Spring Cleaning for Normal People: introducing my first ebook
My computer’s desktop is cluttered with documents, and my fridge needs to be cleaned out. I’ve pulled far too many late nights the past few weeks, and I’m looking forward to some much-needed quality time with my family this weekend. All this is rather ironic, to be honest [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 10:00:41
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Contest and Sale: Dining on a Dime print book from Living on a Dime
Tawra Kellam and Jill Cooper of Living on a Dime are amongst the most renowned frugal-living experts on the internet today ... and save money on groceries, children’s items, gifts, home decorations, beauty products and many other household needs. Recently featured in Parade magazine the team at Living on a Dime ordered too [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 23:16:36
Crocodile Clamps
In A Nutshell: Babeland calls these a “Babeland classic”; and for good reason ... like these crocodile clamps. I got into clamps in a round about way – perverting household items ... pinch, about the level I could hit with my finger tips just shy of nipple twist out (don’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 07:48:14
book: Oil cloth Inspirations
Oil Cloth Inspirations by Sophie Bester published by David & Charles (August 22, 2008) ... ideas such as covering a chair, a picnic cushion or a child’s foam sofa chair, and there are quite ... with oilcloth and laminated fabrics, includes advice on sewing, gluing, ironing and cleaning. I am excited [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 22:16:28
Organic Cleaning
Organic Cleaning Tips: Don't Pollute While you Clean! Everyday we clean some aspect of our living environment ... salt and rub it into the board. 3.) When it is Time to Clean and Polish your Stainless Steel ... the Refrigerator Instead of grabbing for the bleach or the 409 cleaner, try an organic cleaning method instead [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 13:12:33
Ways Not Having a Job Impacts Our Personal Finances
I read a post that made me think quite a bit this week ... the gym in my own apartment complex than I ever used my gym membership back then. Frequent Flier ... . Investment Services - I’m in the minority here, but I found that much of the time, I could prepare [more...]
Date: 2008-08-06 12:55:35
Put the shine back into your life - Jewelry cleaner solutions
Whether you like to sparkle in gold or silver, diamonds or pearls personal jewelry is one of the most cherished and important accessories you will own. Jewelry can symbolize love, affection and commitment. It can be an accessory to top of any outfit or combination of clothing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 09:25:22
"Organize It" - Let' s Manage It - Time Savers vs. Time Wasters
Today at the “Organize It” Party we are going to focus on “Manage It” time savers verse time wasters ... used to be my cleaning day because there was no way I was going out of the house on a Monday unless ... as you can. Be sure to schedule some "you time" as well.Routines are my favorite way to make the most of my time [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:53:00
Dryer Vent Cleaning: Prevent Dryer Fires and Save on Energy Bill
by Mory Matias Maintaining your dryer and dryer vent system is of utmost importance to prevent dryer fires ... well away from the clothes dryer Have professional dryer vent cleaning done at least once a year ... Do not use vinyl or plastic material for your dryer ducts; use only semi-rigid or solid metal Check [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 10:52:51
Tiffany & Co. Silver Jewelry Cleaning and Polishing Tips
If you have the privilege of owning Tiffany Jewelry, than it is very important that you make sure it is cleaned on a regular basis ... . You will need a non abrasive silver polish or a silver cleaning cloth to keep your Tiffany jewelry clean. The silver cleaning cloth usually has ingredients in it which helps to fight against tarnishing [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 01:57:44
10 Steps to an Organic Bedroom
10 Steps to an Organic, Non-Toxic Bedroom January 14, 2009Did you know that you are sleeping on a mattress soaked in ROACH POISON? If you have a new mattress then you are!!! Mattresses are required to be flame-proof, and so the BIG MATTRESS companies are loading them up with Formaldehyde, Antimony (Arsenic), Boric Acid (Roach Poison) [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 04:05:44
10 Ways to Find Time to Follow Your Dreams
What would you do with an extra half-hour a day? Is there a “One Day Novel” in you (as in, “one day I’ll write a novel”)? Have you been thinking of learning a new skill but don’t know how to free up the time? Or would you just spend a few extra minutes with your family, really sharing? [more...]
