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Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

Archive for November 2007

November 16th, 2007

A Colour Planner for Decorating Your Home

Are you thinking of repainting a room in your house? You have to check this website before you begin!
HousetoHome, a UK-based website, has launched the decorating Colour Planner tool. You can use the tool to find color combinations for walls, ceilings and trim in just about any room. Look what I made!

From PRWeb:

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November 15th, 2007

Review: Cascade Complete

The latest product that I tested is the Cascade Complete detergent for automatic dishwashers. I received a 75 oz bottle for review, along with a similar sized bottle of a competing brand.
Cascade Complete’s claim is that it “cleans so well, there’s no need to pre-wash”. So, I tested this claim with all sorts of food […]

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November 14th, 2007

The Return of the b5media Lifestyles Channel

Keeping the Castle’s family has just gotten bigger!
KTC was previously part of b5media’s Home & Dining channel. We have merged with the Family & Relationships, and Arts & Design groups to become the new Lifestyles Channel. With this merger, b5 has put together topics that cover everything about the home and family.
Our channel editor Gayla […]

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November 13th, 2007

Christmassy Links

There are only six weeks until Christmas! I haven’t thought about gifts and whatnot yet. But I’m starting to get that feeling of anticipation that I associate with this this most wonderful of seasons. I just love Christmas! The malls are already decorated with their festive reds and greens. If you’re from the Philippines, you […]

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November 13th, 2007

Fall Scavenger Hunt Winner

We have a winner! We have the name of the lucky reader who will receive a beautiful fall basket. To find out who it is, watch the video below:

Congratulations! And thanks to everyone who joined the hunt!
video courtesy of Julie (of Declutter It) and her son
Tags: home and dining, fall scavenger hunt

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November 13th, 2007

Giveaway: One-Click Butter Cutter

Hey, folks, it’s giveaway time!
I reviewed the One-Click Butter Cutter a few weeks ago, and would like to send the unit to one lucky reader. To recap, here’s what this little gizmo will do for you:

- holds and slices butter with a squeeze
- is safe for children to use! Slices can be cut and dispensed […]

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November 12th, 2007

Homemaking Quote (11-12-07)

I love this quote!

Our house is clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy. ~Author Unknown

There is, after all, no sense in keeping a squeaky clean house if it interferes with its residents’ joy.
This week, I wish you a happy home, above all else.
via Quote Garden
Tags: homemaking quote, housekeeping

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November 9th, 2007

Fried Pork Chops and a Tex-Mex Side Dish

This was last night’s dinner. It’s very simple, just some fried pork chops and a side dish, with lots of flavor and nutrition.
This recipe is from Got 2 Go by Kathleen Cannata Hanna. I skipped the cumin and cilantro, and substituted lemon juice for the lime (which I didn’t have). As you can see from […]

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