Dear Obtuse Person I live With...
...All I wanted was a little lie-in. Just one. I'm tired. I have been lifting heavy furniture, moving heavy boxes and cleaning new and old houses all while caring for our family-- keeping up with your laundry and theirs. I have cooked you a hot meal [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 18:12:00
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So What Exactly Have I Gained by Retiring?
A couple of day ago, I spent four sweaty hours cleaning my house, making up beds, moving furniture around to accommodate an air mattress, ... -constant contentment, even when I'm agitated with cleaning and not content with the state of my home [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 07:03:39
10 Ways To Get Your Home Ready For Fall
The days are getting shorter, the air is crisp and cool in the mornings and the sound of crunching leaves under your feet rings like music in your ... of warm weather left where you live, it might be time to think about cleaning and storing your patio cushions (and furniture if it needs to be protected from the weather). Change your furnace filter [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 17:36:40
January Journal Day 13, Orange
Busy day, busy with my online class, there are a lot of talented ladies there, and busy painting and moving furniture around. For some reason 'Spring Cleaning' always hits me in January. I guess it's the New Year and I want to start fresh. So I have been busy nesting along with all of my other projects. Freshening [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 05:05:00
New boudoir chair.....
When we purchased our new master bedroom set one year ago, we needed to find a chair that would coordinate with new furniture ... was out in the garage cleaning, sanding and putting tongue oil on it, which is a wood varnish. I think [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:30:00
Just Shoot Me Right Now
If I ever invite you to a party at my house, please suggest that you hold the party at your house or better yet a bar ... furniture, I washed the floor, I cleaned all the cobwebs. Heck I even cleaned the heating vents. I cleaned [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 02:10:00
A very long day
Well, Servicemaster completed the cleaning of my home yesterday (Thursday) ... my furniture with a special solution that removes the smell of smoke, then their initial work will be done ... Gustav delayed the checks for the fire - I actually received the check for the hurricane damage before [more...]
Date: 2008-09-12 08:25:39
Real Estate Developer (and Anne Hathaway’s Ex!) Hit With Charges
Anne Hathaway and Raffaello Follieri attend the Mercedes-Benz Polo Challenge at the Bridgehampton Polo ... Center with views of Central Park” (rent: $37K/month), cleaning services for the apartment ($60K), furniture ($37K), personal vacations, chartered flights on private planes around the world and medical [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 15:29:37
New Year/New You: Having the Home of Your Dreams
Set Reasonable Goals Forget the resolutions. There is no sense in trying to change too much too soon ... until it actually goes into the washing machine. If clean laundry is draped on furniture or exercise [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 11:01:50
Glitter, Baby
No, I'm not talking about the re-release of the SEP book. I'm talking about the little glittery things all over my house ... life. And while I'm doing that, I see all sorts of things that need to be done like cleaning baseboards, dusting behind large pieces of furniture and washing a door with grandbaby fingerprints all over [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 06:02:00
SATURDAY CLEANING
We've spent the day deep cleaning the family room. We've weeded through movies and books. Dusted and cleaned. Moved furniture in and out. So now we're feeling really good about sitting down [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 21:46:00
Monday Mommy Blog Giveaway Round Up
Name of blog: Everything Up CloseNumber of winners: 3Sponsor: EnvirosaxPrize: Each winner will receive one Envirosax bag ... : Better LifePrize: Each winner will receive a starter kit of Better Life natural cleaning products ... Natural Beauty Furniture PolishDeadline: Midnight CT of January 7thEligibility: US OnlyMethod of entry [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 02:18:00
HNT #23 ~ Storms & Dust
I gave my official notice to terminate the lease for the house today ... ve spent all day cleaning & packing things, preparing the first big pile of furniture to be sent ... the most about moving and cleaning the house is I get stuck in and find all the dusty spots, the icky [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 12:34:13
Monday-Trashed Rental Update
I didn't get home until almost 10 tonight. I am ready for this to be over but there is still so much to do ... . -Last of the large junk has gone to the dump. -All furniture moved to the garage. -Got estimate for cleaning ... to rent large carpet cleaner for 2 days-$50, and try cleaning. Most stains came out, red ones did [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 04:58:00
MPs defy the judges to keep ‘John Lewis’ expenses list secret - The Times
“Details of MPs’ claims for plasma televisions, furniture and cleaning bills will be kept secret after Harriet Harman bowed to backbenchers’ pressure to stop expenses claims being published.”Full [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 10:31:42
Payday loans for furniture causing an online Wisteria
Even payday loans can’t cover some trends in furniture. The furniture catalog craze has been in full swing for over a decade, and some companies have been just cleaning up the entire time, selling furniture that can be either unique, tech savvy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:23:28
I'm so glad....
....that I didn't drink a bottle of wine after work last night while cleaning the basement, rearranging the dining room furniture, and making other preparations for Christmas Eve party.It's a good [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 17:27:00
Summer holidays...
Ahhhh... It's so good to have all the hectic stuff over and done with... we can finally take a deep breath and relax ... doesn't close until the 24th). I've been cleaning our apartment and re-arranging our furniture with newly found inspiration from blogs and magazines. I'm scanning ebay for good furniture finds, reading [more...]
