favorite products of 2008

I've been meaning to post this for two weeks now. I discovered some products in 2008 that really are fantastic and really do make your life easier, ... . It takes vomit and pee out of mattresses and carpets, and blood stains out of pillows, and it's relatively cheap. We buy it at WalMart--bottom shelf half-way down the cleaning stuff aisle. It beats car [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 07:15:00

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Apply healthy indoor air tips in your home

During the dark, drippy days of winter, people spend more time indoors. This is a good time to peek into corners to assess the health of your home ... cleaning. Mold and mildew are common problems in our damp climate. To prevent mold growth, reduce ... or mold will return. Cleaning up mold should be done with soap or detergent and water. Protect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:15:36

That sound? Oh, that’s just Steinbeck rolling over in his grave.

Rhodes pointed at the Season. Gary stared. “What’s the matter with it?” he asked. He stepped closer, and then he echoed Rhodes’ words. “Oh, Jesus Christ!” He was down on his knees beside her. He put his hand over her heart. And finally, when he stood up, slowly and stiffly, his face was as hard and tight as wood, and his eyes were hard [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 21:07:58

Post 1,111 is the long one

I was littler than the other kids when I was ten, but I was wiry strong and stubbornly determined to do the things I put my mind to.  I didn't ever tell anyone how fearful I was; how I'd spend hours every night, awake under the covers having a hard time breathing because I was scared.  Of a tree falling on my house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 11:10:38

Bissell: We mean Clean (CONTEST, Canada included)

I have five cats. Five cats + 1 DH + 1 child = DISASTER for your carpet. If I told you how many times I steam clean a month, you wouldn’t believe me ... of innovative floor care products such as vacuums, carpet sweepers, carpet deep cleaners and bare floor ... and wear, our tan carpet can take a HUGE beating. I know personally, our stairs see the most [more...]

Date: 2008-10-09 22:44:21

In Search of Pretty Feet: Pedi-Relax Foot Care Line

I’m a barefoot girl, from way back. I’m barefoot indoors, always, and outside, I do my best to get away with flipflops all year ... and dry patches. Then, you rinse. The scrub is gritty, but it’s a very fine grit, not scratchy ... Cream is specifically formulated for dry feet with calluses. It provides strong exfoliation of dry skin [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 05:51:08

Watkins Natural Plant-Based Cleaners by Linda Carter

**Due to higher than usual orders, Watkins liquid laundry detergent and toilet bowl cleaner are temporarily unavailable ... years ago, Watkins made a huge mistake. Well, at least that's what I thought. The entire cleaning ... few are still available but not listed in the catalog).Instead, all the "new" cleaners were chemical [more...]

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

My new stamp room

Well... It's been a LONG time coming!! The divorce is OVER, I'm moved and settling in... And the craft room is finally taking shape ... of the room before I moved in..After this.. Came the dry wall. We went through 2 different contractors ... out. We ended up finishing the priming and painting ourselves. See the nice clean concrete floor? Well watch [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 03:36:00

Shop For Groceries Online, Not Paying Off Credit Cards @ The Carnivals

free credit scores by telling us all about Credit Karma! Money Smart Life: Henry confesses to being a credit card expert with a secret. Gen X Finance reminds us that market conditions shouldn’t derail our investment strategies. With the current damage the market has done to our portfolios, can we really avoid being fair-weather investors? [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 23:00:00

SHORT FICTION: Starter House

by Jason Palmer Dale looked up through the ribbed Lucite dome of Asteroid Cintas II, his eyes lit from within by thoughts of a bright future. “I never imagined,” he said, “I’d own a purebred house.” Pam locked her eyes on his. “I knew you would. I knew we would. This makes it all worth it.” They kissed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 02:05:17

Sparkle, Sparkle, Little Floor....

