Short Bits 2026

Short Bits is my method of sharing information that would be too short for a separate blog post. These are my short posts for 2026.

Shared Bits 7-Year Anniversary

Highlights of my life and seventh year of blogging; Oct 2024 - Sept 2025

Creamy Chili Lime Dip, Salad Dressing, or Baked Potato Topping

I didn't like the Trader Joe's chili lime seasoning I purchased, so I decided to make my own. I then thought combining chili lime seasoning with yogurt would make a great dip, salad dressing, or baked potato topping.

Sauteed Mushrooms & Onion

In the past when I had leftover onion, I eventually discarded it in the trash. Then I came up with the idea of sauteeing mushrooms and onion, eventually making a meal out of it.

Gluten Free Oat Bread

An easy gluten free oat bread recipe that can be baked in an oven or a breadmaker.

My First Yellow Jacket Nest Elimination

I've heard about yellow jacket nests being in the ground, but I've never encountered one in the past. In this post I detail how I eliminated a yellow jacket ground nest next to our exterior basement walkup.

Replaced the Original Water Heater Anode Rod with a Corro-Protec Anode Rod

Make my water heater last for decades? Yeah, I'm interested!

Short Bits 2024

Short Bits is my method of sharing information that would be too short for a separate blog post.

Five Ingredient Lower Oxalate Trail Mix

I had to give up a number of snack foods after suffering my third kidney stone. I came up with an easy, healthy, lower oxalate trail mix recipe that satisfies some of my snacking needs.

Homemade Yogurt Using Milk and Probiotic Capsules

Is yogurt getting a bit pricey for your grocery budget? Have you experienced incidences of your favorite brand of yogurt being out of stock? Make your own yogurt using my easy, simple recipe.

Creamy BBQ Dip, Salad Dressing, or Baked Potato Topping

If you love BBQ sauce, I think you'll love this creamy BBQ dip, salad dressing, or baked potato topping. It's super easy to make and tastes wonderful.

My First Attempt at Making Ghee - SCORE!

If you use ghee, you can make your own very easily and much cheaper than what you'll pay for it in the store.

Short Bits 2022

Short Bits is my method of sharing information that would be too short for a separate blog post.

Toilet Tank Rebuild

The toilet in our powder room begin making a high pitch sound last year. I finally got around to resolving the issue this year. In this post, I talk about my toilet tank rebuild experience.

Suffering from GTPS Pain? I Have Some Tips for You

I've suffered from GTPS pain for over a year now. Going to a doctor didn't help me. In this post I discuss what has and what hasn't helped relieve my GTPS pain.

My First Experience with Oat Beverage...Pleasantly Surprised

In an effort to reduce my grocery costs, I recently tried oat beverage, a milk alternative, with future plans to make my own at home. I was pleasantly surprised by the taste.

Braun Series 7 Model 7893s Electric Shaver Battery Replacement

For about $19 and a small amount of your personal time and effort, you can extend the life of your Braun Series 7 electric shaver by replacing the rechargeable battery yourself. In this tutorial, I'll show you how.

Pure Water from the Megahome Water Distiller

Make your own pure water at home with the Megahome water distiller.

Nubian Heritage Body Lotion in a User-Friendly Container

Nubian Heritage body lotions are thick and come in squeezable plastic bottles, making it difficult to dispense the lotion. In this post, I'll show you how to transfer the lotion into a more user-friendly container.

DIY Liquid Laundry Detergent

Updated on 2026-08-30

In 2016 I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis, a form of eczema. There is no specific known cause for the skin ailment, but there are …

Short Bits 2019

Short Bits is my method of sharing information that would be too short for a separate blog post. These are my short posts for 2019.

Loaded Baked Potato: My Version

Loaded baked potatoes make for a cheap, easy, filling, and nutritious meal. In this post, I talk about some of my favorites.

Markup a Bible for Chronological Reading

Enjoy reading and understand your Bible better by marking it up for reading in chronological order.

Eat the Gelato, Reuse the Container

Initially, I just tossed empty Talenti gelato containers in the recyle bin/toter. Then one day I had a thought; those containers would work great for storage.

Moleskine Pim Hack

In 2009 I was searching the Internet for ideas of how to make a paper PIM (personal information manager). I came across a post by a Japanese lady named AK, where she detailed how she used a large Moleskine squared hard notebook to make a personal PIM/diary.

Body Wash by DreamSideOut

Updated on 2026-08-26

In 2016, I was diagnosed with atopic dermatitis on my face. One of the things I was told not to do was to wash my face frequently with …