Archive for Household Tips
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photo credit: The Lamb Family by Jill Cooper and Tawra Kellam www.LivingOnADime.com Here are some tips for using all of that extra Halloween Candy! To prevent sugar shock, have a big bag of popcorn waiting when everyone comes back from Trick or Treating. It’s easy to fix and will counteract some of the sweet stuff. [...]
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(StatePoint) Do you wish for a little more time in your busy schedule to spend with the kids, friends or even just by yourself? You’re not alone. “Most American moms average nearly 7.5 hours per day on parenting tasks, while dads clock an average of 4.3 hours per day,” says parenting expert Dr. Michele Borba. [...]
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I received this article in my email today. These tips are going to be such a huge help as I get ready to move. Be sure to check my note at the bottom of the article for a free gift! photo credit: Jellaluna One of my mottoes is: Have what you love; use what [...]
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photo credit: romana klee You look at your walls day in and day out. After a while you may get bored with the view. Here are some great ways for decorating your walls on a budget. You won’t spend a fortune doing it, and you may even decide to change it up more often for [...]
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(StatePoint) Outdoor play is great for kids, but what do you do on those cold, rainy or blustery days when Mother Nature seems to be conspiring against you? “Most parents aren’t comfortable with the television or video game console acting as babysitter,” says Emily Kilpatrick. Vice President of the National Center for Family Literacy (NCFL), [...]
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photo credit: Zepfanman.com Today is Do It! Day (aka Fight Procrastination) and so I’m working on getting some much needed house organization done. I’ve also been working on a new project. I worked on that until about 2 o’clock this morning, so that counts as at least partly today right? While I know I won’t [...]
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(StatePoint) Snack-times are as important as mealtimes to children’s overall nutrition. You don’t want your kids trading away healthy snacks for cupcakes every day of the week. One out of every three children in America is overweight or at risk of becoming overweight, according to the Centers for Disease Control. That’s almost 25 million kids [...]
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Ok all you household tip ladies out there. I need help! A month or so ago my good microwave went out. So I’ve been using a small old one that my sister left when she moved. Well apparently the timer dial has decided to start sticking when there’s about a minute of time left. So [...]
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I was reading the latest posts in my feedreader this morning and came across one on the Thrifty and Creative blog. It’s about a way to get pet odors out of the carpet. Great tip!
