The Scoop on Martha's Pooch
So, turns out that Martha's pooch is as normal a canine as my two pups. The dog, named Sharkey, apparently had an accident . . . you know, an accident ... on her sisal carpet. She blogged about it, in a really humorous entry here.Her trick for cleaning up? Host Dry Carpet Cleaner Shaker Pack. I need to pick [more...]
Date: 2008-07-22 04:29:00
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Studer Group offers scholarships
Press Release Studer Group will be hosting an institute on Pensacola Beach that will teach attendees skills needed to produce better bottom line ... will be participating in this year’s conference. Dave DeBlander, owner of Pro Clean Fine Rug, Carpet & Tile Care, Clean Ducks Air Duct Cleaning Specialists and Marblelife of NW Florida, attended [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 15:28:15
Martha Stewart’s new puppy
Martha Stewart’s new puppy Because of my extensive domestic proclivities I am often compared to Martha Stewart. OK ... for her enterprises. She wrote: Host Dry Carpet Cleaner Shaker Pack. This all-natural product is made ... , we just sprinkle the sawdust-like material over the stain and gently brush it in…. I’ve used Host Clean [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 18:02:25
Behold the Kringle
It arrived! Let the holidays begin! What am I so excited about? ... that manufacturers HOST® Dry Carpet Cleaning System materials sends us a Kringle every year as a thank [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 12:48:33
How To Choose The Best Air Purifier
How To Choose The Best Air Purifier December 15th, 2008 Posted in Air Quality, ... toxins like carpet off gasing, cleaning solutions and a whole host of corrupting influences. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 17:48:54
A GRAND mail day!
It was Bren!! Bren was my swap partner for 4SQS/summer, and looky what she made for me!! To say I'm excited is a little understated -- I love this! ... I'm cleaning like a crazy woman - I host Bunko this Wednesday night and it's always a huge ... with full dinner for 12, dessert/coffee/great prizes/etc. So the carpet in my family room, under the bike [more...]
Date: 2008-08-09 08:58:00
Unconscious Mutterings or Can she get any stranger??
Luna Nina hosts a weekly feature called Unconscious Mutterings. I've seen it before, but have never actually jumped in. This week, I thought. ... so these are all straight off the top of my head!):Luna Week 308 - Damama Week 1Luna says ... and I think ... ?Carpet :: Cleaner (Yep, Hubby got on another cleaning tear today and we had our monthly house [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 02:35:00
And How Do We Keep Our Balance? Tradition!
One of my favorite traditions as a child was Saturday breakfasts ... of stairs, cleaning the dirt and needles off the carpet, watering the tree each day, and disposing ... to me. If I have the opportunity to host a Thanksgiving [more...]
Date: 2008-10-13 07:00:00
Featured: Snapshot Sunday
Sarah at The Napping House hosts a Mama to Mama photo challenge ... ...? - but no setting up, no cleaning first, no fixing things 'til they're pretty. And no fixing carpet stains with photoshop.Just walk around and shoot - Mama to Mama.In this beauty-promoting world we live [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 16:33:00
Ideas from Girl's Night
Last night I helped host a Ladies Night for the women of my church. We had a movie night theme and really pulled out all the stops. There was a red carpet at the door and a full concession stand (minus the crazy prices). Not only ... last night. While we were cleaning up I bombarded Todd with questions, which he was only too happy [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 12:11:23
The Big Questionnaire
I got nothing, but then I saw that Cat did this enormously long questionnaire, so why not me, too? So, here goes. The Basics 1.) Your name: Shelly 2.) Nicknames: Shelly 3.) Do you like these nicknames? I prefer it, actually. My mother gave it to me. 4.) Location: Sitting at my PC. 5.) Age: 55 6.) Birthday: Months ago 7.) Zodiac sign: Gemini. 8.) [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 01:17:00
It's the most wonderful time of the year
Oh, how I love a good awards show. My favorite is the Golden Globes, but right behind it is the Emmys, which means I'm a giddy girl right about now ... the red carpet and awards, so please stop by and chime in if you feel so inclined. It'll be one big ... heard the reality host nominees were going to be hosting, I was like, BAD IDEA, but actually [more...]
