Category Archives: House Keeping

Tip #82 – Gecko Poo

Posted on January 27, 2011 by

Did you know gecko poo can carry salmonella which can be transferred to your little one if they play with it, and then put their hand in their mouth? Also be aware of pet snakes, which have the potential to … Continue reading →

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Tip #80 – Toilet Training & Mattress Mishaps

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

To help ease toilet training burdens, make the bed with a water proof mattress protector, sheet, water proof mattress protector and another sheet, if they wet the bed strip one layer and have another ready, so they can go back … Continue reading →

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Tip #77 – Baby Proofing Home

Posted on January 22, 2011 by

When babies become mobile they will become very curious about their environment and want to touch, grasp and pull on anything they can. To baby proof your home, get down on all fours and look for items that are in … Continue reading →

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Tip #48 – Mould

Posted on December 21, 2010 by

Babies can be allergic to mould. To remove mould naturally, make a mixture of 2 teaspoons of tee tree oil mixed with a cup of water. Apply to the mould and let sit then scrub with a cloth.

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Tip #14 – Manage Dust Mite Allergy

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

Dust mites are a common allergen for babies. If your baby has a runny nose every morning, it may be a result of dust mites in their bed. Some tips to kill dust mites include: Put mattresses in the sun. … Continue reading →

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What I received in the post

Posted on October 28, 2010 by

Look what I received in the post today. I am super excited to start sewing something from these books. I have recently lost my sewing mojo. I’ll keep you posted on my progress.

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How to: Fold a fitted sheet

Posted on October 24, 2010 by

Carrying on from some previous posts about folding irregular shaped linen, now is the time to show you how I fold fitted sheets. Don’t mind the wrinkles in the sheet. I don’t like to iron unless it’s when I’m sewing. … Continue reading →

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Making your home smell nice

Posted on October 10, 2010 by

I’m always trying to find ways to make my house smell nice. And with the heightened sense of smell that some women have during pregnancy, I’m really on the hunt for having a constant aroma in my home. I thought … Continue reading →

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How To: Fold neat looking towels

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

Because I display my towels in the bathroom, I like them to look neat and tidy. I cannot stand towels that are folded in quarters, I actually cringe. My method is just as easy and has no raw edges visible. … Continue reading →

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How to: Fold a round tablecloth

Posted on September 18, 2010 by

I have a lot of useless information inside my head. I spend a lot of time googling, stumbling and watching the style network. There are some things that I know, that a lot of people don’t (or in reality, don’t … Continue reading →

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