One’s wellness starts with cleanliness
December 12, 2008 After a long and tiring day at work, we hurry to reach for our car key and head home ... products sold in the market - natural rust removers, natural carpet stain cleaners ... products is undeniably increasing. The obvious reason for this is that most commercial cleaners contain [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 10:44:06
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How To Pick the Right Carpeting
by Qandishah Brown Carpeting can be a popular choice for the home or office. It can instantly make any room feel cozier and is warm as well ... your carpet last longer and looking like new with outer banks carpet cleaner. ... that you will want to consider will be what the carpet is made of. Natural fibers can one the things [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 19:03:52
Martha Stewart’s new puppy
Martha Stewart’s new puppy Because of my extensive domestic proclivities I am often compared to Martha Stewart. OK ... for her enterprises. She wrote: Host Dry Carpet Cleaner Shaker Pack. This all-natural product is made ... , we just sprinkle the sawdust-like material over the stain and gently brush it in…. I’ve used Host Clean [more...]
Date: 2008-12-11 18:02:25
Carpet Maintenance Alternative Solutions
It may always be a problem for some home owners as far as maintaining carpets is concerned. Some would use the traditional vacuum cleaner but the matter of additional energy costs due ... clean carpets better. 1. Salton Wings Broom. This is a natural way to clean your carpet, using over [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 23:37:42
Learn How to Keep Your House Look and Smell Clean With Green Cleaning Products
Are you on the search for natural cleaners? Read on to find out some of the most common fixes for house problems. 1 ... in removing residue as it also helps to disinfect the place. 5.Dirty Carpet- this is not a problem if you only follow the right steps written here. What you need to do is to sprinkle baking soda on the carpet [more...]
Date: 2008-12-15 23:29:38
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
Natural Bleach Alternatives
Does whiter whites mean cleaner clothes? Many of us have grown up with the idea that chlorine bleach is necessary to provide cleaner clothes, ... as a laundry booster, clean tiles & grouts, mold & mildew, solve carpet stains ... that gets caught in the groves of the tile. The cheapest brand I have found is Sun Oxygen Cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-12-10 08:00:55
Green Stuff
This past week I wrote about green living on my Rightcolor.net site. I want to share it here as well and add some things to it ... we will all be living a cleaner lifestyle which will help in keeping us disease free. solar lighting ... conservation, and recycling. The array of products are amazing from cork, carpet and backing, hardwoods [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 04:33:34
Amazing All Purpose Formula Found In Most Kitchens
Since the days of old, natural remedies have been passed down from generation to generation. With the modern wonders of medicine we often forget the effectiveness and power of simple formulas like vinegar! When I was a little girl I wondered why my grandmother and mom would take teaspoons of vinegar or even pour some in their water… Now I know! [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 20:00:43
snow day!
Camille likes to snuggle. She is a very rewarding baby to have around, her sweetness more than balances out the trouble she causes, so we will keep her.Okay, someone snapped this picture of me when I was sick. So here I am. And that same child took this one of daddy playing his guitar while watching something on tv... [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 13:47:00
What makes you "happy"
I’ve figured it out.America can be illustrated well by way of Disney World. I’m surprised that out of everything people here seem to know about America, few have ever even heard of the hometown of Mickey and his gang.Where am I going with this? Chidinma was asking me some questions about school in America and it got me talking about my favorite [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 11:22:00
Green Cleaning is Safer and Cheaper
Most commercial cleansers contain harsh chemicals, such as bleach and ammonia, which irritate the eyes, skin, and lungs ... recommended, use of vinegar on grout can weaken it. Use sparingly. Oven Cleaner: Earth Easy has a terrific recipe for an all-natural oven cleaner that uses nothing more than baking soda, salt, and [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 12:00:04
Going Green in the Office
While many of us are recycling (where I live, if you don’t put recycling out, they won’t take your garbage), changing to more efficient light bulb, turning the thermostat down a couple degrees in the winter and other various energy saving techniques in our homes, have you thought about taking those practices to work? [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 06:00:04
Some days I am sure that deciding to become a stay-at-home mother was the biggest mistake I ever made
quite amazing. And it turns out that Dick has quite evolved, affectionate feelings for the music of ABBA, enough so that I’ll be uploading my ABBA Gold CD to our iTunes library tomorrow (if I can find it). But one thing did bother me: Why is Sophie (the daughter) choosing between: 1) marriage/settling down/babies and 2) [more...]
