This just shows how oblivious I am to the world of interior design and decor, but I recently added a new word to my vocabulary. But, to be completely honest, I’m not quite sure I’ll ever use it. I’d much rather just say pillow, instead of using the word bolster. I guess it is easier ...
You Can Now Shop GoodIdeasandTips.com
It's been in the works for a while now, but I am excited to announce our GoodIdeasandTips.com shop! YEAH BABY! As you can see, we've added a link to it in the navigation bar, up there! From here on out, we'll be featuring a "product of the month," which will be anything from craft kits ...
Monetize Your Blog with Social Spark
Have a Blog? I know many of our readers here on GoodIdeasandTips are bloggers. A good portion of you are craft and Do-It-Yourself bloggers and I have seen and actively visit many of your sites. I love learning from you just like you learn from me. (At least I hope you do!) What I've also noticed, is ...
Safety Tips
I recently received this little safety tip in my e-mail inbox and wanted to share it with all of you....just in case! Written by a Cop for Our Own Safety This goes for men as well as women Everyone should take 5 minutes to read this. It may save your life or a loved one's life. Refresh yourself of ...
Update on Baby Boy Recipe
Do you remember the blog post I did on the Baby Boy and Baby Girl recipes? Well, I just wanted to share our results with you!! My sister has 4 girls, she did the boy recipe and just found out, a few weeks ago, that she is now expecting a boy! Yeah!! We have three girls and also tried ...
55 Fun Things To Do With Your Kids–The Ultimate FUN Guide
I have 3 beautiful daughters, whom I love so much. They are active girls aging from 9 to 2 and so we are always looking for fun ideas to do with kids. The first thing to do, is understand your kids interests. Our girls love horses, barbies, exploring, riding their bikes, swimming, pretending, dress-up, www.barbie.com, ...
One Hour Bread Rolls
One hour dinner rolls: (Amber Hawman's Recipe) 2 packages yeast 1t salt 1/4 c warm water 3T sugar 4T butter 1 1/4 c milk 3 c flour (more if needed) *Dissolve yeast in the warm water. Heat milk, but do not boil! Add butter (I put it in cold so it cools milk down), salt and sugar. Let mixture cool a minute and then add ...
Family Rules Sign
Okay, this post starts out with a good idea I had, but a strange request none the less. You know how when you're sitting on the toilet, you either have something to read, or you look around the restroom at the decor or whatever is in there. Well in my guest/hall/kids restroom, there is a ...
How to Have a Baby Boy
I know this is a little off topic from my usual posts, but I do love Random Tips and this is a little recipe for having a boy, that I got from my College Marriage and Family Professor. FOR A BOY... 1. Intercourse should be timed as close to the moment of ovulation as possible. 2. Intercourse should ...
What the Heck is a Bolster!
This just shows how oblivious I am to the world of interior design and decor, but I recently added a new word to my vocabulary. But, to be completely honest, I’m not quite sure I’ll ever use it. I’d much rather just say pillow, instead of using the word bolster. I guess it is easier ...
All Tool boxes Were Not Created Equal
When your garage is your haven and your tools are your treasures, only the best in tool storage will do. Doing a bit of homework and shopping around can pay off big time. There’s nothing worse than being the tool king with a crappy tool box. Choosing from quality products like those that are offered ...
Keep Your Tools Handy, Man, With a Tool Bag
It’s hard to be a handyman if your tools aren’t handy, you know what I mean? There’s nothing that frustrates me more than knowing I have the right tool for the job, but when I need it, it seems to have grown legs and walked off on it’s own! Now, a job that would have ...
Artificial Grass – The Secret to Keeping Your Grass Green All Year Long!
I currently suffer from a major case of “Green Grass Envy!” It kills me to drive by somebody’s well manicured yard knowing that mine is less than perfect. Well, I’ll be more honest than that…mine is extremely less than perfect. If there were a scale, or a graph to measure how perfect my lawn was, ...
The Perfect Patio Does Matter! Oh Yes. It Does.
Who says a patio isn’t worth the extra investment and muscle hours you put into it? Unless you’re one of “those guys” who has an allergy to everything under the sky, a patio is the next best thing to a having a theater room in your house! Well, at least from a man’s point of ...
Egyptian Cotton, Oh My!!
On your next sewing project, you might consider using Egyptian cotton. Here’s a bit of information on all the reasons why. Egyptian Cotton Egyptian cotton has long been renowned for being one of the most luxurious, and durable, of all cotton yarns. It is a type of gossypium barbadense, a cotton plant which is typified ...
Natural Solutions for Cheap Cleaning Products
I found this infographic to be extremely helpful. If you’re looking for simple and natural non-toxic solutions for cleaning the kitchen, wood, carpet stains, bathrooms and laundry rooms, I’m sure you’ll find the information on this graphic as helpful as I did. Leave a comment below and let me know how these natural cleaning solutions ...
Thinking of a Wedding in Paris?
Paris is known as one of the most romantic cities in the world. So what could be more romantic than having its iconic skyline as a backdrop to your a wedding? And, of course, you probably want to remember all the miniscule details about your wedding in Paris. One of the best ways to do ...
Juvederm Voluma. Time to Smooth Out Those Wrinkles!
You know, there are a lot of good things about getting older. You get to see your kids grow up and accomplish amazing things, grandchildren come into the picture and the hopes of becoming empty nesters is just around the corner! This life’s experience is nothing short of mystical and magnificent. And then you look ...
Frustrated with Your Golf Game? This Worked for Me!
I’m not sure what it is, but some days on the golf course feel like I’ve never played the game of golf before that day, while others feel smooth and fluid, like I’d be ready to go pro tomorrow! You might be able to relate to me. I’ve never played a sport that’s more intricate, ...
Community. It Is What You Make Of It!
Have you ever moved to a new neighborhood and felt as though your neighbors made you feel like you were chopped liver, not welcome in the community or part of the “IN” crowd? When all you really wanted was a simple “hello” or a plate of cookies with a note attached saying, “Welcome to the ...
5 Ways to Build Your Child’s Musical Talent
Whatever instrument your child either shows talent in or takes an interest in, have it in your home. If budget isn't an issue, head on down to the Hollywood Piano Store and choose from the best, if pianos are what you're after. If your budget is limited, a great place to look is Craigslist or your local yard sale groups on Facebook....
10 Funny Safety Signs that Will Make You Laugh
I know this blog is dedicated to giving you some good idea, DIY idea or home remedy, but occasionally, it’s not a bad idea to laugh. And today, I ran into a few safety signs that I thought were pretty funny and wanted to share them with you. There’s no rhyme, reason or order ...
My Dog Just Had Puppies! What Dog Food Do I Buy?
“This is a sponsored post, however all views expressed are my own”. In a perfect world scenario, I think I would like to have the choice as to who the father of my dogs puppies would be. But a little over two months ago, a St. Bernard found its way into our fence to find ...
