“I wonder…?” is a phrase we picked up from a preschool forest school class. The instructor would say it to the kids instead of giving them direct requests or answers, and it inspired us to …
Finding A Ripe Watermelon And How To Cut 3 Ways
Watermelons are synonymous with summer. But there’s nothing worse than lugging a big heavy watermelon home and finding out it’s subpar. Also, once you get it home, how do you cut it up? We’ve got …
How to chop an onion to the end and minimize waste
We love onions. The National Onion Association says the average person consumes approximately 13.67 pounds per year. We know we eat a lot more than that. For that reason, we’ve chopped a lot of onions …
How to get rid of the milk smell in baby bottles
Do the kids’ milk bottles and cups smell funny? Even with glass bottles, there may be a lingering odor coming from the caps and silicone gaskets. Of course, you could just toss it out and …
Buttermilk Substitutes That Work
True buttermilk is a by-product of butter. To make butter, the cream is churned to separate the fat solids from the liquid. The fat solids become butter, and what’s left is the liquid whey or …
Marian Robinson’s Hack for Kids’ Difficult Questions
We’re huge fans of Marian Robinson, former first grandma and Michelle Obama’s mother. She’s full of wisdom, so when she shares her hack for answering kids’ difficult questions, our ears perk up. Once they pose …
The Best Way To Thaw Meat Quickly
Have you ever found yourself at a loss for what to make for dinner? By the time you’ve decided, it’s already close to dinner time, and the meat you need is still frozen. According to …
Make Your Own Moisturizing Sugar Lip Scrub
There’s nothing worse than walking around with flaky lips. And, your lip balm can’t do its job either because of the thick layer of chapped skin. Luckily, in this Friday FYI, we’ll show you how …
How to Make Stale Bread Soft Again
Don’t you hate it when you grab the loaf of bread you were looking forward to eating and it’s stale? Fortunately, you don’t have to toss it out anymore. Here’s what you need to do …
Tips for Storing Condiments at Home
Whenever we bring home a new condiment, there’s always the initial struggle to find the “refrigerate after opening” fine print on the label. Of course, a debate usually ensues with our significant other on how …