This information was emailed to me by my mother-in-law a few years ago. I thought these were great simple housekeeping tips and worth a try. Granted, some of these I already do so I know they work, but others I’ll have to try and see how what happens. For icy door steps in freezing temperatures:…
You might think I’ve lost my mind, but I’ve really been thinking about this lately. I hear a lot of wives and moms call it the bane of their existence, a never-ending pile of work. I don’t have a beautiful laundry room, nor do I have ample space to have one. We live in a small…
Here are the top 25 uses for Borax in and around your home. It’s amazing what this simple product can do! Check it out… Pest Control (including weeds) Keep roaches, waterbugs, and ants away by sprinkling a combination of equal parts all-natural borax and sugar. Keep the mice out by sprinkling borax on the floor…
Who says dryer sheets need to be just for laundry? Here are some really good tips on other ways to use dryer sheets (and ways to use used sheets): Dusting: Wipe the sheets on blinds, furniture, TV screen, computer monitor, ceiling fans, car interiors to help keep dust away and also to add a fresh scent in your…
Ironing is not one of my favorite things to do, although there are times when I seek peace and quiet that I can go iron and miraculously, no one seeks me out. Anyway, I don’ like all the harsh chemicals in laundry starch. Johnny has a few shirts that must be ironed so I prefer…
I really dislike spending money on things that I can make here at home, or use an alternative that’s either safer to use or cheaper. Over the years I’ve tried quite a few recipes. My point is, use what you have and go from there. Branch out and try something new. If one recipe isn’t…
It’s been awhile since I made homemade laundry soap, probably around four or five years. With the cost of groceries rising like an out of control tidal wave, I think it’s time that I try it again. While doing some searching and browsing on the internet, I found a laundry soap recipe I hadn’t seen…
I’m a firm believer in cleaning power of vinegar and baking soda. I use it to clean most things. The baking soda acts as a “scrubber” and the vinegar reacts to it to create fizzing bubbles that break up dirt and grease.Part of cleaning my house involves cleaning the oven. I can’t stand a dirty…
The first cast iron skillets I ever owned were given to us as a wedding gift by my Aunt Jeannie & Uncle Virgil. To this day (almost 20 years later) these three skillets are still in use and are my favorite pans to use (even over stainless steel). I think one of the major benefits…
Several years ago I quit buying cleaning products at the store. First, they were so expensive and I felt like every month I was stocking up on chemicals, not food. Second, it is better for us to clean with more natural items. For general cleaning, I prefer to use a mix of vinegar and water.…
