Levi’s® have a great history and most of it took place right in my backyard of Northern California when Levi Strauss, a Bavarian-born dry goods merchant, teamed up with Jacob Davis, a garment tailor to create the quintessential riveted blue jeans in 1873. Levi’s were created to meet the demand for a sturdy pair of […]
Worry-free Online Shopping with Snagshout
Enjoy shopping online for the convenience and ease, but worry about the quality and price you are getting? My husband hates shopping, so I either have to sneak out when he’s gone, or we resort to shopping online. It really is nice to sit at the computer, in pjs if desired, and shop from the […]
A Husband’s Guide to Buying Jewelry
Are you a man needing help picking out jewelry for that special someone? This Husband’s Guide to Buying Jewelry is sure to help. Ok men, You want to get the special lady in your life an equally special gift. You figure that you can’t go wrong with a gorgeous piece of jewelry (and you are […]
Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar – a natural way to clean
When I heard about Four Monks Cleaning Vinegar, all kinds of images were conjured up in my head. I was hopeful that Four Monks were going to show up at my house to clean, but no such luck. Instead I received a fun pack of Four Monks cleaning supplies, including their new pleasantly scented Cleaning […]
Cream Cheese, Cranberry and Bacon Pinwheels
This week, the women from my church gathered to enjoy an evening of giving and sharing. The theme was Sacrifice of the Heart and each woman was to bring an ornament off her own tree to give to another. We weren’t to go out and buy an ornament, but select one from our own collection […]
Loving Your New Puppy and Not Her Mess
Woof! My name is Maddie, and I’m a cute Golden Retriever/German Shepherd puppy! I recently found my very own forever home with the Noall family. They are so much fun. They play ball with me, take me on walks, give me cuddles and love to give me love! I do my best to retrieve every […]
Easy Fried Mozzarella Bites
As we near the holidays I am finding I have too many busy, frazzled kind of days. The kids are getting older, which means more band and orchestra concerts, ballet recitals, parties, and the list goes on. We haven’t had a quiet evening at home all week, but we’ve managed to find the Christmas spirit […]
Tips for Creating a Great Gallery Wall
I recently gained a great appreciation for alluring photos. It has also been my goal to try to capture such photos. It is amazing how one can feel when they stop to take notice of the beauty all around. If you follow my Instagram feed, you’ll noticed I take a lot more photos of nature, architecture, landscapes and of course, food. […]
Holiday M&M’s® Minis Whoopie Pies
Holiday M&M’s® Brand Minis Whoopie Pies Created by: Emily Buys, Clever Housewife CleverHousewife.com I just love it when two of my favorite things come together in a well-blended gastronomical treat. And to make it even better, these two things are semi-new to me. We all know and love M&M’s® Brand Minis – they’re a chocolate lover’s dream. […]
Prickly Pear Pepper Jelly with Cream Cheese and RITZ
You know how some foods remind you of certain occasions, celebrations, holidays or gatherings? Turkey and pie screams Thanksgiving to most. Sugar cookies say Christmas, and ham and deviled eggs evoke thoughts of Easter. For my crazy fam, it’s not Christmas Eve without our traditional Chinese takeout, Ritz Crackers, cream cheese and pepper jelly. In […]