Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

September 30th, 2007

Home and Dining Fall Scavenger Hunt

It’s the Home and Dining Fall Harvest Scavenger Hunt!
Remember going on scavenger hunts when you were a kid? Sometimes they were the most fun part of a social gathering – wasn’t it fun to being given a list and going off with your teammates to locate feathers, safety pins and purple crayons? b5Media’s Home and […]

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September 28th, 2007

More Toy Recalls Announced (9-28-07)

There are a number of toys that have been added to the recall list for violations of lead paint standards. Here are photos and links to the announcements from the Consumer Product Safety Commission:

* RC2 Corp. Recalls Additional Thomas & Friends™ Wooden Railway Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard (click here for more […]

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September 27th, 2007

The Quickest Meatloaf Recipe Ever!

I can make meatloaf from scratch in less than 45 minutes. It’s not a secret and it’s not my own recipe, but it’s so good, you won’t believe how easy and quick it is to make.
This recipe comes from the cookbook Got2Go: Feeding Families Fast, by Kathleen Hanna. Every dish in this book is designed […]

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September 27th, 2007

Brew Ha Ha at the Home and Dining Channel

Heads up and welcome to the newest blog on the Home and Dining Channel! There’s lots of fun to be had at Brew Ha Ha, which is a blog all about beer!

Brew Ha Ha is a beer blog for those who enjoy beer and other malt beverages. It isn’t a highly technical brewer’s or tasters […]

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September 26th, 2007

Deserving Design with Vern Yip

I used to follow TLC’s Trading Spaces, and one of my favorite designers then was Vern Yip. These days, I don’t get to watch a lot of TV anymore. But I found out about Vern’s new show on HGTV, called Deserving Design, and I just had to check it out. I like the concept behind […]

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September 25th, 2007

Review: One-Click Butter Cutter

Greasy butter dishes and knives will soon be things of the past, if the One-Click Butter Cutter finds its way into each home’s kitchen. This little gizmo promises to do away with the mess and to serve pats of butter neatly and consistently. Basically, it:
- holds and slices butter with a squeeze
- is safe for […]

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September 24th, 2007

Win a Pink(!) Dyson at 5 Minutes for Mom

The Dyson vacuum is every homemaker’s dream. It promises to never lose suction, it’s asthma-friendly, and it’s bagless! Now, you have a chance to get one for free.
The sisters at 5 Minutes for Mom are giving away a free pink Dyson! Yes, you read that right. These babies come in a limited edition pink version, […]

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September 20th, 2007

The Best of Keeping the Castle

I’ve been blogging here for a while now, and I’ve just recently realized that I haven’t listed my favorite posts anywhere. So, in no particular order, here are what I consider to be the best of Keeping the Castle:
* How to make a monthly menu is a step by step guide to planning your meals […]

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