Household Tips - Laundry

1) To clean the washing machine, fill it with warm water  & pour in a gallon of distilled vinegar. Run full cycle.
2) Blood: Cover stain with meat tenderizer. Add cool water to make a paste. Let stand 15 – 30 minutes. Sponge off.
3) Grass: Sponge with denatured alcohol before washing.
4) Mildew: Dampen with lemon juice and salt. Sun dry.

Household Tips - LAUNDRY

1) To clean the washing machine, fill it with warm water  & pour in a gallon of distilled vinegar. Run full cycle.
2) Blood: Cover stain with meat tenderizer. Add cool water to make a paste. Let stand 15 – 30 minutes. Sponge off.
3) Grass: Sponge with denatured alcohol before washing.
4) Mildew: Dampen with lemon juice and salt. Sun dry.

Return the Favor

Interviewing for a job can be one of life's more stressful experiences. Make yourself a better candidate by preparing as much as possible.

research the company, the position and prepare your own questions. You will seem more knowledgeable and interested if you have your own relevant questions to ask.

Warm up Your Winter Retreat, Inside and Out

Radiant heat has become a must-have luxury and convenience in every winter estate. Indoor options are available in an array of surfaces, including tile, wood, stone, even carpet. Radiant heat doesn’t end at the front door, but extends to roofs, driveways, steps, and sidewalks.
Kolyn Marshall, Director of Strategic Marketing for Watts Radiant, located in Missouri, remarks, “In residential estates homeowners often opt for radiant heat for convenience and safety, and also to protect their investment of custom driveways or walkways, as professional snow removal entails snowplows and possible scraping of surfaces. From an environmental standpoint, outdoor radiant heat eliminates the need for salt or chemical distribution, often used by snow removal services.”
Whether you are merely looking for a convenient way to avoid shoveling, the simple indulgence of bare feet on a warm floor, or are conscious of your carbon footprint; radiant flooring is something to consider.

Home Household Tips - HOMEMADE CLEANERS

1) Household odors: dampen cotton balls with oil  of  wintergreen & place out of sight where air will  touch them.

2) Telephones: Sponge with piece of cotton dipped in  rubbing alcohol.

3) Carpet Freshener: Combine ¾ cup baking soda, 2 tbsp corn starch and ¼ cup perfumed talcum powder. Sprinkle on dry carpet, let stand 15 minutes, and then vacuum.

Happy New Year!!!

Throwing Awesome Parties on a Budget

When you start living on a budget, you might think parties will be the first thing to go. But consider an important philosophical question — what good is life without parties and revelry? You work hard, and it's not so you can live in a tiny apartment and eat rocks. It's worth splurging on the little things every now and again. Even when you do decide to indulge a bit, you can do so on a budget. Put simply — you don't need a ton of money to throw a killer party everyone will remember.

What Makes for a Great Party?A great party is made up of four key elements, whether we're talking about your 6-year-old son's birthday party or a cultured soiree for the grownups. These elements are:

1. Good People
2. Good Food
3. Good Drinks
4. Fun Stuff to Do

The first and fourth can be free. If you're partying on a budget, you're probably going to be able to do a better job on the middle two than you might think.

Good PeopleGood people is something that I can't really help you with. You either know them or you don't. Fortunately, getting them to your party is easier (and more affordable) than ever. Putting the word out on social networks, then gently reminding people to show up is a sure-fire method of packing your party with interesting people. One of the biggest gambles people take when attending a party is knowing if anyone good will be there. A Facebook page for your party will let people know precisely who to expect. Make sure to get people to RSVP!

Good FoodIf you want a party with truly good food, you need to start cooking. While you can purchase bulk foods at discount prices, you've moved past the point in your life where a bag of Cheetos in a bowl counts for party snacks. Instead, focus on doing either one large thing very well or several little things that all stand out. It's easier than you think to prepare snacks, and while I'm not going to advise anyone to serve nothing but Ritz Crackers, you ate a ton of Ritz Crackers with cheese on top when you were a kid for a reason — they're delicious.

Don't write off the idea of having a potluck, either. These aren't just an excuse for you to save money on cooking supplies. Particularly in foodie circles, you'll find that a potluck is a bit like a rap battle. Everyone is going to be bringing their "A" game. This allows you to have top-quality food at your party with little cost to you, while also making an affordable party even more of an event.