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By Lara | October 28, 2008

I must apologize for my lack of communication…LOL. I have been implementing a schedule in my life. However, with all the stuff I have on my plate I am adding things one at a time to see how it works in my life. So far I have discovered I will have to give some things up online…not…Thou Shalt Clean. However, I am still working my schedule, so this is still on the back burner…for a little longer. Please be patient faithful readers!

Oh, and if you are a wannabe and interested in helping out a bit, let me know! :D

Lara

Topics: Announcements | 1 Comment »

When You Just Want to Give Your Nose a Break

By Lara | September 23, 2008

Removing Unwanted Perfume Scents

Perfume is one of the most memorable things about a person. It is sometimes much easier to remember people by the way that they smell, at times it’s even easier than the way they look. A lot of figures from ‘Miss Saigon’ to Bon Jovi have immortalized the experience of memorable smells. It can become a person’s trademark and at times, when things are absolutely perfect, the perfect perfume can be the most seductive thing about you. Women and men have perfected this trick throughout the centuries.

But sometimes you just want to get rid of perfume scents. At times you just can’t stand the smell of the last person that sat in your car. At times the perfume of your mother-in-law on your furniture is just really oppressive on your allergy. And then there are scents that may just get you into trouble with your significant other. So if you have any of the above, you definitely need some of the best scent removal techniques around!

These are just a few things that you would like excessive perfume scents removed from. If you want to remove perfume from other things not on this list or you want more tips on removing scents, just visit: http://www.howtogetridofstuff.com/odor-removal/how-to-get-rid-of-perfume-smell/

Lara

Topics: Cleaning Tips, Features, General Cleaning, Guest Articles, Stain and Scent Removal, Tips and Tricks | No Comments »

Home Insurance Quotes Comparison Site for UK

By Lara | September 23, 2008

If you live in the UK, I have found a great place to compare Home Insurance prices. It is VERY important to have home insurance. You never know what can happen. There are natural disasters, fires, flooding, and many issues that can happen to a home. If you do not have home insurance, you will be paying big bucks to get the problem fixed.

However, if you take the time to fond a good home insurance program, you will be thankful you did when trouble comes. That brings me to this cool site I found. It is a great tool to find cheap Home Insurance. You can use the tool to compare the best home insurance pricing available in the UK. They list top online deals from the best insurance providers. This makes it easy for you to find the coverage you need for your home at a price you can afford.

Like I said, things happen, do not wait until disaster comes. Take the bull by the horns and be prepared for trouble BEFORE it comes knocking! Take a few minutes of your time to prevent a headache later…and you will be glad that you did!

If you know of any sites like this for the US, let me know!

Lara

Topics: Features, Insurance, Reviews and Recommendations, Tips and Tricks | No Comments »

Household Cleaning Uses For Salt

By Lara | September 12, 2008

By: Chris Wilhelm

There are many safe and effective uses for salt for household use. Here is a list of salt uses by category.

Salt and Laundry:

General cleaning with Salt:

Salt and Personal hygiene:

Miscellaneous uses for Salt:

Chris Wilhelm http://blog.werelivingwell.com

Lara

Topics: Cleaning Tips, Eco-Friendly, General Cleaning, Guest Articles, Natural Cleaners, Salt, Tips and Tricks | No Comments »

Mop n Shop

By Lara | September 12, 2008

I found this awesome place for those of you who are in Las Vegas, Mop n Shop, Las Vegas House Cleaning. They offer cleaning services for busy people…or just messies like us!

Some of their Maid Services are; weekly, bi-monthly, monthly, and one time house cleaning. They use non-toxic home cleaning products. They provide detailed cleaning, carpet cleaning, the will do light errands (grocery shop, Prescription Pick-up and etc.), limited pet care (walking, litter box clean up, pooper scooper and feedings), laundry, and even some window cleaning.

These cool Vegas Home cleaners provide their services for VERY reasonable pricing as well!

Lara

Topics: General Cleaning, Maids, Reviews and Recommendations | No Comments »

Organized and Loving It

By Lara | September 10, 2008

Over the years, I’ve tried it all- different ways to get organized. Trial and error. Some worked, some didn’t. I tried some of those fancy looking matching desk sets. They looked beautiful and for some, I’m sure they are perfect. But for me, they took up too much valuable space. Space I needed to proof my work, keep my reference books, or keep those essentials that I use on a regular basis. For me, when I work I want everything within an arms reach and have the tools I need to complete my assignments within arms reach.

I have a corner desk and on it I have my computer, printer, fax, phone, etc. Beside my desk I have a two-drawer filing cabinet. This was possibly the greatest thing I’ve ever done to organize my business. In it I have my files and supplies that I use on a daily or regular basis. My clients’ stationery, clients’ files, file for my receipts, all personal correspondence, paper, folders, etc. Whenever these files get bulky with client documents, I simply empty them into the main filing cabinet. For example, my main clients that I’ve been working with for 15 years, their files in the main cabinet are quite large and it’s so nice to have the smaller file close by with just their recent correspondence. Plus, when I need a folder, an order slip for my books, a copy of my stationery, it’s all right there. AAAHHH, now that’s convenience.

