The Part-Time Housewife

Today is Monday. That means back to the daily grind. Back to the dreadful morning commute. Traffic. And to make it all better, it's raining. Don't get me wrong, I love rain. I love sitting on my porch with a book in my hand, the rain pattering down. I DON'T love the way traffic gets worse the second the pavement gets a little wet. Stop, Go traffic is only tolerable if I have some happy music to go. In honor of the rain, I have compiled a bunch of my favorite rain songs.

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For a while there, I got stuck in a lunch rut. Everyday I would bring a frozen TV dinner in my tote. After a couple months of this, I was so bored with lunch. But leftovers and PB&J were just as boring and going out to eat everyday was not great for my wallet. I researched ideas and have compiled a list of lists, if you will, of easy peasy lunches to make for work.  Here are 5 websites with quick, easy ideas to end your lunch doldrums. 1.)  Easy Work Lunch Recipes With recipes like Sesame-Ginger Soba Noodle Salad and Chicken Kale Salad, here are 17 unique lunches that'll beat your hunger. 2.)  Awesome Easy Work Lunches 27 various ideas for an easy lunch. Recipes include Three-Bean Pasta Salad, Chickpea Salad Sandwich, and Ham & Cheese Croissant. 3.)  Quick & Healthy Low-Cal Lunches Hawaiian Veggie Burger, Spicy Black Bean Burrito, and Caesar Salmon Wrap, OH MY! Delicious ideas with the caloric intake. 4.)  Cheap, Healthy Ideas A...

So, I recently undertook the project of painting my front door. I moved in a little over a year ago, and every time I came home, I would just groan, UGH. I need to do something about that. The door was a dark green with so many scratches on it I couldn't bear to look for more than a few seconds. Fast  forward to the present, and VOILA! A shiny new (looking) door. The only problem was that there was sticky residue from the tape that I had used to help with my lines. I couldn't get it off no matter how much windex I used. Then I found a neat-o trick that has thus inspired me to write on an ever-popular topic. Life Hacks. Here are a few that I have found useful and save me more time to hang out with my family, watch TV, whatever I want. Clean sticky residue from tape off glass with canola oil. I have only tried this with canola oil, but I have read up that it works with a lot of other oils, olive, essential, even cooking spray. I simply pour a bit on a paper towel and use...

Hope you all have a relaxing Caturday everyone!

What is a better way to shake off the work week dust and indulge in a little retail therapy? Make your indulgence guilt-free with these can't beat sales from some of your favorite stores. Pottery Barn : The home furnishing giant is having a 50% off best-selling bedroom furniture until 7/23. Additionally, all bedding ships FREE until 7/20. Crate & Barrel : It may be the middle of the summer, but outdoor furniture is up to 40% off. There are select items that are shipping for FREE as well. Old Navy : With clothes for everyone, you can save 20% online with the code FASHION . If you have a store card you can get 30% off online or in-store with the code STUFFSAVE . These discounts are good until 7/24. Macy's : Having a "Super Saturday" sale this week end with the promo code SUPER . Sales include select swimwear at 50% off, men's dress clothing at 30-50% discount, and 60% off 10.pc comforter sets. Victoria's Secret : For a limited time you...

Are you tired of blowing your paycheck on dinner and a movie? Bored of doing the same thing for date night, week after week? Here are a few silly, a few fun, and a few romantic ideas on the cheap. Winery Tour/Beer Tasting (21+ Please) Check out your local breweries and wineries and see if they offer any tours. Sometimes they are free and have tasting afterward. I checked out LivingSocial and got a discounted deal You get to learn about how beer and wine is made and then feel super sophisticated drinking it knowledgeably. If there aren't any alcohol-making places near you, go to a liquor store where they have a huge selection. Pick out some beers (this is where make-your-own-six-pack comes in handy) and bring them home. Don't forget the pretzels!  The Zoo Seriously, how long has it been since you've been? It's cheaper to go on a non-weekend day, but the money still goes to a good cause. If there isn't a zoo nearby, you could check out any petting zoo or...

Attention all dog owners! Do you sometimes feel guilty for not making your dog's food? Do you feel like there is not enough time in your day to give your dog the wholesome nutrients that he could get from homemade dog treats? Well, fear not! For I have come up with the easiest recipe for dog ice cream. Read: it's only 2 ingredients. It takes 5 minutes, minus freezing time. This is a tried and true recipe that my dogs have tested and enjoy. Please keep in mind not to try this if your dog has any allergies to these 2 ingredients. What you will need: Plain yogurt Peanut butter-crunchy or not-whatever your dog likes a bowl a spoon ice cube tray freezer that's it  How to: Mix the yogurt and the peanut butter together with the spoon in the bowl. I usually eyeball the ingredients. My dogs don't care. Your dogs probably won't either. Scoop the mixture into an ice cube tray. I used a standard one for a while until I bought a special smaller size one with rubber...

Whelp. It's that time of year again. Summer vacation. Where we forget about the feet of snow and freezing cold temperatures, and complain about the humidity, bugs, and heat. Kids are running rampant in the streets through the sprinkler sitting in front of some sort of screen with bloodshot eyes. So you have your 1-2 weeks scheduled, you've picked a location; how did you enjoy yourself? Two Words. All. Inclusive. Another two words. Adult Only. Okay, but really. Why do why have such a hard time relaxing as Americans? A few tips to help you through your summer vacation. Plan a Day of Nothingness It's harder than you think. Us vacationers think we have to pack so much activity into a week that we end up stressing out over trying to do everything. It's alright if you don't see the World's Largest Frying Pan. Pick a day at the beach, and that's all that you do. You might bring a book, stare at the rolling waves, build a sand castle with the kids. If you...