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Your Cleaning ABCs (DEF&G to Come)

Cleaning alphabetically works the same way as doing anything else in that manner; namely, it puts things in order. If your xylophone is dirty, it will have to wait its turn, but those items closer to the front of the alphabet will soon get a dusting, whether they want to or not. Read on, no matter how you may feel about order and letters or vice versa. Bedding A sure fire way to kill those dust mites that live rent-free within the folds of your bedding is to place the item in a garbage bag and leave it in the … Continue reading →

Fourth of July Fun

Fourth of July is a great time for family fun. Parades, picnics, barbeques, beach parties, and fireworks are great ways to celebrate. Try these projects to get ready for Independence Day. Sunglasses Keeper This project is fun, but it will also help keep your children’s eyes protected from the sun, because it will help them keep track of their sunglasses. All you need is a pair of children’s UV protective sunglasses, some string (white or any color), and red, white, and blue beads. Round beads work best for comfort. Make a tiny loop in one end of the string (large … Continue reading →

My Favorite Home Accessories

Accessorizing is such fun whether it means finding the perfect accessories for a great outfit or for your home. I love accessories and here are some of my favorites: Wineglasses I collect wine glasses and have done so for quite a while. I love them. It doesn’t matter if they are for red wine, white wine, or champagne, I think they’re beautiful. I have a gorgeous set of crystal champagne glasses, some antique glasses, and even inexpensive ones that I happened to find interesting or attractive. I even have a few that don’t match. Either one was broken at some … Continue reading →

Cute Crafts, Great Gifts

Here is a project that most anyone can make and it isn’t expensive to do. Your child can make adorable, custom crafts that will make cute accents for your home or great gifts for grandparents, friends, or Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gifts for Mom or Dad. Using a simple spindle from a banister or table leg (which you can find at a salvage center, thrift store, or antique shop), or pieces of 2″ x 2″ posts, 4″ x 4″ posts, or round wood posts, you and your children can make great candleholders. They can be very sleek or distressed … Continue reading →

Warm Up Empty Corners, Part II

Continuing with the theme of warming up corners, here are a few more ideas to help you fill empty spaces in your home: Add Plants Add a tall plant or a great tree to any corner. An up-light behind it will make it even more dramatic. You can also add a plant stand and fill it will select plants, grasses, naturals, or flowers, to bring some life and some color to the corner. If you use one type of plant, try using an interesting assortment of planters or pots. Use Oversized Candleholders Oversized candlesticks and candle stands also work great … Continue reading →