Sunday, September 25, 2011
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2:00 PM
Hello to you! And welcome to another Show Off Your Cottage Monday; a blog party I host at the beginning of each week to celebrate the things we love about our homes and how we live. If you're new here, thanks for stopping by and if you've visited before, thanks for returning!
My garden is still gifting flowers... the last of its roses are always the sweetest... they're gifts of joy. And that's what I'm celebrating today! From my cottage... to yours!
"The world is a rose; smell it and pass it to your friends." - Persian Proverb
What are you celebrating today? Please do share, but don't forget to link back to The house in the roses, this way other can come here and enjoy our party too! Thank You.
Wash all windows.. Pick a cloudy day so you can better see any streaks. I make my own glass cleaner or less than a penny per gallon with Basic H.
Vacuum dusty canvas, cotton, and treated fabric blinds. Use a low setting with a brush attachment. Vinyl shades can be wiped down with a dampened microfiber cloth if they need a little more attention.
Moderately dirty window treatments need a two-step approach. Start by dusting or vacuuming the valance and frame, then vacuum from top to bottom using the upholstery attachment for drapes, and the brush attachment for blinds. Or submerge blinds or shades in a few inches of cool water and two teaspoons of dishwashing liquid (check labels first to make sure this is safe). Take out the metal weights first; they can rust.
If your window coverings are very dirty, check labels for cleaning instructions. Some cotton, polyester, rayon, and wool drapes can be machine washed on delicate. Always send lace, linen, satin, and silk drapes and shades to a professional cleaner.
Clean the walls. Dust, wash, rinse, and dry painted or wood-paneled walls. I wash mine with Basic H all purpose solution.
Clean ceiling-mounted light fixtures.
Vacuum and spot-clean upholstered furniture and cushions. Deep-clean if necessary.
Wipe down the kitchen cupboards. Empty them, wash them down, replace liners (if you use them), declutter, and reorganize.
Dust off the refrigerator condenser coil. Use your vacuum’s brush attachment and gently vacuum it.
Clean the carpets. I use Basic H to clean, Nature Bright to brighten your carpet (if needed) and Basic G to disinfect. I sometimes add essential oils for a fresh scent. These are all safe and non-toxic choices. Carpet cleaners are very dangerous.
Evaluate any wooden floors. Have scratched or dull wood floors professionally scuff-sanded and recoated, or completely refinished. I use a furniture marker on the scratches.
Spruce up your computer. Dust the CPU, clean and wipe down the keyboard, and dust off the monitor with a microfiber cloth.
Straighten the closets. De-clutter and reorganize. Store away seasonal clothing.
Test smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Or install them, if you haven’t yet.
Replace the furnace filter. If you haven’t changed your furnace filter within the past three months, do so now.
Sweep the chimneys. Have the wood-burning fireplace and stove flues and chimneys professionally inspected and swept.
De-clutter and clean out the attic
OUTSIDE THE HOUSE
Check weather stripping and caulking around doors and windows. Repair or replace as needed.
Check and clean the gutters. Do the downspouts, too.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
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8:41 AM
Hello! How are you doing today? Anything new? Did you start fall decorating yet? What about fall cleaning? I am about to start! We have been busy with family but I plan on starting soon. If you follow me on facebook, then you know what I am talking about.
Most of you know by know, that one of my goals as a Mother, is to create a healthy lifestyle for my family! I love when we eat healthy and feel great! I have showed you many of my easy and healthy meals and I am here today to show you another one.
This is a lunch or snack that we like to make! It is yummy and full of fruit and yogurt! This tastes like a dessert to them (and me too) because it is so delicious!!
We love to make our own fruit and yogurt parfaits!
This is what we used today…
Unsweetened Yogurt (we sweeten it ourselves with stevia or honey)
Bananas
Peaches
Strawberries
Granola
(You can use whatever you have, ours is always different.)
I just put everything into bowls for the kids to choose what they want!
