by Trish | Jun 14, 2006 | Homestead
Brighten Colors with Salt: Hard water can cause clothes to become dull or dingy after several washings. To solve this problem, add a couple of pinches of ordinary table salt to the washer with the detergent. Let some water run in the washer to dissolve detergent and...
by Trish | Jun 14, 2006 | Homestead
Blood, Fresh & Dried: Rinse fresh blood stains in cold running water and rub with soap. Repeat. For dried stains, first scrape or rub off as much dried blood as possible. Soak in warm water using a product which contains enzymes. Wash. If this doesn’t work,...
by Trish | Mar 6, 2006 | Homemaking, Organization
As one of the oldest children in a family of nine, I know that cooking for a crowd can almost be a full-time job. Once-a-month-cooking has been a lifesaver for our family. When we first heard of cooking 30 meals in one day, it sounded rather impossible. It was not...
by Trish | Feb 25, 2006 | Homemaking, Organization
When we have a generally organized, clean home we are blessing our families. They find stability and peace in a well-organized space. Although, it is not always easy to keep up with all the demands our busy lives create. Here are a few ideas that have helped my...
by Trish | Feb 2, 2006 | Homemaking
Being keepers at home is often a thankless job. It requires so much of our time and energy and does not seem to have many rewards. As I pondered what to write here, I was reminded that all the house chores can be overwhelming at times. There are many tasks that need...
