Category: Homemaking

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Why Handwashing is Critical

Why is hand-washing so important to good health? What constitutes good hand-washing practices? Is there something more I should do? Let’s look.

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Waste Not, Want Not

After reading a post on a homemaking site recently, I thought about the many ways we have become wasteful. Let’s look at them & the 3+1 R’s.

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Organizing Your Contacts

I had a heard time moving from my Roledex to electronic address lists. Why? Let’s find out.

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Houseplants

Today is National Houseplant Appreciation Day. Why are houseplants important? What kind should I buy? Where do I get them? Head over to my blog to find out.

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Deep Cleaning with Steam Cleaners

January is a great time to deep clean and put your house in order. Let’s explore why you’d use and the proper use of steam cleaners, both floor & portable. Steam doesn’t necessarily clean, but it is still a VERY useful tool. Let’s dig in…

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National Flashlight Day

Flashlights make a great gift! Today is National Flashlight Day. Learn a short version of the history of the Flashlight and why we celebrate it today, and not on the day it was patented. Then read why I use them as christmas gifts.

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Password Managers: A Review

Why You Should Read This Why would you want to read a review about password managers? I was thinking about all the scams out there and how hackers want to steal our money, get into...

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Help! A Vegetarian is coming for Thanksgiving Dinner!

You’re hosting Thanksgiving at your house and someone says that they are now a vegetarian. Don’t panic! I have you covered. Learn the different types of vegetarians and how to adapt your recipes for them.

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Another Recall on Romaine Lettuce

Is this going to be an every Thanksgiving thing?? Errrr. Again we are being told not to buy Romaine Lettuce due ti a recall (see detailed infor below). Family Farms vs. Commercial Growers Small family...

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Avoiding Scams During the Upcoming Holiday Sales Events

Shopping in “the old days” My mom always catalog shopped for Christmas. Crowds bothered her. She didn’t enjoy meandering through a store looking for the perfect gift, either. But once I grew up, I dove...