Author: Laura Pence

How to Get More Use Out of Your Soap

Irish Spring isn’t just for a St. Patty’s day lather. The soap can be used for hacks all over the house. Slice the bar into half inch cubes and place them around your garden to ward off pests. Tuck a bar under your linens for a remaining fresh smelling scent. Also, treat clothing stains. Rub it directly onto oily stains…

What Celeb Should Lead Us Through and Alien Invasion?

When the aliens come…who you gonna call? Not ghostbusters, according to a survey. Yes, one was actually done, the celebrity more Americans think is most suitable to combat aliens is…Arnold Schwarzenegger. Will Smith was second, because he has actual experience. (Independence Day) Bruce Willis ranked third and Tom Cruise, fourth.

Be Careful When Shopping at Eye Level

If you want to save money at the grocery store…adjust your view. Home Business Magazine shows how retailers go to great lengths for product placement. Putting products in a place that will most likely get your attention. The brands often have to pay for the prime spot, which means those products often cost more. So, if you’re looking to save,…

Chef Jamie Whips Up Tomato Cream Penne

Tomato Cream Penne Serves 3-4 Olive Oil                                  1 Tbl Butter, unsalted                      1 Tbl Garlic, minced                         2 clove Shallots, minced                     1 medium Ground Beef 80/20                 12 oz Sweet Red Wine                     1 cup Vegetable stock                      1 cup Crushed Tomatoes                  1 – 28 ounces Kosher Salt                              to taste Black Pepper                           to taste Heavy Cream                          1/2 cup Fresh…

The Benefits a Salt Lamp Can Have on Your Sleep

Want cleaner air and better sleep? Add some salt to your room. There’s more to a Himalayan salt lamp than its glow. They may also boost mood, improve sleep, ease allergies, help with asthma, and clean your air. Advocates say the reddish pink salts pull toxins out of the air and have negative ions which have been connected to health…

How Coffee Can Impact Conversations

You may want to grab another cup of coffee. Having conversations over coffee can improve your relationships. A study shows when we have a cup of warm java or tea in our hands, we are better listeners, more relaxed, and in turn feel more comfortable sharing our thoughts. A warm beverage settles us in, as it takes time to consume,…