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5 Key Essential Oils for the Home - by Donna Thomson
Setting yourself up a kit of essential oils can help you out in so many ways, such as emotional pick-me-ups, setting different moods, physical remedies and much more. If you are unsure which oils to start with, here are five key essential oils that have refreshing, cleansing, antibacterial and antifungal properties which are beneficial in the home...
An Approach to De-cluttering your Home - by Donna Thomson
The technique I'm about to describe was actually mentioned to me by my guides. They gave me the approach to take then I created a plan from that. I have found it is a very effective way of clearing the home of clutter. Our energy needs room to flow and when spaces are clear we can allow more of nature into our home and therefore a greater sense of peace and harmony.
Cleaning the Home "On the Go" - by Samantha Johnson
Cleaning can be a real chore and keeping your home or location constantly clean can be time consuming. People find that when mess builds up, it can become overwhelming and will tend to put off cleaning it up. When you see a little bit of work to be cleaned up, you can be motivated to take care of it immediately because there's only a moment of work involved rather than the anticipation of hours of work.
Cleansing - by Ian Brown
Housework. Love it or loathe it, it has to be done, so if we can make the experience in any way more pleasant, and even more helpful to ourselves and our environment, then all the better. Psychologically, one's home can often represent one's own personality: emotions, experiences in life, hopes and dreams, and so on.
Freecycling(TM) - by Ronnee Ruselle
Today's society is known as a 'throw-away' society. Much of what used to be repairable is now replaceable, requiring only that we get rid of it and replace it with a new one. Indeed, it's cheaper to do that than to repair most things. So the question has to be asked "What happens to all of the things we throw away?"
Mobile/Cell Phone Etiquette - by Ronnee Ruselle
There are many common complaints made by people in relation to cell phone etiquette. By being aware of the following rules of etiquette will ensure that you and those around you have a good time and your consideration will be appreciated.
Natural Cleaning Alternatives - by Donna Thomson
These days we're bombarded with the latest and greatest chemical-laden products to clean our homes. Somewhere along the line we've forgotten about the more natural products, many of which we already have lying around the house. They are cheaper and generally safer than the chemical alternatives.
Organising your Photos - by Rebecca Jordan
It's lovely to sit with a relaxing cuppa and pore over the photos of yesteryear and remember the fond moments you shared with those around you. Those memories are precious and so the photos become precious to us. Unfortunately they can build up, take up space and become difficult to maintain if not stored immediately.
Preparing for Emergencies - Storms - by Donna Thomson
The specifics of storm preparation will depend on where you live. For instance, I live in Queensland, Australia and our storm season generally consists of thunderstorms, hail and sometimes we have flooding from heavy rain. Whereas in other parts of the world storm season may include typhoons, hurricanes and tornados!
Moving with Ease - by Jenni Pierce
Moving can be an overwhelming process and when you have to move, you could be wondering where to start. Being organized and informed can help make the process much easier. In order to make your move a success, you may need to ask for assistance from other people.
Time Management - by Ronnee Ruselle
Time management is basically what the name suggests - managing your time. You do this by working out a schedule and placing all of your daily activities on that schedule so that you eliminate time wastage and have a regular routine to work by that helps the entire family.
