50 Simple Ways to Gain RSS Subscribers

Those days are quite rare though, and most people seem to have a hard time gaining even a small number of new RSS subscribers consistently. Is there anything you can do about it? Any way to efficiently attract more RSS subscribers? Sure there is. Many people wrote about this topic in the past, but I wanted to give my take on the issue too [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:45:59

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How to Transition to Single Income Living

There are many benefits to being a single income family. Unfortunately, most two-income families feel that this is a financial impossibility. This article provides a detailed road map on how to make a successful transition to single income. By Eugene Estipona Is life getting too hectic? Do you long for a simpler, more family oriented lifestyle? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 11:51:15

Should a poor sewer who hates to even try, attempt a Magnolia Pearl inspired slip cover on a RECLINER? While taking muscle relaxers for a strained back??

  Have you read the Magnolia Pearl book? Beth gave it to me for Christmas and I have been obsessed with the photos ... at this sofa. I was inspired by the opulence of it all, and have always loved the crazy quilt layering of fabrics when I make slipcovers. Chair redo 016   My sofa could use a bit of the embellishments [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 03:22:04

Will’s finally here and we’re getting lots done

Will finally got here Saturday after several plane problems. I thought he’d “take a day off,” but he was rarin’ to get started on the addition ... bathed for 15-20 minutes. Several of the jars have mold on top of the strawberries. Some jars have no mold and we have enjoyed them on french toast, etc. with no problems. Can you tell me what went wrong [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 18:20:54

When Cleaning Clothes Destroys Homes

When Cleaning Clothes Destroys Homes Posted by Cynthia Hash under For Buyers, For Sellers, General Information, first time buyer, Service, ... a yearly dryer vent cleaning. Properly maintained dryer vents save their owners money. Fires caused ... ignite during permanent press. Install the Correct Dryer-Vent Tubing. Property owners should replace [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:50:58

November 20, 2008

rites of passages for boys where they became men over their fresh kill. These days, that rarely happens in a suburban cul-de-sac, but you do have the opportunity to grant your son responsibility in front of a family gathering. When you decide the time is right for your son to carve the turkey – and that may come because of age, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 05:37:45

3 Major Ways to Scrimp and Save in an Economic Recession

When the economy is growing and consumer confidence is high, it is common not to think twice about saving money and reducing expenses. If you are saving money every paycheck, investing in a 401(k) or other accounts for retirement, and spending less than you are earning there isn’t much motivation to reduce your expenses further [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 16:30:47

Pinny Porn?!

Thanks to Bitter Girl I now know it has a name! Pinny Porn! Or as many know it, Domestic Porn ... Stewart-like publications; they make me ill while also making me think my home isn't clean or organized ... and a weird fixation more than anything. But, it creeped into my everyday life and I try to be all house [more...]

Date: 2009-01-20 01:16:24

Home Made Simple, Part Two

Welcome to the second installment of my thoughts on the exciting new home care products now available on store shelves from Procter and Gamble. ( ... .  My absolute favourite use for the magic eraser is cleaning stains/drawings off of walls, they’ll also ... and bathroom cleaning erasers and the new Extra Power Magic Eraser.  At 50% stronger than [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 06:26:49

Are Pentax DSLRs for the birds?

Visitors to this page also liked: See right column.We honor reciprocal links.Hi Pentaxian friends.Today, I'm introducing Alain Dumas. He does a lot of bird photography and thought some of you would find this article interesting. Welcome him with comments and emails.I am a Pentaxian! A Birding one! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 08:02:00

Saturday Spotlight: Merry SITSmas

Bissell Vacuum, right? We all need a little SITStaly love today.  Go comment on the two people above you in roll call. Just give them a quick cyber hug.   We have some preliminary details about our Merry SITSmas celebration!!! Oh, this is some exciting stuff packed full of prizes just like Santa's sleigh [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 06:34:41

Home Made Simple

Where can you go to find easy, affordable home made project plans suitable for gift giving? My absolute favourite are these felted house slippers made from a used sweater with a brown sugar ... the holiday table, free tasty recipes and organizational tips AND an interactive online homemaking [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 19:47:39