Date: 2008-08-11 04:20:18
10 Money Saving Gadgets Under $50 Bucks
Love gadgets? Good. There are some that actually save you money without costing much upfront. I get a little frustrated when I look for information about saving money and get suggestions about buying new washers, gas-efficient cars, and such. That’s fine, but how often do you need a new washer? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 01:02:07
Slip into this seasons's best blues buys—all under $60
Slip into this seasons's best blues buys—all under $60 1 2 3 The Latest Sort by: Most Popular Most Viewed [ ... Do's and Don'ts Posted 3 hours and 11 minutes ago Slowcooking Do's and Don'ts Get tips on cleaning ... our daily shopping schedule for insider deals A savvy customer can save big bucks just by knowing which [more...]
Date: 2008-10-27 16:40:20
Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival 84
Monday is Blog Carnivals Day. A Blog Carnival is basically a collection of articles or blog posts, all relating to a similar subject, that are gathered together for your viewing pleasure. You can quickly and conveniently see a list of Article Titles and click on the ones that interest you to read the full post [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 17:10:29
What to Pack for College: Part One
The excitement of college can be overwhelming, but there is also work to be done. If you’re headed to a college far away from home, knowing what to pack for college will give you a sense of peace as you put miles between you and your parents. So here is your first college class in how to pack for college [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 09:45:41
Twenty Questions Answered Part 2 of 3
My Three Sons said...Okay, here is my question. I know that you cannot possibly have 20 bedrooms in your house (I know, a little overboard) so who shares room with who? Oldest two boys in one, youngest two boys in another, middle two boys in another, all girls in a super 2 room suite [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 06:02:00
Posts about Home Sales as of January 18, 2009
NUS card strangeness - irrisorie.thetorturegarden.net 01/18/2009 I mentioned on here a couple of weeks ago that I’d tried to do a registration with NUS for this year’s student card, … since it requires you to go through all the process such as home address, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 14:29:44
New Year’s Responsibilities
*** Monthly Feature Column *** Positively Speaking Building Assets in your Kids by Kelly Curtis, M.S., author of Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things. ‘Tis [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 09:19:09
Motivated Moms Works For Even An Unmotivated Mom (Plus a Planner Giveaway!)
This is certainly not a new topic for Works for Me Wednesday -- Motivated Moms works for me ... , sometimes I'll get a bee in my bonnet about it, and I'll do a ton of cleaning. But, sometimes ... , and I just start up again. So, while it might be nice if I was guilted into cleaning more, I am more apt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 05:30:00
Ask Unclutterer: Exhausted after work
Reader Juliana submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer: ... for a maid/house manager/fairy godmother. My first piece of advice is to set aside a weekend to simply catch up with all of the stuff around your house. In the days leading up to this weekend, tell [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 14:31:39
Hints From Heather
When my husband and I were dating, he complained to me that the new black socks he had just purchased were turning his feet black ... by reading, so during my first year of motherhood, I read every book about parenting, cooking, cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 14:02:00
Sewing Machines Fly Off Shelves as Shoppers Craft a Make-Do-and-Mend Christmas
Sewing machines are gaining popularity in the UK this year as folks make their own gifts! Check out this article in the Telegraph: Tesco has also reported a surge in the number of sewing machines and in shoe cleaning equipment as consumers look to cherish their clothes and shoes [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 23:00:00
Interview with Silicon Valley Blogger of The Digerati Life
By Will Chen The Silicon Valley Blogger (SVB) from The Digerati Life recently stopped by our forums to do a great Q&A session with our readers. SVB gave insightful advice on how to write a personal finance blog on a professional level and talked about how she made the move to become a full-time blogger [more...]