Date: 2008-12-21 00:49:00
Dirt Beware!!
Cleaning requires a lot of energy and effort. If you use a vacuum cleaner, aside from moving furniture and all, ... areas such as those under furniture and tables. Both technology wise appliances can clean on tiles [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 09:36:19
Water Powered Alarm Clock
Water Powered Alarm Clock “Time is Gold “as the saying says. We should get the most out of it and should enjoy every moment of it ... Tech and Design Sites Auto Trends Auto Transport DMV Locations Auto Insurance Carpet Cleaning ... Dog ShoesLaptop RepairSeat Covers Load Cell Modern furniture Raymond Weil Watches Categories [more...]
Date: 2008-06-22 20:33:00
Jessica Alba Opens Her Green Home To In Style Mag
When Jessica Alba was pregnant earlier this year, ... issue. “There’s nothing off-limits here.” Almost every piece of furniture or accessory bought ... , and non-toxic cleaning products. For baby, a crib and changing table made with sustainable wood [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 15:38:18
Easy Upholstery Cleaning Tips To Live By
by Chris Channing Upholstery, like your average suit that needs to make a trip to the dry cleaner, ... of furniture or related house objects may react to cleaning substances in the wrong way- so there are some rules to follow when cleaning upholstery. The first step in cleaning upholstery [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 08:12:26
Nanotech material never gets wet, even when submerged
Nanotechnology strikes again, making technology seem like magic ... pocket of air is protected below. Think self-cleaning clothing, or truly spill resistant furniture [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 00:28:32
What To Do When In Doubt Of Cleaning Upholstery Correctly
Upholstery, like your average suit that needs to make a trip to the dry cleaner, ... of furniture or related house objects may react to cleaning substances in the wrong way- so there are some rules to follow when cleaning upholstery. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 08:06:00
How To Clean Upholstery Without Causing Damage
Upholstery, like your average suit that needs to make a trip to the dry cleaner, ... of furniture or related house objects may react to cleaning substances in the wrong way- so there are some rules to follow when cleaning upholstery. [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 05:25:21
Bella Rose Teacup
I love my Bella Rose DP and am determined to use up every piece, and I don’t have too far to go! ... Dots. Thanks again for stopping in. Still no cleaning done — oh my!!! My boys are still ... been furniture shopping with another and enjoying visiting time with our oldest. It’ll get done in due time — [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 03:12:15
Back To Normal
Monday is back to normal day.With the holidays and Gavin being home for the past 2 weeks I feel like life has been in limbo ... . Ok, enough of that! The past couple of days I have been a cleaning machine around the house ... and re arranged their furniture. That made it so much easier to bring in the stuff they got [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 02:10:00
a new year, a new look and wishes
We’ve always found the new year a great launching pad to hit the reset button. Usually we do an overhaul in the home, cleaning closets, filing papers, and re-arranging furniture. But this year we were inspired to re-design the blog.With inspiration from a few [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 06:30:00
Another Move
Shortly, probably tomorrow, I’ll be moving again. The roommate that we’ve been living with is giving us the opportunity to rent, and later purchase, ... aside a corner to put some spanking furniture and perhaps some other props. With proper lighting ... of cleaning up before it’s really worth bragging about. Plus, we won’t be able to get online [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 00:56:00
Santa Claus has to come through the front door on Christmas
Seriously, our dear Santa will not be able to come into the house through chimneys again if he wants to give us a gift on Christmas for being good ... about dust anymore and for Daddy, no more cleaning works to do now :) MIURA Table honored Best Detail ... furnitures (1) What’s left from Milan Furniture Fair 2008 (2) [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 18:40:08
A Fresh Start
So for the last couple days I have been busy cleaning out my scrappy room!!And I was really surprised about all the things I found!! ... with us!! And let me tell you...WOW!!! What a fun place to be "locked" in!!!So after cleaning I found ... thrify with some of my pieces of furniture too!! The brown shelf (underneath my white one) was round [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 02:25:00
Making Your Home a Haven Monday: The Two-Hour Quick Clean Up!
With the busy holiday weekend behind us, our home could definitely use some basic all-purpose picking up and cleaning today ... take five minutes maximum per bathroom. Save the heavy-duty cleaning for later! 6. Do a quick sweep ... about moving furniture or going over every inch of carpet, just make sure and hit the main traffic areas [more...]
Date: 2008-07-07 06:20:29
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 ... of hair that ends up on the floor and furniture. You may also look into a corner comb. Furniture [more...]
Date: 2008-12-04 12:30:13
When it rains
On Sunday, Mom and Dad buy a new car. Dad sells old car. On Monday, Amanda’s car breaks down. Amanda borrows Dad’s car. Lisa starts to move out. Luckily the new car is big enough to haul her furniture all over Northern Virginia. Dad books new ... before street cleaning begins.Meanwhile, Dad calls dealership. Dealership says they haven’t even [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 04:17:27
Pledge-aliscious Giveaway
I Have spent my entire day cleaning because in two hours time I have about 40 people coming to the house for our Annual White Elephant Party. My appetizers, drinks, and dessert table are ready, and thanks to Pledge the cleaning was a snap. I have a lot of antique furniture in the house and I now have a beautiful glossy shine everywhere [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 23:43:12
Home Loving...
