Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

January 23rd, 2008

Easy Lunch: Sassy Hawaiian Pork Burgers

This was yesterday’s lunch:

It’s, easy, yummy, with an unexpected twist!
Here’s the recipe, adapted from Kathleen Hanna’s Got2Go: Feeding Families Fast.
Sassy Hawaiian Pork Burgers
1 1/4 - 1 1/2 pounds ground pork 1 can (8 oz) water chestnuts, drained and chopped finely 1 large egg, beaten (or egg substitute) […]

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January 22nd, 2008

Organizing Helps and Tips

Seen on three of my favorite blogs recently are various tips for getting organized. These cover different topics, from the general to the more specific, like organizing scrapbook supplies, and a bento menu planner. Maybe you don’t scrapbook, or don’t even know what a bento is. But I hope you will still find something useful […]

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January 18th, 2008

One Bookcase, Four Unique Spaces

Any basic bookcase can be altered to fit specific needs within a home. Look at these ideas from Lowe’s and you’ll see what I mean.
Add a little paint and some inspiration and you can turn this bookcase

into one of these:
An art closet:

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January 18th, 2008

Around the Channel (N-Z) (1-17-08)

Here’s what’s going on at the rest of the blogs on the Lifestyles channel this week. Remember these are just half the blogs on our great channel, so feel free to check out those that aren’t on this list.
* Have you ever heard of Japan’s Choco Pie? Tom at Noodles and Rice has the […]

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January 17th, 2008

Homemaking Quote: Housework Done Incorrectly

This week’s homemaking quote is from the FlyLady:
"Housework done incorrectly still blesses your family."

The idea that chores have to be done perfectly or not at all can be paralyzing. This is what this quote is all about. Even if there’s not enough time to do everything, just do what you can and it will benefit […]

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January 16th, 2008

Family Organizer: The Polestar Family Calendar

Laura at Organizing Junkie mentions the Polestar Family Calendar as her personal day planner this year. I figured this calendar deserves a closer look, since it seems to be different from usual calendars I’ve seen. As the name suggests, it’s tailored for the specific needs of organizing a family’s time.
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January 16th, 2008

Homemaking Blog of the Week: Organizing Junkie

Laura, the self admitted Organizing Junkie, has made a mission out of order and neatness. She describes herself as the "resident freak with a crazy passion for organizing".

Laura has dedicated her blog to the pursuit of organization in all aspects of the home, from the kitchen, menus, storage solutions, and so on. But […]

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January 15th, 2008

Vegan Cake Recipes

It’s almost that time for another round of birthdays in my house. Since my kids are allergic to milk, eggs, and nuts, birthdays pose a special challenge for cooking and baking for me. I’ve tried several cake recipes, with varied results. This year, I’m focusing my hunt for the perfect allergy-free cake on vegan […]

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