Jan312012

Cleaning Tip Tuesday: Window Cleaning

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One thing I can’t stand is streaky windows. So, I’ve compiled a small list of tips and tricks on how to make your windows shine, and streak free…

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  • Do your window cleaning on an overcast day. The sunshine actually causes streaks and smears while you clean. By avoiding sunny days, you’re avoiding more work!
  • Use vertical strokes on one side of the window, and horizontal on the …Continue Reading…
Jun92011

Laundry tip Thursday!

Okay, so it’s more like “tips” as in more than one, but that just made the title sound weird.

It’s been awhile since I’ve shared any of my Domestic Debacles, so I thought I would share them in “tip form”.

Kind of a “do as I say, not as I do” grouping.

I’ll go ahead and say this in advance: You’re welcome. …Continue Reading…

Jul222010

Keepin’ it clean Thursday- Kitchen edition, Mr. Clean anyone?

This week’s Keepin’ it clean comes from the great Andrea from MommyConfessionsBlog.com!

magic eraser!


You ever have that nasty stuff baked onto you casserole dishes or baking pans?

You scrub and soak but it never comes off. Well I have a little secret to getting it off.

SHH! it is a secret…(OK not really)

Take your handy little magic eraser to it and it will come right off.

No elbow grease is required.
You can also use it to clean the top of your stove. Comes out all shiny and pretty.

Debacle solved.

Cut yours in half to save big money.


Jul132010

Crock Pot- Pot Roast that’ll make your mouth water!

Here’s my recipe for a quick prep and easy crock pot roast. Trust me, if I can do this, so can you. And it’s mouth-watering yummy. Perfect for those days when you just don’t want to cook, but you want people to think you’ve been slaving over the stove all day. You’re welcome.

Ingredients:

1 can of low-sodium beef broth

1 can of cream of celery soup …Continue Reading…

Jul12010

Keepin’ it clean Thursdays- Bathroom edition: Cleaners!

Something that I never thought of, when cleaning was keeping it simple.

And simple means- use only ONE cleaner.

Most all-purpose bathroom cleaners do the same thing as those “one use” products do.

So throw out all the extra, and keep one multi-purpose cleaner under the sink (along with a roll of paper towels) in each bathroom for a quick cleanup.

If you have kids that are old enough- let them do the weekly wipe down!