Now WE are the stinky ones…

Dharma came home from the groomers Tuesday a much silkier and sweet-smelling kitty. However. She thinks we stink and should be taken to the groomers ... . AND SHAVED. dharma is not pleased It’s a funny thing, cat-stink. Cats are self-cleaning, by and large. Sure, the longer-haired cats need our opposable thumbs and a brush to prevent ugly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:15:00

Three Easy Pet Tips to Help Out on the Home Front

By Myscha Theriault Trying to successfully include the pups in your holiday festivities? Finding the logistics are a bit more than you planned for? ... Here are three simple tips to help you deal. The Kong Hack. Slobber Kong by OakleyOriginals ... the correct type of brushes on hand for various cleaning jobs. My favorite one for the kong? An old [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 17:43:23

Loose Lips Daily: Can’t We All Just Get Along?

As much local politics as humanly possible. Send your tips, releases, stories, events, etc. to lips@washingtoncitypaper.com. Yesterday, in only their third meeting since 1981, Georgetown utterly dominated the Maryland Terrapins in the consolation game of the Old Spice Classic [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 14:56:49

Living Lean

The Background I’ve been reading Dave Ramsey’s Total Money Makeover. Mr ... financial house” (of cards) in order. It inspired us to think hard about the current economic reality ... the amount that we’ve budgeted. The money buys: groceries cleaning supplies toiletries gas small [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:00:54

Clean Out Anxieties and Stress!

Research shows that clutter (in your home, office, or vehicle) causes stress and increases anxieties ... you know that studies actually show that people who spend at least 20 minutes a day cleaning suffer from less ... to find more time for cleaning as well as ways to keep clutter from getting out of hand in the [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 16:35:19

Photoshop Elements 7 Review and Giveaway!

Photoshop Elements 7 is Adobe’s latest version of their consumer photo-editing software.  Doesn’t this run-down of some of its fun, useful and time-saving new features tempt you to enter a giveaway to win a free copy of the software?  Keep reading! The Quick Edit now lets you “brush” teeth and make dull skies bluer [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 18:00:09

Easy Tips For Crate Training Your Bird Dog

People who own hunting dogs seldom treat their dogs like the tools (that they were intended to be) ... in the house. When any dog is a puppy, you’ll find their attention span is rather short – ... to ruin your furniture, it’s not appropriate for them to use the house as a bathroom and of course [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:59:13

Making Christmas the Smart Way

By Sarah Winfrey When I was growing up, I looked forward to the mysterious day, sometime in the month before Christmas, ... ." That's what we called putting up the decorations around the house, choosing the Christmas tree, and decorating it. That day started a whole sub-season for us, where the house would be filled [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 22:30:48

Burn, Baby Burn!

by Capessa, on Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:44am PST Let’s face it. Now is the time of year that you want to kick that calorie burn into high gear ... 238 vacuuming 119 cleaning house: general, light 87 decorating Christmas tree 85 food ... preparation 136 Unloading car 102 LOW BURN ACTIVITIES CALS BURNED IN 30 MIN. reading: sitting [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 23:43:09

Top 5 Self Care Priorities For The Goddess In 2009:

By Carole Fogarty Editor Rejuvenation Lounge and facilitator of Women’s Rejuvenation Retreats:  Rejuvenate Your Soul: “The most important experience of my life, I would say is that of transcending to a place of stillness and silence - twice a day, everyday.” Deepak Chopra [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 08:24:14

What You Should Know About Carpet Care

by Qandishah Brown We all love having carpets in our homes, but do we really know how to take care of them? ... your carpet more than this. Take the time to clean baseboards and other areas that may be difficult ... that carpets can be sensitive and you should never use laundry soap or dishwashing detergent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 14:05:43

So THAT'S what I have to do to get them to clean!

