Everything Homemaking
“Doing the same thing over and over again but expecting different results is the definition of insanity.” Have you ever heard that? It’s true. But I’m amazed at how often I do it! Lately I’ve been frustrated with my schedule. I feel like I don’t have any time. I can’t get anything done. I’m always rushing. So I got out my trusty weekly schedule form and plotted my … [Read more...]
I’ve been hearing a lot of complaints about laundry - that it’s hard to get done! I’m not a superstar in many aspects of homemaking but I do consider myself a superstar in the area of laundry. I’m not sure why. I don’t especially love it. Maybe there’s an odd sense of satisfaction knowing the laundry is done. Maybe it makes me feel like all is right with my world. I … [Read more...]
We have very strict hanger rules at our house. My husband is pretty easy going about a lot of things, but he has very strong preferences about hanger use. And in case you’re wondering what in the world I’m talking about, let me explain: These hangers are beneficial for hanging up my shirts since some of the necks are wider which cause the shirts to sometimes fall off regular hangers. … [Read more...]
Laundry. It’s never completely done. It’s kind of like shoveling snow in a snow storm. You keep shoveling but it just keeps coming! Maybe you’re struggling with laundry right now. You can’t seem to find a good system for getting it done. If that’s the case, here are a few scheduling ideas. Maybe one of them would be just the solution you need: Have scheduled days. … [Read more...]
1. Have you ever had an item you knew needed a squirt of spray-and-wash but then you forgot to do it before you washed it? And to make matters worse, as you pulled it out of the washer you forgot again and dried it. And, of course, the spot was still there. I’ve done that many times. Now when I have an item that needs special treatment, I put it in a separate location in … [Read more...]
Goop is a “must have” at our house. We’ve had a can of Goop in the cabinet since we’ve been married – 30 years! My dad used it and my husband uses it. It’s the ultimate hand cleaner for getting off tough stuff. My dad liked to tinker with cars and engines and Goop did a pretty great job at getting off the grease. My husband is a remodeling contractor and Goop does a good job … [Read more...]
Here's a novel idea: What if you only bought white towels and sheets? “Why?” you ask. I'd love to share! Technically speaking, you can use bleach on colors if you do it right, BUT hard water, detergent and that bit of bleach can cause colors to fade fast. Within a few months of buying new towels and/or sheets, they look . . . um . . . well . . . loved. If, however, you only purchase … [Read more...]