Sure, you vacuum, you sweep, you mop... but when is the last time you really gave any thought to the correct way to clean your floors? ... can be updated. Carpets: Many of our homes have carpet on the floors - We do (although I longingly dream ... hardwood.) To keep your carpet looking great, it's important to vacuum regularly (daily in the traffic [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 21:44:15

Tips for Grooming Your Cat

by Sam Katz Most cats are pretty much self-sufficient as far as their cleanliness goes ... . You can help to maintain your cat’s good looks by keeping her hair clean and neat. The best way ... formulated for cats that will lather well. It should also be able to relieve dry, flaky skin and thereby [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 18:23:59

How To Kill Roaches And Get Rid Of A Home Cockroach Infestation

I have a little secret to share. Well it’s not really a secret so much as it’s a phobia that I’ve held since I was a little kid. Here’s the  secret - I am deathly afraid of household insects, but in particular - cockroaches. There, I’ve said it - the cat’s out of the bag - go ahead and laugh, but it’s not funny (maybe just a little bit) [more...]

Date: 2008-07-21 20:07:36

Sometimes Cats Need Help With their Grooming

by Jason Greening Most cats are pretty much self-sufficient as far as their cleanliness goes ... . You can help to maintain your cat’s good looks by keeping her hair clean and neat. The best way ... well. It should also be able to relieve dry, flaky skin and thereby make your cat more comfortable [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:49:13

Making Your Home a Haven Monday: The Two-Hour Quick Clean Up!

With the busy holiday weekend behind us, our home could definitely use some basic all-purpose picking up and cleaning today ... Clean Up* Before starting, spend time at least a short time in God's Word and prayer. Refresh ... a load of laundry. 2. Go to the kitchen sink and wash, dry, and put away the dishes. Then, shine [more...]

Date: 2008-07-07 06:20:29

Keeping Account

Would you believe I have only just arisen (it is 8.21am as I write) having had a cracking dream where I suggested to my three daughters that every week, in turn, one of them would cook the family a Sunday meal. They were quite rapturous about it. Even my son thought he'd like to have a try [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 08:19:00

Day 16/29 Days of Giving is…

isn’t it exciting to have the giveaways back?i went through a touch of blog withdrawal while i was travellingi didn’t quite realizeJUSThow much i’d miss doing theseabsence makes the heart grow fonderor some crap thing like that anyhowi’m so out of practice on this parthope it’s not horridly boring nowi could just tell you about the giveawaywell, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 03:12:49

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

The Pet Sitter: a Warm and Fuzzy CallingBy Ester Venouziou, Tampa Bay Times Staff WriterCandace and Paul Coughlin met while training dogs, so it wasn't much of a surprise when they opened their own training company, Companion Pet Services, 10 years ago. He took the venture full time; she kept her day job as administrative assistant [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 11:18:00

Fungus: Recyclers Doing It Nature’s Way

Image Source Funguses are part of nature’s cycling action for returning old, dead woody material back to the ecosystem ... ; whom in one episode having picked up a piece of lint from the carpet near a particular snooty ... on these. The fungii would eventually dry and become [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 16:57:12

Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos

Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00

FEELING GOOD AT HOME

“With the cut in interest rates, the savings on your mortgage may be better invested in the home than the bank.”“Buying curtains, putting up shelves and choosing colours really make your house a home.”RENOVATINGAND EXTENDINGWith the housing market so slow, many people are considering renovating or extending rather than moving [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:12:00

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

Pet News - Pet Advice - Pet Photos

Advice for Pet Ownersby Arden Moore - Washington PostInexpensive Pet CareWhen money is less available, humans aren't the only species that suffer. Financial setbacks often effect the companions we love most -- pets. But animal expert Arden Moore can give advice on how to provide your pet with sufficient care without going into debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 17:45:00

Doing Your Husband Good, Day 2

Titus 2:3 exhorts the older women to teach the younger women. Today we can learn from four wise, older women—all have been married for more than twenty years—about ways each has learned to do her husband good. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 18:00:44

Bram Stoker’s Dracula - Lucy Westenra’s Diary

Chapter 11: Lucy Westenra’s Diary 12 September.–How good they all are to me. I quite love that dear Dr. Van Helsing. I wonder why he was so anxious about these flowers. He positively frightened me, he was so fierce. And yet he must have been right, for I feel comfort from them already [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:40:19

15 Fire Safety Tips To Protect Your Home

Fire safety tips you shouldn’t be without! Photo by DaveToo I mentioned earlier how California’s wildfires have sprung up so much earlier in the season; even the Prosper blog has made mention of this phenomenon. Where I live, we have an imposing “Fire Danger” meter posted at a street corner and right now, [more...]

