No matter what dorm you spent your college days in, we can all agree on one thing: it was tiny. It might seem spacious before you move in when you just see a bunk bed and some desks, but trust us–appearances can be deceiving. You also don’t have the luxury of storing stuff in other […]
Summer is here, and that means picnics, barbeques, and cookouts- and no gathering would be complete without potato salad. While the standard is a crowd-favorite, these unique spins give your dish a burst of flavor and fun. And if the task of peeling ALL…THOSE…POTATOES sounds a little daunting, don’t forget to use your Tater Gator […]
When you have arthritis, it can be difficult to stay active. The pain in your joints means even simple exercises are a chore. But it’s also important to keep moving. According to the Mayo Clinic, exercising with arthritis will increase flexibility, combat fatigue, and ultimately reduce joint pain. Diving headfirst into calisthenics isn’t the way […]
Sponges: they help us clean, they’re multi-purpose, and they make for surprisingly good television. Caring for your household sponge might seem like a silly thing to worry about at first. After all, they’re designed to be used for a while then thrown away. While it’s true you should toss out used sponges after a certain […]
Cooking with kids can sometimes be a challenge, even when you’re making easy recipes you know they’ll love. Pasta, tacos, and pizza might be tasty, but we all get tired of making and eating the same thing week after week (except maybe that five-year-old that’s only been eating fish sticks for the past two years). […]
Whether it’s a Christmas gift or a birthday present, something for Hanukah or even just because, wrapping a gift perfectly is almost impossible. You could always use a gift bag–especially if the object is oddly shaped–but being able to use wrapping paper properly is important. And there’s always the risk of not having quite enough […]
It’s a full-time job to raise a family. Whether you have another full-time job on top of parenting or not, getting dinner together for a family is sometimes a little too time-consuming…especially when you know pizza is just a phone call away. That’s exactly where Kendra Cundick of Idaho Falls found inspiration. “I wanted to […]
We are huge fans of repurposing things here at Jokari. Sure, you can get a lot of use out of everyday products the way they were intended. But it’s incredible how many OTHER ways you can use things, too. This week we went a little bananas. Literally. There are several uses for bananas for that have nothing to […]
No family hates pizza night, but they might get tired of the same old pepperoni and mozzarella cheese. Here are four pizza recipes to switch up your slice! TACO QUESADILLA PIZZA (Source: Closet Cooking) Ingredients 1/2 pound ground beef 1 tablespoon homemade taco seasoning or 1/2 store-bought packet 1/4 cup water 4 (8 inch) tortillas […]
It’s Tuesday night and your kids are begging for something special for dessert. You don’t have time to make cookies, but you don’t want to spend the money to go out for ice cream. What do you do? Make some tasty mug desserts, of course! MICROWAVE JELLY DONUT Ingredients 2 Tablespoons unsalted Butter 4 Tablespoons […]