sentence may surprise and even appall you.   When I'm hosting a dinner party or gathering, DON'T bring me flowers.   I know the first thing people do when they're invited to someone's house for dinner ... Read more!