Date: 2008-07-19 23:34:18

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:50

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition. Most home owners and office managers would prefer to avoid harsh chemicals, cleaners, abrasives, or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:59

Purchased a Hoover SteamVac to Deep Clean My Carpets

When I first moved into my apartment a year ago, my carpets looked brand new. Even though I vacuum regularly, months of shoe and sneaker traffic, feline hairballs ... . I was considering hiring professionals, but this would be an expensive proposition. Hoover SteamVac [more...]

Date: 2008-06-23 15:00:33

Why block hand knits? Here's why (and how)!

includes 2 illustrations, click any illustration to enlargeAs to the "why" of blocking: here is a "pocket hat" (made of wool) ... wet, doing this on a carpet will make the carpet wet--a LOT of water gets pressed out in this step.5 ... , dry towel. What happens next depends on the size of the item.For small items like hats, mittens [more...]

Date: 2008-03-13 12:25:00

What IS Kawasaki Disease?

The little known KAWASAKI disease was thrust into the spotlight this week with the tragic passing of John and Kelly (Preston) Travolta ’s 16-year-old son, Jett.  Though his Kawasaki disease is not presently thought to be related to his untimely passing, the media’s mention of his diagnosis of Kawasaki disease (at age 2) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:22:21

Excerpt from THE COYOTE KINGS OF THE SPACE-AGE BACHELOR PAD

Chapter Five: The Fanboys and the Lord of the Inferno Punch him in the throat! Kick him in the nards! ... -scraping parkade. Yet my brow is dry and my underarm regions are models of Saharan decorum. My clothes ... what I have always been. Civilised. A tie, a jacket, a clean white shirt, and a handkerchief. Ah [more...]

Date: 2008-09-10 19:06:49

60th Primetime Emmys Heidi Klum Hairstyles How-tos from Helena Faccenda

Celebrity hairstylist Helena Faccenda created Heidi Klum’s hot hairstyles for The 60th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards ... , to compliment each outfit change.  Here are tips on recreating the looks! Red Carpet Look “I really felt ... ’s hair out with a blowdryer. Once dry, she used a wide (about 1.5 inch) barrel curling iron. Once [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 18:35:11

All The Basics On Humidifiers

By Lillian Wills A humidifier is used to add moisture to homes and businesses that may otherwise lack it ... may cause burns. The other problem is the machine can become very hot so if left on the carpet ... mist humidifiers to consider. The first is an ultrasonic humidifier. This machine creates cool [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:02:04

What You Should Know About Carpet Care

by Qandishah Brown We all love having carpets in our homes, but do we really know how to take care of them? ... your carpet more than this. Take the time to clean baseboards and other areas that may be difficult ... that carpets can be sensitive and you should never use laundry soap or dishwashing detergent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:05:43

It's raining ... inside the building

Crazy, crazy, crazy, crazy day. About 12:15 p.m., all heck broke loose. A water main to the sprinkler system split in half ... sucking up water and shampooing the carpets. They are my heroes tonight. They will be here well after ... vacs, rent shampoo machines...they can suck up the nasty water first, then you can use them to clean [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 01:53:00

Franchises Up and Coming?

Franchises Up and Coming? January 17, 2009 – 10:22 am While launching a new business or opening up a franchise may seem a formidible task in these tough times, conditions may just prove favorable. Browse any entreprenurial website or publication and you’ll see opportunities abound and despite everything, many franchises are growing [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:22:26

And now.....Fast, Easy and sometimes cheap wisdom from me.

