“The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.” ~ Proverbs 31:11 I’ve had a blast today creating graphics for this topic on repurposing household items. I hope you’ll feel free to share your own ideas in the comments section below, or share it on my Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/herChristianHome You might want to take another glance at some common items in your home – they may have a crazy or unusual use that you’ve maybe never thought of before! Don’t you love it when you save another dime or dollar? Your hubby loves it too when you’re thrifty. Here’s …
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How to Freshen and Update Your Home on a Tight Budget
“And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” ~ Colossians 3:23 Have you been spring cleaning? I made a start two weeks ago, but then had a revival at our church and then cold weather set back in, so I sort of dropped the momentum that I had going. Now, I’m ready to plunge ahead with my spring cleaning plans now. Let me know how your spring cleaning is going, and please share any tips you have in the comments section below. You don’t have to do anything really drastic to freshen up your home. Get creative and enjoy giving your home a…
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How to Battle Mr. Mud — Tips to Clean Mud from Your Carpet
And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Colossians 3:23 Messy mud! Yuck! After the snow melts (or after lots of rain) you can expect to battle Mr. Mud…….and all his little tracks that he leaves behind. IT’S SCARY!!! I have yet to find anything useful about mud in my house…except that maybe I get some extra exercise and an opportunity to burn off a few extra calories while cleaning it up. hee hee! So what’s the best way to clean mud from your carpet? I would think to wave a magic wand over the mess would be a PERFECT solution in my…
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Did You Know November 15th is Clean Your Refrigerator Day?
Time to add a job to your “To Do List!“ Yes, Tuesday, November 15th Really is… “Clean Your Refrigerator Day” I’m not makin’ it up. Thankfully, I’m already ahead of the game. I started last last week trying to tame the scary contraption that dwells in my kitchen. Nothing makes me feel so at ease in the kitchen than having a clean and organized fridge. I would like to challenge everyone here to take some action too! So, what’s lurking in the back of your fridge? Speak up! (Don’t feel bad, I had some old moldy, gravy…Yuck!) Here’s a video I found about keeping your fridge clean and organized. (If…
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How to Break the Paper Towel Habit
How to Break the Paper Towel Habit On “Thrifty Thursday” I thought I would address the subject of paper towel waste. I decided that this was another area where I could save a few more pennies. Paper towels wipe up small messes and are just tossed into the trash…hence you can just imagine hearing the little “cha-ching” going on at the paper towel manufacturers. A few weeks ago, I decided to invest in a couple bundles of white wash cloths that were on sale. I also bought a tall, white, round plastic trash container (the kind with the swinging lid on top) to toss in my cloths and other towels…