Date: 2008-09-21 08:43:00
Meet the ark
I had to post something new because I get scared every time I load my blog page. I have crazy eyes. I didn't know that ... purple sand. It's a fun time, except when you have to host it. By Friday afternoon I should have a clean house and some appetizers prepared for the ladies. Today was a cleaning day, and so far I've [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 21:17:03
Water Damage
water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying fans will do the trick. That’s not always the case. If a carpet, baseboard [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:29:02
Entertaining This Holiday? Tips to Help
This holiday season, many people will choose to entertain at home in an effort to save money, but may not know where to begin! ... spent preparing and make more time for celebrating, Donna Smallin, organizing and cleaning guru ... up a room like clean carpet and rugs. A great way to clean them yourself is with a carpet cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 14:55:22
Another Week Gone By…
We have all had that kind of week, where everything that was planned did not necessarily happen. That was my week.My husband was off this week ... , what ever you want to call that thing, looks like a slide with carpet. In fact, when we moved ... they could find or what ever idea their father put in their heads, the carpet had to come up. Oh [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 08:53:25
Cleaning Your Home of Biological Pollutants
Be it ever so humble, there's no place as deadly as home. Well, that's not strictly true, even though most accidents occur in the home, including most auto accidents taking place within five miles of home sweet home. What a deathtrap! But seriously, the fact is that most of us still spend a considerable part of every day indoors [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 14:00:00
Three Cheers For Narcotics
The doctor said a bacterial infection was to blame for my lingering cough, ... like a sad puppy and I felt bad about mocking his goal, so I agreed to host the fight at my place. To clear ... no no no food was allowed inside because I wanted my cleaning and security deposit when I move [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 16:36:00
Homemade
By Matt Fox Home & Garden Television When I look back at growing up with my two older brothers, ... ready for “Room by Room” is cleaning those rooms. After my co-host Shari and I have done ... it amazes me that my mom was able to keep up with the cleaning. The amount of cleaning supplies [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 15:38:43
Don't ever come dine with me....
I was watching Come Dine With Me the other evening, believe me there was nothing else on. It was either the peculiar delights of CDWM or the dishes ... where four "ordinary" people take it in turns to host a dinner party for the other three in their home. The guests award points based on quality of food and the other contestant's skills as host [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 23:00:01
Does Your Cat Want to Become a Millionaire?
What Makes a Dog Hypoallergenic?By Jordan Lite - Scientific American Is there really such a thing as a dog that won't cause allergies?Barack Obama has promised the future First Daughters a dog, and his eldest, 10-year-old Malia, has zeroed in on a so-called hypoallergenic breed to accommodate her allergies [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 16:38:00
Festival of Frugality #136 - Summer School Edition
Welcome to the 136th Festival of Frugality - The Summer School Edition, hosted here at Student Scrooge! If this is your first time visiting Student Scrooge, please take a moment to look around. This blog has been my venue over the past few months for sharing my own experiences and discoveries as I work to continue to put myself on the right path [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 06:49:59
weekend funnies
Into the local pub comes Paddy Murphy, looking like he'd just been run over by a train. His arm is in a sling, his nose is broken, his face is cut and bruised and he's walking with a limp. "What happened to you?" asks Sean, the bartender. "Jamie O'Conner and me had a fight," says Paddy. "That little shit, O'Conner? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 06:41:00
Carpet Maker Beaulieu of America Sees a Healthier Future
In a carpet industry that has seen shrinking market share and endless “me-too” claims among competitors, the No ... surface choices in hardwood, tile and vinyl, though its popularity has suffered. This is due, in part ... and cleaning carpet is a healthy flooring choice. Beaulieu of America, the No. 3 flooring manufacturer [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 20:16:11
Happy Feet
I started up with the running in earnest again as I always seem to do this time of year. The crappy weather is the primary incentive, as I'm not always mentally primed for the challenge it provides to my bike riding. The mental challenge of training is often the greatest challenge involved, especially if you're mentally challenged like I am [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 22:41:00
Eight Things Drunk People Will Never Admit To
POSTED BY: Bowzer1. Spilling a Drink (as long as no one sees them) ... first move: check for witnesses. If no one saw you and it’s on carpet, not one drunk person ... more than cleaning up other people’s pee caked on my toilet. Girls are not immune to this necessarily [more...]
Date: 2008-11-21 02:09:57
Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Stories
Dog Training: Frequently Asked QuestionsBy: Susie AgaI frequently get asked the same questions by different clients all the time ... it they can't chew or eat it!How to get rid of urine smells in carpet?There are many different products ... days to see if the color changes. The professional carpet cleaners sometimes guarantee [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 14:01:00
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
Misc
I haven't had very much to blog about lately. Election is over, work is going alright, marriage is great ... for 20 people in a house of 5. This January we plan on cleaning out the back yard, this spring ... the carpet for a week to get cat smell out of it. I really hate the smell of cats. Festivus is on it's way [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 22:47:00
Sarah’s Sandbag…
Sarah’s Sandbag… September 9, 2008 I’ve been trying to get thoughts together this morningon what I want to write. I missed half a day yesterday cleaning and working and stuff, so I missed a host of great stories. I could have roasted Anna Quindlen (way too easy). I could have toasted Alec Baldwin (really [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 14:15:09
Organised crime forces Amsterdam to clean up
Authorities in Amsterdam will close down half the city’s brothels and cannabis cafes because they are attracting organised crime ... that the country’s capital Amsterdam needed cleaning up, the city’s leaders this week unveiled plans ... and fed by a host of criminogenic facilities.” “Money laundering, extortion and human trafficking [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 15:18:22
BeijingMan Backgrounder
Above: After dinner fun with Sichuan waitresses in JinDingXuan, Golden Tripot Restaurant in Beijing. What was it before China? BRIEF HISTORY of BeijingMan I was raised in Finland. My mother Irja was born in Helsinki, capital of Finland. My father Lennart was from Vyborg, a major Finnish business town (former) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 08:50:00
BET Awards Fashion Review
Hello Bluetiful Ones! On June 24th, 2008 BET aired their star studded award show in sunny Los Angeles, California ... and to do it in style. The ladies adorned the red carpet in vibrant colors, chic dresses, and sexy ... in a charcoal ballerina dress 6. BET host Danella in a black & metallic flowered flowered sun dress [more...]
