Life Lessons — Advice from Mom

What to Say When Complimented

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Andrea

Have you ever had a compliment go terribly wrong? Someone said something perfectly lovely to you and for some reason you said something that you later thought – why did I say that? Why do we have such a hard time accepting compliments? Is it a self confidence thing? Do we feel unworthy? Paying and accepting compliments should be easy. There is one easy way to respond to a compliment, and it is always appropriate.

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How to Unclog a Disposal

Instead of "How to Unclog a Disposal," this post should be titled, "Just Deal With It." There was a time when I used to assign chores to the "his" pile or the "her" pile. No more. This isn't rocket science here folks, so there really isn't any reason … Click to Read More

How to Keep Food Warm

Whether you want to bring a hot dish to a potluck, a picnic, an all-day sporting event, or even a tailgate, how do you keep food warm? What if you need it to stay warm for a while before you will be serving it? Here is my foolproof solution for how … Click to Read More

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Three Things to Peel with a Spoon

Sometimes you need the right tool for the right job. In the case of these three things, the right tool is a spoon. Can't see the video? Please click here. What else can be peeled with a spoon? … Click to Read More