Lately, I have become addicted to the show, "How Clean Is Your House Your House?" on BBC America. The show's affect on my family has been shocking ... . They also send swabs-taken from the home prior to cleaning-to a lab for testing. They use the lab ... with because of their lack of cleaning. Along the way, they show you some of the steps they took to [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 06:25:14

The Essential Time-Saving Guide for Busy People

Your lives are always busy, I’m sure, but the holidays always seem to add even more craziness to everyone’s schedule ... up the schedule. Why use these tips? First, to keep yourself sane during busy times — we all tend ... readers know — simplify your schedule by doing fewer things but focusing on the important things [more...]

Date: 2008-12-07 23:35:55

What happens when the Ritalin wears off...

I can't believe that Miss Grace is almost 1.5 years old. Still not walking.... Perhaps she won't. This would make some things easier, I am sure ... to sell our house. I have a good agent, some boxes, some unemployed, loyal friends; a couple of smart [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 05:44:00

Cleaning the Backyard!

This morning, after my in-laws finished their breakfast we went to the backyard and start raking the leaves ... my finger tips. I think next time we will go out in the backyard and do some cleaning I need a thick ... off from the trees then we can do a lot of cleaning maybe early next month. My mother in-law [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 22:09:47

Winner Of The Nasty House Award

By Alice Chan Find out why Home Staging is a key part of the sales process in real estate. Does your home need an overhaul prior to market listing? Home Staging can bring out the best possible top value in your house. Here's how to utilize home staging and make it work for you. Copyright (c) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:19:05

Clearing Up Cigarette Smoke from Your Home

We all know cigarette is addictive, but for non-smokers, the smell is just unbearable ... cleaning. Smoke of ciggies is so much trouble that it might even require you to do an unplanned general house cleaning. You need your vacuum for this. Clean up furniture, especially the couch where [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 14:16:22

Swanky Dog Hotel?

Proposed Bill: Humans, Pets Buried in Single GraveBy Chantal Anderson - Seattle Times staff reporterSen. Ken Jacobsen and his cat Sam that died several years ago. The Seattle Democrat has filed a bill that would allow the commingling of human and pet remains. Forget the notion that dogs are man's best friend. To Sen [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:00:00

Mom Tip Monday: Housework 101

Now I know you all want me to tell you that Housekeeping 101 starts with "Hire a maid! ... , a maid is probably a lottery winners pipe dream. That means we have to come to grips and try ... 5 minutes when everyone is cooperating.#3. The KitchenI hate cleaning the kitchen. It never ends [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 13:30:00

New Year’s Resolution: Organization and Execution

My New Year’s Resolution: Organization. Actually, execution. And I guess, I’m not alone! ... , in my purse. Just ask my husband! Here’s a terrific example: In 17 Tips for End of Year Tax Planning I got ... cleaning out my closet on the morning of December 31. I made the kids go through their toys [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 14:53:14

"Organize It" - Let' s Manage It - Time Savers vs. Time Wasters

Today at the “Organize It” Party we are going to focus on “Manage It” time savers verse time wasters ... used to be my cleaning day because there was no way I was going out of the house on a Monday unless ... as you can. Be sure to schedule some "you time" as well.Routines are my favorite way to make the most of my time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:53:00

10 Steps to an Organic Bedroom

10 Steps to an Organic, Non-Toxic Bedroom January 14, 2009Did you know that you are sleeping on a mattress soaked in ROACH POISON? If you have a new mattress then you are!!! Mattresses are required to be flame-proof, and so the BIG MATTRESS companies are loading them up with Formaldehyde, Antimony (Arsenic), Boric Acid (Roach Poison) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:05:44

Cleveland Home

by Won Kim Selling your home is a very stressful period in one’s life ... . Certainly the more one learns about how to show their home the much more quickly the property ... your Cleveland home up for sale is to arrange to have all carpets within it cleaned. You can either rent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 16:47:13

coffee talk

Perhaps the most devastating aspect of The Great Deprivation of 2008 was my tearful forfeiture of coffee. I'm a busy, make that manic, girl with a daily to-do list that would make you cry, but I always counted on my 92 ounce tumbler of coffee to get me started each morning, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 04:45:00

5 Home Habits That Save Money

Cooking at Home: To save the most, cut back on ordering in or going out to eat ... Closet Cleanse: S.H.E.D. • Tips, Tricks, and Tools: AT Cleans it All • Can Cleaning Your House Change ... . For tips on home cooking, recipes, and advice, check out our sister site, the Kitchn [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 12:35:00

Saving the Environment, Part 2

About the author: Brenda Reyes Tomassini joined EPA in 2002 ... tips that everyone can incorporate into their daily routines. Today you will find the last 26 ... between cleaning. 41. Use rechargeable batteries and recycle them properly 42. When purchasing gifts [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 15:30:47

Happy New Year! Now what will it bring for you?

