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Keeping the Castle - Housekeeping & Homemaking Tips

Archive for July 2008

July 31st, 2008

A Mobile Office for People who Work from Home

Working from home presents certain challenges with regards to separating work and family life. To maximize productivity, it’s best to set aside an area for storing files, references, and projects, as well as actually doing the work you need to do. The best solution is to have an entire office or at least, a dedicated […]

By Maricar -- 3 comments

July 30th, 2008

More Freebies from the Bloggy Giveaways

Have you visited the Bloggy Giveaways? There are lots of cool and lovely stuff you can win at the participating blogs! Here are some you may want to visit:
* Coach Soho Multi Print Hobo Bag from La Vie de Laurie
* SweetPea3 MP3 player from Mom Most Traveled
* Gifts from a Jar cookbooks (2) from […]

By Maricar -- 2 comments

July 29th, 2008

Bloggy Giveaway - Domino Magazine Subscription

It’s the week of the Bloggy Giveaways! Here at Keeping the Castle, there’s a 1-year subscription to Domino magazine for one lucky reader!
 
Domino is my current fave homemaking and decor magazine. I find a lot of inspiration in the pages of this magazine. If you want to win this giveaway, just leave a comment. […]

By Maricar -- 172 comments

July 26th, 2008

Heads-up on Sales Next Week (July 27 - August 2, 2008)

A number of savvy and very helpful bloggers have listed the sales that will be coming up next week. It’s a good idea to check them out before you go shopping. Planning is key to getting the best bang for your buck at these stores.
Most of these lists also include any coupons that you […]

By Maricar -- 1 comment

July 26th, 2008

CVS Savings (7-26-08)

I thought I’d pass up this week’s shopping at CVS. But I got a coupon for 5/$30 good for today only. So I did a 10-minute shopping stop to use it and got some great deals.
Kellogg’s cereals were buy 1, get 1 free, so I bought some even though I had no coupons and […]

By Maricar -- 0 comments

July 25th, 2008

Summer Painting Tips

Summer is the best time for thinking of sprucing up the outside of your home. The least expensive way to do this is to take up some brushes and paint. But before you do that, these painting tips will help you get started in the right direction:
1. Consider the style of […]

By Maricar -- 1 comment

July 24th, 2008

You’re Invited to the Lifestyles Channel Picnic!

This month, the b5media Lifestyles Channel decided to have a little fun with one of summer’s favorite pastimes - picnics. We brought together favorite recipes, tips, and lots of fun!
You can tell we love desserts with these offerings:
Strawberry Rhubarb Crunch by Robust Cooking
Watermelon Raspberry Lemonade at All Holiday Cafe
Rice Krispie Treats […]

By Maricar -- 0 comments

July 24th, 2008

Product Recalls (7-24-08)

This summary of recent product recalls issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission includes lighting fixtures, pacifiers and baby toys, and a vacuum attachment.

* Indoor Lighting Fixtures made by Lithonia Lighting of Conyers, Ga.
Hazard: A thermal protector could be missing from the lighting fixtures, posing a risk of overheating and fire.
Description: […]

By Maricar -- 0 comments