And in Your Way...in This Blue Shade...My Tears Dry on Their Own.
Ello, Baykahs.I was so busy yesterday that I didn't even have time to check my email, let alone BLOG! So, I apologize for the absence ... way. It was the best gift ever: a clean house from a cleaning company. Gram is teaming up with my mom to give me a clean house to come home to, because she doesn't want me to work "all the time [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 13:41:00
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How to Clean Frugally
A clean house is a happy house, or so my Mom always said. SInce I just moved into my first home, I do want to keep it clean and looking its best ... for instance. Many people think they need the latest vacuum with all the fancy gadgets. Generally, that’s not so. A simple vacuum will be more than adequate for the job that needs to be done [more...]
Date: 2008-09-18 13:13:52
Natural Cleaning
Today's living simply theme is natural house cleaning. The DH and I made the switch to natural cleaners over the past several years ... masking scent. Unfortunately, for those with chemical sensitivities, it's much more serious ... home-cleaning recipe? Please share!Clean and Green: Natural Homemade House CleanersEartheasy*Image [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 13:42:00
Tips For Selling Your Home
by johnmce Whatever the housing market is doing, there are a number of tips that will always help your house appeal to potential buyers ... , clean Your home must sparkle and smell clean! Getting professional cleaners in can be money well-spent. Have the carpets, curtains, sofa covers and oven cleaned. Make sure your windows are clean inside [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 16:08:43
Top 6 Clean Green Cleaning Tips - Cleaning Your House The Natural Way
Six Tips from The Chicago Tribune for cleaning your home the green, natural way: Baking soda, borax, white vinegar and lemons. That’s all you need to start “green cleaning” this spring, a cheap, healthy and environmentally ... that do not contain chlorine or phosphates. Products include Bioshield Dishwasher Concentrate, Earth Friendly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 08:34:02
FlyLady Alternatives, Join Me in My Quest to Being a Better Home Manager
Table of contents for Jessica Knows Clutter Diet ClubFlyLady Alternatives, Join Me in My Quest to Being a Better Home Manager UPDATE!!! ... , that punishment was usually cleaning something in the house. So I think part of me avoids cleaning or organizing ... . But my home? Not so much. I’m very fortunate to have a husband that pitches in around the [more...]
Date: 2008-11-30 17:28:09
Headlice: A Key To Start A New Cleaning Company
Billions of dollars are thrown into keeping your house clean. Nothing compares to walking into a fresh, clean smelling home ... services that will save you money by selling you cleaners in bulk. By having these industrial strength ... . When all is said and done you will see that industrial headlice removal could be the perfect fit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 20:01:03
A la French Maid! 1950s House Wife Cleans The Home… the sexy way.
What is wrong with aspiring to be a 1950s housewife? Some of my dearest friends (yes Emme this includes you) ... French maid costume makes the simple act of house cleaning ... is healthy cleaning products. I discovered these are just as easy to make as they are on the pocketbook [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 04:07:12
Wake Up Call
It seems like reminders of what's important in life and where our attention should be focused always come along just when we need them ... , and when we came downstairs I found my hubby working away at cleaning the house. He was home ... dishes, vacuumed the floor and had the windows open to let in some fresh warm air. I was stunned [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 23:25:30
be still.
scurrying. fluttering about. like a whirlwind. It’s way wayyy ahead of my heart. It’s time to lay aside everything else and be shhhhhh ... a casual housekeeper at home! Taking care of the cleanliness of the house- clean the stove, scrub the tiles, vacuum the floor..blah blah. I actually enjoy cleaning the house, my new found hobby [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 12:59:25
Should I Get My Heating Ducts Cleaned?
Q. I'm writing to you from Barbados, a place that never gets cold ... . It's also not been shown to reduce energy costs, another common claim of duct cleaning companies ... vacuum your house or shampoo the rugs. Unfortunately, cleaning your home's heating ducts haven't [more...]
Date: 2008-09-03 14:08:38
Catching Up...
