Housekeeping on Shine

Housekeeping and... Makeup? Part 2!

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Well, I've been musing on the failures I've had in the past, particularly with FLYlady, when it comes to housekeeping. I have some important things to share on that topic, but--later! I just found out my mom is decorating for Christmas, which is something I can't miss. And so, since I…

Housekeeping and... Makeup?

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So I have this theory... I was reading Sarah Ban Breathnach's Moving On, a book that I don't exactly like, but which I find myself drawn to, when the idea crossed my mind that perhaps if I viewed housekeeping as an extension of my normal beauty routine, I could improve my housekeeping…

6 ways to clean up your space to clean up your life

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My dishwasher came to a grinding halt and so, I am washing the dishes. Don’t feel sorry for me. Washing the dishes reminds me of my connection to my mother, grandmother and great grandmother – their wisdom, laughter and stories. The warm soapy water cleans a plate, one at a time, to its…

User post: Green cleaning products—buy them in the store, make them at home

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Next time you pull out your rubber gloves and bucket of cleaning supplies, take a second and look at the labels on the bottles. Do you see a list of ingredients? In most cases, answer is no. And if there is a list, it's a very limited one. That's because the companies that make these…

One simple, straightforward way to help a cancer patient

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I used to write for a wonderful site that supports people who are going through an illness or injury. I interviewed many people who were recovering from devastating challenges, and out of that, was often tasked with writing up lists of creative, budget-friendly ways to support those people while they were undergoing chemo, in the hospital, or house-bound.

Over and over, we heard readers who said they wanted to offer assistance to loved ones in need, but that they just didn't know how.

Who can you turn to for help?

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Have you ever known someone who was ready for so much help that their family was considering assisted living or, heaven forbid, a nursing home? Well those are the concerns of most of the people who find us. It is a sad day when you realize that your mother or father cannot…

A Lousy Cappucino and...A Pad

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I was sitting in the middle seat on my flight this week, with a twenty-something girl sitting near the window. The flight attendant came by and asked what she wanted to drink. Here's how the dialogue went: Flight Attendant: …

Eco-Friendly Cleaning Products You Can Make For Your Space

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I want to make Earth Day more than just another celebration. I am taking a vow to reduce and where possible eliminate any chemical cleaning products that are not earth friendly. I hope you join me!

Making Earth Friendly…

The mystery of lost socks

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At Home and Work + Money Editor Dory Devlin and I were having a little instant message moment as we contemplated the Great Mystery of Lost Socks. How is it possible that one can buy…

Parenting poll: Do you make your kid's bed?

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My boys sleep in bunk beds with lots and lots of handmade quilts. My older kid rearranges his blankets most mornings to make the bed look slightly assembled. My younger kid, who is nearly four, digs a messy nest. Why? Because over the course of a day, his bed is a pirate ship, a diesel train, a jet…