Phunky Hand Mades

If you live in the South, you know good Pulled Pork Sandwiches when you meet them, and this is right up there with the best.  When there is a festival here in the South, you can usually find some fine food like nowhere you’ve been before.  Sometimes the sandwiches can get a little greasy, which makes them taste so good, but isn’t the best idea for your diet.  I like to duplicate the flavor and tenderness of the pork by making these pulled pork sandwiches at home where I can control the fat, and therefore, the calories. Read more…

I’ve learned my lessons about area rugs. Owning a dog is why I first bought one. I bought dark carpets, thinking they would hide the dirt better. This was wrong. Navy, dark blue, and even black area rugs show dirt more than lighter colored ones like tan, cream or beige – especially if they don’t have a pattern. I also tried buying colors like red and purple. This didn’t work either. I bought my first mat at Pier One and it was ruined in about a month. So, I decided to move on to something less expensive. Read more…

Sunglasses can be a very practical item and a largely expensive one as well. Some people, especially in warmer weather climate big cities, have been known to purchase brand name sunglasses well into the hundreds of dollars per pair. It is more likely for someone in a warmer climate to do this as they are outside more often throughout the entire year and thus, exposed to the sun more regularly. On the flip side, one can purchase a pair of wholesale discount sunglasses with similar style for a lot less money. Read more…