Because I’m baking bread today

My family has something of a love affair with butter. (You’re shocked. I can tell.) Now that the weather is cooling off, I’m baking bread more often. But I don’t always have the foresight to take the butter out of the fridge half an hour before my...

Because your bed should be a sanctuary

Pretty Holly writes: Pretty Mir, Can I ask you about sheets? I’ve read your site long enough to know you’re a fan, and probably have vast knowledge. I, on the other hand, seem to be a bit of a nincompoop. After my current sheets wore out (holes I tell...

Pop your own

My husband is a devotee of the air popcorn popper. He turns up his nose at the microwave stuff. I’ve always love the microwave stuff, but now of course the accompanying why it can kill you story is coming out. My husband now gets to say “I told you...

Baby gear without bankruptcy

The very pretty Jess writes: A good friend of mine recently found out she is pregnant and is now looking for good carseats and strollers (particularly travel systems) and a crib. How do you find a great deal on baby items? Is there a better time than others to buy?...

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