Date: 2008-11-14 03:30:03
Watkins Natural Plant-Based Cleaners by Linda Carter
**Due to higher than usual orders, Watkins liquid laundry detergent and toilet bowl cleaner are temporarily unavailable ... years ago, Watkins made a huge mistake. Well, at least that's what I thought. The entire cleaning ... few are still available but not listed in the catalog).Instead, all the "new" cleaners were chemical [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 14:00:00
My Latest Saga
I probably shouldn't even discuss the situation... because in some ways I feel like it reflects on me as either oblivious, or a bad house-keeper ... the carpet cleaner and soap the carpets in a couple days too. It sounds safe and effective ... and picked up the carpet powder however I read the container and absolutely NOT comfortable using [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 18:41:00
Entertainment News Dailies: January 6, 2009
BOX OFFICE LOS ANGELES - “Marley and Me” has marked its territory at the top of the box office and it’s staying there. In just two weeks it’s taken in $106 million. Twenty-four million of that comes from this past weekend. “Bedtime Stories” stays in second with another 20 and a half million. “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” is in third [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 02:22:04
Two more additions…
Well they say that it comes in threes, so here are the other two new additions to our household!A new Epson Stylus Photo R290 Printer. My old one ( ... of what I had.A new Vacuum cleaner! A Dyson D23 Motorhead to be precise! I’ve been coverting ... ! Our houses are built (mostly) to take advantage of the natural breezes (being in the tropics [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 10:18:21
How to Make Natural Cleaners Work Better
natural cleaners As much as I like using natural cleaners in my home, sometimes they need a little oomph ... a stronger defense against germs. Isopropyl rubbing alcohol is an alternative to harsh cleaners with bleach ... to push the dust around. All of my other cleaners are safe and natural except for that…” I thought [more...]
Date: 2008-08-07 14:01:19
Clean is Good.
Between being frugal and being green, there are many reasons to make your own household cleaners ... the name of the cleaner! This means that when the cleaner runs low, it's easy to replenish. If you want ... for glass cleaner, all purpose spray, disinfectant spray, hardwood floor cleaner, furniture polish, air [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 06:09:00
Clean House, Clean Planet
My girlfriend, who is very environmentally friendly (she puts most of us to shame) ... such as vinegar, club soda, water, liquid dishsoap, etc. Not only are the products natural, hence ... in a spray bottle. That's it. Club soda - go figure.For an all-purpose cleaner:2 Tbsp distilled vinegar1 tsp [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 14:28:00
The Three-Ingredient Recipe for Cooking Up Profits
Natalie’s Three-Ingredient Investment Recipe for Cooking Up Profits 1. Start with what you know and love. 2. Pick the leader in the sector (in real estate, it’s location, location, location). 3. Buy low; sell high (easy to say; hard to do). Any time a potential investment seems too complicated and twists your mind into endless debates, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 14:39:16
Three-Ingredient Investment Recipe For Cooking Up Profits
Natalie's Three-Ingredient Investment Recipe for Cooking Up Profits1. Start with what you know and love.2. Pick the leader in the sector (in real estate, it's location, location, location).3. Buy low; sell high (easy to say; hard to do).Any time a potential investment seems too complicated and twists your mind into endless debates, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 16:20:00
Choosing Your Carpeting
by Qandishah Brown Carpeting can be a popular choice for the home or office. It can instantly make any room feel cozier and is warm as well ... . You will surely be able to make your carpet last longer and looking like new with carpet cleaner outer banks ... that you will want to consider will be what the carpet is made of. Natural fibers can one the [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 21:23:15
How to Green Your Carpet Cleaning
Bare feet on green carpet Whether it’s wall-to-wall carpeting or area rugs, your floor coverings will eventually need a good cleaning ... and chemicals from other people’s carpets through your home. Invest in your own steam cleaning unit ... on non-toxic steam extraction methods. There are also green carpet cleaning solutions available for home [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 10:46:54
Avoid Pet Allergies - How to Get Rid of Dog Dander
What would you do if an allergist has verified that the cause of your sneezing, watery eyes, runny nose, ... will cling to the carpet, furniture and bedding for at least 6 months after the dog was removed. So how would you deal with this problem? First off is to remove the toxins from your body. Natural [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 02:45:13
Pet Advice - Pet News - Pet Photos
Stop Your Pet From Peeving You OffDr. Debbye Turner Bell - CBS Morning ShowEach new year, we make resolutions to break bad habits, but what about our furry family members?Sometimes their behavior can be destructive and annoying. So what can you do?We all love our dogs and cats and think they are the smartest creatures on earth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 13:08:00
Cleaning Tips for Over-Fed Pets
The holiday season brings many food temptations--treats like chocolate, cookies and candy, ... , a BISSELL deep cleaning machine--such as the SpotBot Pet or Little Green--can save you and your carpets ... if you act quickly. To clean the mess, use warm water (not hot), natural enzyme-cleaning action [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 00:01:59
Did Cleaning Chemicals Spark Jett Travolta's Early Ailments?
