20 Tips for Making the Most of Your Lemons! Lemons are fantastic in our water, iced-tea, on fresh salmon and in your favorite marguerita—but fresh lemons are a lot more than a pretty face! Check out how the incredible edible lemon can make your life safer, cleaner and fresher with just a quick squeeze! Nature’s own room freshener…a bowl of lemons in the kitchen, dining room or bath for a wonderful aroma Hand Sanitizer! Odors, such as onion, fish or household … [Read more...]
How to Remove Grease Stains from Fabric
May 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment
One of our readers asked: "I cannot get grease stains out of some lovely old linen tablecloths and thought you might have just the tip we need." - Nancy We did actually have a few tips up our sleeves! The main issue is removing the stain without causing further damage to the fabric. Here are two methods to try that we've found helpful on tough/old grease stains! Spray hairspray directly onto the stain, let sit for a few minutes and wash as usual. Repeat until stain is … [Read more...]
Remove Tarnish – The Easy Way
April 16, 2011 By 1 Comment
Tarnished silver can be a pain to clean but it looks so pretty on the table when it's all shined up! Here's an easy, cheap way to clean your silver. You'll want to use your silver every day, not just special occasions! Items Needed: Tarnished Sterling or Plated Silver Soft cloth Aluminum Pan Baking Soda Boiling Water *Place the aluminum pan in the sick to avoid splashing. Add your tarnished silver to the pan. Sprinkle 1/2 cup to a cup of baking soda over the tarnished … [Read more...]
How to Clean Soot off a Brick Fireplace
April 11, 2011 By Leave a Comment
We all have certain little (and not so little) projects around the house that we tend to avoid because they're either: a) too time consuming or b) we have no idea how to tackle them! Here's an easy (and super cheap) tip I found that will help those who have been staring at that ugly soot above their fireplace for far TOO long! Get scrubbing... and when you're finished you can cross one more project off your to-do list! Items You'll Need: one can of Scrubbing … [Read more...]
Top 5 Uses for Dryer Sheets!
April 5, 2011 By Leave a Comment
My husband is always creeped out by the Snuggle Bear but I think it's adorable the way he jumps in piles of fresh laundry! Tee-Hee! Dryer sheets are great for making laundry snuggly soft, but there are so many other great household uses for dryer sheets, you'd be amazed! Here are my Top 5: 1. Give Bugs the Buzz off! Tuck a dryer sheet in your pocket (or in your picnic basket) to keep bees away. They don't like the scent! Rub the sheet on your arms, legs and neck to keep bees … [Read more...]
Top 5 Uses for Baking Soda
March 29, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Stop spending money on expensive products when you can use what's in your cupboard as a cheap alternative! You can buy brand name Arm & Hammer or the generic brand will work just as good! It's a tough (yet gentle) cleaner and deodorizer that is also better for the environment. My Top 5 Uses (to Save Money) for Baking Soda: 1. Use as a antacid - follow the instructions on the box to help sooth heartburn or stomach upset 2. Freshen laundry - add a 1/2 cup of baking soda to … [Read more...]
How to Remove Mold from Outdoor Furniture
March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Can't say how disappointed I was when my friend spilled red wine on my white sweater! However, all's well that ends well. See the great tips that $uper $aver reader shared with me. Red wine stains really do suck! Warning to all brides; just drink club soda at your wedding receptions so that you will be prepared if someone dumps on you! While we are on the topic though of stains, etc. I did learn something new today and wanted to share. I was uncovering some outdoor wicker … [Read more...]
How to Remove Red Wine from Anything!
March 23, 2011 By Leave a Comment
What to do when your favorite white sweater collides with a glass of red wine? I have been fortunate enough to escape this disaster for my entire life until this week. On Monday after work I was having a glass of wine with some friends, never even giving a thought to the fact that I was wearing a white sweater. Not until one of the friends turned quickly to talk to me and seconds later I was wearing a glass of red wine! Everyone had a remedy. First the blotting began and damage … [Read more...]
Don’t Spread The Dust
March 20, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Imagine this scenario. You had the longest day ever, and all you want to do is crawl into your nice cozy bed. You brush your teeth, and slip into your clean sheets, take a nice deep sigh that the day is over. You look up at your ceiling fan to see nothing but a dust covered mess!! What do to!?!? Almost any duster you use now-a-days, no matter how great will spread some dust into the air. It's bound to happen when tackling such a mess! Here is a solution: Take a pillow case, and … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips
March 20, 2011 By 1 Comment
Spring is just around the corner and for most of us that brings a time to de-clutter and reorganize our lives and our homes! The best way to approach spring cleaning is not as a chore, but as a tool to improve your living space. Our homes are very important to our overall zen. If our homes are disorganized and filled with chaos - it will lead to disorganization and chaos in the rest of our lives! Think if it was the opposite. A home that is happy, organized and fun, can give you a … [Read more...]
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