Tips and Tricks to organizing your home
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Organized Simplicity: The Clutter-Free Approach to Intentional Living Published by Betterway Home November 2010 $16.99US/$18.99CAN 978-0-470-82239-5 “Simplicity isn’t about what you give up. It’s about what you gain. When you remove the things that don’t matter to you, you are free to focus on only the things that are meaningful to you.” When asked to [...]
Is a cluttered and disorganized office space getting in the way of your productivity? Is the task of straightening up your desk daunting? Organizing office paperwork can be intimidating, but getting the job done opens up the opportunity for much greater achievement and a far more pleasant office. An organized office us really worth it, [...]
Organize the contents The chances of something getting lost in the back of the freezer are greatly reduced when you organize like items together. It’s also easier to see what you have. Group items by categories on each shelf. For example: Breakfast items – such as sausage, bagels, waffles, and juice cans Vegetables/sides Meats Desserts/snacks [...]
Cleaning out the refrigerator Are you avoiding this project? Are you growing a specimen worthy of an award-winning science project in the back? Rest assured it will take less than an hour to have a sparkling clean refrigerator again. Since my little one spilled a liquid-filled bowl of fruit all over mine, it was the [...]
Plants need a good dusting When you’re cleaning, don’t forget about your plants. Dust on the leaves can reduce the plant’s ability to photosynthesize at an optimum rate. How do you dust a plant? You can mist smaller plants with a spray bottle. Take larger plants outdoors on a nice day and gently spray them. [...]
Handmade gift idea Bake some delicious cookies and present them in a beautiful gift package created from a Pringles can. This is a great idea for a back-to-school gift for your child’s new teacher. Add a tag saying “Have a great year!” to the front. Find the recipe and package creation instructions at The Paper [...]
Stress levels escalate with clutter We have enough stress in our lives with jobs, kids, school, and bills. Your home should be a place where you feel relaxed. One look at this closet causes a sick feeling in my stomach. Why? Finding something in this pile seems impossible. Just the thought of cleaning it is [...]
