Category Archives: Cleaning

Saturday Snippets | December 13, 2014

Posted on December 13, 2014 by gracieed

Welcome to Saturday Snippets.  This is where I share links and odd bits of info from the past week. 1. If you needed some reading material over the holidays, the New York Times released their list of ‘100 Notable Books … Continue reading →

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Paws || Walk On – 11.30 – 12.13

Posted on December 7, 2014 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

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Paws || Walk On – 11.2 – 11.15

Posted on November 9, 2014 by gracieed

Every now and then when I’m walking dogs, I will just stop, ask them to sit for about 30 seconds and then I will say “walk on”. That is there cue to start walking again. I do this for a … Continue reading →

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Once you’ve used handmade soap, you will never want to go back.

Posted on October 28, 2014 by gracieed

I know that’s quite a claim, but it’s true.  Really. I was taught how to make cold process soap by a friend a few years ago.  In fact, I think she was the one who made that claim and I … Continue reading →

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Yummy Knitted Dish Cloths

Posted on March 20, 2014 by gracieed

As I’ve mentioned before, I love blogs.  I’m fascinated by the creativity of others and love to be inspired by their thoughts and ideas.  Every morning I take time while I’m drinking my coffee to browse through the 100’s of … Continue reading →

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A New Year

Posted on January 21, 2014 by gracieed

Since we’re almost to the end of January, you’re going to think I’m weird for posting my 2014 goals.  Actually I’m approaching the whole ‘goals for the year’ thing a little differently this year.  I LOVED 2013!  It was full … Continue reading →

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Pinterest365 – Day 57 & 58 – Fabric Softener and Dryer Sheets

Posted on January 26, 2013 by gracieed

I’ve been doing a LOT of laundry this week washing blankets and comforters that I use in the bottom of our dog crates.  Blankets and comforters are quite bulky so I can only do a couple per load.  This adds … Continue reading →

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Pinterest365 – Day 56 – DIY Storage

Posted on January 9, 2013 by gracieed

Today’s Pinterest365 is a DIY Storage solution that I was inspired to make when I saw this post on Pinterest.  I love the symmetry of the boxes, the clean appearance and the adorableness. I have a collection of cubbies that … Continue reading →

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Pinterest365 – Day 53-54 – More Organizing Helps

Posted on January 3, 2013 by gracieed

I just discovered this morning that January is National Get Organized Month.  And with that in mind here are a few more organizing helps.  I’m continuing to sort through craft and home supplies and the ideas I find on Pinterest … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 49- Wrapping Paper Cuff

Posted on December 21, 2012 by gracieed

I don’t know about you, but after I’ve started using a roll of wrapping paper, I’m in two minds about what to do to secure the remaining paper.  I sometimes use tape, but that can end with the paper ripping the next time … Continue reading →

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