Category Archives: Cleaning

Pinterest 365 – Day 17 – Heavy Duty Floor Cleaner

Posted on November 17, 2012 by gracieed

It’s started to rain here in California and at my place when you combine dogs, our backyard and rain, you get muddy floors.  I clean our kitchen floor once a week, but during the rainy season, I have to clean … Continue reading →

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Pinterest 365 – Day 3 – Homemade Laundry Detergent

Posted on November 3, 2012 by gracieed

Today I am making a batch of powdered laundry detergent from a blog called Great Oak Circle. It calls for four ingredients:  washing soda, baking soda, Fels Naptha soap  (which smells wonderful, by the way) and borax.  I use the washing … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 29} || Committing to Change – The Finish in Sight

Posted on October 29, 2012 by gracieed

Almost to the end of 31 days and I wanted to do a recap of the past 28 days. So let’s review: Day 1:  Intro Day 2:  No-Wheat.  So far so good.  I have lost 2 pounds and 2 inches from … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 20} || Committing to Change – From Scratch

Posted on October 20, 2012 by gracieed

Just as I am more mindful these days of where my money goes, I am also more mindful of the ingredients in my food (no-wheat) and in the concoctions we use to clean our homes and ourselves.  I also love the … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 10} || Committing to Change – Decluttering

Posted on October 10, 2012 by gracieed

Decluttering.  For some reason I really like the sound of the word and I do like the process, but it can become overwhelming. Case in point.  This is my utensil drawer.  Can I just say:  Tip.of.the.Iceberg! I have been threatening … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 9} || Committing to Change – Using my Organizer

Posted on October 9, 2012 by gracieed

Confession:  I love organizers, day planners, calendars, journals, post-it notes, you name it.  If it has a place to jot down events, plans, ideas, notes, I’m all for it.  That being said, I have yet to find the “perfect” planner.  … Continue reading →

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31 Days {Day 3} || Committing to Change – Household Chores

Posted on October 3, 2012 by gracieed

Confession:  I really don’t like to do housework. I can think of endless possibilities of things to do with my time and housework just never makes the list.  However, in this quest of lasting change in various areas of my … Continue reading →

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