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You need to get into a mess to get out of one…
Yes, you do need to get into a mess to get out of one! It always feels good to clear clutter around the home but if it starts to grow into piles of things that are taking up much needed space or if I can't fit it into a drawer or closet, it's time to pull it all out...
Plan time to find time
Plan time to find time. For over seven years I commuted to a Corporate position in Surrey (Cloverdale) from the Sunshine Coast...I was always chasing the clock ~ life and laundry was jammed into weekends. It was a challenge on so many fronts. Now that I have closed...
Neo approved this stain cleaner you can put to the test…
This is my go to stain cleaner! I was vacuuming our sofa and cushions the other day and noted a few areas that needed some spot cleaning. Hey I've got something to get that sorted! It took me back to a previous home where we had laminate on the main floor while...
Life, laundry and a rainy tip for your whites…
One of my Mumsy's favourite things to do was the laundry and the best part was hanging it all on a glorious wash line as much as the weather would permit her. Mum used to say that doing laundry was therapeutic - I'm sure she solved many of life's problems over the...
Time saving spring cleaning tips from yours truly…
Spring cleaning has begun and as usual my To Do List is running off the page but bit by bit, I'll get it done! It's cold and rainy today so I tackled a deep clean of the kitchen. Over time a sticky residue builds up around the handles and drawers of my white kitchen...
So long corporate office wardrobe…
So long corporate office wardrobe, hello coastal casual! Having retired from corporate life, I have recently edited my office wardrobe to barely business casual. Three Sally Ann bags later, I find myself in the midst of exploring a new look and on a budget! I have...
This just in…a blog!
Tick off the List is all about helping others make a fresh start around the home so I've decided to start a blog where I can jot down a tip that might help your household & garden or even inspire you from something I'm doing around my home. I'm also cooking...
Dust…
For me, spring cleaning starts when the Christmas decorations are taken down & stored away and then there it is, DUST! It wasn't there before the holiday season but after the room as been cleared, it's like I haven't dusted in months! That's it, the dust battle...