Alyssa – Page 4 – A Real Life Housewife

How to Surface Wash Stuffed Animals in the Washing Machine

by Alyssa

Since they’re often a child’s best friend, they start to get a little grimy after a while. In these cases, it’s up to us, as parents, to make sure our …

Try New Things: Chocolate Chip and M&M Cookie Pie in a Cast Iron Skillet

by Alyssa

Last time I was at the library, I checked out The Lodge Cast Iron Cookbook. Upon flipping through it’s delicious laden pages, I spotted this giant cookie in-a-pan. It spoke to …

How to Make Bulk Pancake Mix (Homemade Pancake)

by Alyssa

Nothing quite hits the spot in the morning like a stack of fresh pancakes. If you have your own bulk pancake mix around, you can whip up a batch in …

7 Spring Cleaning Tips in the Kitchen

by Alyssa

We kicked this past weekend off with the announcement for a BIG Spring Cleaning Challenge! If you missed the details or need a refresher, check out this post and join in! There are some awesome prizes up for grabs, including a customized closet organization system valued at $1000!! You can enter the challenge below!

Try New Things: Stuffed Pizza Muffins

by Alyssa

In an effort to add variety to what foods we eat around here, I’ve been trying to add at least one new meal or dessert to our menu each week. …

How to Clean Stainless Steel without Harsh Chemicals or Products

by Alyssa

Stainless steel, so shiny and beautiful when clean! But if you own big appliances made of this elegant material, you know they are prone to show even the softest of …

How to Clean Window Tracks (Using Power Toothbrush)

by Alyssa

Use electric toothbrush for-cleaning window tracks

Spring and summer cleaning is upon us and that means that you want every inch of your home fresh and clean. That includes your windows, down to the sills and …

How to Peel a Banana the Easy Way

by Alyssa

You’ve likely spent your entire life peeling bananas and eating them! This potassium filled fruit is a tasty snack. However, if you don’t gently peel this fruit, you’re likely to …

How to Care for a Cast Iron Skillet

by Alyssa

If you love to cook and want your cast iron cookware to last you years to come, it’s crucial to know how to care for a cast iron skillet. With …

Mini Berry Cheesecake Trifles

by Alyssa

Thrift finds, mini, and cheesecake are a few of my favorite things. Put them together…and you have yourself a very satisfying dessert! I picked these cute (everything’s cuter on a …