Date: 2008-08-24 10:56:36
20 Ways to Save Time and Money in the Kitchen
If you’re like me, you probably eat at home most days of the week - which means spending time buying food, cooking, cleaning, and doing all the other little chores that need to be done. If you aren’t careful, this can expend a lot of time and money. But it doesn’t have to! [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 11:08:07
Household Uses For Vinegar, The Ultimate Frugal Solution
Few products out there have as many household uses as vinegar. From soothing feet to cleaning a computer mouse to removing streaks from your dishes, vinegar is definitely a product to have on hand in large quantities. I’ve compiled a list of just a few [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 11:00:33
Microsoft Windows Vista Collection Ebooks (PDFs and CHMs)
2009-01-18 100 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft Windows Vista"Tired of clawing your way through computer books that start at the beginning of recorded history just to find one tiny nugget of information you need? Tired of wrenching your back to pull that massive Windows tome off your bookshelf? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 20:32:00
What happens to your relationships when you make major life changes?
Since starting this blog in its initial incarnation “Tales From The Road Less Traveled”, my life has made many major shifts ... t be able to save a significant amount of money on groceries and household spending. The second week [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 01:26:48
The Top Franchise Trends For 2009
Two words will be dominating the franchise landscape for 2009: cautious optimism. Here’s why: Marketplace Fear The gyrations of the stock market during the last quarter of 2008 have left many investors skittish. This skittishness trickles down to the financially successful 45-55 year olds, [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 07:30:34
Tip #26: Gardener? Cleaning lady? DIY instead
Tip #26: Gardener? Cleaning lady? DIY instead December 8 21 Comments latest by Anne Howe This is Tip #26 of of the Save $1, ... at people who may be using a cleaning lady, gardener, etc. If you’re not, there are plenty of other tips ... using one service vendor, and come up with a plan to do it yourself. We fired the cleaning lady [more...]
Date: 2008-12-08 15:08:51
Housetraining A Dog, Potty Training A Puppy
I wrote the other day about the fact we normally have three Dogs but for a short period of time (thankfully) we are looking after five Dogs ... to pass through your Dog Whilst dry Dog food is closer to 10-12 hours As a very rough guide a Dog should [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 15:27:33
How To Clean Your Jewelry
How To Clean Your Jewelry Friday 16 January 2009 @ 4:35 pm One of your first concerns when you own a piece of jewelry is how to clean it ... the structure of your jewelry before deciding whether the cleaner is safe. If your jewelry ... . Most merchants will include a leaflet on jewelry care to get you started. Your precious pieces [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 08:35:59
Go Green & Put Some Green Back In Your Pocket
The economy is bad, gas prices are high, ... , costlier natural items, and some of those green gadgets that cost more now and end up helping you save ... I think you might see why going green really won’t cost you anything more…in fact going green will save [more...]
Date: 2008-07-23 17:34:02
New mom enters land of the living
New Mom Returns to Land of the Living Helicopter Parenting Goes to Summer Camp ... the same household. Harvard maintains that it does not follow this practice. Other ivy league schools [more...]