The death of Jett Travolta has sparked an important conversation regarding the use of household chemicals in our everyday lives ... know what the correlation is...I'm just saying we need to know more." In regards to the carpet cleaning ... ecosystems in a carpet...bacteria, spores and fungi that live and grow there." So we are left with many [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 07:14:44
Gates of Vienna News Feed 11/18/2008
The most ominous news story tonight: “IAF is Ready for Iran’s Nuclear Sites”.A period of great peril for Israel is fast approaching. Assuming that the mullahs have a nuclear capability, the most dangerous time will likely be between the inauguration of Barack Obama — when the United States will cease to be a credible deterrent to Iran — and the [more...]
Date: 2008-11-19 04:59:00
Holiday Wear and Tear - 12 Tips for Your Furnishings
The holiday traffic in and out of your home can leave stains and scratches. Plus, the New Year event is still to come. Here is some general advice to respond to spills on upholstery, carpet and wood furniture. CARE ... for the name of a reputable re-finisher. CARE OF UPHOLSTERY A lot of work is done [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 17:58:01
Summer Bird Feeding
Summer Bird Feeding November 27th, 2008 Powered By CbproAds Summer Bird Feeding Feeding birds in the backyard has become a year round family ... urine and continue to urinate on that section of carpet. Before applying the cleaner, be sure to test ... of natural insect control. We have our resident birds that stay with us all year long, but each [more...]
Date: 2008-11-27 14:54:55
Fish out of Water Chapter 1
Fish Out of Waterby Vivienne TuffnellChapter 1 Isobel could pinpoint the exact day, even the exact moment when her life began its inexorable slide from amiable muddle to downright anarchy and dangerous chaos. She had a number of occasions to choose from, but the real moment stood out like a light on a dark night [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 13:38:30
Spring cleaning?
Maybe if I were SuperWoman, I would be starting my spring cleaning, but, I'm not! ... to make some more of our regular cleaners for everyday use. I have a nice big basket that I lined ... !)Heather's Carpet Fresh2 cups baking soda1 cup corn starch6 drops essential oil - I like lemongrass [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 19:00:00
Carpet Cleaners in New Hope Pa
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Bucks County PA When choosing a carpet cleaner for your home, Please keep your families Health in mind ... from food-grade ingredients, and in combination with steam cleaning machines and safe carbonation ... power of oxygen, steam, and food-grade cleansing solutions to brighten and clean your carpets [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 20:43:52
How To Use Natural Products To Clean Your Home
naturalcleaning-1 how-to-tips-advice Ok, so cleaning is hardly exciting stuff but in some ways it can be satisfying to spend some time scrubbing ... brands of cleaning products are not only bad for the environment because of the chemicals they use, they also bad for you and your skin and your breathing. On top of this cleaning products can be [more...]
Date: 2008-12-03 10:00:33
It’s News To M_A - 12/27/08
cross-posted at WWL, M_A’s & OWL Stories of note from the WakeTheFuckUp news desk…. Here’s a glimpse of some of the headlines featured below the fold: Legalising opium is the only way to save Afghanistan Pakistan Moves Thousands Of Troops Toward Indian Border The Rule of Impunity: [more...]
