As Snug As A Bug In A Rug: Tippy on Afghan

I spent yesterday cleaning and organizing my apartment — as in, I pulled every book off every bookshelf, and cleaned and dusted every surface, vacuumed all. Such cleaning and vacuuming kept my cats running all over and alert all day (I don’t have a large apartment). So tired were they that they didn’t have the energy to chase themselves [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 12:26:22

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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

Lauren & Tim

Lauren & Tim's wedding took place on October 18th, in the historical city of New Orleans, LA. Rob, Chase, and I got our first hint of how incredible the day was going to be when we met up with Lauren and Tim the morning of for a little walk around the city. "Just shoot it like a lifestyle shoot", Lauren told me, and I gladly took her advice ( [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 15:00:00

Pre-Turkey Day

Today, to celebrate entering my 29th week of pregnancy, I bought a ginormous jar of Rolaids. One hundred berry-flavored Rolaids. Just in time for Turkey Day. Today was awesome. Because of all the awesomeness I'm super tired and my pelvic girdle feels like it's 80 years old, but it was worth it [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 03:44:00

Let the imagination run WILD!

I have found that a very strange thing is going on. People like to ask me questions about where I get all my writing ideas. I never know quite how to answer their questions, because the answer just seems obvious.IMAGINATION!I have a lot of it, and my imagination has yet to let me down [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:58:00

Review Week: Accucharge Cordless Vaccuum by Dirt Devil

I have a secret. I hate vacuuming ... it on bare floors much, but it does a great job on carpet. Not exactly a deep cleaning, but for everyday ... . It is easily one of my least-favorite chores, second only to cleaning the bathroom. I do both [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:44

Update On Jett Travolta Dies of Seizure Disorder

From Photos of Jett TravoltaJohn Travolta's 16 year old son, Jett Travolta, died today (Jan. 2nd) while vacationing with his family in the Bahamas. Reuters has reported that Jett died from a seizure resulting in a fall where he then hit his head and became unconscious.The family was staying at the Old Bahama Bay Hotel on Grand Bahama Island [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 02:32:00

Black Water

That’s what poured from the catch bucket of the Rug Doctor - black water ... a carpet cleaner at Big Lots. We have worked all afternoon on these carpets dumping bucket upon bucket ... our house is. It’s disturbing to think my children play on these carpets. I have got to start deep cleaning [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 02:09:20

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

The Shitstorm

I was really hoping that The Oracle would take the time to write it down in his own words since he’s the primary victim of this unfortunate experience. He said I could blog about it, but I’d rather he write it and I’d then post it. He has a much better way with words than I do [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 21:06:00

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning Solutions

Philadelphia Carpet Cleaning can be complicated, with so many solutions and methods to choose from. No matter what the job is, whether commercial or residential, Main Line Carpet Cleaners is ready ... . When hiring Main Line Carpet Cleaners you can be assured that our well-trained certified [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:55:46

Eureka Cordless Quick-Up

Eureka Cordless Quick-Up On 15 January, 2009 No comments yet This item was filled under Vacuums, Cleaning & Storage ... Eureka Cordless Quick-Up Eureka Cordless Quick-Up For versatility, 5-Lb. rechargeable cordless stick vac with removable handle converts into hand vac that can be used for cleaning stairs. Rug/Floor [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:16:22

What To Bring To College Checklist

Attention Freshmen or anyone wondering what they may be forgetting for college, ... service. Dorm Bedding:  You’ll need pillows, sheets, and don’t forget that matress pad for your bed ... :  Get a refridgeator built for a dorm that will chill your food and beverages. Cleaning Stuff:  Clorox wipes come [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 20:40:03

Get Discount Area Rugs For Your Home

We just left the new year party behind. Your home where you used it for party is going back to normal, no more noisy and junk again ... new year party. It`s time for you to think about replace the broken carpet. So, how do you find ... rugs, it depend on how smart you are when choose the right rug.  For your flooring need, area rugs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 15:29:53

Rug - Carpet _ Upholstery Cleaning NJ

The Best Organic Carpet Cleaning Nj organic carpet cleaners new jersey Carpet Cleaning for Your Health all natural carpet cleaners NJ all natural upholstery cleaners new jersey When someone is diagnosed with indoor allergies, one of the first things he’s probably told to do is to remove any wall-to-wall carpeting in the house. It’s true [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 07:34:10

I guess you'd call it nesting

But if you say anything like, "oh you'll have the baby tonight," I'll be mean to you. I'm so annoyed with people checking in on me, like seriously annoyed. And I know they are just being kind, but um, if you know me well enough to call and check on me, chances are you'd know when I had the baby. Mini rant over [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 23:15:03