Date: 2008-06-28 12:08:48
So You're Going to Teach Kindergarten, pt. 1
Yay! Good for you! On the first day you can get in to the school (and presumably, your classroom) ... empty room. You could walk in to find a mish-mash of furniture, equipment, and curriculum materials ... cleaning staff is still dusting, washing, repairing, and vacuuming the rooms in preparation for the start [more...]
Date: 2008-07-25 22:48:16
Home Office Pioneer: Domainer Recalls ‘Outing’ by Daughter
Kelly Lieberman is a serial entrepreneur, domain strategist and a devoted mom ... as an entrepreneur. She’s had a successful carpet cleaning business, overseen vast commercial and agricultural ... selling commercial real estate. I hated the hours, and being at the mercy of the agency. I talked [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 10:33:23
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
Home Office Pioneer: Domainer Recalls ‘Outing’ By 1st Grade Daughter
Kelly Lieberman is a serial entrepreneur, domain strategist, devoted mom ... as an entrepreneur. She’s had a successful carpet cleaning business, overseen vast commercial and agricultural ... a girlfriend into starting a carpet cleaning business together and literally ordered business cards [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 10:37:53
Water Damage
water damage is a bad and sometimes a real serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning or drying [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 05:57:00
BeijingMan Backgrounder
Above: After dinner fun with Sichuan waitresses in Jin Ding Xuan, Golden Tripot Restaurant in Beijing. What was it before China? BRIEF HISTORY of BeijingMan My mother Irja was born in Helsinki, capital of Finland. My father Lennart was from Vyborg, a major Finnish business town (former) [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 00:00:00
Holiday blues: 80% of toys on shelves have some unsafe chemicals
To President-Elect Obama - Lead By Example to a Green, Sustainable, Non Toxic Safe Future Monday, ... and other products, a focus on sustainability, solutions for energy, independent, verifiable standards [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 23:15:53
Cancer Is A Four Letter Word - ACID
Most of us are going to be surprised to find out that there is anoncologist in Rome Italy, Dr. Tullio Simoncini, eliminating cancer tumors with sodium bicarbonate.Sodium bicarbonate is safe, extremely inexpensive and unstopably effective when it comes to cancerous tissues [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 20:05:00
There Is Not Time For This
Really, there is not.There will be hungry hoardes descending upon the Fairegarden soon ... s what it is. This is my holiday, my turn to host. There is cranberry relish waiting to be made. And potatoes ... and Spirea ‘Magic Carpet’.) november-25-2008-047 The few stands of muhly grass on the out of season [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 10:33:50
Sisal Carpet Cleaning
Sisal Carpet Cleaning Sisal carpet cleaning is only possible with the method below and our “Carpet Cleaning Network” can provide you with this sisal carpet cleaning service. Call Tina Kimmens Our Carpet Cleaning Network PA 0800 883 0454 anytime up to ten at night any day (UK) FAQ About Sisal How do I care for my natural fibre carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 10:25:28
PAUL WHITMORE: UNFIT TO COMMAND
On December 30, 2008 I was called to the office of the Director of the Veterans Transitional Facility (afterwards referred to as the Facility) and was told that my services as Assistant Manager were no longer needed. I was also informed that I would be asked to leave the Facility on January 30, 2009 by Mr. Paul Whitmore, the Director [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 07:20:00
Colors For Your Health: Plants
Colors For Your Health: Plants By evad in Home, Science, News, ArticlesPrint this page ... of seemingly innocuous household sources like cleaning materials, your furnace, and even your house ... , cleaning products, or other synthetic materials, we are surrounded by harmful toxins. Toxins [more...]
Date: 2008-06-10 16:58:46
The Secrets of Droon: The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet by Tony Abbott
Volume I, The Secrets of Droon "The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet" was given three thumbs up by my children and their dad. ( ... , and Neal -- cleaning a basement. They soon discover a hidden staircase which drops them ... Princess Keeah, a bad guy named Sparr, a good wizard named Galen, and a host of magical creatures [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 22:28:39
Winter Window Cleaning News
Another installment from Mark Strange of "Beautiful View" from Toronto, ... , who has owned Crystal Clear window cleaning services since 1987, is donning the traditional red suit and fluffy beard while cleaning windows in and around Scarborough. Mr Milner said: "Business has going [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 16:30:00
Water Damage
water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:39:23
Water Damage
water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:01:21
Water Damage
water damage is a serious problem for home owners. If you have a water leak or even worse a flood you need to contact a professional company ... buildup after water damage occurs. Many homeowners don’t, either. They think a quick steam cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:29:29
