Tag Archives: chores

Make a Cleaning Solution

Make a cleaning solution: I make my own cleaning spray with leftover lemons. After I use a lemon for cooking/tea/etc., I save the peels and put them in a jar with vinegar and water. It makes a great all-purpose cleaning … Continue reading

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Holiday Giggles

Comical Explanation

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Organzing

You don’t have to spend hours organizing. Just take a few minutes daily and declutter a drawer , cabinet or backpack. What’s important is that you start! You’ll find ways to integrate it into your lifestyle. Living organized isn’t a … Continue reading

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Tear up some Rags

Tear up some rags: If something is in such disrepair that it can’t be donated — like, say, sheets — tear them apart for reusable dust rags. It’ll save you lots of money on buying rags or using rolls and … Continue reading

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Beautiful Laundry

I owned a small laundromat called “The Laundromat” on Fire Island. Carol walked in with musty sheets and towels from her share house. I quoted her $48.50 (this was in 1976). “I’m from the Bronx,” she said. “I don’t pay … Continue reading

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