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How to Clean Stainless Steel Without Harsh Chemicals or Products

by Kim March 4, 2013

Stainless steel, so shiny and beautiful when clean! But if you own big appliances made of this elegant material, you know they are prone to show even the softest of fingerprints! However, did you know that harsh chemicals and expensive products are not needed to keep your fridge and other appliances looking brand new!? All [...]

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Caring for Cast Iron

by Kim February 20, 2013

I was first introduced to cast iron skillets via my sister, years ago and until very recently had the least desire of ever owning one. They are really hard to care for, right? Eh, wrong! While it is true that you can’t just toss them in the dishwasher like other pans and you shouldn’t use [...]

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How to Peel a Banana the Easy Way

by Kim February 12, 2013

Of course you know how to peel a banana, and you are probably thinking it can’t get any easier. Right? But have you ever tried peeling it from the bottom? If you answered no, then this post is for you! It’s my new preferred method as of last night when the hubs clued me in. [...]

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Maternity Book Part 2

by Kim February 6, 2013

Two more months to go! Here’s a peak at a few more pages from the pregnancy book I am putting together using Mama Mia’s Maternity Book Template: Can’t wait for this baby boy to make an appearance, even if it means a return to dirty diapers and sleepless nights! Maternity Book Part 1

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Mini Berry Cheesecake Trifles

by Kim January 30, 2013

Thrift finds, mini, and cheesecake are a few of my favorite things. Put them together…and you have yourself a very satisfying dessert! I picked these cute (everything’s cuter on a smaller scale, am I right?) little trifle dishes up at the thrift store for just fifty cents a piece a few months ago and they [...]

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Home-Made Laundry Detergent VS. Tide

by Kim January 23, 2013

Welcome to the first edition of VS here on A Real-Life Housewife, where I take a look at home-made/diy compared to what you could buy at the store! I will be breaking down the cost of home-made and considering whether the effort is worth it as well as sharing my thoughts on quality for both. Today, [...]

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Bedding Tip: Use a Fitted Sheet Instead of a Bed Skirt

by Kim January 22, 2013

Our bedroom has been in want for quite some time. With the 20% off sale going on at West Elm, I decided to splurge and purchase a new duvet cover. I picked the one I was swooning over last year at this time, but in navy instead of citron. Then I picked up a single [...]

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A Favorite: Cakemix Snickerdoodles

by Kim January 16, 2013

Today, I thought I’d share a recipe for the best snickerdoodles I’ve ever had-hands down. In fact they are probably my favorite cookie, if it’s possible to choose a favorite cookie. And they’re made from a cake mix! Just dump a Betty Crocker Super Moist White or Vanilla cake mix into a bowl and add 2 [...]

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Food Tip: How to Easily Peel an Onion

by Kim January 7, 2013

Peeling an onion was always a frustrating task until I learned this little trick! Follow these few steps to quickly and easily peel an onion! Grab a sharp knife, cutting board, and of course the onion! Slice off both ends of the onion. Cut it in half crosswise. And easily pull the skin right off [...]

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Printable Birthday Calendar

by Kim December 29, 2012

Birthdays. Do you send out cards? Give gifts? Make phone calls? Have trouble remembering who’s is when and when is who’s? Well, with the help of this free printable birthday calendar by Lemon Squeezy, you’ll have no problem keeping track! It’s an 11X17 inch print that allows for the entire year to be seen with a [...]

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