Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

October 11th, 2006

Getting Rich by Being Frugal

I used to share homemaking quotes here at Keeping the Castle, and I figured it’s about time I started again. Here’s one from Arthur Gates, on frugal living:

“Getting rich is not about how much money (you) spend, but about how much money you keep.”

Gates shares his observations on how the millionaires he knows live:
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October 10th, 2006

Fire Prevention Week

This week (October 8-14) is Fire Prevention Week, sponsored by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) . This annual event commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. This year’s theme is “Prevent Cooking Fires: Watch What You Heat.” Fire departments across the U.S. are taking part by leading information drives and safety demonstrations.
According to the […]

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October 9th, 2006

Scrubbing Bubbles

I realized recently that I have to have my Scrubbing Bubbles Bathroom Cleaner. I generally try to stay away from aerosol-driven products, so I went through a phase denying myself the pleasure of these cleaning aides. But I can’t stay away. I miss them. I miss the way they foam. I miss the no-scrub ease […]

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October 6th, 2006

Kitchen Contraptions

I’m a regular reader of Kitchen Contraptions, “a blog dedicated to everything you need to make your cooking experience better”. I often see fun and useful items featured there, like these:

This is the Danesco Double Action Stainless Potato Masher. It is a 10″ stainless steel aide in making this year’s Thanksgiving feast. Mash those potatoes […]

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October 5th, 2006

Baking Artisan-Style Bread

There’s something about freshly-baked bread spreading its delicious aroma throughout the home. It’s welcoming, and it’s homey. While we’re not great bread-lovers at home, we won’t hesitate digging in when presented with a well-baked artisan-style loaf.
Lynne Sampson says that baking good bread takes time. With practice and the following tips from professional baker Oran Rankin, […]

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October 5th, 2006

b5media News

Just in case you missed the network news yesterday… b5media has announced raising $2million in VC funding. These are exciting times for all of us in the b5 community. :)
 
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October 4th, 2006

What Every Babysitter Should Do

Do you ask your babysitter to pick up your kids from school every now and then?
In addition to the things your babysitters shouldn’t do, here’s one thing I definitely think you should make sure they do, especially if they’re new.
* Know what your kids look like.
Think I’m kidding? One babysitter in California picked up the […]

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October 3rd, 2006

Kitchen Essentials

What’s essential for a well-equipped kitchen will be different depending on who you ask. But this list by Mary Vuong pretty much covers the basic necessities, I think.

Cookware: saucepan (2 or 3 quarts), skillet (8 to 12 inches) and stockpot (8 or 10 quarts). Get those that are made of heavy stainless-steel, perhaps with copper […]

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