Whether a DIY or a work-related project-- it helps to have a plan to complete projects. Here is one simple approach to project planning that should help you become more self reliant: Set a deadline-- when will you be done? Establish milestones-- how are you progressing? Determine an approach-- there may be several, but you need at least one Assess the resources that will be needed-- people, tools, materials, etc. Determine where it will be done-- location can have an impact on the project D... Read Full Story

The sweetest part of any meal . . . dessert.  Here is my dessert recipes recap: Dessert Idea: Banana Cream Pie Dessert Idea: Frosted Fresh Berries Dessert Idea: Ice Cream Float Night Dessert Idea: Sugar Cookies Dessert Idea: Patriotic Cake Dessert Idea: Instant Rice Pudding Dessert Idea: Fruit Sugar Cookie Tarts Leave some room . . . Like this post? Check out the related posts for more information.  You can also get email notification of new posts in your email by subscribi... Read Full Story

Learn something new everyday!  Here is today's quote: Industry need not wish . . . Richard Saunders (a.k.a. Ben Franklin) Words to live by . . . Like this post? Check out the related posts for more information.  You can also get email notification of new posts in your email by subscribing.  Your email address won't be used for any other purpose than to send you notification of a new post. Related posts:Words of Wisdom: Ideas DDFD Expresses Almost Daily . . . Why I Like Motiva... Read Full Story

Want a great breakfast ready for you in the morning?  Set up the crock pot with this Apple Cinnamon Oatmeal recipe before you go to bed.  Prep time is under two minutes. Here's what you need: 1.5-2 cups of oatmeal 3-3.5 cups of water 2 cups of apples, sliced 3/4 teaspoon of cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon on sugar 1 dash of salt Here's what to do: Combine the ingredients in the crock pot Slow cook on low for 8-10 hours Enjoy! Like this post? Check out the related posts for more information... Read Full Story

I am a self improvement enthusiast.  I believe you should always strive to improve body, mind, and spirit.  One way to improve your mind and be more successful in life (thereby improving the quality of one's life) is to expand your vocabulary.  With that in mind, here is today's new word . . .  trammel (n) Something that confines or restricts Divorce is a trammel in many people's lives. Like this post? Check out the related posts for more information.  You can also ... Read Full Story

Want to get the job done right and more importantly, safely?  Then always use the right tools. When tackling a DIY project, I like doing it right the first time (most self reliant individuals do).  I also like to do it safely.  I always try to use tools that are specifically designed for the job at hand.  With that in mind, I thought I would share one of my DIY projects for this coming weekend. This weekend I am doing a demolition project.  I have two piles of old gut... Read Full Story

Here's a different one-- the Grasshopper.  Prep time is under one minute. Here's what you need: 1 oz. of Creme de Menthe 1 oz. of Creme de Cacao 1 oz. of Light Cream Ice Cocktail glass Here's what to do: Shake with ice Strain into a cocktail glass Enjoy! Like this post? Check out the related posts for more information.  You can also get email notification of new posts in your email by subscribing.  Your email address won't be used for any other purpose than to send you notif... Read Full Story

Learn something new everyday!  Here is today's quote: You cannot lift the wage earner up by pulling the wage payer down . . . Abraham Lincoln Words to live by . . . Like this post? Check out the related posts for more information.  You can also get email notification of new posts in your email by subscribing.  Your email address won't be used for any other purpose than to send you notification of a new post. Related posts:Words of Wisdom: Ideas DDFD Expresses Almost Daily . .... Read Full Story

I am a self improvement enthusiast.  I believe you should always strive to improve body, mind, and spirit.  One way to improve your mind and be more successful in life (thereby improving the quality of one's life) is to expand your vocabulary.  With that in mind, here is today's new word . . .  innocuous (adj) Harmless Synonyms: innocent, inoffensive, painless, safe, unobjectionable, weakAntonyms: bad, destructive, harmful, hurtful, injuriousMany small personal expenses a... Read Full Story

Got some nice bagels?  Need ideas?  Here is a recap of my breakfast ideas for bagels: Breakfast Idea: Ham and Melted Swiss Bagel Breakfast Idea: American Bagel Breakfast Idea: Bagel With Cream Cheese and Lox Breakfast Idea: Southwest Bagel Like this post? Check out the related posts for more information.  You can also get email notification of new posts in your email by subscribing.  Your email address won't be used for any other purpose than to send you notificatio... Read Full Story