I am so glad you enjoyed the tour of Pam's getaway home! What is amazing to me is that while it looks old....it is not. It was all newly built in the last few years! Another thing is Pam is the sweetest person ever.... So how was Christmas for everyone? Mine was very low key....I stayed home Christmas Eve day, night and most of Christmas until I walked down to my sisters for a quick
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* This article was originally published here
Tuesday, December 29, 2020
BEFORE AND AFTER OFFICE MAKEOVER
I am so glad you enjoyed the tour of Pam's getaway home! What is amazing to me is that while it looks old....it is not. It was all newly built in the last few years!
Another thing is Pam is the sweetest person ever....
So how was Christmas for everyone? Mine was very low key....I stayed home Christmas Eve day, night and most of Christmas until I walked down to my sisters for a quick
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Monday, December 28, 2020
Aldi vacuum cleaner recalled over fears it could catch fire
The corded, bagless Easy Home – Multicyclonic Vacuum Cleaner was sold as part of Aldi’s ‘special buys’ range
An Aldi bagless vacuum cleaner has been recalled over fears the appliance may catch fire.
The corded, bagless vacuum was sold as “Easy Home – Multicyclonic Vacuum Cleaner” between 5 February 2020 and 3 March 2020, and again from 5 September 2020 to 9 December 2020.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Aldi vacuum cleaner recalled over fears it could catch fire
The corded, bagless Easy Home – Multicyclonic Vacuum Cleaner was sold as part of Aldi’s ‘special buys’ range
An Aldi bagless vacuum cleaner has been recalled over fears the appliance may catch fire.
The corded, bagless vacuum was sold as “Easy Home – Multicyclonic Vacuum Cleaner” between 5 February 2020 and 3 March 2020, and again from 5 September 2020 to 9 December 2020.
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Thursday, December 24, 2020
How to properly load a dishwasher: 'If you pre-rinse it might actually come out dirtier'
Should you pay attention to ‘not dishwasher safe’ labels? And what really belongs in the bottom drawer? Experts solve your family washing-up conflicts
If you still feel the sting of parental reprimands for barbarically stacking your plate in the dishwasher without rinsing it first, one good thing 2020 can offer is vindication. While everyone has their own methods, tricks and opinions on conventional wisdom, the misinformation around a machine that’s meant to make our lives easier has caused generations-long feuds – and water wastage.
Fact: You do not need to pre-rinse. Just scrape the solids into the bin, says Ashley Iredale, white goods expert at the independent consumer advocacy group Choice. Most dishwashers have inbuilt turbidity sensors that measure how much dirt is in the water from the first rinse cycle, so rinsed plates may fool the system. “If you pre-rinse everything, your dishwasher’s going to think that your plates are cleaner than they actually are, so it won’t wash as intensely and they might actually come out dirtier,” says Iredale. The food filter is there for a reason, he adds – simply remove and clean it once a month.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
How to properly load a dishwasher: 'If you pre-rinse it might actually come out dirtier'
Should you pay attention to ‘not dishwasher safe’ labels? And what really belongs in the bottom drawer? Experts solve your family washing-up conflicts
If you still feel the sting of parental reprimands for barbarically stacking your plate in the dishwasher without rinsing it first, one good thing 2020 can offer is vindication. While everyone has their own methods, tricks and opinions on conventional wisdom, the misinformation around a machine that’s meant to make our lives easier has caused generations-long feuds – and water wastage.
Fact: You do not need to pre-rinse. Just scrape the solids into the bin, says Ashley Iredale, white goods expert at the independent consumer advocacy group Choice. Most dishwashers have inbuilt turbidity sensors that measure how much dirt is in the water from the first rinse cycle, so rinsed plates may fool the system. “If you pre-rinse everything, your dishwasher’s going to think that your plates are cleaner than they actually are, so it won’t wash as intensely and they might actually come out dirtier,” says Iredale. The food filter is there for a reason, he adds – simply remove and clean it once a month.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
Sunday, December 20, 2020
Top storage ideas to keep face masks organized
So you have made these really cool face masks and now they are all over the house! How can you organize them neatly so that your whole family knows where to go and get their clean face mask for the day? In this post I will show you my best storage ideas to keep face masks organized.
Check out our other articles related to face masks
Need to make a lot of masks? Check out this amazing Mask Cutting Machine. It cuts 6 masks out at a time!
Wanting to create your own custom face mask? Check out this Website that allows you to design your own mask with ,photos, font and colors.
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Top storage ideas to keep face masks organized
So you have made these really cool face masks and now they are all over the house! How can you organize them neatly so that your whole family knows where to go and get their clean face mask for the day? In this post I will show you my best storage ideas to keep face masks organized.
Check out our other articles related to face masks
Need to make a lot of masks? Check out this amazing Mask Cutting Machine. It cuts 6 masks out at a time!
Wanting to create your own custom face mask? Check out this Website that allows you to design your own mask with ,photos, font and colors.
* This article was originally published here
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Christmas wishes for gardeners
Time to grab a few brussels and drop last-minute present hints
It’s 20 December, the day before the shortest day, when the nights are long and the sun is low and much gardening is largely redundant. Your last chance to pop to the vegetable plot to pick a few winter leaves or brassicas, cavolo nero or brussels sprouts – though the tops are superior for eating in my opinion – for Christmas dinner. Perhaps even unearth a few parsnips for roasting, if they are to your taste.
Nearly past time to get in a few late requests for presents. I will often ask the kids or other family for seed packets. As always, I also have my eye on the Brown Envelope Seeds gift boxes, perhaps Peas on Earth, the Purple Veg, maybe even the Brexit Box. But you will have to hurry, unless like me you also have a birthday soon.
