Tag Archives: chores
Keep A Roll of Trash Bags Stocked In the Bottom of the Can
It’s time to take out the trash and the last thing you want to do is rummage around for a new bag to replace it with. Or even worse — you forget and throw your trash directly into an unlined … Continue reading
Grossest spots in your home
Doorknobs, light switches and fridge handles are high-touch zones, meaning they’re a breeding ground for germs and nasties on par with the dreaded kitchen sponge. “We forget to clean these hard surfaces because they don’t really look dirty,” says Caroline Solomon, … Continue reading
Use Coffee Grounds to Deodorize Your Fridge
Is your fridge starting to smell not so great? After your make your morning pot of coffee, don’t throw those grounds away! Coffee contains nitrogen, which helps to neutralize odors, so leave them on a baking sheet to dry and place … Continue reading
Allowance
Getting an allowance as a child made me a better money manager, but for all the wrong reasons,” a Virginia reader wrote. “I was the oldest child and was given an allowance of $5 a week (1962-68) to cook for my … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 