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Inexpensive Household Hints

Yes, we see all the so called miracle products on the markets designed to make life easier and help clean your home but sometimes the old tried and true methods used by parents and grandparents work just as well and are less expensive. So I thought I’d share a few old family hints with you. Keeping a fruit cake Wrap firmly in cling film, greasproof paper or tin foil and then wrap in several layers of newspaper. Mind you this so one I always have trouble with when it comes to Christmas cake. Not because the idea doesn’t work but … Continue reading →

Home Week in Review: January 1 – 6

Happy New Year! The Families.com blogs began just a little over a year ago, and the first twelve months have been great. Now, we’re excited to kick off a brand new year. Michele talked about ideas for the New Year in “Giving Your Home a New Year’s Physical.” What about all those resolutions we make? Find out what Michele has to say about it in “New Year Resolutions For Homeowners.” My article, “New Year’s Day: Do You Feel Any Different?” has more to do with how this time of year affects us and our families than it has to do … Continue reading →

The Family As A Team

The Family That Delivers Together We are all in it together around here. Everyone living under this roof is directly involved in almost every aspect of running our house and doing his share of maintaining the family unit. Paul and I include the kids in a lot of decision making. If the electricity bill is out of proportion, they know it. If a family member outside our home needs help, we all share in the responsibility. When a stray cat wandered up and went into labor on our carport, we all assisted. Daniel suggested we call 911 at the first … Continue reading →