Hey there! I’m dug out from under the snow and all caught up with my knee exercises so I thought I’d give you ‘Stuff I Like’ part deux. Who doesn’t like affordable products that make our lives easier? Not me! Last month I shared with you some products that I use on a regular basis that definitely fit the bill, and here are a few
Tips For A Flexible Pantry
Tackling the pantry is one of those projects that is so easy to neglect, but it gives such instant gratification it should be at the top of our to do list. There are no shortages of pantry makeovers on the internet, and in looking at them one thing is very clear: your pantry should be different than mine and everyone else’s. A pantry for a
Stuff I Like
I’ve been thinking about starting a ‘Products I Love’ post for quite some time, and I guess the start of the new year is as good a time as any. I enjoy finding useful products that make my life easier and I’m pretty sure you do too so here goes. (If you would like more info on each product, just click the ‘source’ under each pic.)
Small Space Living
The house I grew up in and shared with my parents, sister and grandmother was a modest, 3 bedroom, 1.5 bath home that was probably no more than 1500 sq. ft. My sister and I shared a room, and it wasn’t until I was in my early teens that my parents finished off the basement, giving us much needed breathing room. I remember my father
Flowers in ‘Vases’
I was taking a look at a lot of my pictures recently and something came to me. I realized I’ve become a tad obsessed with placing flowers in containers other than vases. Maybe it’s the idea of giving items a new purpose, or maybe I just like the unexpected from time to time, but I can’t help but look at an item and wonder ‘hummmm…would
Why I Love My New Flash
When I first purchased my Rebel T3i in the Spring, everything I read and nearly everyone I spoke to said to never use the built in flash on the camera. I have to agree the built in flash produces flat, lifeless photos, so I avoided it like the plague. But it made me wonder…then why would anyone actually buy a flash?? After getting my camera,
How We Saved $5,000 On Our New Deck
You would think that having a deck built would be a fairly easy thing to do. Not in our world it seems. We started planning for a deck a year ago. Last November I started speaking to a contractor who had been recommended by a neighbor. We were excited about the fact that he said he could start the deck in May or June of
The 15 Places We Forget To Clean
For those of you who don’t know, Fisherman and I have owned a residential cleaning business for nearly 14 years. I was motivated to write this post because of scenarios that come up time and time again without fail. It goes something like this: Me (to potential customer): Has your home been cleaned professionally within the last three months? Customer: No, but I clean it
Peony Envy & How To Care For Peonies
I LOVE peonies! It’s hard to imagine their delicate blooms are actually pretty hardy, and the plant itself lasts for generations. I only wish the actual blooms lasted longer, but did you know you could get peonies with varying blooming times so they can be enjoyed all season long? I didn’t know that until recently, but I’m filing that little tidbit away for future reference.
The 10 Commandments for Homeowners and Housecleaners
I guess as the owner of a cleaning service I suppose I’m in a unique position. I’ve seen things from both sides of the fence, both as a homeowner using a service or an individual, and as a business owner. I’ve experienced some behavior, both from homeowners and cleaners, that make me scratch my head and wonder what they’re thinking, or even if they’re
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