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When it’s steaming hot we can sometimes feel like a wrung-out rag. But there’s no need to. Follow these tips on how to survive summer like a pro. 1. Remove sweat stains Mix equal amounts of lemon juice and water, and place in a spray bottle. Spray onto the underarm area...
Confession time: I’m a panic mechanic. Yup, my stress levels can often be off the charts. Whether it’s a dental appointment coming up, or a massive deadline looming, I can get extremely anxious. https://www.instagram.com/p/BiKRON0F2-0/?tagged=bachfloweressences I recently read something about flower essences. They’re said to calm the nerves, so I thought I’d...
We often hear of clever little tricks to help us keep our homes clean. But sometimes they just don’t work. Read on for some cleaning myths to avoid. Hot water can kill all germs Contrary to what you might assume, a brief wash in hot water does not kill all germs....
Hugging became a ‘thing’ a while ago, but the tide has turned somewhat. Now, if you hug someone without their permission, your hug might not be welcome. So should you hug or not? https://www.instagram.com/p/Bifyrb_FpR4/?tagged=hugging On one hand, a hug is just that … a hug. If you’re a hugger, you probably...
Barring houses with pets or children, these objects do not need to be cleaned as much as you think. Dishes These offending objects do not need to be pre-rinsed before they are loaded into the dishwasher. https://www.instagram.com/p/BGfAqRMCI5H/?tagged=loadingthedishwasher Winter warmers These include coats, gloves, coats, and the like and only need to be washed once...
Working can be bad for your health. What with sitting down nearly all day, and the regular access to unhealthy foods, if you work in an office, you might be damaging your health. The great news is that we’ve got a couple of easy tips for you to get healthier...
If you want to save yourself time and effort and minimize chores and cleaning, look at the order in which you’re doing tasks to make sure it’s optimal. Are your appliances working for you? Get the washer, dryer, or dishwasher going, and let it do the work for you while you...
Trees can be a lot of work. Despite your best efforts, a tree can become sick. Here are the signs of your tree’s health: Yearly growth Look at the scars on the branches that were left by the buds it produced. See where this year’s buds are. The difference between the...
As spring begins and nature throws off the shackles of winter, we emerge from our winter wardrobes and realize that we’ve put on a few extra pounds! Here are 6 exercises to do to whip your body into shape for spring: Push-ups Push-ups work many muscles in the arms, back, stomach, and...
Toddlers can be extremely busy which means that they need your undivided attention. However, sometimes there are things that you need to get done and no one to assist you with babysitting. Here are some ideas to keep your toddler busy so you can get down to business: Don’t feel bad The...

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