Monthly Archives: October 2012
10 Unusual Ways to Use Epsom Salts at Home
October 30, 2012Did you know that Epsom salts were named for the salty spring where they came from in Surrey, England? When people think of Epsom salts, the first thing that comes to mind is probably soaking stiff muscles in the bathtub, … Continue reading
Posted in Housekeeping | Comments Off5 Tips for Preparing Your Garden for Fall
October 28, 2012Summer may be over, but that doesn’t mean your garden has to be done displaying beautiful colors. While it’s important to do some routine maintenance on your garden in the fall, you can also plant some fall flowers. Fall flowers … Continue reading
Posted in Housekeeping | Comments Off10 Common Household Objects Kids Can Safely Play With for Hours
October 27, 2012No matter how many toys they have stowed in their rooms and strewn about the house, most kids have a tendency to play with ordinary household objects instead. Some of the most appealing are likely to be off-limits due to … Continue reading
Posted in Housekeeping | Comments OffTop 5 Pressure Cookers for Quick and Easy Meals
October 8, 2012Pressure cookers have been around since 1938, but many people are still intimidated by them because in the past there were problems with them exploding. Pressure cookers speed up the cooking time of food by cooking it under pressure. Newer … Continue reading
Posted in Housekeeping | Comments Off10 of the Best iPhone Apps for Creating To-Do Lists
October 3, 2012In today’s hectic world, managing all of the tasks that you’re responsible for each day can be a daunting prospect. Keeping track of your professional and personal duties requires something a bit more comprehensive than the pen-and-paper lists and sticky … Continue reading
Posted in Housekeeping | Comments OffHow to Choose the Right Bulbs for Your Bulb Garden
October 1, 2012When you think about spring flowers you probably picture Tulips and Daffodils bursting with color in your garden, but did you know that to have these beautiful flowers in the spring, you need to plant the bulbs in the fall? … Continue reading
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