All-Natural Laundry Detergent
Bella Breakdown This easy and cost-effective laundry detergent requires just three ingredients: Borax, washing soda, and Castile soap. Use two tablespoons each time, or throw in an additional scoop for a large load. It’s safe for high efficiency washing machines. To make this all-natural laundry detergent, you will need: 1 box grater 1 cup Borax 1 bar of Castile soap 1 cup of washing soda. First grate the bar of Castile soap with the box grater. Put the Borax into a food processor, then add the washing soda and grated Castile soap. Pulse to mix well. Use 2 Tbsp....
3 Southern Texas Toasts You’ve Gotta Try
Bella Breakdown These Texas toast upgrades are the quick and easy recipes that you’ve been looking for. Whether you’re craving a Tex-Mex spin on breakfast, an avocado-arugula spin on lunch or a salmon, tomato, and cream cheese snack, you have to try these toasts. Tex-Mex To make the Tex-Mex version, spread 1/4 cup of mashed pinto beans on a piece of toasted bread. Top with a fried egg, 1 teaspoon of chopped cilantro and 2 teaspoons of hot sauce. Light Lunch To make the lunch version, spread 1 tablespoon of cream cheese on a piece of toasted bread. Top...
Modern Cottage Ideas to Try At Home
Bella Breakdown Need some charming home inspiration? Give your house a sweet, cozy facelift with these modern cottage ideas. Although a few are more large-scale renovations, touches like a rustic wooden table or a fresh coat of paint to provide easy cottage upgrades. Chic Cottage Inspired Renovations A white exterior pops against a lush, green garden. Green shutters are a classic way to complement a crystal cottage exterior. Choose a roof based on both durability and aesthetic appeal. Metal roofs are a farmhouse cottage classic. Symmetrical details give a quaint cottage touch without looking cluttered. Mix formal elements with...
How to Make Healthy Banana Split Nachos
Bella Breakdown Holley Grainger is a registered dietitian and mom from Birmingham, Alabama who’s creating healthy, delicious recipes for busy families. These Banana Split “Nachos” are an afternoon snack idea, and they’re packed with protein and fruit. Here’s How to Make Banana Split Nachos Slice a banana into “chips”. Drizzle the banana slices with peanut butter or almond butter, then sprinkle with chopped pecans, ground flax seed, fresh sliced cherries and shaved chocolate. Add a dollop of whipped cream and finish it with a little more shaved chocolate....
Our Best Party Cleanup Tips
Bella Breakdown The holidays are the time for lots of houseguests, parties, and dinners – and sometimes, your home can suffer. Instead of dreading the post – party cleanup, we’d like to recommend some easy along the way tips that’ll make entertaining a breeze. Before the party, stop stains before they happen by covering chairs with washable, bleachable slipcovers. Post-Party Cleanup Hacks #1 – Set up the bar outside to avoid those dreaded red wine on white carpet stains. #2 – Double bag your trash cans so there’s always a bag in case one rips. #3 – Start with...