I want to say Happy New Year to each and every one of you! How is THAT for a BRIGHT family photo. Flash mode is a killer! I was going to b&w but this was certainly more festive! Here we are, last photo of 2008 Amber 4-and like a mini me. She is so girly and grown up for 4 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 17:36:59

At the Moment …

I’m scrolling through the Disney.com website and crunching numbers and making note of the attractions I think we would be interested in. The numbers: Wow. Granted, I ran through the program on the Disney site, which is most likely the most expensive of any other options open to us at this time, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-19 20:27:04

Posts about Home Sales as of January 18, 2009

NUS card strangeness - irrisorie.thetorturegarden.net 01/18/2009 I mentioned on here a couple of weeks ago that I’d tried to do a registration with NUS for this year’s student card, … since it requires you to go through all the process such as home address, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 14:29:44

New Year’s Responsibilities

*** Monthly Feature Column *** Positively Speaking Building Assets in your Kids by Kelly Curtis, M.S., author of Empowering Youth: How to Encourage Young Leaders to Do Great Things. ‘Tis [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 09:19:09

Ask Unclutterer: Exhausted after work

Reader Juliana submitted the following to Ask Unclutterer: ... for a maid/house manager/fairy godmother. My first piece of advice is to set aside a weekend to simply catch up with all of the stuff around your house. In the days leading up to this weekend, tell [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:31:39

Pet hair gets everywhere

My home has been cat free for eight months now. It wasn’t by choice ... is a bit older to get a new kitten. I definitely miss having a cat, but one thing I don’t miss is cleaning ... that I’m excited to have a cat in the house again. After my initial excitement, the next thing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 12:30:13

Top Pet Medications

Top Pet Medications January 18th, 2009 Powered By CbproAds Top Pet Medications The development of medications for pets has increased rapidly in recent years. Pets are becoming a part of the family, and general advancements are being made in medicine. It makes sense that more resources are being devoted to pets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-18 16:01:51

Microsoft Windows Vista Collection Ebooks (PDFs and CHMs)

2009-01-18 100 Things You Need to Know About Microsoft Windows Vista"Tired of clawing your way through computer books that start at the beginning of recorded history just to find one tiny nugget of information you need? Tired of wrenching your back to pull that massive Windows tome off your bookshelf? [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 20:32:00

The Whole Deal™ on Homemade Cleaning Products

The whirlwind of the holidays (and my own post holidays travel schedule) ... .  Pots and pans in my sink, spots on all my mirrors and a sadly neglected wall-to-wall carpet ... out carpet stains, freshening up the carpet and dog beds, and I’m sure there are countless other uses [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:00:36

Jon Henley speaks to the people doing the jobs no one else wants

Ship's officer The Pride of Kent is 180 metres long, 28 metres wide, and weighs 30,635 tonnes. Fully loaded, she carries 120 trucks, 2,000 passengers, and up to 130 crew. It is, in fact, a small floating town that crosses the Channel between Dover and Calais 10 times every 24 hours [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 00:05:26

Preparing for holiday house guests

They are coming over for the holidays, and they are bringing more than just presents ... to keep them until the holiday. Clean the house room by room. Pick a room each day or a few rooms each week. Or schedule a special session with your normal cleaning service. Don’t wait until the night [more...]

Date: 2008-11-21 14:30:41

How Clean Is Your House Show With Kim and Aggie

How Clean Is Your House Show With Kim and Aggie Lately I can't get enough of all of the home organization shows. There are quite a few that I watch but the British show "How Clean Is Your House" is one of my favorites. Each episode of the show features an absolutely disgusting house that looks like it hasn't [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 15:50:45

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