I really think that I should update the look of the house at the moment. It's looking really "boring" to me ... as this. I have 2 cats and a dog and they molt. Any tips on how to keep their hair off the furniture? The only way that I know is sweeping and cleaning everyday but seriously, who has the time [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 05:05:30
College Grads: Sticking to a Personal Budget Doesn’t Mean Sticking to Ramen
If you’re starting your first job and renting your first apartment this month, ... to the apartment that I realized: I have no furniture, no power, no connection to the outside world ... like: cleaning supplies, pots and pans, dishes, etc., etc.” Mint tip: Learn from my mistakes and prepare [more...]
Date: 2008-06-20 23:06:37
Good Reads: the Touch-Up Paint Edition
leaves Photo by noahg We’re fixing things up in our apartment this week: cleaning windows, touching up the paint, and vacuuming behind the furniture. We’ve got the windows open to bring in the fresh air before the winter cold truly sets in. We’re trying to spruce things up before we get out the Christmas [more...]
Date: 2008-11-15 20:08:40
Sunday Pie
No real pie, this weekend (darn -- the strawberry rhubarb is all gone), just a jumble of life . . ... not being entirely Scroogey, for once, when you get right down to it.We are immersed in cleaning, decorating, tossing out possessions, folding laundry, wrapping gifts, yardwork, moving furniture [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 20:41:00
Clutter as mental illness
What possesses people? Just imagine having to dust all this stuff. And heaven help us, it’s all jammed into a condo! ... their time with needless dusting and cleaning. It escapes me. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not exactly ... furniture. Several pieces of fine art: a real painting by a real artist, a real sculpture… An endowment [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 15:39:33
‘Twas the night before…
I’m sitting in a near-empty apartment and pretty exhausted after a full day of packing and cleaning ... , tow-dolly for the car, two dozen furniture pads and the dolly - is now $760. $760 for a cross [more...]
Date: 2008-06-04 03:35:00
DIY or Pay Someone?
We just finished painting our living/dining room today. It took us two days working straight ... in and have furniture. It’s so much tougher having to move furniture around. I’m guessing that’s how we spend out Labor Day, cleaning and putting the rooms back together. Anyway our neighbors paid [more...]
Date: 2008-09-01 01:48:40
Buyers Guide to the Personal Air Purifier
A personal air purifier is a device made to be worn around the neck, on a lapel or in a pocket near the face ... or foot traffic • Do not place the unit close to walls, corners, furniture or other obstructions • Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use and cleaning recommendations. Some of the most [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 17:50:57
moving studio today
actually, it's been a process for weeks now... it's amazing when you realize how much stuff you collect, eh?! ... .... all that will be left is what cannot fit into the car dresser and a couple pieces of furniture ... of the night... it's like a full time job- family, cleaning two places, packing, unpacking, etc [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 19:42:44
Pledge Natural Beauty Furniture Polish Review and Giveaway
I recently got the opportunity to review Pledge Natural Beauty Furniture Polish. Normally I am super cheap when it comes to cleaning but I do love using Pledge. Why ... you like to win a can of your own?To enter:* Leave a comment with any cleaning questions you might [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 05:41:00
Framing II
My parents inherited a painting that's a source of considerable disagreement between them ... , I have a hunch that the painting may simply be in need of a sensitive cleaning by a professional art ... when it has a connection to the furniture in a room.In contrast, this arrangement offers a riot [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 14:51:00
Seven Things Spring/ Summer 2008 Weeks 19 & 20
In:* 1 AU marie claire magazine (subscription)*1 scoop for doling out the baking soda from the container when cleaning: ... decorations, 1 bag, 5 items children's dolls house furniture, 1 jacket, 1 pair shoes, 11 items [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 21:12:00
A Half Dozen Uses for Empty Egg Cartons
Photo courtesy of robsmith-qld When you think about it, eggs themselves are a pretty frugal food ... beverages. Note, give them a good cleaning if you plan to use the ice in drinks–wouldn’t want any ... furniture because it usually comes with instructions no one can understand and a huge plastic pack [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 11:00:46
Visions of Future World by Syd Mead
Visions of Future World by Syd Mead Have you ever imagined how things would be in future? ... Auto Insurance Carpet Cleaning Broadband Online Colleges Free SMS Auto Loans Bathroom FurnitureMarked ... Modern furniture Raymond Weil Watches Categories 4WD Architecture Bathroom Bike Folding [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 07:27:25
A Great Day
Today has a sort of shiny, happy, sparkly sheen to it. I can't remember the last time I saw the sun shining so brightly through our windows. Unfortunately it only makes the layer of dust on my furniture all the more apparent, but today is not a day for cleaning. The sun was so glorious that I pulled back the curtains in Madeline [more...]
Date: 2009-01-20 18:44:30
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