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Thoughts from the Kitchen
Hello from the kitchen, where both of us love to cook. My dear darling is much more inclined to experiment in the kitchen and I tend to stick to the tried and true recipes. I don’t know about you, but when young children are around it isn’t always easy to cook meals...
Laundry: Miscellaneous
Prevent Button Repairs: To prevent buttons falling off clothes (and save time by not having to sew them back on), put a dab of clear nail polish on top of the threads of the button. It will strengthen the thread and make it less likely for buttons to unravel and fall...
Laundry: Drying Tips
Save on Drying Time: To save on the time spent running your dryer, especially for "heavy" items like throw rugs, diapers, etc., first run an extra "spin" cycle in your washing machine. Then, add a clean, dry, fluffy towel to your dryer with the wet laundry. This can...
Laundry: Washing Tips
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...
Laundry: Stain Removal
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,...
Once-A-Month Cooking
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...
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