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Diary of a Homemaker’s Week: Let’s Get Back To Basics

Diary of a Homemaker’s Week: Let’s Get Back To Basics

 Friday:  I'd been awake off and on since daylight but when my phone rang this morning I got up.  It was 7:23 and the call was over before I picked up the phone.  I called back, since it was Sam calling, but there was no answer.  I figured, rightly it turned out, that it was a back pocket dial.  Saw Sam on our way into the road this afternoon when we came home.  He confirmed my opinion.John and I had a date day.  Of course, he's still in pain and I steeled myself to hear him say that he didn't...

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15 new products we’re loving this month

15 new products we’re loving this month

Our inboxes are flooded with the latest and greatest in new parenting products every day. Here are some of our most recent faves. Ranging from baby care to self-care, you’ll be sure to find something you need! 1. Quark Baby Products Photo: Quark This Vancouver-based brand was just launched by two young dads who wanted to simplify everyday parenting tasks. Quark products include quook, a 5-in-1 baby food maker; fruuti, a fruit feeder; feedi, a 5-piece silicone feeding set; chiill, a freezer tray; storii, an all-purpose food container; and foxii, corner guards to prevent accidents around your home. The products...

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Decluttering Checklist For Minimalists (Over 100 Ideas + Free PDF)

Decluttering Checklist For Minimalists (Over 100 Ideas + Free PDF)

This post includes a decluttering checklist with over 100 ideas of what you can get rid of as a minimalist. You’ll have a starting point for figuring out what to cut in each area of your life, from your wardrobe to your digital data. I’ve also created a free printable PDF version of the minimalism checklist for you to use — which you can find at the end of this article. There’s a lot of ground to cover, so I won’t be going into specific details about how to discard these items responsibly. I suggest you read my guide on...

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Rotating Four-Claw Wardrobe Organizer Hanger

Rotating Four-Claw Wardrobe Organizer Hanger

Vendor: MaviGadget Type: Storage Hooks & Racks Price: 9.95 - 18.95 (5 variants) Wardrobe hanging storage bags can be used to hang belts, ties, scarves, shawls, jeans, handbags, backpacks, umbrellas, etc. The modern and stylish appearance is suitable for any home decoration, very suitable for the bedroom closet, hall closet, bathroom bar and garage storage. This wardrobe storage shelf can hold various items, and four sturdy hooks ensure a maximum weight of 6 pounds. You may need to balance accessories to keep rack level. Safe load-bearing up to 6.5 pounds (about 22.7 kg). 360° free rotation hook. Easier to find items....

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Double hutch gives small walk-in closet a built-in furniture look

Double hutch gives small walk-in closet a built-in furniture look

2022 Top Shelf Design Awards Designer: Sue Tinker, Closet Works Category: Closet: Laminate Under 18 linear ft. Project Title: Wholistic Healing Includes the Closet Project Description:  The client is a medical professional. For him, it's all about maximizing quality of life by taking care of yourself and making the most of what you have. And, if that applies to your body, then why not your closet as well? He had a small walk-in closet, but it wasn't working very well for him. The closet contained the typical single wire rod and shelf on three walls with a door centered on...

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