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What I Learned After Timing My Own Housework
One afternoon not long ago, I decided to conduct a little experiment. Nothing scientific. No clipboard required. Just a kitchen timer and a bit of curiosity. I wanted to know how long everyday housework actually takes.Like…
Physical and Emotional Clutter | CDN
Not long ago, a Realtor dropped off the flier announcing plans for the annual neighborhood garage sale. “Join us to make this the biggest sale ever!” the flyer read.Since making our move to Colorado, we have never…
The 10-Year Bar of Soap, Plus More Great Reader Tips
In the cupboard right above my washing machine, there’s a bar of Fels-Naptha laundry soap standing in a coffee mug. I’m sure it’s five years old, and it appears that it will be good for at least another five. When I come…
The Value of Trivial Pursuits
by Mary Hunt at CDN - For decades, I’ve been collecting and disseminating timesaving and money-saving tips. Readers email them to me, comment with them on my website at EverydayCheapskate.com, hand them to me on little…
DIY Laundry Helpers That Beat Store-Bought Add-Ins
Walk down the laundry aisle at any grocery store or supermarket and you might think washing clothes requires an entire chemistry lab.There are scent boosters, fabric softeners, color catchers, wrinkle releasers, stain…
Ask Me Anything: Secured Cards, Nail Polish Stains and More
Every day, it seems, my virtual mailbag fills up with mail from my dear readers. Many messages include questions about everything you can imagine and some that are beyond imagination! Today, I’ve chosen to answer a small…
How to Painlessly Declutter and Organize Your Home in 10 Minutes
If you think organizing your home or getting your personal affairs in order requires a lot of time, you might be right. However, if you feel that you just don’t have enough time to spend on these tasks, then you’re probably…
5 Rules to Build Wealth
At the tender age of 11, I made a solemn vow that when I grew up I was going to be rich. My plan was simple: Marry well.I bless the day I married my husband, a man who is rich in character and unfailing love. I assumed his…
The One Cleaning Tool I Buy at the Dollar Store
There are plenty of things I won’t buy at the dollar store. If it has a plug or a moving part, or claims to last “forever,” I’m cautious. But there is one humble cleaning tool I buy there on purpose every single time, and I…
Corfu Yacht Charter Season Opens Strong with Growing Interest in Ionian Island Hopping
Corfu is entering the new sailing season with a clear advantage: it gives travelers an Ionian yacht holiday that feels both easy to reach and rich in variety. While some charter bases sell the promise of remote escape, Corfu…
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