Soft cheese doesn't freeze well, but you can grate hard cheese before freezing it. As a garnish or melted into a crockpot dish, it's up there with fresh! Rather than toss that hard cheese, give it a try!



First, NEVER START WITH THE PAPER. You'll get bogged down before you make real progress. Instead, for real decluttering, attack closets and bookshelves. Your momentum will carry you through the paperwork when the rest is done.


Tired of an old look in your home? Start gathering ideas on a mood board. You can do this in the real world or on your computer. Patterns, colors, even pillows or styles of furniture. Then see how you can add those elements to items you already own. Purchase fabric or paint, and with a little elbow grease, you'll soon have a whole new look!


By mid-April, your lawn likely needs a good cut. Keep it up every two weeks until summer kicks in. Add fertilizer after your first cut and watch the green begin!


You can easily freeze extra lemons, oranges, and limes. Slice them and freeze flat before transferring to sealed containers. Drop them in tea or sodas while still frozen for a welcome twist.