Countdown to Thanksgiving: Six More Days

Let’s start with something simple today. It’s a very simple item but it may prove to be a huge help: Have Stain Remover on Hand Pick up a Tide pen, Shout wipes, a stain stick, or other handy stain remover for touching up small spills on your tablecloth. It’s much easier to spot clean small stains than it is remove everything from the table to change the cloth. Works great if you happen to get something on your good blouse while cooking or serving dinner as well. Clean out the Refrigerator This one requires a bit more effort. While this … Continue reading

Care and Storage of China and Stemware

This time of year, you may not get as much use out of your good China or favorite stemware. My good dishes have now been relegated to a high, out of the way cabinet. I still use “real” plates and have the everyday dishes handy, but I know that during the warmer months, my use of the good dishes and stemware will be few and far between. Here are some tips to care for and store your China and stemware. Clean them before you put them away. Dust is more difficult to remove from delicate China after it’s been sitting … Continue reading

Home and Garden Tips that Work

I love handy tips, so I’ve got a few more to share. These work great: Fresher Fridge Did you try using rubberized shelf liner in your fridge? There are some other things you can do to keep your fridge organized and cleaner as well. Try adding a storage tray or shallow container to one shelf and using it as the space where you store leftovers. That way, they won’t get shoved to the back and end up turning into something scary. You’ll not only be more likely to remember to use stuff up, but you’ll also be able to pull … Continue reading

Top Five Tips for Using Rubberized Shelf Liner

Do you use rubberized shelf liner? I love this stuff! You can grab a roll for a couple of bucks at any number of your favorite stores and comes in different textures and colors. It works great as shelf liner, but there is so much that you can do with it. Try some of these tips for using rubberized shelf liner: 1. Well, it’s called shelf liner for a reason, but most people simply use it to line shelves in cabinets or pantries. Some might even use it inside drawers, but why not use it to line the shelves in … Continue reading