Jul 01, 2009 -
In a dreamworld, most moms would swear off laundry, doing dishes, taking out trash, cleaning toilets and making beds. Aside from the laundry, all the rest of those duties are what makes vacation sound so appealing. Room service can be left in the hallway, toilets are always sparkling and the sheets are fresh and tidy when the family returns from their dip in the atrium pool.
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May 21, 2009 -
Spring cleaning your gadgets isn't confined to just their surfaces — your desktop and hard drive need to be spruced up as well (the better to keep you running, my dear).
And what does everyone do? We throw files into the trash, and then conscientiously empty the trash.
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May 04, 2009 -
Good thing there are plenty of other dog owners in the office, otherwise North would have a serious case of dandruff! I've been wanting to test out all the shampoos I've had stashed in my desk for a while now, but if I bathe my pup too often, his skin gets flaky and dry. Thankfully, Samson was good and stinky (and needed to be fresh and clean for our Dog Day on the Bay) when I asked LilPeaPod to test out True Blue's Super Fresh Grapefruit and Chamomile Shampoo ($13).
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Apr 20, 2009 -
We've seen some pretty innovative repurposing of plastic bottles lately, like that self-watering vase and Michelle Brand's ethereal lights, room dividers, and light shades made from the bottoms of soda bottles. But, what's so wrong with reusing them for their original purpose — storing liquids? Absolutely nothing.
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Apr 13, 2009 -
Yuck! This month's Marie Claire pinpoints the dirtiest things on your desktop, and what were at the top of the list?
Your mouse, at 846 germs per square inch, and your keyboard, at 719.
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Mar 30, 2009 -
Have you started your Spring cleaning yet? If not, you can get inspired with my Spring Cleaning Checklist, which you can download and print out. The PDF lists cleaning and organizing duties room by room, to keep things simple.
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Mar 27, 2009 -
Ever since Spring has sprung its way back into my heart, I've not only had the urge to clean out my closet, but I've decided it's high time I gave some TLC to my gadget goods. So starting this weekend, I'm going to get out the tape, Q-tips, Windex, and wipes and wipe away the gunk and grime invading my trusty devices. Over 81 percent of you are already keeping your gadgets sparkling clean (holla!), but for those of you who need to be brought up to gadget cleaning speed, here are 10 easy-peasy ways to get your gadgets gleaming.
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Mar 24, 2009 -
While I'd recommend tossing (in the garbage) any tennis balls with signs of fraying or peeling rubber, it's a good idea to wash those you'll be keeping this season. Think of all the dirt from endless games of fetch and throw them in the washing machine with some towels and pet-safe detergent.
After the fuzzy balls are cleaned up, you can air out or pop them in a dryer for a special trick.
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Mar 19, 2009 -
Although it's a dirty job, someone has to clean out the refrigerator. Especially if you cook at home often, it's best to get rid of old milk before it spoils. I clean my fridge out once a week, but if you haven't checked the contents of the cheese drawer in a while, I suggest you start your Spring cleaning now.
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Mar 18, 2009 -
If you're short on cleaning supplies, or don't want to spend the money on them, look no further than your refrigerator to get your toilet sparkling clean. Just pour a can of Coke over the yucky stains inside your toilet and let it sit for at least an hour. The acids in the soda will break down the grime.
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