Now for the receipts’ file. I keep it monthly. I simply at the beginning of the month, replace the file with the new month’s file. That way, at tax time, I don’t have to go through a whole year’s receipts and divide it up then. It’s all separated.

Here are some other organizational tips you might find beneficial:

Mail—We have a round basket by a small table by the front door. All incoming mail goes in there first. Then when I have the opportunity to sort through it, I get it and put it in its appropriate place. Always pitch anything you aren’t keeping All business-related mail is sorted and put away immediately. Anything that might need work done on it, is logged into my Day timer and then put in the To Do Bend.

Desk—Your desk should have on it only those items that you use on a regular basis. Look around. What haven’t you used in the last month or two. Start Dumping. Find another spot for it. But find the RIGHT space for it.

No Piling of Anything Allowed. This is one of those habits that can be so easy to get into. Definitely one of the ones that I catch myself doing a lot! But I stop myself now because I know it will just be brushed off to the side and forgotten. Too often I miss something important and regret the piling blunder again. You will be amazed how much more organized you will feel if you just don’t do this one thing.

Daytimer—Now this isn’t only for Time Management. Your Daytimer can have a space for all your business cards, appointment cards, etc. How great it is to have all these cards right in the same place. On the date of your appointment, you simply grab the card and off you go.

Start the beginning of the day and the end of the day with a clean-up. What a tremendous feeling that is. When you are done with a project. Away it goes. Everything. When you start the next project, out comes all the material you need.

There’s nothing like the feeling of sitting down in the morning to a nice clean organized desk and office. Once you feel this a couple of days, you want to experience this every day so you’ll take the appropriate steps to make it happen.

About the Author: Diana Ennen is the author of numerous books including Virtual Assistant: the Series, Become a Highly Successful, Sought After VA and accompanying Workbook, Corel Word Perfect Office Ready, Virtual Assistant Solution Pack, and is president of Virtual Word Publishing www.virtualwordpublishing.com and www.virtualassistantstartups.com. Free to reprint article as long as the bio remains intact.

Article Source: http://www.wahm-articles.com

Lara

Topics: Cleaning Tips, De-Cluttering, Features, General Cleaning, Get Organized!, Guest Articles, Home Office, STAY Organized!, Tips and Tricks | No Comments »

How to Keep Your Kitchen Looking Fabulous Every Day

By Lara | September 3, 2008

Who has the time to scrub and clean all day? If you are like so many of us busy moms, then you didn’t raise your hand. Cleaning your kitchen should be fast and easy, giving you time for other things…like enjoying your family. Granted, there will be times when you will have to give your kitchen a good scrubbing and deep cleaning to get it sparkling clean, but in general, once that initial deep cleaning is done, your future cleaning should be maintenance only.

Kitchens are often the hub of a home and one of the busiest rooms in a house. It’s no wonder that it can also be one of the messiest rooms in the house, too. However, ridding your kitchen of grease spills and grime is as easy as following a few of the simple tips and technique listed below.

1.To start, you will need the following cleaning materials: buckets or other containers, brushes, rubber gloves, and cleansers.

2.Create your own kitchen cleaner and kitchen brighteners to clean up grease, grime, baked on stains and spills and to brighten counter tops and back splashes.

3. Use straight vinegar for shiny counter tops daily. For a nice, fresh smell, try cider vinegar.

4.Apply a baking soda and water paste to remove stains from laminate counter tops. Apply, allow to dry, then rub off and rinse.

5. With a paste of one part bleach and 3 parts baking soda, you can easily tackle tough stains.

6. Use a tile and grout cleaner and a toothbrush to remove dirt and mildew from tile grout.

7. Help your white appliances or enamel sinks that are starting to yellow with a little kitchen brightener.

8. Remove skid marks on linoleum floors with a spot of toothpaste just before mopping the floors

9. Remove hard water build-up in a teapot by pouring in 2 cups of vinegar and then bringing it to a boil. Let the vinegar simmer for 10 minutes and rinse the teapot thoroughly.

10. Use olive oil to clean stainless steel kitchen sinks.

About the Author: Kyna Woollery—Now that’s Organized, LLC™ Looking for more useful household cleaning and organizing tips? Visit www.nowthatsorganized.com to get your FREE “50 Solutions for Organizing Your World” idea-pak.

Article Source: http://www.wahm-articles.com

Lara

Topics: Baking Soda, Cleaning Tips, De-Cluttering, Get Organized!, STAY Organized!, The Dreaded Kitchen, Tips and Tricks, Vinegar | No Comments »


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