The Perfect Egg Salad Sandwich

Egg salad sandwiches are underrated. This simple method made the most delectable lunch...so good I had it for breakfast the next two days!  How simple?  Easy: Rough chopped eggs, capers, diced celery, onion powder, cracked pepper, dash of mustard, a little mayo...piled on toasted wheat with a bit of arugula. Boom. You're welcome.

Oh SOY Amazing...Citrus Ginger Soba Noodle Salad

This refreshing cold soba noodle salad with citrus-soy-ginger dressing is SOY amazing. Perfect for beginner cooks & those of us trying to eat healthier!

1/3c soy sauce

1/3c rice wine vinegar

1 TBS sesame oil

2 TBS brown sugar

Juice of (1) lime

Zest of (1) lime

2 crushed garlic cloves

1/2 tsp crushed ginger

Pinch red pepper flakes

(1) pkg buckwheat soba

Mixed baby spinach & kale

Sliced red bell pepper

Thin slices jalapeño

Handful torn cilantro

Mandarin orange slices

Sesame seed or peanuts

Just Spray Paint It: Light Fixtures Go from Drab to Fab

A free ceiling light fixture scored off a local free-share group looks like new after a couple quick coats of Rustoleum 2-in-1 spray paint in 'Oil Rubbed Bronze'. Save a ton of cash by spending a few minutes refinishing an old accessory!

BEFORE: Dated shiny brass & bamboo ceiling fans are the worst. Updated replacements can be EXPENSIVE!! To get a few more miles out of that ugly relic, put it out of it's misery with some good ole spray paint! 

AFTER: I used my favorite home decor basic, Rustoleum's 'Oil Rubbed Bronze'. It's a great all-around shade with a luxurious result. I guarantee no one will know the difference, Simply flip the wicker blades over to reveal it's smooth side and VOILA! Spend your money on more pressing projects and buy a pricey fan down the road.

Free Printables: DIY Letters from Santa Claus on Personal Stationary

Dollar Store Hack: DIY Lego Sweeper

Easy & useful DIY Lego Sweeper using a $1.00 hand broom set from Dollar Tree!

I made one of these adorable & handy "Lego Sweepers" as a stocking stuffer for my son this past Christmas. I found the perfect size hand broom & pan at Dollar Tree. The 2-piece set for $1.00 When choosing your broom, I suggest something with stiff bristles. They sweep up chunky Lego bricks off carpet much easier than softer bristles -- perfect for Dollar store brooms!

SUPPLY LIST

• (1) hand broom & dust pan set
• Mod Podge (gloss) w/ brush
• Fine sandpaper or steel wool
• Print-at-Home graphics (check Google Images)

DIRECTIONS

First, give your broom set a good wipe to be sure it's free of oils and smudges prior to applying Mod Podge.  Next, browse the internet for fun, printable graphics. I only use high resolution graphics for best print quality. Next, print the graphics and situate them on the broom and dust pan. Trim the graphics to fit the spaces you've laid out and set aside. Very lightly scuff the surface of the plastic where you plan on attaching your graphics.  This will make the Mod Podge adhere better. Wipe off the dust and lightly brush a thin layer of glue, then gently press your graphic into its place, keeping the paper nice and smooth.  Allow the graphics to dry, and finish the project by applying a top coat of Mod Podge over the graphics to seal.