Date: 2008-12-27 15:31:19
1-4-09 Coupon Insert update
Ok, according to SlickDeals there will be 2 Red Plums and 3 SmartSources. (1 of the SS will be the General Mills insert.) Last year we also had 3 SS and 2 RP! So I'm betting this will be more like what comes out on TaylorTown. General Mills Everyday Saver (mini SS)Green Giant Valley Fresh Steamers – 50 cents off any 1 (x2/28) [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 21:09:00
Sharkey had a little accident
I just love the way sisal carpeting looks throughout my homes, but just like any carpet, sisal does not fare well with spills, ... a fantastic job of making those stains disappear. It’s called Host Dry Carpet Cleaner Shaker Pack ... s environmentally friendly. Dsc_2934 Here’s the wonderful Host Dry Carpet Cleaner Dry Pack [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 02:34:30
It’s a Green Christmas! Giveaway #13
It’s a Green Christmas! Giveaway #13 Author: Super-Mommy 14 Dec Today’s giveaway is a cool one ... Cleaner Miracle Cleaner. I have a bottle that I have been using for a few days now, and I am lovin’ ... ! Also great for all of those hard-to-clean spots including carpet stains, rust/hard water stains [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 13:37:56
11 Unusual Things You Can Compost
Grass clippings, leaves, coffee grounds and kitchen scraps are the old standbys of the compost bin, ... with nail polish remover or other potentially hazardous substances. Vacuum Cleaner Leavings ... , all of which are compostable. Try emptying the canister of your bagless vacuum cleaner into the compost bin [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 03:45:35
Contest Round-Up - 11/22/08
If you have any blogging giveaways that you would like included on this page, please fill out the submission form on the ‘Contact’ page. If you have any questions, you can e-mail me at deb(at)momstakeonthings(dot)com. Thanks! Don’t forget to check out my Contests page during the week for even more great giveaways! [more...]
Date: 2008-11-22 16:30:41
Carpeting 101
by Qandishah Brown Carpeting can be a popular choice for the home or office. It can instantly make any room feel cozier and is warm as well ... your carpet professionally cleaned and maintained does not have to be difficult with upholstery ... with outer banks carpet cleaner. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 21:41:40
Essential Oils Blends and Uses
Better Living With Essential Oils Practical formulas you can use in Personal Care and Your Environment Personal Care - What Essential Oils can do for Your Skin: l Penetrate lower skin layers to work on moisturizing and healing. l Stimulate and regenerate skin cells, to heal skin damaged by sun, burns, wrinkles, or injury [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:51:18
Sodium Carbonate or baking soda and some homemade recipes
Baking soda,bicarbonate of soda, sodium bicard, and bicarb are names use for sodium carbonate. Baking soda's, not the baking powder ( ... uses from gargle, cleaning, polishing to putting out fire.I have selected 3 websites that have home ... so you can see and compare their recipes. Then I listed all their cleaning recipes using baking soda for easy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 02:32:00
Contest Round-Up - 12/20/08
Don’t forget to check out my Contests page during the week for even more great giveaways! And if you have any blogging giveaways that you would like included on this page, please fill out the submission form on the Contact page or send an e-mail to contests(at)momstakeonthings(dot)com. Thanks! [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 16:30:21
Rug - Carpet _ Upholstery Cleaning NJ
The Best Organic Carpet Cleaning Nj organic carpet cleaners new jersey Carpet Cleaning for Your Health all natural carpet cleaners NJ all natural upholstery cleaners new jersey When someone is diagnosed with indoor allergies, one of the first things he’s probably told to do is to remove any wall-to-wall carpeting in the house. It’s true [more...]
Date: 2008-12-25 07:34:10
All Natural Carpet Cleaning Bucks County PA
When choosing a carpet cleaner for your home, Please keep your families Health in mind ... from food-grade ingredients, and in combination with steam cleaning machines and safe carbonation ... power of oxygen, steam, and food-grade cleansing solutions to brighten and clean your carpets [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 18:25:43
Love is in the air…..Or IS it???? Healthy Air = Healthy Hearts
www.normangitzen.com FEBRUARY………….Love is in the Air………….Or IS it??????? heart mheartmheart When one thinks of February, one thinks of matters of the heart…. LOVE IS IN THE AIR! Are you aware that what is in YOUR air can affect your heart? Most of us know that air pollution health affects are far reaching… [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 10:56:33
10 simple secrets of fivestar luxury decorating
10 Simple Secrets Of Five-Star Luxury Decorating By Terri Emmett What is it about a hotel room that is so appealing when you first open the door and step inside? The “initial impact” a hotel room has upon its customers is one of the most vitally important factors in the hotel business [more...]
Date: 2008-12-30 11:43:23
