Posted on January 8, 2008 in Latest News
Homemaking indeed is a creative and precision-demanding art. And only a woman can do this the best way. There are several areas in the house which require careful attention and management. Here are some great tips for you to be a queen at homemaking
Tips for the kitchen
- To get the stains off of cookie sheets, pie pans and other cookware, soak them in a solution of borax and water.
- If your jars or glasses look cloudy fill them with warm water and add a few drops of ammonia. Wait about an hour – then wash and rinse in hot water. My mother-in-law soaks them in a solution of 2 cups vinegar to a sink full of hot water.
- Silver that has dulled can be shined up again by rubbing a potato dipped in baking soda. Or when you boil potatoes, save the water to soak your silver in.
- Never drain grease down the sink! It will clog up your sinks over time. If you forget and do it anyway, be sure to run some hot water with dish soap.
Tips for laundry
- To make sure your clothes are fresh and your washing machine is free of bacteria and soap scum – occasionally run a cycle of bleach water.
- To remove grease stains on fabric – dab a solution of thick salt water (more salt than water) on the stain and remove salt with a clean paper towel. My mother in law uses Dawn dish soap and it works well too.
- Add 3 teaspoons of Epsom salts to wash water to prevent colored fabrics from fading and to help keep the colors from running.
- If you spill something, wash the fabric in cold water. Hot water will set the stain.
Tips to manage finance
- You must plan finances together with your husband. This way, no one gets to play the ‘blame game’ when things go wrong.
- Keep depositing money in your IRA – Even though you may not be earning an income.
- Buy a file cabinet for financial and other important papers. You can avoid many financial mistakes by keeping papers and bills well organized.
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January 9th, 2008 at 11:41 pm
I’m thrilled you included financial advice among your homemaking tips!! Brilliant. Those 3 small steps can go a long way to protecting a woman’s future security. (and take the burden off her spouse’s shoulders!!!)