3 Cheap Kitchen Tools that Make Life Easier

I love a great kitchen gadget; especially those that simplify my life and don’t cost an arm and a leg.  Here are a few of my recent favorites. Painter’s Tape ($2, WalMart) Ok, I know this low-tack tape probably doesn’t qualify as a kitchen gadget to most people, but I use it in my kitchen all the time.  I’ve even got a special hook inside my cupboard door to keep my...
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Warm Up Your Neighborhood with a Christmas Pass-along Plate Tradition

Several years ago I came across a plastic Christmas plate that encouraged a sweet tradition.  Much like the ‘Boo Ghost’  idea you may have seen around Halloween, this plate was designed to be filled with goodies and then passed around the neighborhood in the weeks leading up to Christmas. The original plate is long gone but the idea has stuck with me over the years.  Now that...
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