We have a million and one things going on at the moment...I haven't had an ounce of free time in the last week! ... weekend"... I was prepared to come home and have tons of cleaning to do along with my laundry, but Brandon hired a maid service to come and clean the house before I got back!! So, I came home to a perfectly [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 19:32:27
Quick (?) note re my recovery progress
I've been hesitant to blog too much about my 2 broken wrists for fear of boring everyone & because it seems a low priority with a war going on ... with assorted idiots, I finally got a home health aide yesterday. She'll be cleaning house & helping me shower ... when sleeping or out of the apartment, for protection). I have a gorgeous "Frankenstein [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 22:38:00
bleach wallpaper
“bleach wallpaper” FREE DOWNLOAD AND SETUP GALVESTON — As many island residents return to find dreaded water marks encircling their homes, ... . Need to know: Standard homeowner’s… Cleaning up your house, after the water subsides - read ... reach. Since Hurricane Ike-driven storms soaked the metro Detroit area, water… Cleaning up the mess [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 08:22:49
Open House - How to make it work for you
Tip for making your open house a great success Write a effective Open House ad with clear directions ... and out Hire a cleaning service. A spotlessly clean home is essential; dirt will turn off a prospect faster ... of when capital items such as roofs and furnace were added. Safety First Keep stairways clear. Avoid possible [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 03:45:47
How to price house cleaning services
Ask FSB’s experts demystify the math of pricing services in the booming home and office cleaning industry. Joe Vitale, New York City I currently own a carpet-cleaning business that is about six years old. I am thinking of expanding into home and office cleaning, but have no idea on how to bid the jobs [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 13:04:50
How you can start your own cleaning service at home
You want to work at home but would like to avoid high startup costs. You’re also not sure of embarking on a creative vocation ... . The supplies or equipment you need would be: cleaning detergents, rags, mops, a long handled duster ... . What do you do? Think about a house cleaning service. If you’re one of those obsessive compulsive people [more...]
Date: 2008-07-08 09:55:33
A New Beginning - January 2, 2009
(Photo from www.fairfaxcounty.gov) “I can honestly say that I was never affected by the question of the success of an undertaking ... few years. Her problem is that she is a compulsive hoarder. My father and I used to help her keep ... in my home. My father worked outside the home, sometimes 7 days a week, so the house cleaning was my mom’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 10:00:48
Outdone in St. Louis
My husband and I went to visit one of his friends last night. We had a fabulous time, even though I looked like I'd been beaten ... the house playing in tandem and scarfing down food like no one's business. Ragsy outlasted ... you sometimes go to someone's house and immediately want to go home and clean yours? This particular [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 19:51:00
blessings…
I could go on and on and on about all of the things we are blessed with. Most recently I’ve reflected on my family, and great friends ... a week, plus school, and then coming home and often times making dinner and cleaning the house ... Services Administration. I’m so glad to have a husband that can have the foresight to realize, even [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 23:39:27
New York Times reports on the economic crisis
OUTSOURCED CHORES COME BACK HOMEBy CATHERINE RAMPELLPublished: January 16, 2009A few months ago, as her family’s income fell, Laura French Spada, ... at home and cutting her hair and cleaning her house herself. And Tamar A. Zaidenweber, a health care ... his mother’s cookie-filled oven (“the new bakery”).After letting their maid go last October, Chris [more...]
Date: 2009-01-18 10:19:00
Tulsa part 2
Well, I got the fox’s back legs skinned in Patton’s garage ... let us handle her . I was very sad to leave. My Aunt Lorraine had given me some draperies ... : hanging them. Sage’s apartment is just like home. As I was cleaning out the house in Tulsa [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 05:57:36
A Toast To Another Good Year
Today is the eighth day of 2009 already. Another 2 more weeks the Chinese all over the world will be ushering in Chinese New Year of Ox.Most Chinese homes have started their normal yearly house spring cleaning again. I went through ... , had it once when I was invited to a friend's house in Kuching where the friend got it on the way back [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 00:40:00
I am never cleaning my house again
I am sitting here working while a team of four women clean my home for me. And they’re doing a better job than I would do, too ... the ones doing the vacuuming and floor-washing and cleaning of windows. They even cleaned ... had sprayed cleaning fluids on it. It seems to have taken no damage, and I will inform them that they must [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 21:15:07
Today
I know this is a stretch, in regard to "day of service" , but my life dictates that my day of service will take place at home. Our house is long over due for some cleaning and general up-keep. Vacuuming is taking priority on the list, with laundry coming next on the list. There is quite a bit of clutter that needs [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 13:38:29
carpet cleaning billericay
carpet cleaning billericay 3 Tips about Rug Cleaning Living in a house with untidy rugs doesn’t look good and may invite some health hazard to you ... a carpet cleaning solution. This product is easily found at number of grocery and hardware stores ... if you want to retain the longevity of the rugs placed in your home, its cleaning is again crucial [more...]