Date: 2008-07-29 12:09:24
Pug House Training Tips
I little while back, I asked what your most common pug problems were ... tips for house training. Disclaimer: The Dog Training Secret is an Urban Pug sponsor. Anyway, here’s what he has to say: “Here are 3 quick Pug house training tips to have your pug stop peeing all over [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 18:17:13
Posts about Mortgage Market Report as of January 18, 2009
Twitter Tweets about Real Estate Report as of January 18, 2009 - firsthomeservice ... Grubb & Ellis issues more downbeat report on office real estate market (The Delaware Business ... a weaker performance in the New Castle County office market than reports from other companies. Source [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 12:25:43
A Look at the Top Pet Poisons of 2008
Could Your Pet be Poisoned? (H. Berends Photo) The ASPCA Pet Poison Control Center has released its list of the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2008 in an effort to educate pet owners about the most common toxic hazards that exist in and around the home. Could your dog, cat or other pet be in danger? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:11:32
Keeping your floors clean
Busby SEO Test If your floors could talk, what would they say? ... will be happier you did. Busby SEO Test Multi-Floor Cleaners At least once a month, your floors need ... in sewage systems. It’s just the responsible thing to do. Multi-Floor cleaners are safe to use [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:44:17
What You Should Know About Carpet Care
by Qandishah Brown Carpets are a great thing to have in our homes ... problem with having them is maintenance. If you dont know how to care for your carpets properly then it will surely deteriorate faster and it will be a dirt magnet. Knowing how to clean your carpet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:11:15
8 Common Faux Finish Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
by Debra That Painter Lady Conrad The elements of faux painting aren’t difficult but there’s always room for error here and there ... aren’t necessary. A soft sponge sold for household cleaning will do for applying color washes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 09:52:45
Saving Water In The Kitchens
Of all the ingredients in the kitchen, water is the most important of them ... to save water lies on how you use the resource while cleaning and cooking. Let us see the tips of using ... . Whether it is for cooking or washing or cleaning or drinking, water is the source that keeps [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 21:11:28
Warning over cold virus hotspots
Warning over cold virus hotspots with the virus. And genetic TV remote controls, ... to the finger tips of hotspots for the common cold more than half of the 30 people virus, experts have warned ... Virginia swabbed these common researcher Dr Birgit Winther said household surfaces in 30 homes [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 23:13:47
Form an Attack Plan for a Cluttered, Messy Home [Organization]
Last week in our quest for de-junking the spaces around us, we walked through cleaning a workstation and keeping it that way ... space (and space for awesome projects), read on for tips on putting your house in order. Photo [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 11:00:00
Natural Pest Control
It is a fact of life that insects exist, and that they go to where the food is ... to vacuum thoroughly, following up with a good cleaning. Other tips include placing traps high above [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:41:43
Dryer Vent Cleaning: Prevent Dryer Fires and Save on Energy Bill
by Mory Matias Maintaining your dryer and dryer vent system is of utmost importance to prevent dryer fires ... professional dryer vent cleaning is little compared to the damages suffered after a fire. The service ... near the dryer Have your dryer professionally inspected and cleaned annually Have your dryer duct [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 10:58:15
The UltraMind Solution: The 6-Week Plan to Heal Your Brain
What you are about to learn is what I call “dessert for your mind.” This is the final installment in my series of blogs on my new book, The UltraMind Solution, a sneak preview of which you can download here: www.ultramind.com Now for today’s blog .. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 06:27:56
Dryer Vent Cleaning to Increase the Life of Your Clothes Dryer
by Mory Matias Maintaining your dryer and dryer vent system is of utmost importance to prevent dryer fires ... maintenance, appliances, clothes dryers, dryer ducts, dryer vent cleaning, dryr vents, home, Home ... Have professional dryer vent cleaning done at least once a year Have your dryer duct and vent system [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 10:57:30
Nitty-Gritty Guide to Cleaning Household Surfaces
Today’s feature is from RealSimple with Nitty-Gritty Guide to Cleaning Household Surfaces: With just one bucket of supplies, ... , no-nonsense tips for cleaning all kinds of household surfaces: How to Clean Butcher Block How to Clean Ceramic Tile How to Clean Cork Flooring How to ... [more...]
Date: 2008-08-19 19:13:10
8 Common Faux Finish Mistakes and How You Can Avoid Them
by Debra That Painter Lady Conrad If you are embarking on your first faux painting project, ... . Dishwashing liquid cuts grease and will even clean some oil-based paints (such as cream stencils [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 16:59:09
The Best Green Tips and News: 220+ Lifestyle Links to Start Your New Year
A year in Lifestyle - from dire rumblings over biofuel to the unprecedented eco-promises of President Elect Obama, ... of spring asparagus; how easy it is to give; nobody’s mowing the lawn; the Wabi Sabi way; cleaning [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 11:30:27
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