Summer is over, and we’re waaaay back to school. Isn’t it about time for a sweet and fun family activity? Pick a rainy day or a post-homework afternoon for a bake break! October is Bake and Decorate Month – an annual celebration to bake your favorite dessert – a pie,...
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National Child Health Day
It’s National Child Health Day – a reminder for us all to focus on the health and safety of our kids and families. In addition to keeping germs, bacteria, and allergens at bay in our homes through routine cleaning, here are some other proven ways to help ensure our youngest...
How and Why Does Soap Bubble?!
Ever wonder why soap bubbles and foams? So have a lot of other people! Here are links to a variety of sources for explanations – from MIT to an eighth grader! There are even some tips on making your own bubbles. Enjoy! http://web.mit.edu/nnf/education/wettability/bubbles.html https://www.homesciencetools.com/article/how-to-make-super-bubbles-science-project/ https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/cleansing/products/soap-foam.htm Share the fun! Get the...
Simple Tips to Keep Your Bathroom Cleaner Longer
Which room in American homes gets deep cleaned most often? Hint: It’s the same room we dread cleaning the most! You guessed it – the bathroom. And, according to the American Cleaning Institute’s 2018 National Cleaning Survey, the one item in our homes that is cleaned most often is –...
Back to School: Preventing Sick Days
Back-to-school time is upon us! As our kids get back on the bus and into the gyms and cafeteria, what’s the number one thing we should do to help keep our kids healthy? Remind them to clean their hands early and often and give them the means to do so....
Clean Up on National Garage Sale Day
National Garage Sale Day is August 11th, which means you’ve got a few more days to get ready to clean up your clutter – and clean up at the yard sale! Here are some tips for making the most out your sale: Go room by room to determine what’s collecting...