Author Archive
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-08
RT @tweetmeme Never a Dull Moment http://cli.gs/rz5X0 #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-02-01
See http://tipnut.com/handy-substitute-recipes-for-baking/ #
RT @tweetmeme I Do Know Better http://ow.ly/1nurQQ-words of advice… #
See http://tipnut.com/spice-herb-blends/ #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-18
RT @alternativeheat: Minnesota Mom Loves Saving Money With Her Corn Stove – http://blog.magnumheat.com/2010/01/11/frugal-living-corn-stove/ #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-10-12
Cleaning Products-both costly and nasty to us and our environment…. – http://shar.es/1dhCI #
25 Safe, Non-toxic, Homemade Cleaning Supplies http://b5m.cc/B9 #
Twitter Weekly Updates for 2009-09-21
It's a great sunny day here in Hutchinson, MN #
Make a date
Set a regular time to deal with any messes that have managed to accumulate. Have everyone pitch in. At our house, we usually set the timer for 30 minutes and all take a corner of the house and pick up, then we do a DQ run, have a pizza or watch a movie…………it’s amazing what [...]
Grilling?
We spend our summer weekends at the lake and do a lot of grilling. I don’t want to bring a lot of things with me as I don’t have room for all kinds of spices and seasonings. This is the only rub you’ll ever need!
Sprinkle the seasoning on chicken, fish, pork or beef before grilling. [...]
Set a clutter trap…
Figure out the clutter hot spots in your house then make it easier to keep those areas clean. If dirty clothes seem to magically pile up, add a hamper or clothes basket to that area. Is the entryway a hot spot? Add a storage bench/coat rack near the front door to take care of the [...]
RULE OUT CLUTTER
Having house rules about how long to keep things makes controlling clutter automatic.
Recycle newspapers and magazines as soon as they’re read.
Go through the mail the minute you bring it into the house. Stand over the garbage can if you need to.
Post kids’ artwork on the fridge for one week only.
Display birthay cards for no more [...]
Are your kids accountable?
Make them clean out their back pack each night next to the wastebasket. Any wrappers, old papers and other debris gets thrown away in the trash instead of on the floor, their bed or their desk.