Date: 2008-10-31 13:26:54
Get Your House Sparkly this Christmas Season!
Weiman has some wonderful cleaning products that bring convenience to your every day house cleaning regime! ... and easy to use cleaners! I was unfortunate to buy a home that had stainless steel appliances ... long. These wipes have been terrific to use as they clean, shine, and polish the stainless fast without [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 07:57:45
Hardanger heart
Look at this wonderful hardanger heart my niece have made for me. It is so beautiful made and she also have sewed tiny pink beads on it ... ago. Thank you Linda :) I am now cleaning the house for the christmas holidays. My DD surprised me when I came home yesterday. She had cleaned the bathroom all over from floor to roof. I am so happy [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 10:12:00
Farmworker Justice
by: jackie @ americasvoice Thu Dec 11, 2008 at 21:29:26 PM EST Cross-posted at America's Voice ... Michael Chertoff has had undocumented workers cleaning his home for over four years: Chertoff ... cleaning company before they entered the house of Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 08:15:48
Your own estate sale ad...
These photos are some of my recent treasures. This time of year I'm just not sure what to do with all my stuff ... 's, I don't want to many things to clutter our home. I also am in the phase of cleaning house before ... applique quilt. Retro Furn: 50’s red sectional sofa, Funky light fixtures, Round Bed, Blk vinyl sofa [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 13:03:00
happy post christmas!
I hope all of you had a wonderful Christmas! It is so nice to relax and enjoy a “vacation” from work. Of course, there’s still plenty to do- cleaning the house, cooking, shopping, and so forth ... at home to work on dinner. When we got home, we ate dinner, then opened presents. The present [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 01:36:38
5 Steps To Beautiful Hands
As any mother will tell you, raising children and keeping a home is an incredibly “hands-on” job ... , cleaning the house, or working in the garden. Water combined with harsh products will dry ... as in a bedside drawer. When out and about, especially driving in the car, put sunscreen on the back [more...]
Date: 2008-11-29 13:00:57
Good help is hard to find
Every other Friday brings drama to our household. Because every other Friday is house cleaning day ... . That kind of thing. So after each cleaning, I would re-arrange the pictures and dust behind ... started going downhill fast. First I came home after cleaning day and found a broken faucet [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 17:11:00
29 Things in 2009
My friend Anna made 28 goals in 2008 last year, as well. She called hers concrete aspirations - a name that I love! ... for the basement. Piece and begin hand quilting. 10. Use only natural cleaners for cleaning the house. 11. Have a date night (at home or on the town) once a month. 12. Paint, carpet, decorate [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 14:31:40
Surviving the Holidays
Like it or not, the holiday season is upon us. Time for family dinners, parties, open houses, and stress ... of cleaning and decorating, so maybe you might want to consider only hosting one or two events. A good house cleaning before you put out the decorations is a must. Your precious ornaments deserve to be [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 11:00:51
Keeping Indoor Air Clean And Healthy
Ever feel as if all you do is clean your home and yet you still can't get the dust off completely from surfaces and household items? The past few weekends, we did a lot of house cleaning and I could't believe how much dust we had on our standard air filters, considering the amount of time and energy I devote on my own cleaning [more...]
Date: 2008-06-06 16:31:00
Energy Efficient Homes – Fixing house components
Creating an energy efficient home is essential nowadays in view of the escalating cost of fossil fuel ... . Clean or replace your furnace or air-conditioning filter monthly, or as recommended by your model ... be making the air feel cold. When shopping for new appliances, from ceiling fans to dishwasher to furnace [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 07:04:48
Energy Efficient Homes – Fixing house components
Creating an energy efficient home is essential nowadays in view of the escalating cost of fossil fuel ... . Clean or replace your furnace or air-conditioning filter monthly, or as recommended by your model ... the air feel cold. When shopping for new appliances, from ceiling fans to dishwasher to furnace [more...]
