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Sarah's Housekeeping Blog July 2004 Archive

By Sarah Aguirre, About.com Guide to Housekeeping since 2004

5 Easy and Quick Chore Chart Systems

Tuesday July 27, 2004
Your friend has a fancy one she decorated with glitter and leftover ribbon from Christmas. Your family always used a plain checklist. You see the chore chart systems ... Read More

Moth Nightmares

Friday July 23, 2004
For the adventurous at heart, packing away seasonal clothing means throwing everything in a box in the garage and waiting to see what's there six months later. For those ... Read More

Happy Belated Birthday!

Sunday July 18, 2004
There's nothing like forgetting someone's birthday. We usually remember a few days after and struggle with the best way to let them know that we care about them, just ... Read More

3x5 Cards Help the Hopeless

Saturday July 17, 2004
We're supposed to clean and organize our homes and lives, but for those disorganized people who are easily sidetracked, neither goal is accomplished on a regular basis. Sidetracked people ... Read More

Scrubbing Surfaces That Need A Gentle Touch.

Tuesday July 13, 2004
What do you do when your gentle surfaces get grimy and need a thorough cleaning. Sometimes it seems like our only options are to get rid of dirt or ... Read More

Clutter Beware

Saturday July 10, 2004
Piles of stuff seem to breed in our homes until every surface as far as the eye can see is covered. How often do you sort through the clutter, ... Read More

Dirt and Grime Begone!!

Monday July 5, 2004
With a swish of the wrists and a wave of the hand, Mr. Clean Magic Eraser can banish your dirt, crayon, and grime. This magical white sponge needs only water ... Read More

3 Reasons You Can't Organize Your Home

Thursday July 1, 2004
Excuses, Excuses, Excuses. Many of us seem to live on daily doses. What are your organizing excuses? Why do you procrastinate cleaning out "The Closet"? Find ... Read More

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