The Lifestyle

I don’t wear a bonnet, but my simple lifestyle has prompted quite a few people to ask me if I’m Amish. (I’m not!) This blog will include recipes and many How-To tips from my DIY lifestyle.

Clarence, My Favorite Designer

by Marla on February 29, 2012

He’s the most versatile and affordable designer you’ve never heard of.

You Know it’s Healthy Because it Tastes So Bad

by Marla on February 29, 2012

Can’t stand eating healthy food? Drink it!

If this doesn’t suck the fun right out of your next shopping trip, I don’t know what will.

Ice-Brewed Coffee

by Marla on March 23, 2011

3 batches make about 64 ounces and will keep in the refrigerator about 2 weeks in a sealed glass container. In each batch, use: 4 cups cold or room-temperature water 1 1/2 cups ground coffee Stir before you cover each container, and set for 12 hours or overnight. I use 3 wide-mouthed glass jars and [...]

Dark Rye Bread Rolls

by Marla on March 23, 2011

These Dark Rye Rolls have a long shelf life (at least 5 days). Click the TITLE to get a recipe for Dark Rye Rolls that will rock your world.

FREE Home Remedy for Angular Cheilitis

by Marla on January 13, 2011

No Kiddin’ it’s FREE! Type Angular Cheilitis into any search engine, and you will find several sites with basically the same setup—some long blog with one entry and a link to purchase an e-book home remedy. Well, honey, I won’t do that to you. I’m giving you this information for FREE because I had a hard time finding it, and I know I’m not the only cheapskate on this planet. This home remedy worked quickly and the necessary materials were inexpensive. Click the TITLE of this blog for your free, no-strings-attached home remedy.