A therapeutic heat pack is also, and probably more often, called the rice bag. How can a cup or two of rice sewn into a fabric casing be therapeutic? Ahhhh -- the Cambridge Dictionary says anything that causes one to be happier, more relaxed and healthier is therapeutic. And the rice bag will do all three! Chilly winter night = cold feet. Zap the rice bag in the microwave for a minute or so, slide the rice bag between the covers at foot level a few minutes before climbing into bed. Slide under the covers and it's instant cozy. Happy, relaxed and, because that will help you sleep better, healthier. Over did it in the garden and muscles are aching? Warm rice bag eases those muscles before they cause big problems, whether the underlying problem is chronic or just a one time ... [Read More]
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Install Decorative Wall Panel
Wheels and I were moving quickly through Lowe's Home Improvement one day on supply run. Suddenly we both stopped in our tracks and said in unison, "For the back of the kitchen peninsula". Harmony in marriage is found in the small things. lol! We were looking at a stack of decorative wall paneling waiting to be put on the shelves. It fit the style of the picture frame moulding we had installed beneath the chair rail in the dining room. It would be the perfect coverup for the rough and not so good looking back of the kitchen peninsula. It took another sixty seconds to decide that we would also install the paneling around the adjoining office. We gathered up our own small stack of decorative paneling and brought it home.If only all decorating decisions could be made so easily. And ... [Read More]
Apple Dumplings with Cinnamon Sauce
Apple Dumplings are one of my very favorite desserts. Absolutely adore them!!! And who wouldn't? Great apple taste and texture wrapped in flaky crust and baked in a cinnamon butter sauce. Serve warm. Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream to take the dessert to celestial levels. Let cool and serve with an extra spoonful of syrup from the pan for cinnamon zing. Refrigerate and have for breakfast. Except there won't be any left overnight unless you hide it in a Velveeta box -- cooled and wrapped well. :-) Not that I would ever use that trick. Apple dumplings are not a quick fix. But they are SO worth the bit of time and effort!!! Especially for a special treat for a holiday. Or a special someone. Or a family in need of a WOW! They are, however, straightforward and easy to ... [Read More]
