Let’s talk about getting our dishes clean. Sparkling clean. Eat with the Queen clean. (I know, it’s weird I referenced the Queen – but she’s fancy and most likely wants – EXPECTS! – to eat her cake with a clean fork.) What You Need to Know Before Buying: Cascade or Kirkland Dishwasher Pacs Review This […]
What You Need to Know Before Buying: Cascade or Kirkland Dishwasher Pacs Review
October 25, 2019 By 9 Comments
Folex Carpet Spot Remover
July 28, 2019 By 2 Comments
Let’s talk about what I use on my carpet to get out stains: Folex carpet spot remover. Stains of all kinds – even blood. EEK! We’ll get to that later… Folex is the best carpet stain remover I have used. And that says a lot, given the dogs with muddy paws on white Berber carpet, […]
DIY Tree Stump Fire Pit Tutorial
May 29, 2019 By 27 Comments
Cliffs Notes of a DIY Tree Stump Fire Pit Tutorial This post offers you the granddaddy of all hillbilly DIY ideas: when you need a stump removed – no need to call a service to grind that stump into oblivion. No siree, JIM BOB! I’m gonna show you how to burn yer very own tree […]
How To Clean Your Microwave Volcano-Style
December 18, 2017 By 4 Comments
Confession time: I don’t clean my microwave as often as I should. I mean, if the Queen was headed over and we were gonna share popcorn, I’d clean it RIGHT NOW, but she’s not, so I’m meh – it’ll get done…someday. What if you could make cleaning the microwave fun? WHAT IF?! ~ A gentle […]
Do You Make This Common Kitchen Tool Mistake?
August 2, 2017 By 4 Comments
I’ve been cooking for over 30 years and I feel like an idiot admitting this, but WHO KNEW (um, not me) that the appropriate length tongs make all the difference? (You probably knew this, right?) ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this […]
Do You Dream of a Retractable Clothesline?
July 12, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Y’all! This is the exact retractable clothesline I use in my backyard in the summer. ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this page, you support the blog at no cost to yourself. It’s much appreciated!~ Looky (it is mounted on the wooden […]
Need a Powerful and Quick Hair Dryer? Dyson.
April 26, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Dyson makes a hair dryer now? Yep. They’re expensive? Yep. They’re really expensive? Yep yep. Do people love them? Yep yep yep. What us regular folk want to know: is the price worth the technology? I’d lay my money down as a full. stop. Y-E-S. ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When […]
Need a Home Cooked Meal Fast? Instant Pot To The Rescue!
March 8, 2017 By 2 Comments
When I was a kid, moms were cooking with pressure cookers that had to be treated carefully, so as not to explode. Yep, exploding small appliances. Not good. It’s the reason I never bought one. ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this […]
The Netatmo Camera Is Smart Home Security
February 8, 2017 By Leave a Comment
Holy smokes, y’all. I’m a sucker for smarty pants technology and when paired with a high-tech security camera, I get all tingly! Plus, the Netatmo Presence Security Camera isn’t bad on the peepers. ~ A gentle reminder: OMT! uses Amazon referral links. When you do your shopping through the Amazon links on this page, you support […]
Duvet Schmuvet, No More!
September 17, 2014 By 13 Comments
Confession Time: I’ve wanted a generously large goose down comforter for years, but have failed to fulfill that wonderfully fluffy dream because I’m scared of duvet covers. Yep, scared. They are totally bewildering to me. I’ve looked at them with no understanding. Yes, I see you’re a cover that protects my goose downy investment. Yes, […]
