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How To Season and Re-Season Cast Iron Cookware
The following is a small excerpt from “The Hillbilly Housewife’s Cast Iron Cookbook“. It’s the most frequent question I get about cooking with cast iron skillets. Over time, cast iron cookware develops a thin protective coating known as “seasoning” from the natural fats and oils associated with the cooking process. This coating fills in all […]
Continue readingSlow Cooker Reviews
I’m a big fan of crockpot cooking. No matter how busy I get or how much running around town I’ve got to do, I know a yummy home-cooked meal will be ready when we get home. As you know, I’ve recently written and published a Kindle cookbook of Chicken Crockpot recipes. It’s been very well […]
Continue readingEarth Day Projects For The Whole Family
With Earth Day coming up on April 20th, this is the perfect time to teach your kids about little things we an do every single day to protect the planet we call home. Here are some ideas for easy earth day projects the whole family will enjoy. Kids love being a part of efforts that […]
Continue readingApril Fool’s Day Treats – You Are Serving WHAT For Dinner?
April Fool’s Day is the perfect day to have fun with the meals you serve. Surprise your family on April 1st with these fun meal ideas. Fake Hot Dogs And French Fries Your kids will love fake hot dogs and French fries for lunch this April fools day. Peel a banana and spread peanut butter […]
Continue reading10 Easy Ways To Freshen Up Your Home Any Time
Spring is the perfect time to freshen up your home. It’s a time of change, renewal and warmer days. Once spring cleaning is done consider one of these ten easy ways to add a fresh touch to your home. 1. Open the windows During the winter months the windows stay closed. Your indoor air becomes […]
Continue reading10 New Habits For A Clean House
Once you’ve gone through all the effort to spring clean don’t you wish your home would stay that clean? It can. With a few new habits you can keep your home sparkling clean. 1. Pick up after yourself Much of the mess in your home is likely self inflicted. Do you set things down with […]
Continue reading5 Ways To Tame The Clutter In Your Home
Clutter has a way of taking over a home. If you don’t address it and create systems to keep it controlled, it can become overwhelming. It’s why there are so many organization homes and experts. Well you don’t need to watch a television show to get control. Here are five tips and strategies for taming […]
Continue readingClutter Elimination With The Four Container Method
Has clutter taken over your home? If you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed by clutter it’s time to get rid of it. However, sometimes just looking at the clutter can make you feel anxious. It can feel like too much to tackle. Simplifying the process starts with simplifying your thoughts. The Four Containers The container clutter […]
Continue readingEasy Appliance Cleaning Step-by-Step
When spring cleaning you’ll want to pay special attention to your appliances. Properly cleaned and maintained appliances last longer. This saves you time, energy and money – buying new appliances can be a hassle. However, cleaning your appliances is likely to consume most of your spring cleaning time. This is particularly true for the bigger […]
Continue readingKitchen Spring Cleaning Tips and a Checklist
Kitchen spring cleaning can be an overwhelming job. Basics like cleaning the oven are pretty simple. However, when you add washing out the cabinets and vacuuming behind the refrigerator it can be an all day job. This handy checklist will help you get started. The tips will help you take care of the job in […]
Continue readingBedroom Spring Cleaning Tips and a Checklist
When you think about spring cleaning you probably imagine the big jobs. You think about cleaning the kitchen. Maybe you visualize the closets or your basement. Perhaps the garage is on your list. Most people don’t think about their bedroom. However, you spend a lot of time in your bedroom. A clean bedroom means better […]
Continue readingSpring Cleaning Tips And Checklist – Bathroom
There’s so much to clean in a bathroom, most of it being rather heavy-duty. Spring cleaning might seem like a bigger job than you can handle. It’s true that there is a lot to clean for such a small space, but with a few tips and a handy checklist, you can spring clean your bathroom […]
Continue readingThe Benefits And Advantages Of Using Green Cleaners
This year, instead of Spring cleaning with conventional cleaners, consider using all natural green cleaners instead. They’re safer for your health, they’re better for the environment, and they are often less expensive. Let’s take a look at what green cleaners are all about: What Are Green Cleaners? Green cleaners are simply cleaners that use all […]
Continue readingOrganizing Your Cleaning Products for Quick and Easy Cleaning
The more organized your cleaning products are, the faster you clean. This means you have more time for work and play. It can save you money too! These three simple steps will help you organize your cleaners and keep them organized. Step One: Baskets in each room. Buy or find a cleaning basket for each […]
Continue readingHow To Tackle Spring Cleaning Without Feeling Overwhelmed
Spring cleaning can be one of the most time consuming and overwhelming seasonal tasks. I don’t know about you, but I have a tendency to just “hide under the covers” and skip doing anything when I get overwhelmed by a task that seems too daunting. Yet that means also missing out on the rewards of […]
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