The snow outside is beautiful but when you have 30" of snow you remember that drying laundry in the winter can be difficult. Maybe tomorrow the snow will have sank enough that I can make a trail to my washline and hang up some wash. I love hanging out wash and if the temperature is 45 degrees tomorrow and sunny I will just need to trudge through the snow. The towels will just smell so nice and … [Read more...]
How to Plan A Large Christmas Party
We all enjoy being invited to a Christmas party or gathering but do we realize how much planning and work goes into these events? First of all there was someone who spent a lot of time thinking, planning, and working long before the party started. Let's look at how we can plan a large Christmas party. I would suggest that you get a friend or relative to help you plan so you have someone to … [Read more...]
Black Friday and Saving on Gifts
We all know that Black Friday is just around the corner. For some that means planning their shopping trip ( did you know that you can get maps of the stores so you know just where to run when the doors open?), waiting in lines, and spending lots of money. Oh yes, I read most of the flyers and see all those good deals too. The difference is that I rarely go shopping on Black Friday. I dislike … [Read more...]
7 Simple Steps to Better Health
Most of us dread the thought of winter and the colds and flu that come with it. I have found that there are some very simple things that we can do to have better health and help prevent the colds and flu. Eat Healthy. By eating healthy I don't mean that you have to go out and buy every thing organic or raw. That would be good for us but most of us just haven't gotten that far yet. Just eat … [Read more...]
Homemade Laundry Soap = Fresh Smelling Laundry
Don't you love the fresh smell of laundry when it comes in from the line or out of the dryer? My Husband was complaining about the smell of some of our towels and I realized that I needed to again make some laundry soap. I love homemade laundry soap because it gives such a fresh smell and the towels and dish cloths never smell sour. The last while I was just buying detergent as I was able to use … [Read more...]
No Paper Towels = SAVINGS
We have been out of paper towels for a long time. Usually I keep a few on hand but somehow I haven't missed them. We use rags. Lots of rags. Since we have been doing lots of house cleaning lately there are always rags to wash. I am trying to teach my girls to always hang them up and not pile them. Then when they are dry they can be piled in a basket until we are ready to wash them. We have lots of … [Read more...]