Yup, paper towels for the kitty throw up, and oily, greasy stuff. I also use one after handling raw meat. And I use the same half sheet for days on end as my cocktail coaster, especially in hot sweaty glass weather. The rest of the messes are cleaned up with cloth rags and towels.

My books are arranged as to how they fit on my shelves.  I got rid of about 500 lbs. of books when we moved (after husband carried them all to the new place).  Just no room here.  I kept some favorites and most of my cookbooks which are on a separate bookcase.  I have switched most of my reading to my ereader.

And avoid using parchment in a toaster oven.  The racks are too close to the elements and could cause a fire.

Tried that.  My cat refuses to use the litter box when it is facing the wall. He chooses to pee on the floor instead.

I typed all my cut out recipes and made my own cookbook divided into various sections. Now I use Copy Me That to collect recipes and save them to PDF on my PC and iPad so I use my iPad in the kitchen to follow a recipe. I have a lot of cookbooks as well and I bookmark the recipes I think I will use with a list of the…

I’m actually looking forward to just husband and I for the Christmas holiday. We have spent the last many years cooking and cleaning for up to 10 people with varied “I don’t like this or I don’t eat that” appetites. We can eat what WE want, hit the sack at 7 o’clock or watch Christmas movies, whatever. And cleaning…

I’m looking forward to just husband and I for the Christmas holiday. For the past many years we have been stressed out cooking and cleaning for up to 10 people. We can have the food we like and don’t have to cater to many different “I don’t eat this, I don’t like that” fussy folks. Then hit the sack at 7 o’clock if we…

I use the jarred stuff, I have also been known to use granulated garlic.  If I do buy bulbs, they’re usually from a foreign country, which is not a good thing.  I don’t use the bulbs up fast enough so I skin them all and put what I don’t use in a zippy bag in the freezer.  When thawed, it’s mush so a swipe with the…

I agree, maybe not for the right reason, but the term “picky eater” is mentioned in many, many comments in most every recipe posted on the internet. “Yummy” is another one that should be banned.  Oh and those who call an Instant Pot “instapot”.  So I guess I’m splitting hairs here.

Ok, saltines with Cheez Whiz and 57 sauce, margarine and ketchup (Dad used to call these “prairie oysters”), now mayo... I’m in heaven. Also sriracha mayo would be excellent.

Ok, saltines with Cheez Whiz and 57 sauce, margarine and ketchup (Dad used to call these “prairie oysters”), now mayo... I’m in heaven.  Also sriracha mayo would be excellent.

I’m really hoping that with most people wearing masks and washing their hands more, the colds and flu will not be spread this year, for the most part. Course, that is probably wishful thinking.

My kitty thinks food 24/7. He gets fed 4 times a day, wet at 6 a.m., dry at 10 a.m., wet again at 4 p.m. and dry about 8-9 p.m. That seems to suit him and he doesn’t bother us at night.  We are up at 5 a.m. and he has learned to be patient until 6 a.m.  Although he does the stink eye really well.

Did that with a 1,000 piece puzzle. Husband says “there appears to be 2 pieces missing” (shit, from a borrowed puzzle) Found one piece right in front of him, the other in the vacuum hose.  Not borrowing any more puzzles, nope, nope!

We scoop twice a day and use low dust litter.  I think it’s about 95% dust free.  Kitty is very fussy and gives me the stink eye just after he goes if I’m slow to respond.

Anyone know a good way to dust electronics?  Especially black ones?

Ever looked at the air in the sunlight when you yank a tissue out of the box? Poof! Same with toilet paper. That stuff sends dust fairies everywhere.

I have used AllRecipes for years. I hate reading the ratings! People have no qualms ripping a recipe to shreds and totally changing it. For God’s sake people!  If you don’t like the recipe, POST your own.  Little Granny down the street is probably crying in her tea because you said her Apple Strudel was the pits.

Peanut butter and Cheez Whiz, and if you really want to up the flavor add mayo.

I got Invisalign braces in December that prevent me from munching constantly on snacks or else I’d be 400 lbs, thereabouts. I have to wear them 22 hours so I have 40 minutes in the a.m. for a quick coffee and brunch and then 80 minutes for supper and to throw back some wine or vodka with.  Hubs has been snacking on…