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I ‘ll never forget the time my friend and I were standing in line to get McDonald’s breakfast; the line was long and 11:00 a.m. was approaching. You know Mickey Ds has an unnecessarily strict breakfast policy. After 11:00 a.m., breakfast is no longer an option, which is probably a good thing because I’d be scarfing down hash browns all day long if they’d let me. Who could resist? M

Giant Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich Cake from Cookies Cupcakes and Cardio

If you’re a cat person, you get it. Cats are awesome. They’re cuddly, adorably cranky, have minds of their own, and their reaction to a simple paper sack can entertain you for days. I mean, they’re truly the cat’s pajamas. But with all the fabulous things a feline can bring into your life, there’s one aspect about kitties that really stinks — the litter box. It’s the worst!

A dog is the only thing on earth who loves you more than he loves himself – so imagine a soldier dog’s mourning when his handler dies in the line of duty! Max, a feature film by the producers of the doggie classic Marley and Me, intends to explore a soldier dog’s journey that doesn’t end with this heartbreaking image of a pup chasing down his fallen brother, but rather begins with it.

Who would have thought that one day someone would look at a shipping container, caboose, or even the three-foot crevice between two buildings and think: “I’m going to build a house there!” No one — well, except for the pioneers of the Tiny House Movement. What constitutes a structure as a tiny house is that it is smaller than (a breadbox — just kidding!) 500 square feet. So archite

I love Mason jars. Not only are they stylish in their simplicity, adding a touch of shabby chic wherever they go, but they’re so versatile in their uses. No home is complete without them. You can do almost anything with a Mason jar: you can attach them to a blender to make smoothies and you can even use one to make a terrarium. The ideas are endless! When I saw these two-ingredient Mason

Friends coming over for dinner and you only have boring paper napkins? Have no fear! This quick tutorial will show you how to transform your boring paper napkins into a triple pocket napkin in just FIVE folds! These napkins look WAY fancier than they are and can be completed in under a minute! Your friends will think you put a lot of effort into it but only you will know the truth! Need a

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Quite the clever gardening tip here folks! Today’s feature includes tips from three different sources for growing potatoes vertically (in layers) instead of spread out in rows across your garden. If you have limited garden space or want to try some nifty gardening magic, this could be a great option for you. Seattle TimesFirst, there’s this article from The Seattle Times: It’s Not Idaho, Bu

I GUARANTEE you have this item in your house. You probably put it on and in your food to give it flavor, but did you know it can do so much more?! I never would have guessed that SALT could do so many things in the kitchen! Below you’ll see SEVEN different ways you can use salt to make your life easier. Whether it’s putting out a grease fire, cleaning a sponge or scouring scum off your s