Tips and Tricks to organizing your home
The tax deadline is quickly approaching. How can you make next year’s tax time less stressful? Create two files in your filing cabinet called “Current Year’s Taxes” and “Last Year’s Taxes”. Current year’s tax file This is your catch-all file for anything you will need for filing taxes such as: Donation receipts – place copies [...]
You may have discovered that there is rarely enough space for all your stuff in your home. The good news is that there are many ways to organize your home and get all that clutter under control. You just have to get a little creative with creating storage space. Here are a few tips and [...]
There seems to be no limit to what you can do with old socks. My good friend Karen came up with a way to use them with the Swiffer. As a pet owner, I love the Swiffer for keeping the hard floors clean. If you aren’t aware, you can also use it as a wet [...]
Trying to hunt down a document you need in a sea of unorganized piles of paper is a frustrating experience. Whether it is the power bill that is due today, five years of mortgage statements for a refinance, or just the warranty for your lawn mower that broke, disorganization can lead to more than stress. [...]
Measuring Messy Ingredients One of my favorite kitchen tools, an adjustable measuring cup, makes accurately adding sticky ingredients such as honey, mayo, peanut butter, and sour cream a breeze. Simply slide the 2 pieces apart to adjust it to the measurement you want and fill. Hold over the bowl and push to release the contents. [...]
One of the biggest problems that home owners face is not utilizing space properly. From overfilled rooms to cluttered corners, spaces seem to become smaller every single day. If you fall into this category, chances are that you aren’t making the most of the space in your home. The following tips will be beneficial in [...]
Recently I’ve been trying out new eco-friendly products through a company called Blissmo. At a 50% to 70% savings, you can try organic & sustainable alternatives to conventional products. There are two purchase options: A monthly subscription where you select one from a few choices of boxes each month. The boxes don’t list the exact [...]
Lemons are a natural cleaner The acid in lemon juice helps cut through grease and removes dirt and rust stains. It’s especially effective when mixed with salt, which makes “an excellent scouring paste,” says Karyn Siegel-Maier, author of The Naturally Clean Home. The many uses of lemons include: Air Freshener: Combine 1/2 quart hot water [...]
Fooducate is an iPhone app that can help you make some quick product comparisons with just a scan of the UPC bar code. It only works on US products at the moment. You have instant access to helpful nutritional information: Grade: Each product is given a grade with A-B representing the better choices. Calories: Lists [...]
Cleaning supplies contain chemicals that are harmful to both human beings and animals. These household supplies can cause injury or death not only if swallowed, but also if improperly handled. You must store these cleaning supplies properly in your home to ensure the health and safety of your family. Though many cleaners sold today are [...]