Russo Review — “Wall-E” DVD & Blu-Ray

Reviewed by: Joe Russo (Film Critic & SoSF Contributor) ... will likely render the pic unwatchable for rug rats. WALL E is the last surviving robot on a desolate planet Earth overrun by garbage. While working to achieve his directive of cleaning the planet [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 20:00:47

Pink and White Gingham Border Rug

Pink and White Gingham Border Rug Surrounded by a border of pink gingham the center features a solid pink design ... . Petite loop cotton pile this rug is first hand-looped and crafted through a canvas and then reinforced with another durable canvas backing. Professional cleaning only. Price:$130.00 Buy now [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:59:55

Cold Weather

It has been one cold week here and across the country ... our ceiling fan in the winter to help spread the heat around. Just set it to turn the opposite direction. In fact, ours needs cleaning before we use it again. We want to spread heat, not dust! Our floors [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 13:38:02

You Cannot Beat Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products

The origins of the Bissell Carpet Cleaning Products are in a family shop, and the need to solve a problem ... by word of mouth, and carpet vacuum cleaners were born. The modern Bissell upright vacuum cleaners ... . Most of these carpet vacuum cleaners also have cunning designs to cope with stairs and other hard [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 18:05:49

Polka Dot Rug - Assorted Colors

Polka Dot Rug - Assorted Colors This pretty polka dot rug is a petite loop cotton pile. Tufted and brushed for incredible softness ... decor!Professional cleaning only. Price:$136.00 Buy now ... . This rug is first hand looped and crafted through a canvas and then reinforced with another [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:59:56

Jon Henley speaks to the people doing the jobs no one else wants

Ship's officer The Pride of Kent is 180 metres long, 28 metres wide, and weighs 30,635 tonnes. Fully loaded, she carries 120 trucks, 2,000 passengers, and up to 130 crew. It is, in fact, a small floating town that crosses the Channel between Dover and Calais 10 times every 24 hours [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 00:05:26

Tsunami Interruptus

Tsunami Interruptus by BooMan Sat Jun 21st, 2008 at 01:10:19 AM EST There's no question that Barack Obama has been riding the wave of a generational zeitgeist, having captured in an elegant form the feelings of disgust and longing and sudden hardship of the younger half of America. There is no question about that [more...]

Date: 2008-06-21 06:17:35

Dog Training Part V: The Command Voice

Dog Training Part V: The Command Voice January 17th, 2009 Powered By CbproAds Dog Training Part V: The Command Voice When giving commands to a dog, a calm, firm, authoritative voice is most effective. Dogs do not respond well to hesitant, pleading voices, nor to yelling, which might sound to the dog like threatening barking or scolding [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 01:01:39

Beach Houses Series #4 - Hamptons House Style

    I can't do a series on beach houses without discussing my favorite beach house ever (or my favorite movie house ever, because they are both the same) - the house from the movie "Something's Gotta Give."  For those of you who haven't heard of this movie because you have been living on the moon for the past five years or you have [more...]

Date: 2008-07-10 07:57:56

Of Birthdays and Things

Dear Reader,We're so glad you've come by today-It's beautiful outside, and we'll be headed out soon to air dry our laundry ( ... had our party, it's back to fun and learning (And cleaning~Audrey found this heart in her mop water [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 17:15:00

Tree of Life: Broomstick Christmas Tree and Coconut Husk

Tree of Life: Broomstick Christmas Tree and Coconut Husk Dear mouse, Photocredit: inquirer Our wall to wall carpet is colored cream. If there are children ... with wood flooring. Cleaning it was not a problem. How I loved to ride on the floor mop when older [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 10:31:47

Washington Consignment Closes, Still Owes People Money

Arlene Reba, 74, stood outside Nest, a new consignment shop on Wisconsin Avenue NW in Tenleytown, and peered in ... all of his endeavors, making it one-stop shopping for cleaning services, painting, interior design [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 19:26:06

Cabana Pink and White Stripe Rug

Cabana Pink and White Stripe Rug Made up of cute summery stripes of pink and white this rug is hand-tufted cotton pile ... . It is then sheared and brushed to give it a super soft texture. Backed with durable canvas professional cleaning required. Price:$130.00 Buy now [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 20:59:56

Maison Yves Saint Laurent

I was looking for photos of Yves Saint Laurent's home earlier this year, I'll tell you why in the next post, ... stage in an artist’s development. It had to be in perfect condition—no restorations, no cleaning, no re [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 01:24:00

Towards the perfect infrastructure for usability testing on mobile devices. In Extended Abstracts of CHI 2007 Conference on Human Factors and Computing Systems, San Jose, CA, Apr. 28–May 3, 2007 (pp. 1839-1844). http://doi.acm.org/10.1145/1240866.1240908 Wei, C. Y. (2007) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 05:45:41

