Homekeeping |
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Organizing Your Kitchen
The kitchen is the heart of the home. It’s the most used room in the house, used for multiple activities like eating, entertaining, doing homework, etc. We go there when we are tired, hungry and stressed...
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Make Your Kitchen Sink Sparkle!
Did you know that shining your kitchen sink can actually put a smile on your face? Sometimes, we feel so beaten down by all the clutter and mess, it seems hopeless. Cleaning your kitchen sink gives you a sense of...
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Clutter Control System Five
*System Five* is a simple five step process for de-cluttering. Apply *System Five* each and every time you tackle a cluttered area in your home and you’ll be clutter-free in no time! The process involves...
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Sparkle Kit - Organizing your Cleaning Supplies
Before tackling large de-cluttering projects it’s a good idea to organizing your cleaning supplies. Today we’re going to assemble a...
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The Power of a Tidy Bed
It doesn’t take much time, it doesn’t take any thought—but WOW, walking around a bedroom is a very different experience, depending on whether the bed is made or not. More...
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Ten Simple, Energy Saving Tips and Projects
Winter is in full swing which means cold nights, warm fires and increased heating bills. With just a little bit of time and a few basic tools, the...
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Chaos, Children, and Chores
Of course we all love our children dearly, but who knew they'd be so messy? When you have children, you can never count on how long your house will actually stay clean after you've cleaned it. A day? An...
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Get a Jump on the Holiday Season
It may seem a little early to start talking about the holiday season, but if you are like most moms today, you spend far more time preparing for the big day and not enough time enjoying it. The solution: have...
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7 Easy Steps for Organized Holiday Storage
Wouldn't it be nice if you could find your decorations, costumes, cards and wrapping paper in just seconds and put them away just as quickly after...
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Great Finds: Our Favourite Calendars
The back to school season may mean new clothes, backpacks and pencil crayons to our kids but to us Moms, it is a time to get organized. One of the best tools for organization is a great calendar. To help, the...
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Adventures in De-Cluttering
In Confessions of a Clean Sweep Groupie I talked about the merits of de-cluttering and how a TV show has inspired me to pare down my household. As you sort through your home, here’s some tips to help you...
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Back to School Minivan Makeover
Don’t let minivan clutter get you down. Get control of your “home on wheels” with an end of summer minivan makeover. Taking the time now will make life much easier when you hit the road for...
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10 tips to help your family go green
With politicians and celebrities alike focusing on the environment, more and more teenagers are expressing interest in making a difference in the world around them. Besides encouraging your kids to reduce...
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Morning Lift-Off Made Simple
How can I get my kids out the door in the morning on time and without shouting constantly, "WE'RE LATE!!!"? "Hurry Up!" I used to find myself constantly saying to my kids, while keeping a...
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How to Get a Man to do Housework
How do you get a man to do his share of the housework? If you are like most women you've faced this question the hard way: in an argument with your husband. Here's a man's take on this troublesome issue...
