I read about a fun housekeeping system on another blog. FLYlady is an online housekeeping program and system that is completely free, but yet still thorough (or at least from what I can tell right now). I just started today with by bitty steps--clean the sink and make it shine. This meant getting out the toothbrush and scrubbing ever nook and cranny--I am ever amazed at the difference. Now, after every use I am to wipe down the sink so that it will never lose it's shine.
Everyday, a list or schedule of cleaning activities is sent out the night before. For example, this week's area is number 4-the bedroom. Tomorrow I am to clean the doorknobs and light switch until the glimmer. Everyday, you are to spend 15 minutes exercising and 15 minutes decluttering an area.
We'll see how it goes!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
Wednesday, August 18, 2010
12 New Things in 12 Months--Month 1
I saw this challenge on another blog and decided to try it, even though it has absolutely nothing to do with my original direction for this blog.http://www.likeawarmcupofcoffee.com/home/2010/08/12-new-things/
My List of New Things
September-learn to make homemade cleaning supplies instead of store bought chemicals. I am putting this on my list because not only do I want to rid my house of harsh and toxic chemicals--but also to save money when I have a house to run of my own.
October-Sell my dollhouse I made this summer for a profit--never done this before, but if it works out I may do more in the future.
November-Learn to make a pie from scratch--crust and all. I do a lot of baking of cookies and cakes but have never made a pie of any kind.
December-Stay within my Christmas Budget--every month I have $20 taken out of my checking account and put into a different account just for Christmas shopping. My budget will be about $265--not a lot but I also don't have a big long list of people to buy for this year.
January-Travel--alone or otherwise--outside of the U.S.
February-learn to sew--mainly for mending this month
March-Learn to quilt
April-learn to tie a bowline and other knots and also start a small vegetable garden
May-make a favorite recipe book and learn new recipes
I haven't yet thought of something for June, July and August, but I am sure I will.
Today I started learning about homemade cleaning products and other tips.
Drain Cleaner-I read that you need equal parts baking soda and vinegar for a drain cleaner. First you pour the baking soda down the drain, and then the vinegar. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before running hot water. This did work somewhat on my bathroom drain, but it wasn't a miracle worker. Would use again in the future. While I was waiting I used to paste that the baking soda and vinegar made to clean to faucet, another score here--the faucet is shining and I got quite a bit of ick buildup off.
Fabric Softener-add 1 cup vinegar to the fabric softener cup in the clothes washer to soften clothes as well as get rid of the chemical build up. I tried it on a load of towels and underwear today. I haven't gotten them out of the drier yet, but I was impressed by how soft they were when taken out of the washer.
For Dad's Work clothes and other smelly clothes, I will be trying the 1/4 cup baking soda trick which is supposed to help stop them from smelling quite so bad.
My List of New Things
September-learn to make homemade cleaning supplies instead of store bought chemicals. I am putting this on my list because not only do I want to rid my house of harsh and toxic chemicals--but also to save money when I have a house to run of my own.
October-Sell my dollhouse I made this summer for a profit--never done this before, but if it works out I may do more in the future.
November-Learn to make a pie from scratch--crust and all. I do a lot of baking of cookies and cakes but have never made a pie of any kind.
December-Stay within my Christmas Budget--every month I have $20 taken out of my checking account and put into a different account just for Christmas shopping. My budget will be about $265--not a lot but I also don't have a big long list of people to buy for this year.
January-Travel--alone or otherwise--outside of the U.S.
February-learn to sew--mainly for mending this month
March-Learn to quilt
April-learn to tie a bowline and other knots and also start a small vegetable garden
May-make a favorite recipe book and learn new recipes
I haven't yet thought of something for June, July and August, but I am sure I will.
Today I started learning about homemade cleaning products and other tips.
Drain Cleaner-I read that you need equal parts baking soda and vinegar for a drain cleaner. First you pour the baking soda down the drain, and then the vinegar. Let sit for 10-15 minutes before running hot water. This did work somewhat on my bathroom drain, but it wasn't a miracle worker. Would use again in the future. While I was waiting I used to paste that the baking soda and vinegar made to clean to faucet, another score here--the faucet is shining and I got quite a bit of ick buildup off.
Fabric Softener-add 1 cup vinegar to the fabric softener cup in the clothes washer to soften clothes as well as get rid of the chemical build up. I tried it on a load of towels and underwear today. I haven't gotten them out of the drier yet, but I was impressed by how soft they were when taken out of the washer.
For Dad's Work clothes and other smelly clothes, I will be trying the 1/4 cup baking soda trick which is supposed to help stop them from smelling quite so bad.
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