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Amazing DIY Relaxation Project: It’s Your Day—Enjoy!
Relaxation Day is celebrated each year on August 15th. It’s a day when normally busy people should make a deliberate effort...
Cleaning Live Plants to Keep Them Healthy. Two Quick Tips!
Live plants bring warmth and character to your home. They are often given as housewarming, get well soon, and congratulatory...
Enjoy with Your Family National Watermelon Day
Each year on August 3rd we celebrate National Watermelon Day! It is no coincidence that National Watermelon Day is...
Always Live Better Than Yesterday Day. A Day to Embrace!
Have you ever found yourself saying "Time Flies" or "Where did the day go?" I think we all have. We watch our children grow...
Parents’ Day — A Well Deserved Day
Parents' Day hasn’t quite made it to Hallmark greeting card status, but it is an actual holiday. This day falls on the 4th...
Finally! What to Do With Those Booooring Upper Cabinets
Upper cabinets in our kitchens sometimes seem as though they serve no real purpose. Located above a refrigerator or exhaust...
Utensil Drawer Cleaning—Effortlessly
A utensil drawer houses everything from forks, knives, and spoons to ice cream scoops, vegetable peelers, corn skewers, and...
The Science of Cleaning Fine China
Fine china isn’t as popular at dinner tables as it once was, but it still makes an appearance from time to time. Those that...
It’s Time to Smile for Happiness Happens Month
Happiness is such an elusive goal. We are constantly searching for it. It is, after all, how we define a successful life. ...
Hammock Day Encourages Relaxation. No Excuses!
Hammock Day is another of those holidays that hasn’t reached Hallmark greeting card status, but is definitely celebrated by...
Cleaning a Stand or Hand Held Electric Mixer. Practical Tips!
The electric mixer was among the first small appliances that made what was once referred to as “women’s work” a lot easier....
How to Properly Clean Books. As Easy as 1,2,3.
You probably haven't given book cleaning a whole lot of thought in the past. You may lightly dust your books as you clean...
Cleaning Decorative Pillows. A Task Worth Fighting For!
Decorative pillows are one of the easier ways to change up the look of any of the rooms in our homes. Gracing beds, sofas,...
Organizing Medicine Bottles. A Prescription For Safety at Home!
Medicine bottles take up space in practically every home across the U.S. Even those fortunate enough to avoid the costs of...
5 Must-Follow Tips to Pack a Suitcase Efficiently
Whether for business or pleasure, travelling begins before the trip even starts. The most essential preparation for...
Cleaning Your Windows to a Sparkle — The Right Way!
There are few things more satisfying than seeing that bright sun shining into your home through clean, streak-free windows. ...
Practical and Easy Ways to Clean Animal Rugs
Animal rugs allow homeowners to create a unique style within their homes. Whether displayed on walls or used as actual rugs...
National Disability Independence Day Honors Equality and Freedom
On July 26, 1990, President George H. W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It gave more than 50 million...