Wipe off the sticky herb/spice containers and salt & pepper shakers with a damp cloth and re-organized them if need be. Scrub a greasy or baked-on pan that you've soaked in the sink, dry and put away. Remove clutter from the top of the fridge. Spray the surface with a degreaser to cut the grease and wipe dry. Sweep the kitchen floor. Empty the dishwasher. Dispose of old leftovers out of the fridge. Wipe down kitchen or bathroom counter. Take out the trash Make the … [Read more...]
What’s Under your Bed?
Do you make use of the storage space under your bed? I don't mean kicking random items under the bed to quickly clean up. I'm talking about formulating a plan and organizing to maximize your space. for the items you need to keep, but don't need to have out. It's great for off-season clothing storage (such as for off-season clothes, hand-me-downs, extra blankets, or a memory box). If your bed is low, buy some inexpensive bed risers (about $10 a set). This will raise the bed about 6 inches … [Read more...]
Preparing for the Holidays
Halloween is almost here, and then Thanksgiving. The stores are stocking everything from costumes to twinkling lights. Don't wait until panic sets in that there aren't many days left to get ready for Christmas, house guests, and family celebrations. Here are some tips to help you get ready for the holidays and make these next couple of months less stressful. Try to schedule and block off time in your calendar to tackle one thing at a time. Clear your home of clutter so you can host and … [Read more...]
Got Excess Zucchini?
Young Zucchini Pickles 6 lbs. young zucchini, sliced thin 2 cups onions, sliced thin 1/2 cup of pickling salt 2 qts of ice water 2 cup of sugar 2 qts of distilled white vinegar 1/4 cup of whole mustard seed 1/4 cup of celery seed 1 tsp turmeric Place the zucchini and onions into a 12 quart glass bowl and sprinkle evenly with the salt. Pour the ice water over the vegetables and stir once. Cover the bowl and let the veggies stand at room temperature for 3 hours. Dump … [Read more...]
Spring cleaned your kitchen cupboards yet?
Cupboards are one of the most used features of a home. All the cooking and splattering that goes on in the kitchen means that over time, they need a good cleaning. You may not even be aware of how dirty they are until you start cleaning. Steps to clean your kitchen cupboards Remove contents to wipe shelves and drawers completely down, removing crumbs, dust, and anything else. Before putting things back, go through contents one by one to reduce. You'll be surprised at how many things you … [Read more...]
Homemade Hand Sanitizer
I made some homemade hand sanitizer, and I'm happy to share the recipe with you. Don't throw out your empty bottles! Make more than one and keep one in the car, one in your purse, on your desk, etc. Try it yourself: 1 c. aloe vera 1 tsp. rubbing alcohol 2 tsp. glycerin 6 drops tea tree oil 4 drops lavender essential oil Mix together and add to squeeze bottle. No need to use water when sanitizing hands with this solution. … [Read more...]
Do You Have Zones?
As I clean and organize for my clients, I often see the zones that they have. The most important thing is to work in zones and have items at the point of first or last use. It's also important to locate items based on frequency of use. Zones Everything used to do a set of tasks should be grouped together. Every home is different, so some will have few zones and others will have many. Some examples of zones many people have are: Food storage: pantry and refrigerator Food prep: … [Read more...]
Homemade Ice Packs for Boo Boos
With kids out playing, swimming, and biking this summer, there's bound to be a skinned knee or elbow. Make your own ice packs. Here's how to do it: Place 1-gallon plastic Ziploc bag inside another one. Then pour 3 cups of water and 1 cup of rubbing alcohol into the inner bag. Remove as much air as possible and seal the bags. Place flat in the freezer. After several hours the mixture will become slushy, but the alcohol will keep the water from freezing completely, and the bag will stay … [Read more...]
Primitives, Folk Art and Early American Reproductions……..got your attention now?
If you're up for a nice, fall drive check this out. I visited Kathy's shop earlier this fall and was impressed with the unique items. Check out the website: www.thefarmerswifeprimitives.com for the gathering times and dates. … [Read more...]
School Papers? Are they coming home fast and stacking up?
To stop clutter, prevent it from accumulating in the first place. As you've probably experienced, once clutter occupies a space, it has a way of multiplying. Don't give clutter a chance to form! Set up a designated study area for your kids. Create a school supply box and keep it well stocked with paper, pens, pencils, crayons, scissors, glue, ruler, sticky notes, calculator, etc. so kids can stay focused on their tasks. Designate a spot to put papers that need to be … [Read more...]
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