Le Sigh....

So today I was supposed to be at the new house cleaning. I was going to bring the vacuum, my cleaning supplies, some food for me and the kids, the pack ... they can verify that and who knows how long that will take. So now that we're technically in breach of contract [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 18:10:00

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Curbly Recession Busters: Cleaning Your House on the Cheap!

The wisenheimers among us might say the best way to save money on cleaning supplies is not to clean. That, however, is not an option. You can be broke and clean. (Just ask any depression-era housekeeper.) In an effort to embrace ... Swiffer Dusters too! Using newspapers to clean mirrors and windows is an old money-saving idea [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 14:31:22

Should I Chuck It? | Home and Personal Care Products

After reading this and similar blogs and websites, maybe you’ve decided to throw out all of your toxic cleaning products ... Family blog has a list of 25 safe, non-toxic house made cleaning supplies. ... . Contact your local homeless shelters, woman’s shelters (or safe homes), or non-profit organizations [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 05:24:44

Never Underestimate A Money Grubbing Woman With Two Kids Who Have Been Taught To Clean.

Final out on the old house was today. It went fine- interesting, but fine. Turns out. . .the “new” carpet was actually the old carpet ... for the people cleaning were kept. So. . .ummm. . .we have our year’s supply of cleaning stuff ... that ruined certain rooms and I’ve been living with serious carpet mildew for over a year now- the only [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 00:06:15

Baking soda: Do more with less

Baking soda is a major player on any money-saver’s team ... ways to use it around the house; you’ll save money on cleaning supplies and be a few steps closer ... up the carpets. Sprinkle baking soda on carpet and upholstered furniture, let it sit for about half an hour [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 04:03:24

Got A Stain?

I am always on the look out for great products and last week, I was able to try one that is sure to become a staple in our house, ... to cleaning up a carpet spill is to drag out the big old carpet cleaner. It's so much work ... , or an aerosol can. You can find it at most major stores, in the cleaning supply aisle. If you'd [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 08:36:00

Balance

Balance January 20, 2009 | Filed in: Activities, Crafts, Experiments, Field Trips This weeks Unplugged theme is Balance ... our house. Adding tea tree oil to cleaning supplies, eucalyptus to a pot of hot water for a steam tent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 06:22:10

How you can start your own cleaning service at home

You want to work at home but would like to avoid high startup costs. You’re also not sure of embarking on a creative vocation ... . The supplies or equipment you need would be: cleaning detergents, rags, mops, a long handled duster ... . What do you do? Think about a house cleaning service. If you’re one of those obsessive compulsive people [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 09:55:33

am multi-tasking.

sometimes while i'm supposed to be doing one project (like prancing about hanging decorations and getting the house cleaned and thawing the meat for dinner) i get into another project (like hauling out my crafts and cleaning out my office supply closet [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 21:12:00

House Update

I'm feeling pretty blessed because tomorrow some friends & family are driving down here to help us get our new home ready ... , if possibleSeal kitchen countersWeatherstrippingReplace furnace filterPainting is the big one. We're having ... I hope to head over before anyone arrives so I can take over cleaning & painting supplies, Pat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 03:14:00

Chemistry and I Don't Mix

In my effort to save money and get my house in order, I've been visiting websites which deal with frugality and organization ... then groceries, paper products, and cleaning supplies. More useful things like...shoes, lattes ... . Or the lattes.And the...never mind.Where was I? Oh, yeah. Homemade laundry soap. Here's the thing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 01:20:00

Caution: Heed This Warning Before Working On Your Computer

by Kermil J. Fogarth Cleaning the hardware or checking the components of your computer require opening the case which may be dangerous to its health ... . 3. Get a grounded wrist strap from an electronics supply house and connect it to a ground before ... of a computer are meant to be repaired such as the power supply. If you determine that a part [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:37:43

What Your House Says About Your Politics

I’m not talking big house vs. small house — that’s too easy, and simplistic ... of the conservative home, where “bedrooms and offices are well-lighted and decorated with sports ... and despise “ambiguity,” which is expressed by “being more orderly, having more cleaning supplies [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 12:07:45

Living Lean

The Background I’ve been reading Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. Mr ... financial house” (of cards) in order. It inspired us to think hard about the current economic reality ... the amount that we’ve budgeted. The money buys: groceries cleaning supplies toiletries gas small [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:00:54

Day 2 or, a year of simplifying

I tried, I really did.Last year my goal was to have the entire house decluttered and organized by Christmas ... area (main floor, but not really a room- a closet off of the kitchen), cleaning supplies, The Boy's ... . I made a good start on our clothes, the pantry, the garage, and the homeschool books/ supplies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 19:24:00

JESSICA ALBA’S FAMILY WEEKEND

It’s was a family affair for the Warrens today. Jessica Alba and family, hands-on dad Cash Warren and daughter Honor Marie Warren, ... of supplies. Is the couple is getting ready for a big Christmas party or are they cleaning out house [more...]

Date: 2008-12-14 00:05:28

Minimizing Monday: Fighting Clutter Chaos

This week's challenge on Minimizing Monday at Handprints on the Wall is Coloring Supplies ... obstacle to maintaining an organized household is making time to focus on small areas in my house each ... you do last week on cleaning out your jewelry box? I got a good start on this assignment [more...]

Date: 2008-09-01 08:32:00

Ocean Surf

Dear Kittens, 1. I did not send out Christmas cards, which I don't think I've ever done since I've been an adult ... , shoes, jewelry, hats, scarves, gloves, craft supplies, bedding or tiered serving trays. After I made ... in the world. Our cleaning dude came on Christmas Eve and made the whole house super sparkly while we were [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 07:42:56

I've lost 84 inches - in paper that is.

Today is one of those beautiful California days, 70 degrees and sunny. I have all the windows open to air out the house and let the sunshine in - just love it. With it being such a nice day, I decided to tackle cleaning up and sorting out all the craft supplies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 20:32:00

Why I never clean

Why I never clean December 1st, 2008 Generally speaking, I try to stay out of the upper half of our house. That’s where the kids (messy) ... , science kits, board games and craft supplies. Basically it is a very messy space. I actually don’t try ... s Room cleaning began. First I insisted Tony finally [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 02:18:54

Ever Used These Unusual Pet Supplies?

Pet owners often treat their pets like they were their children. We've gotten used to seeing animals dressed up in clothing and dogs in purses ... strollers on the list. It's bad enough that most dogs are left in the house all day while owners ... to unwind, nutritional Bowser Beer that is. For all you cat owners who are tired of cleaning litter boxes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:08:00

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