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Conquering Garage Chaos
Is your car parked outside, covered in snow because your garage has been declared a disaster area? Here are some tips for organizing your garage so you can enjoy the rest of the winter without have to scrape the ice off your windshield. *1. Sort items.* Place everything into one of four piles:...
Everyday Shortcuts
Wouldn't it be nice if we could save up time by cutting out the little ways we waste it, or getting two things done at once the right way? Here are some tips that have been tried, tested, and proven to help save time. *Organize an All-in-One Planner* Avoid the stress and wasted time of forgetting...
Under Lock and Key: Your Guide to Burglary Prevention
According the FBI, the majority of burglaries occur in July and August while millions of Americans are on vacation. People tend to think "It won't happen to me," but with a burglary occurring every fifteen seconds in the U.S., your chances of being robbed are higher than you think. There's a lot you can do to tighten the security of your house, so consider these easy-to-do tips as essential to your home's safety.
A House of Order: Spring Cleaning and Organizing Tips
Spring is the season to pull out your broom and dustpan, and get rid of the clutter. Spring cleaning can be an overwhelming job if you try to tackle it all at once, so we've compiled a few tips and starters to get you going on organizing your home. h3. Look for Immediate Results Begin cleaning...
It Is Easy Being Green!
Kermit, as much as we love him, had it all wrong. Being green is easy! At least, when it comes to helping your family be a little more eco-friendly. Our modern leaders have spoken often about the importance of being good stewards of the resources the Lord has provided for us (see D&C 59: 18, 20,...
8 Ways to Furnish Your Home on a Shoestring
Whether it be a first home, the home of your dreams, or a vacation cabin, furnishing a house can be an expensive proposition. Below are ten suggestions for getting started: *1.* Determine what you need and how much you can afford to spend. A plan keeps you on track and within budget. *2.* Be...
Eating Right on a Budget
We have been counseled in the scriptures and from the pulpit to take care of our bodies like temples. But we're also counseled to live within our means, and that often means having to be frugal. It's tough to keep both lines of advice when cooking up a few boxes of macaroni and cheese costs a fraction of a well-balanced, nutritious meal. What's a health-conscious, penny-pinching person to do?
Cooking Partners
Wouldn't it be nice to have hot, homemade dinners delivered to your door two or three nights a week? Think about it: neighbors feeding you when you are not sick, not recovering from the birth of a child, and not mourning the death of a family member. That's what will happen when you arrange...
The Rule of Five
Do you ever feel crowded and overwhelmed by housework? Finding the motivation to tackle any task is as easy as counting to five. Not only does a clean home bring peace and satisfaction to our family, but less time spent cleaning means more time to spend with those very satisfied people. I've...
Spring Cleaning
Flowers are pushing their heads through the thawing soil and everywhere you look, you see cut outs of baby animals and advertisements for allergy medicine. The sun is showing hints of an extended stay and March 20th was technically the first day of spring. All you want to do is head outdoors with a picnic lunch and cozy blanket, but there's one thing standing in your way: spring cleaning.
By and Large, the Dishes Come First
"Work is much more fun than fun," declared Noel Coward in a moment of enthusiasm. Of course, we know that is not always true--but it is true that fun itself is more fun when our work is under control. So, although it may seem odd to start out talking about celebration by talking about work, it is necessary to do so. Work--basic order--is the foundation of all celebration.
Curing the "I Don’t Cook" Syndrome
How many times have you heard someone say "I don’t cook" and really mean it? Whether newlyweds, young families, families with busy teenagers, empty nesters, or singles living alone or with roommates, a home-cooked dinner with the family is as rare as mom-and-pop grocery stores. Half of...
Natural, Healthy Cleaning
On the wall of my grandmother’s kitchen, there’s a plaque that reads "My house is clean enough to be healthy. Dirty enough to be happy." She lived during a simpler time. There were no grocery store aisles completely devoted to household cleaning. Clean meant no visible dirt. Now,...
An Organized Kitchen
The kitchen is probably the most popular room in your home. It seems to be the easiest place to gather everyone in the family. However, because of its popularity, it can often become the most disorganized. No one puts the same thing away in the same place in the same way. It is easy to let the...
Spring into Cleaning
Springtime: tulips emerge, birds begin to tweet, the sun shines a bit brighter—and families across the world get out the mops, brooms, and dustrags. It’s time for spring-cleaning! To get your cleaning finished in record time, make a gameplan and make sure the whole family knows their...
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