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Another Bargain Glass Cleaner

Here is yet one more way to get your glass cleaned without spending your money on commercial cleaners. I’ve talked about glass cleaners before, but I recently discovered a new technique that creates a glass cleaning solution that is as good or better than anything you can find out on the market. I do clean my windows with a vinegar solution because it works well, as well as some of the other methods that I have mentioned in the past. But for a glass cleaner that is really strong and acts just like Windex but without the blue coloring, I … Continue reading →

Recommendation: Out of the Way Places in Paris

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The last few years that I was working, I spent a lot of time in Paris. It is the greatest tourist city in the world. If asked to list the things to see, most people would say the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, the Museum d’Orsay, Notre Dame, the Arc de Triumph and the Champs Elysees. My two favorite places to visit in Paris are not on that list. They are a little difficult to find. But they are well worth the effort. My recommendation is that you go out of your way to see the Musee Marmottan and Sainte Chapelle. … Continue reading →

Give Mom a Cup of Tea (or Coffee, Cocoa…)

This is a really simple, cute craft project, and Mom will love it. It’s a way to give her a little treat that she can enjoy while relaxing on her special day, or any time. You will need construction paper or cardstock, tissue paper, scissors, glue, stuff to decorate with, and tea bags, packets of flavored coffee, or envelopes of hot cocoa. Add ribbon and flowers to decorate if you like. Following the diagrams shown, trace the lower half of a circle onto a square piece of paper. You can use the lid from a margarine tub or small bowl. … Continue reading →

Shop for Girl’s Glamour Room Items

If you liked the items listed and shown in the Girl’s Glamour Room post, you can find these and many other theme items at various department stores, decor shops, furniture stores, and even novelty shops. Each of the items mentioned can also be found online. Here are some links to help you locate stores that carry them: High Heel Shoe Chair High heel shoe chairs come in assorted colors, textures, and prints and this site even offers matching ottomans as well as smaller versions of these cute chairs. You can even build your own high heel shoe chair to coordinate … Continue reading →

Make Your Own Household Cleaning Products

Do you want to limit chemicals in your home? Are you looking to save money? Maybe you have simply found yourself in the middle of cleaning but didn’t have enough cleanser. In any of these situations, you can use the following recipes to make homemade cleaning products from stuff you probably already have around the house. Carpet Deodorizer Mix three parts baking soda with one part baby powder or other fragranced talc. Add three tablespoons of cornstarch and mix well. Shake onto carpet with a sifter or a strainer that has very small openings. Allow to stand for about ten … Continue reading →