Two Home Rules for Cleaner Floors
January 15, 2010 in Homekeeping
There are two rules in our family to help us stay ahead of the dirt and crumbs on our floors and carpet.
Read more...The Halls are Decked
December 21, 2009 in Homekeeping
A little holiday house tour…
Read more...Clean Coffee Stains from Your Favorite Cup
December 1, 2009 in Homekeeping
If hot tea or coffee has left rings inside your favorite mug, you can remove those stains and make your mug look brand new again.
Read more...Keep Your Oven Clean (Quick Kitchen Tip)
November 4, 2009 in Homekeeping
Cleaning the oven isn’t fun, especially if you’re spending an hour scrubbing or if you forget to empty the oven before starting the self-cleaning cycle. Make it easier on yourself
Read more...Housekeeping Learned the Hard Way
October 28, 2009 in Homekeeping
A few housekeeping lessons I learned this past month: Wool sweaters do not go in the dryer.
Read more...Bringing in Fall
September 10, 2009 in Homekeeping
It doesn’t feel like Fall yet, but I’m really looking forward to it. A break from the heat, a change in wardrobe, and getting cozy at home. Nesting — not the crazy nesting like before, but comfy nesting.
Read more...My Favorite Place at Home
August 26, 2009 in Homekeeping
Everyone should have a place of her own. The spot that’s just mine is my desk.
Read more...Crazy Nesting
August 20, 2009 in Homekeeping
Lately I’ve been doing some spring cleaning to get ready for this baby. Spring cleaning with a big dose of insanity.
Read more...Good to Own: Small & Useful
May 6, 2009 in Homekeeping
After writing about tools that were good to have at home, it was clear we needed a list of small, useful things too. Small things I rely on constantly:
Read more...Spring Clean: How to Put the Voom Back in Your Vacuum
April 29, 2009 in Homekeeping
I used to think all I needed to do for my vacuum was empty the canister. I gave my vacuum a little cleaning and maintenance, and holy moly, I could not believe how powerful it was! Give your vacuum a power boost with these tips.
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