Things I {heart}: curly girl

Melissa | June 14, 2010

I was on a forum recently when I came across a conversation about a book called Curly Girl.  Having Asian-straight hair, I would normally overlook such a topic, but now I have a curly girl of my own to think about.  From what I could gather, Curly Girl recommended only using conditioner (not shampoo). 
Thankfully our [...]

Things I {heart}: household tips

Melissa | May 15, 2010

1.  Use white vinegar as a fabric softener in your rinse water.  Environmentally-friendly and a heck of a lot less expensive than Downy, vinegar makes a great fabric softener and will not leave its strong scent on your clothes. 
2.  Use dripping water to defrost meats quickly.  I’m a great meal planner but I stink at [...]

Things I {heart}: Websites

Melissa | March 10, 2010

I guess in this case, it’s actually a blog called A Penny Saved.  I came across this blog because the author, Jen, seems to stop by our blog periodically.  I love the blog format for deals over forums because I can subscribe via RSS feed and the posts come directly to my inbox.  I love all [...]

Things I {heart}: Children’s Books

Melissa | March 4, 2010

I love sharing things I love.  Mostly because things I love make my life easier, more peaceful, or just plain happier.  What  better place to share things I love than on my blog?
Today I was reading Ty a book.  Hooray! Ty’s sitting through books. Oops. Sorry. Where was I? Anyway, I was reading Ty a [...]