ERYTHING!
The only items that were not considered were appliances & other
necessities that our family share on a daily basis (toilet paper,
towels, toothpaste, etc). Obviously, we helped our 2 small children with
the task, but my 6 year old still was able to choose most of her
favourite items. After completion, I felt a huge weight lift off my
shoulders. I DARE YOU ALL to take the challenge in your home! :)
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Tip of the Day #80: The 100 Item Challenge
Yesterday, my family made a drastic change in our household--we took
what I named the "100 Item Challenge"--being that each member in our
home is now limited to 100 personal belongings each! This ranges from
clothes to perfume to crafts--EV
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Tip of the Day #78: DIY Carpet Cleaner
If
you are looking for a 'natural' carpet cleaner to remove dirt from your
ENTIRE carpet through a machine--all you need is equal parts WHITE
VINEGAR & WATER!
But if you are only looking to spot clean, mix
white vinegar and baking soda together to form a paste. Then, work the
paste into the carpet stain with an old toothbrush, or something
similar. Allow the paste to dry; then vacuum up the baking soda, and the
stain should be gone--if not, you can apply hydrogen peroxide to the
affected areas.
Friday, August 3, 2012
Tip of the Day #77: Removing Oil Stains from Driveway
Did you know kitty litter (non-clumping) is actually the BEST in removing oil stains from your driveway? Just pour over the stains and let sit overnight. Sweep up the next day then use Dawn dish soap--pour overtop, scrub, leave for 5 minutes then rinse. If the stains have been there for awhile you may have to repeat the process a few times but they WILL come out!
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Tip of the Day #76: Red Wine Stains
If you spill red wine the best way to remove it is by pouring WHITE wine over the stain! If need be, sprinkle salt over the area as well, then blot almost immediately.
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Tip of the Day #75: Alternate Toothbrush Storage
Rather than placing your family's toothbrushes in a holder on your counter (which leads to so much bacteria), place each toothbrush separately in the slots of a cutlery holder inside a bathroom drawer!
Monday, July 30, 2012
Tip of the Day #74: Coke as a Toilet Cleaner
Do you ever have leftover Coke lying around in cans? It's actually excellent in cleaning your toilet! :)
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Tip of the Day #73: Battery Tips!
If you are ever in a pinch for AA batteries and may only have AAA, you can actually use them with a bit of tin foil! Wrap up a ball of foil and stuff it into the case of your device where the battery's negative terminal connects.
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