I have become a champion of finding the easiest, fastest and sometimes cheapest cleaning solutions. After all my years all 34.5 years of cleaning, I have searched the web, watched my favorite shows, read magazine articles ... you high (unless that is the highlight of your day, then you can get high on your cleaning fumes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 03:45:00

Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ

All Natural Carpet Cleaning Monroe NJ When you have your carpet cleaned, it is important for your home to be left in a healthy condition ... the traditional use of toxic chemical protectors, hazardous cleaning ... , or fumes in their home and office. We are a reputable carpet cleaning company which takes great [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 22:53:58

Prunes

Although it was a lovely June day, there was no-one sitting in the garden ... , very badly done, over wood chip paper designed to hide the poor plaster underneath. The hall carpet ... , you would think the least that would happen is that they would be kept clean. Oh, no – that seemed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 19:58:00

The Carpet Cleaners

The Carpet Cleaners Carpet cleaning could be a daunting task especially if you're a busy mommy ... damage to your carpet. So why worry yourself when professional carpet cleaners can do the dirty job ... it with water, then dry it again. You need professional carpet cleaners to break down dirt and dust, draw [more...]

Date: 2008-06-19 18:36:10

Shine Your Shoes Like A Soldier

There I was, staring down at my lackluster boots with a sinking feeling in my stomach ... s really hard to get out of carpet. Necessary Equipment Step 2: Clean the dust and dirt off your boots with a horsehair shine brush or damp rag. If you must get your boots a little wet to clean [more...]

Date: 2008-07-30 03:56:00

Win a BISSELL® PROdry™ Deep Cleaner

I just cleaned my carpet. In the middle of a busy Sunday afternoon. With my toddler and my six year old home. Yes, it was the easiest, fastest carpet cleaning experience you could imagine. I actually ... fast, and I can do it myself — sounds like a perfect carpet cleaning solution! And the BISSELL [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 12:00:04

7 Quick Takes Friday (vol. 17)

--- 1 --- Ugh. Honestly? It hasn't been a great week. Other than some very bright spots like one dear friend cleaning my house and another bringing over some delicious homemade meals for me to keep in my freezer, it was one of those weeks where I felt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:00:00

In The Company Of Vampires

I watched a bit of HBO's "True Blood" today, and between that and getting a copy of the new paperback "First Blood" (thanks, Meljean!) I'm in a bloodsucking mood. This is a chapter from a vampire novel I wrote in 2005, known by many names -- "Vamptopia," "Hex In The City," "Fools and Vampires," and, when I'm just feeling sorta punchy, " [more...]

Date: 2008-09-22 10:18:00

Pet News and Pet Advice

Rabbits: the Quiet Petby Cindi Hinton, Dallas Small Farms ExaminerIf you’re looking for a pet that is quiet, not too big, does not require much vet interaction and takes up very little room, then a rabbit is the way to go. Rabbits only have a few requirements. Fresh balanced rabbit pellets, fresh clean water, clean [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 22:26:00

Beware of Exotic Big Cats For Sale

Beware of Exotic Big Cats For Sale December 25th, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Beware of Exotic Big Cats For Sale In just about any country in the ... the counter medications available, there is no reason for your pet to suffer with itchy dry skin, bald spots ... affect pets. If your pet suffers from a cut, it is important to clean and treat it right [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 22:52:31

Golden Globe Awards Beauty Trends

Here are some amazing beauty trends featuring celebrities who graced the recent Golden Globe Awards ceremony ... HathawayTHE LOOK: The timeless and classic Grace Kelly. Clean lines and clean textureHOW ... hair in a very deep side part. Blow dry completely with FEKKAI EXTRA LARGE ROUND BRUSH, once [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 22:26:00

Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning - Gets Results Like Absolute Magic

Encapsulation Carpet Cleaning - Gets Results Like Absolute Magic Carpet manufacturers and carpet cleaning technology have made tremendous advances in recent years. These considerable improvements have come in equipment as well as substantial advances in the chemicals used to clean as well. Too much water in your carpet can cause mold [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 06:10:25

Basement Waterproofing In Indiana With ICE Guard

Leaky basements and problems with crawl spaces occur almost in all houses ... always lead to cracked walls and weak foundations, with black mold and carpet mold growing in the crawl ... technical gadgets used as crawl space dehumidifiers to maintain a dry basement. French drains, ‘tanking’ [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 12:39:56

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