Update (I Should Be Making Dinner Right Now)

We've been busy lately. Levi is doing paperwork today to make changes to his dissertation proposal to be submitted to the IRB ... . And it's not like anybody's nursing anymore, psh. And Levi's fantastic at cleaning up after dinner [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:44:00

Sanyo PowerBoy SC-Y120 Vacuum

Sanyo PowerBoy SC-Y120 Vacuum The PowerBoy combines high performance cleaning and stylish cosmetics in a compact design and features wide air-driven ... turbo brush with rug/floor selector switch and powerful 10 amp motor. Details: Description: PowerBoy SC-Y120 ... [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 15:57:48

Making a Green Cleaning Kit To Clean Everything in Your Home

More eco-friendly cleaning tips from CleanCrews.com. This time, Annie B. Bond wrote a grat piece on making an environmentally friendly, eco-conscious green cleaning kit that you can make today and use to clean everything in your home in a child safe, planet safe way! By Annie B [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 05:37:36

Check Out The Ghostly Brazilian

I forced myself out of bed this morning in spite of the wife and I laying awake half the night talking, which was just weird ... to the site, then did some cleaning around the kitchen and got dressed, as the wife and I had plans [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 05:02:00

Create visual romance in your house with Roses Modern Hand Loomed Rug!

Create visual romance in your house with Roses Modern Hand Loomed Rug! ... the rug once a week. Dry cleaning the rug too often is not a good idea as it can deprive it of its beautiful sheen. When you dry clean this hand loomed rug, always avail of the services of a specialized [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 08:55:51

Every house has the room. The messy one. The room that will actually take a bulldozer, eighteen garbage bags, a shovel, ... me orders if I have the vacuum on. Let me tell you, if you saw the rug right in front [more...]

Date: 2008-09-24 03:31:27

Get Organized Month 2009 - Pet Hair Removal

While we're getting organized this month, let's talk about pet hair ... , and Lowes. Look for it in the pet care area or the rug cleaning supply area. Not having pets, I'll ... . For more help on cleaning, see our Three Steps to Clever Cleaning. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 12:22:00

House in Progress: Attic to Aerie

I just spent the better part of two days cleaning my 10-year-old daughter's room. You read that right -- two days. I love her dearly, but oh my god that girl is a slob. I found food under her bed [more...]

Date: 2008-06-12 16:36:44

The Big Office Re-do

I have been yammering away about all my time and effort fixing up my new office/studio/craftroom, ... dresser in the corner, along with paint, a rug and a lamp or two. Everything else I already [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 05:34:10

High Caffeine Intake Linked To Hallucination Proneness

High caffeine consumption could be linked to a greater tendency to hallucinate, a new research study suggests ... Council, 200 students were asked about their typical intake of caffeine containing products [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 14:47:29

How To Clean Braided Rugs

How To Clean Braided Rugs How To Clean Braided Rugs By: ... to clean the rug. CLEANING Retain the beauty of these fine products by regular vacuuming using the hard surface attachment. Do not use the beater bar on your rug. Remove spots with any dry cleaning [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 19:19:11

Hire a Professional Carpet Cleaner

Are your carpets looking worn and dirty? If you’re in need of some carpet cleaning in Philadelphia, ... cleaning, Philadelphia tile and grout cleaning and any other type of Philadelphia carpet cleaning ... Philadelphia, area rug cleaning Philadelphia, tile and grout cleaning Philadelphia, steam carpet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 22:55:41

In Which Carpet Man Tries to Take Me to The Cleaners

The carpet guy shows up, tells me they’ll use rock salt and non-scented organic cleaners to pull the smell out. He then proceeds to hand me an estimate for 25 square feet. “Uh, that’s 12 square [more...]

Date: 2008-09-08 22:35:21

Incandescent Light Bulbs Vanish — But Has Government Thought out the Alternative?

The Government has decreed that fluorescent light bulbs which, if broken, ... of breakage. If a CFL bulb breaks, a small amount of the mercury vapour is released in the air. Unlike [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 12:49:25

Sheba: Six Months Already!

Sheba is six months today! Celebrating her fast development, ... Trying different African greens… img_7516.jpg Cleaning Eden Street of rubbish! img_7526.jpg ... . img_0781.jpg Earning a personal horse rug! img_9181.jpg [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:03:52

Monday Monty Blogging (a mother's love edition)

After today, there can be no doubt as to my love for Monty ... upset. So he runs inside and starts rubbing his ass on anything that's not easily clean-able [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 21:24:54

James Howard Kunstler-- "A Christmas Orphan"...

A Christmas story by James Howard Kunstler.via kunstler ... , the dentist, but just a cleaning and some investigative poking with the ghastly instruments [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 00:12:00

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