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.
The Industrious Homemaker Blog
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.
Squirrel Appreciation Day
Today is Squirrel Appreciation Day. Just a short post about the squirrels on my patio and a link to an educational post I did last year.
Organizing Your Contacts
I had a heard time moving from my Roledex to electronic address lists. Why? Let’s find out.
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.
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…
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.
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...
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.
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...
