Archive for March, 2009

5 Tips for Preparing Your Guest Bedroom for Overnight Guests

Friday, March 13th, 2009

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Expecting overnight guests? Preparing a stylish guest suite is a snap with inspiration from 5-star hotels.

1. Create an environment that promotes a great night’s sleep. Make the bed super comfy by adding a thick duvet and lots of fluffy pillows. High thread-count, 100 percent cotton sheets are also a must.

2. Stock the guest room with magazines and books, and put together a snack tray or basket filled with light snacks and bottled water. (more…)

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10 Ways to be Happy at Home

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

“To be happy at home is the ultimate result of all ambition, the end to which every enterprise and labor tends.” -Samuel Johnson

It’s so easy to feel discontented and dissatisfied with our homes, isn’t it? To concentrate on their flaws and fantasize about the picture-perfect places we’d rather live. Today I was thinking about ways I have found over the years to be happy at home, even when it was far from ideal. (more…)

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How to Make Gel Candles

Tuesday, March 10th, 2009

Gel candles are a great item to make. Not only are they beautiful, but very easy to light. They also burn slowly, giving your candles a long life for you to treasure. Gel candles are very easy to make as well as inexpensive. You can add your favorite scents to them as well. The supplies you need to get started include gel, zinc wicks, fragrance oils if you desire, and dye to add color. Some people love the look of a clear gel candle and prefer not to use any dye. It is important that you only use zinc wicks for gel candles because cotton wicks absorb the gel, causing them not to light or burn well. You can purchase these supplies from a craft store or online. (more…)

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Applying First Aid for a Delivering Dog

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

Childbirth is truly one of the most anticipated events in people’s lives. In fact, the expectant mothers go through a very difficult phase as they wait for the big day. How about when it comes to the female dog’s time to give birth to her young ones? Does she feel the same excitement and agony at the same time? Is it also very stressful on her part? What kind of planning must be done? As it goes, careful planning often leads to a wonderfully executed action. Without your knowledge on dog child birthing, you may not be able to apply the right kind of aid on your pet. (more…)

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An Effective Tool for Spot Cleaning and Stain Removal

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

When it comes to purchasing cleaning devices, getting a hand held steam cleaner can be a great investment. Today, you will see that a lot of companies are now manufacturing hand held steam cleaners. With this device, you will be able to remove stain and clean your home without even scrubbing. Although steam cleaners are often used to clean carpets and upholstery, you will see that a hand held one can be used virtually anywhere in your home that needs cleaning. (more…)

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