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Stain Removal
I used one of the baby laundry soaps when my daughter (my little pooping ... Take the clothes and put them in a plastic tub (I use a small storage type tub) ...
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- Oxiclean works wonders! Don't just throw it in the wash though. Take the clothes and put them in a plastic tub (I use a small storage type tub) and put in a concentrat...
- The Mr Clean bleach pen works AWESOME! I used it to get out old stains and new ones. So far, it's worked on them all!
- I had good luck with Shout. I know the commercials are corney - but it really works. When you take the clothes off the baby, rinse them out in cold water and then pu...
Keeping a Household of 14 Clean, Organized, and Happy...
One idea I found that works for me is with laundry. I use to have the typical ... Get a storage unit and box up in plastic bins anything that is still of ...
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- WoW! I hope they all appreciate how great you are! Just because you stay at home doesn't mean you are not working, as you know you have a never ending job especially ...
- Dear S., you have quite crew to take care of! Here are some great advices: http://www.mamasource.com/request/12660689709631012865 on the relevant topic, and all...
- Why aren't the other adults in the household helping? Just because you stay home doesn't mean your are the maid, does it? Your sister need to take some responsibility ...
Toy Organization in Family Room
Apr 16, 2009 ... laundry etc) and there is no "toy room" available. .... I like the idea of storage ottomans that another mom mentioned, but what about ...
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- Hello T., At some dollar stores you can buy the type of netting that most people use for stuffed animals. It looks like a hamick(sp). If you have a free corner in the...
- T., When my kids were little, I have 3, I found a very large basket with a lid that I used as a coffee table, but inside were a ton of toys. No one ever saw them but ...
- T., I like the idea of storage ottomans that another mom mentioned, but what about also including a basic white bookshelf unit that can hold the baskets you already...
My House Is a Mess!
I have my 2 younger kids help put laundry away, my 15 yr old does his own he ..... or put into a storage tote something I want to keep but we aren't using. ...
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- Hi K.!! I know EXACTLY how you feel!! I highly recommend flylady.com also!! You can sign up for free & will help you get on track. Babysteps!!!It has helped me so muc...
- Well,you have had some great responses!! I am checking out Flylady.com myself :-) But, being a perfectionist- I have really really had to work to be okay with ever...
- K., I understand exactly how you feel. The other day I went to Bed Bath and Beyond and got some utility bins, there are all different colors and styles. Put them on th...
Cleaning and Keeping House Clean
My basement where most of the toys are the TV and laundry is a little harder to control but I have storage drawers adn it's the same thing everythign needs ...
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- Hi D., First of all, give yourself a break... you work full time, have two kids, and you squeeze in making the house right from 10-midnight.... yikes.... When my...
- I feel your pain! I just bought a bunch of storage units at Target that were priced reasonable. I bought a large wire shelf and a BUNCH of bins that could be labeled w...
- I am with you! It is impossible to keep a clean house, a job AND your sanity. My opinion is....as long as the house is not dirty, like dust, dirt on floors and a gri...
What Do You Spend on Groceries Each Month?
My "grocery" budget also includes cleaning supplies, laundry detergent (I do lots of laundry!), toilet paper, dog food, etc. I have very little storage ...
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- 125 a week to 150 a week on average with 5 people - organic food. (costco runs and dog food included)
- Dear L., From one "Discount Diva" to another... you are doing an OUTSTANDING job!!! I am a SAHM of 4 (10, 6, 4, and 8 months), and before the gas prices increase...
- Hi L.! I think that you are doing great! I spend at least $350-$400 on just food items, with at least 2 trips a month to Walmart or Target to get bathroom and kitchen...
Washer and Dryer
I actually enjoy doing laundry. We do not have the pedestals and they are just fine without them. I have built in storage cabinets and the only use I would ...
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- If I could buy a different one I would. The front loaders tend to get stuff stuck in the bottom rim and it constantly smells no matter how much airing out and bleach ...
- We have Whirlpool and LOVE them. It is so quiet and is SO SMART. I actually enjoy doing laundry. We do not have the pedestals and they are just fine without them. ...
- I've had Maytag washer and dryer front loaders for about 4 yrs and LOVE them. My washer has the hot water heater thing on it that helps out with towels, sheets, etc w...
Kids Shoes Everywhere!
The Container Store has a lot of great storage ideas, too. ... I have a rolling cart in my laundry room. My laundry room is long and narrow and I'm ...
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- We got sick of shoes too! So I went to IKEA and got one of those shoe organizers that hangs on a rod. We hung it in the hall closet. Since my stepdaughter has small...
- I have a rolling cart in my laundry room. My laundry room is long and narrow and I'm constantly tripping over shoes and backpacks. I hung hooks for the backpacks, bu...
- The first step is to weed through the shoes! I found that we were wasting a lot of money on the "cute" shoes because she was outgrowing them and they were just clutte...
Smelly towels...is There Any Cure??
Use 1 cup (2 cups if it's a really large load) instead of laundry detergent, and wash. ... I had some slightly smelly clothes once (that storage smell). ...
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- Baking soda, baking soda, baking soda!!! You might have to play around with the measurment a little but i've used it to get all kinds of smells out of the laundry! Hop...
- Place a cup of white wine vinegar in the wash with them, I use it on my cloth diapers end kitchen towels, works great!
- White vinegar really works best. I do it with my towels every month or two. Use 1 cup (2 cups if it's a really large load) instead of laundry detergent, and wash. Then...
Front Load Washing Machines?
I got the drawers mostly for the height, but also the storage. Ilove these. It helps me so much to have these. I do laundry every day. ...
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- We have a traditional top loading machine, though we considered the front loader when we bought ours 3 years ago. I know front loaders are much better for the environ...
- Hi H.. Until i moved here from England almost two years ago I had never even seen a top loader. All the machines I had ever seen or indead heard of had been front load...
- Hi H., I would advise you to go with the front loader. I respectfully disagree with Keely. I, too, moved here seven years ago from Europe and couldn't believe that ...