Date: 2008-10-06 07:04:48
More breaking news regarding Non toxic cleaning products
Almost all new home owners have experienced that brand new house fragrance. Starting over in a new living environment is also a great experience ... these natural mold remover. Who would of ever thought that a natural rust removers will take care of rust ... away at your hands. There are a lot of home cleaners that are making their way to everyones [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:57:16
Safe House Hold Cleaning Products - A Must For Your Home
We began our week with the tragic news of the Travolta families loss ... our gentle cleaning alternatives. But our favourite alternative is the Murchison Hume range, now available ... . But cleaning with vinegar, bi-carb and lemon juice can be an inconvenient option. The Murchison [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 02:53:35
If you're male, you may not want to read this...
…lest you wish to spend the rest of the day with your legs tightly crossed, doubled-over with sympathy pain and terror (thanks, JTMoney!) ... on the case, explained: “While he was cleaning the fish tank in his house, he was holding a fish ... period. According to the boy, the fish slipped into his penis while he was cleaning his aquarium at home [more...]
Date: 2008-09-23 15:52:23
Hausfrauing around
Well for reals today, I took a stab at getting this poor house of mine cleaned up & pretty like. I HATE housework. Bleh! But I love the look of an uncluttered, clean home so I have abit of a problem to solve. Living like this causes stress & we all know what too much stress leads to.I started with the kitchen. I'm [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 20:29:00
More Farm Show Pics…
I am back home, have the house thawed out including the toilet (yes, you know it is cold when the water in the toilet freezes). I am caught up on laundry and have the kids cleaning the house. I vaccinated goats yesterday ... my upstairs bathroom come hell or high water! Ok, here is a little photo show of the Youth and Open [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 14:21:20
Man survives after 12cm knife thrust deep into head
A man who walked into a hospital emergency room with a 12cm blade buried in his head says he was stabbed by his father ... by his 76-year-old father who has now fled the family home. “I was cleaning up the house [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 09:44:48
Life is about adapting
Finally after 10 months of having my parents around, they have gone home ... the house thoroughly every weekend. So we are not overly particular during the weekday cleaning. Thanks ... most of the furniture in my house is built in. So it is very easy to vacuum and mop [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 07:56:34
Use Dirt Devil To Keep Your House Clean
As a wife and mother, I am in-charge to keep my home clean and tidy. I have a 16 month old daughter who loves to play in the carpet and is very messy when eating so I end up cleaning it all the time. It is really time consuming but I have no choice but to clean them [more...]
Date: 2008-07-02 12:15:49
Thanksgiving Week Roolz! And: Google Searches!
WOOHOO! I'm off this week and not supposed to be working. Except I am fucking working. I'm just not in the office being stared at by the dirty old man with the bad rug, or being ... at home, thx.Anyhoo, I've been cleaning and preparing the house (read:blogging) for 14 guests [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 15:30:00
Workstir Opens Its Trustworthy Classifieds To The Public
Craigslist is great (I use it all the time), but there are few things more unnerving than inviting a total stranger billing himself as a “HANDY ... some of the guesswork out of hiring for services like home repair, cleaning, and child care ... MAN, AT YOUR SERVICE!” to your house to make a few repairs. The vast majority of transactions [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 01:54:28
Happy New Year 2009!
I'm a little late, but wishing everyone a creative and wonderful New Year ... . We just got home last night and I've been doing laundry, cleaning house, reading mail, getting groceries ... Year's Day we had breakfast in St. Helena before heading home. I loved the windows in the front [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 05:48:00
Oh Honey, Please Change the Vacuum Celaner Bag!
As a stay at home mother, I always make sure that our house is always clean especially since I have toddlers who are always making a mess after I ... he is off from work which makes me happy. He went to vacuum the carpet and the vacuum cleaner smells ... cleaners bags belts filters brushrolls machines at www.ezvacuum.com. [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 14:57:00
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