Archive for August 2009

Ink on carpet

The best way to teat a stain is to catch it while it is still fresh. Once it has dried up, you may not be able to remove the stain yourself. You will have to get professional help. Try this: spray denatured alcohol on the stain. Working your way from the outside going in, blot with absorbent paper towels until the stain is gone. You could also use nail polish remover, but first try it on a hidden area of the carpet to see if it will affect the colour.

Water stains

Generally, water is more on hard water. This builds up scale deposits, which is what hose stains are all about. Here are a few ways of dealing with this problem:

1. Do not allow your utensils, particularly glassware, to air dry. Wipe them dry as soon as possible with a lint free dish towel or use paper towels.

2. To remove water stains. Rub gently with a non abrasive cleanser, rinse and dry as above mentioned.

3. You could also soak your plastic ware in a basin filled with a mixture of warm water and white vinegar. You can leave them there for a couple of hours, though overnight is preferable. Wash, rinse and dry.

Bra strap

Is your bra trying to show on your dress? What you need to know now is how to avoid underwear embarrassment. Like the following details:

a. Bra that fits to a T shape dress. Make sure that you wear a fitted shirt. Wear a bra with detachable straps it is also a great money saver. You can wear it with practically any kind of top dress.

b. Bras should not only hide, but also remain hidden. For sleeveless tops, spaghetti straps, and halters, the strapless bra is a classic. The tube bra is recent invention that can also go with these types of clothes. Seamless bras give great support, at the same time look invisible even under the finest of fabrics.

c. The backless, strapless bra is for tops and dresses cut low at the back. This corsette type underwear has a slimming effect on the waist and tummy. A cheaper alternative is to stitch bra pads on the lining of your dress. If you want more support backside and need to hide bulges, try a girdle.

d. Right white. Under a white T shirt, wear a bra in brown of nude. These are close to the skin tone and would see virtually invisible. Otherwise, the colour of your underwear should be close to the colour of your clothes.

Household helpline

ODOR FREE REF

Here’s a better idea: use a baking soda as your cleaning agent whenever you defrost your refrigerator. After defrosting, you can put a small bowl of baking soda inside the refrigerator to absorb any odours. Replace the bowl the next time you clean the refrigerator. A small bowl filled with charcoal is another odour busting alternative.

REMOVING MILK STAINS

The best way to get rid of any stain is to treat it immediately. Keep a bucket of cold water handy where you can drop baby clothes as soon as they get stained. Leave the clothes to soak for a couple of hours, then lauder as usual with a very mild detergent. Rinse very well until no more soap from bay’s clothes, add one tablespoon of vinegar to your final rinse water.

What is separation anxiety all about?

It is being physically separated from you, even for a moment, can make baby unhappy. He may feel anxious and begin to fuss and cry. He has a limited sense of time, so when you are out of sight, your baby has no idea when or even if you are coming back.

So you better choose the best time to leave your baby. It definitely is not good to leave him when he’s tired, hungry, or sick because he associates you with comfort and security.

Smart parenting

A new born is a joy to behold. People make all sorts of cute noises at him, and your baby always seems to smile at their efforts. It’s a delight to show him off. Then he reaches 6 or 7 months, and the formerly docile little one begins crying at the sight of visitors.

Yes, your child can now distinguish between familiar and unfamiliar faces. This may upset you, but is is actually a good sigh: your baby is developing a healthy relationship with the people who are caring for him. Je is beginning to form attachments to those who give him love and attention and whom he constantly sees. Know, however, that the situation will soon intensify. Your baby is exhibiting the beginnings of separation anxiety.

Home Depot

Home builds family while house builds of woods, cements and other materials to build a shelter. But do we forget the real meaning of home?

Yes, today we lived in modern technologies and equipments. People today are very convenient of what they have. Just one click, just one press, just one moment and everything will be done shortly.

How about our family today?

Many people forgot their real role as a family member because of these modern technologies. Sometimes we give importance on these because it gives us pleasure and convenience.

That is why it is important to let your family members know their roles. Through this they can develop their responsibilities. They can’t be easily get on those unhealthy habit.

It is really easy to build a house even a mansion because building a home needs more love, respect and understanding. Home doesn’t need lots of money and any modern technologies. It only needs love for each family member.

There is nothing else like home. Everything else will follow as long as love and respect is present at all times. No matter how hard life is, it becomes sweeter and colourful once member of your family shared your moments together.

Home is a gift that should not be taken for granted.