Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

August 31st, 2006

Kitchen Oils

How many types of kitchen oil do you keep in stock? Do you have one for every cooking task?
According to Erica Marcus of Newsday.com, “Oil you need is two“: extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO according to Rachael Ray), and an unflavored one (canola or corn). But me, I have three. I’ll tell you what the third […]

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August 30th, 2006

Kid-tested School Lunches

When I was a grad student, I was frequently at a loss about what to pack for lunch. I almost always ended up with deli cuts sandwiched between bagel slices, sometimes garnished with tomatoes, sometimes not. It was easy to make and kept well enough until lunchtime. Besides, it beats having to eat grilled burgers […]

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August 29th, 2006

How to Fold a Shirt

Here’s a useful skill for every harried laundry-washing homemaker. It’s not in English, but you can see exactly how it’s done.

I gotta try this on my next load of laundry.
[Hat tip: transposable element]
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August 28th, 2006

College Essentials

I figured I’d continue with the college theme today with a list of items that can help students as they manage their home-away-from-home. I modified this from a list at the Seattle Post-Intelligencer:
* Basic Tool Kit - You’ll need at least a screwdriver to assemble shelves and other furniture. You might even boost your popularity […]

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August 28th, 2006

Living the Frugal College Life

I don’t know of many college students who can afford not to be frugal. For most, it’s the first time they’re away from home, with mom and dad not being available or willing to provide for everything.
Here are four ways college students can have big savings on campus:
1. Buy used textbooks. Textbooks don’t change much […]

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August 25th, 2006

Back to School: Allergy Reminders

Kids and parents alike are gearing up for a new school year. School supplies and new clothes have been bought. The classrooms have been scoped out. The kids know who their teachers are going to be. So all is good and ready, right?
Maybe not yet, especially for kids with allergies and their parents. This is […]

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August 24th, 2006

Pluto, a Planet Demoted

I’m saddened by the news that Pluto has been demoted from its lofty place among the planets of our solar system. Yes, it’s now called a dwarf planet , instead of a full-fledged one. So there are now only eight planets, not nine. It’s like saying goodbye to an old childhood friend.
I understand that the […]

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August 23rd, 2006

Blender and Mason Jar Tip from Simply Recipes

This is a really cool and useful tip for using a mason jar with a blender, which I found on Simply Recipes. Apparently, this was common knowledge many years ago. Blender manufacturers even used to include a mason jar in the packaging with the blender.
You’ll have to try whether your particular blender will fit the […]

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