How To Safely Find A Domestic Cleaner
September 27, 2006
If you are considering taking on a domestic cleaner then there are things you should learn about them before you engage someone to come into your house to clean.
1. Have they cleaned for anyone else? Experience in some previous cleaning should mean there is less of a learning curve to meet your particular cleaning needs. It should also mean they are comfortable in doing this sort of work.
Is It Worth It? The Cost of Making Perfume From Home
September 24, 2006
In this day and age, part of being well-dressed is having the right scent to match our mood and outfit for the day. A quick visit around any department store and you’ll realize that there is probably a scent marketed for every man, woman, and even child out there. But for many of us who have been in the search for the perfect perfume, we know that many times it is hard to find one that we truly love and makes us unique. This is where the home perfume makers make their niche. They can make one-of-a-kind scents that will not make you smell like everybody else.
Area Rugs - Removing Stains from Area Rugs
September 23, 2006
Watching a glass of wine spill over your favorite rug is a sight that’s best forgotten. However there’s no need to panic, most stains when treated quickly will disappear in no time. Some stains if left untreated can ruin your rug, but by following the advice given here, getting stains on your rug won’t seem so bad after all.
Ready…Set…..Clean!
Christmas – Snap Dragon – A Fun Old Time Family Christmas Game
September 22, 2006
Christmas has so many wonderful and joyous traditions which include the once very popular Christmas game called Snap Dragon. We don’t hear of this Christmas game being played in modern times however there is no reason why you couldn’t revive it today. Although do take precautions as and ensure adult supervision.
This old fashion Christmas game was once very popular and commonly played Christmas Eve as families gathered for the festive Christmas celebrations. It was joyously looked forward to and all members of the family both young and old enjoyed Snap Dragon with much fun and jesting. If you would like to re-introduce it to your family this Christmas season here is how it was played in olden times:
Tips and Tricks on Carving Jack-o-Lanterns
September 21, 2006
I remember the most fun at Halloween time was picking up pumpkins for both my boys and me to carve. What faces could we make? What creepy patterns would be prefect to highlight? My “boys” are grown now, both in their twenties, so those special family pumpkin carving days are over, although I still love to carve unique pumpkins every Halloween myself.