Author Archives: msw blog

Garlic

I’ve seen recipes calling for chopped, sliced, minced and smashed garlic. In the meantime, my garlic press pines away in a kitchen drawer. Can pressed garlic be substituted for any of these? A: Keep in mind that the more you break … Continue reading →

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How to Remove Any Stain

Water Stains: “Water stains are notoriously tricky since they can seep below the finish into the wood itself,” Crew says. He recommends gently applying equal parts baking soda and white toothpaste to lighten watermarks with a damp cloth. Pet Stains: “Pet … Continue reading →

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Real Life Rants

RANT to grocery stores that have digital coupons. Recently, there was a gentleman who was not able to afford a bag of cherries because he didn’t have the app and found it too hard to figure out. Instead of $3.99/lb he would … Continue reading →

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Daily Practice

What is one practice you do daily to help you continue to evolve and rise above the noise? Every day, I meditate—first thing in the morning. Even if I just do it for a minute, though I usually do it … Continue reading →

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Conversation With Myself by Nelson Mandela

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