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Friday, December 18, 2020
Share a kit or bring your own plate: tips for throwing a zero-waste party
From asking guests to bring unused pantry items, to swapping chips for baguettes, there are easy ways to throw a party with less plastic
My favourite memories are always the festive ones in which we are surrounded by family and friends. Throwing a party is a chance to show your people that adopting a low-waste lifestyle can be fun.
There’s no shame in asking for help, either. In fact, most guests prefer to be given a task as it makes them feel useful and involved in the process.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Share a kit or bring your own plate: tips for throwing a zero-waste party
From asking guests to bring unused pantry items, to swapping chips for baguettes, there are easy ways to throw a party with less plastic
My favourite memories are always the festive ones in which we are surrounded by family and friends. Throwing a party is a chance to show your people that adopting a low-waste lifestyle can be fun.
There’s no shame in asking for help, either. In fact, most guests prefer to be given a task as it makes them feel useful and involved in the process.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
Thursday, December 17, 2020
Q&A with Jura Koncius on holiday table settings in a pandemic year
Join Jura Koncius to talk all things decorating.
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* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
16 DIY Home Decorations Using Pine Cones
Pinecones, Pine cones or Cornifer cones are perfect for crafting. They are natures little Christmas craft item and they are perfect for decorating with.
You may be lucky enough to have a Pine tree near you and have an abundance of pinecones if not, don’t disappear you can purchase them too
All of these DIY crafts use pinecones and whilst they can be used to decorate all year around, they are more suitable for Christmas decorating and or fall time. I have tried to include a wide variety of crafts to suit everyone’s decor and crafting abilities. Perfect for rustic decorating this Christmas.
DIY Pinecone Gnomes — CraftBits.com
Pinecone Ski-man — CraftBits.com
Scented Pine Cones — CraftBits.com
Beautiful Fast & Easy DIY Pinecone Wreath
DIY Kissing Ball with Pine Cones
Pine Cone Topiary Step-By-Step Tutorial
Pine Cones – Nature’s Christmas Decoration
How to Make a Pinecone Snowflake Wreath
Large Pinecone Star | Tutorial
DIY: Make a pretty pine cone topiary
Make an all season twig pinecone garland
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Monday, December 14, 2020
Dollar Tree Wood Block Snowman Ornaments
These adorable wood block DIY snowman ornaments are easy and inexpensive to make using supplies from the dollar store. These are an amazing, easy and quick ornament to add to your Christmas Tree, to make it just that little bit better. This craft is suitable for all ages, and everyone will love it.
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Dollar Tree Wood Block Snowman Ornaments
These adorable wood block DIY snowman ornaments are easy and inexpensive to make using supplies from the dollar store. These are an amazing, easy and quick ornament to add to your Christmas Tree, to make it just that little bit better. This craft is suitable for all ages, and everyone will love it.
* This article was originally published here
Christmas Baking and Decor
Hello everyone, I hope you had a lovely weekend. We had a quiet one as we have been restricted a bit more because of a few cases of covid 19 that seemed to be our first community spread. Happy yo say we had no new cases for the last couple of days. Anyway, today was a good day to do a little baking. The Irish Soda bread didn't make it to Christmas as we tore
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Christmas Baking and Decor
Hello everyone,
I hope you had a lovely
weekend. We had a quiet
one as we have been restricted
a bit more because of a few
cases of covid 19 that seemed to
be our first community spread.
Happy yo say we had no new cases
for the last couple of days.
Anyway, today was a good day
to do a little baking.
The Irish Soda bread didn't
make it to Christmas as
we tore
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Sunday, December 13, 2020
Why moth orchids make perfect housemates
These little beauties even tell you when it’s time to water them
In the traditional, deeply nostalgic world of gardening, it’s amazing how quickly some things can change. When I was a plant-mad teenager back in the 1990s, the moth orchid, Phalaenopsis, was considered an unbelievably rare new introduction that cost a fortune and was only available in a few colours. Fast forward just a few decades and they are now sold for no more than the price of everyday bedding plants at supermarket checkouts and garage forecourts everywhere. But this immense spike in popularity is not without good reason, so here is my guide to getting the very best out of them.
Hailing from the shaded forest branches of the cool, highlands regions of southeast Asia, moth orchids are in many ways the perfect houseplant, as they are adapted to essentially the exact environmental conditions we humans like the most. In terms of light levels, temperature and humidity, if you are happy to sit and read in a particular spot wearing a T-shirt and jeans, they will love it there too. So, with these factors automatically ticked off by meeting our own needs, there are only three other things to bear in mind when it comes to spoiling these plants: water, fertiliser and pruning.
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Saturday, December 12, 2020
The magic of growing plants from seed you’ve collected
There’s a special kind of wonder in beginning at the beginning
A winter Sunday morning. Near biblical rain for, it feels like, 40 days. The pathways are saturated and water streams. The lowers plots are littered with random pools.
I am not keen on walking on the soil. I don’t want to impact or churn it. I am not looking to make mud. The chicories sit in small lakes. There is the slight air of Glastonbury. At least I didn’t bring a tent.
Continue reading...* This article was originally published here
Unusual Christmas Ornaments Made from Wrapping Paper
These layered paper ornaments are made from gift wrap and the reverse side is as pretty as the front. These ornaments are a stunning addition to your Christmas Tree and are sure to impress.
* This article was originally published here
* This article was originally published here
Unusual Christmas Ornaments Made from Wrapping Paper
These layered paper ornaments are made from gift wrap and the reverse side is as pretty as the front. These ornaments are a stunning addition to your Christmas Tree and are sure to impress.
* This article was originally published here
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