I am with a man whose family does not drink. Yes the universe has a sense of humor*.

I can’t really say ‘Hey guys! Do you want some water…with your water?’

These jazzy little ice cubes dress up anything including water for my in-laws.

Directions:

Fill an ice cube tray with water half way and add any of the following to brighten up any drink!

- Crystallized Ginger

- Rose Petals

-Lemon/Orange peel

-Mint

- Fresh berries

*Gotta be honest with you ‘Universe’…not that funny to me.

I’ve spent hours, probably days of my life trying to free the precious strands of jewels (read: costume jewelry) that has gotten destroyed in my jewelry box.  I am not even sure it would be possible to recreate some of intricate systems of tangles going on in these giant clumps of what was once beautiful pieces of jewelry goodness.  That all changed a couple of months ago when I came across the simple two dollar hook at the hardware store.  And Viola, we’ve created something pretty to look at for your closet, bathroom, bedroom wall while managing to keep your jewelry separate and most of all wearable!

One the greatest confidence builders of any woman who wants feel like a female savant is to know every possible way to cheat and trick your way to the finish line. Back when our mothers were growing up, the only secret lady tips they got came from our grandmothers. But girls, we got this newfangled dealio I like to call the INTER WEB and it is a cheaters’ paradise!

All my girlfriends know that I collect tips for informational purposes. Yeah, like your college age brother collects shot glasses for ‘decoration purposes.’ Screw that he is getting hammered with those puppies and I am using any tidbit I can to pummel my way to an easier life.