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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

A Star Wars Christmas

To say that my kids are excited for the new Star Wars movie is a gross understatement.   I thought they owned every Star Wars item there was, but I was so wrong.  I found these great Star Wars Christmas items, and of course they want them all!  If you have a Star Wars fan in your house, you'll definitely want some of these to decorate for the…
Monday, November 9, 2015

Advent Calendars For Kids

When I was a kid, I had a plain calendar that had pockets to move a  little stuffed animal.  One year, I had one with chocolate inside each little box.  I still remember just how nasty the chocolate was, but I was thrilled that it was chocolate!   My kids love having a fun advent calendar each year.  Of course, Christmas is their favorite time of …
Tuesday, September 29, 2015

Castile Soap Concentrate for Mopping the Floors and More - No Grating!

How to make a castile soap concetrate for cleaning floors and other surfaces in your home.  Instead of making a gallon to store, this makes a quart of concentrate so its easy to store.

I really love liquid castile soap.  I use it to make pretreat stains, and it makes a great all purpose cleaner.  It's gentle and non-toxic, so I feel safe using…
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

How to Get Rid of Smoke Smell From a House

Last week, my mom bought a new home. The former owners were heavy smokers, so the home had been on the market for eight months with few offers. The former owner's family didn't want to clean it, so the price kept dropping. My mom offered half of what they were asking, and they accepted. She got a great deal, but we had a lot of work to do!…