Question from Miss thrifty

Question: Sometimes my apples go bad before they get eaten. I hate throwing food away, what could i use the bad apple for?

Answer: Cut up your old apples and use them in some homemade potpourri. Below is a recipe for a great crock pot potpourri:

1 cup water
2 Cinnamon sticks
1/4 cup of apple juice
mulling spices
cut up old apple slices

place in small crock pot and turn on low for a great aroma in your home!

Question from the cook

Question: Everyday when I am cooking dinner my husband and my kids come into the kitchen and ask, "what's for dinner". Not all at the same time, but one by one. It  is irritating...how do I kindly tell them to stop asking?

Answer: It can be stressful in the kitchen, especially if you are running late or trying out a new recipe. An easy fix is to get a white board and write on it what is for dinner each day, the family can come in and look without interrupting your train of thought. See below for an example of a board if you are feeling a bit more crafty!

What do I do with old glass jars?

Use old glass jars and make cute storage containers. All I used was some scrapbook paper, ribbon and old buttons.