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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2009

    Good products to dust with...hmmmmmmmmmm.....how about a maid?

    I did put a couple of dishes in the dishwasher and then went shopping after a work conference call. They are laying off people and even though I am on 100% commission I have benefits! Yikes! I'm the last one into the department but I have about $10,000 is commission coming that I would lose if they let me go! Then I'd have to pay $500 for my meds every month which they cover now.....life is just too fun. 

    So I bought a purse and shoes. A girl has to do what a girl has to do.

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY MAKRAZ!

    Cathi, I saw the name Margo, but read it to mean you were showing someone called Margo the picture of your new furby. She is really sweet! 

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  • Makratz
    Makratz Member Posts: 12,678
    edited March 2009

    Just cleaned the microwave.  Love scraping the crude out of that.  Again, boys!!  I put a bowl of water in the microwave and let it boil.  The steam loosens everything up and you can just wipe it clean.  Just thought I'd share my cleaning tip incase anyone is adventureous! 

    Barbe - love the suggestion for dusting.  You crack me up!  Wishing you long time employment and shoes!

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    Mom2 - I like micro fiber cloths for everything,  I get a pack of 2-3 at the dollar store, great for catching dust, wiping counters, etc, etc.

    The maid thing - hubby and I have actually been talking about that, I don't want one full time, would hate having someone "lerking" around, but he has suggested perhaps once a month to do the horrible stuff, the ceiling fans,  clean the frig a few other things.  I know one we could get for 4-5hrs once a month for $60, really mulling it over. I don't see it as a waste of money, it is helping someone else out as well with income, lets us both spend somemore time together now that he is working so much, just a thought.

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009
    Okay going to go play tooWink
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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2009

    I like the way you think Cathi. Can I use that logic? 

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    Use it all you want Barbe,  and what the heck, I spent many years cleaning everything from top to bottom, cooking, laundry etc etc, as well all have and now I just can't do things like I used to, and unfortunately these things still need to be done, hubby does all he can to, but I don't like spending the little bit of time we do get to spend together worrying about getting the ceiling fans cleaned or the frig emptied out.  As we all know life can creep up on you and give you a big SLAP in the face sometimes. 

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2009

    My DH and I only get one day a week off together and we usually have to plan it around chores, too. Really sad, really. 

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    Cathi I think that's a great idea. Sometimes its nice just to get a little boost now and then. I wish now I had insisted on getting a maid months ago.

    Barbe I hope you aren't on the layoff list too. Its getting scary for alot of people. What happens to the women who get those layoffs before their treatments are done??????????

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited March 2009

    Cathi- about 1 1/2 yrs ago my dh convinced me to agree to house keeper 2x a month, just to get things like bathrooms, sweep, mop, vacum rooms, dust, kitchen. It has made a big difference, allows me time to do basic stuff, purging clutter (which makes the basic cleaning better) and not be exhausted.

    I would reccommend if you can manage 1-2 x monthly.

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    EWB I am seriuosly considering it at least the one time a month, my hubby would do it yesturday he is just waiting for my "OK' he absolutely hates it when I say something like "I cleaned the ceiling fans today" something like that that he considers "to much" and I hate that the little bit of time he does get off, he rushes to get things like that done as well as keep up with yard, etc.

    Time rushes by us to fast,  I'm Hiring that maid. Smile

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    Well, we just got a call today that since we are refinancing our mortgage that an appraiser will be coming out on Monday. Guess I got my motivation!!!!!  Is lowering an interest rate that important I ask you. Uggggggggggggghhhhhhhhhhhhh. Guess I have to get back to work now.

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited March 2009

    about the maid thing.....if I could find the right person, I would hire one too. I had a lady for about 8 years, but she retired and is taking care of her elderly mother. It's just hard to trust just ANYBODY to come in to your house. It sure does take a load off if someone will come in and do the hard core cleaning.

    Mom----hope you don't have to do too much for the appraiser:) Just hide the things that they'll be looking at........like termite damage, cracked slab, etc. (hehe..)Tongue out

    I didn't get ONE SINGLE THING done today. DD came home from college......we went to Target, ate lunch, then came home......NOTHING accomplished.  Maybe tomorrow.......

    Friday.gif Thank God Its Friday image by ThePimpJuice

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    Thankfully the house is only about 4 years old so that should all be good. Its just getting caught up on the inside from my surgical hiatus that I'm worried about. Where did all my energy go? Getting one house cleaned up and in order was like nothing a couple of years ago, now it seems like a huge thing. A huge thing that I have to have done by Monday now. Oh well going to have to stop gripping and get working.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2009

    Hey mom, don't sweat it too much. We got our house refinanced while I was retiling the bathroom floor with ceramics over vinyl! (A big no-no) I hadn't finished around the toilet and it looked pretty bad, but we passed. They learn to look beyond the superficial and just at market potential. 

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  • ebann
    ebann Member Posts: 3,026
    edited March 2009

    Hi Mom;

    I am there with your group. You know me I would rather have tea parties instead. LOL Suppose you need to have your house cleaned to do that. What has really helped me out is my dh and I started a group in our house every Wednesday and every other Friday. So guest are coming the house gets cleaned. Love ya mom and hope you are doing well. Think of you often!

    cleaning

    feetHmmm wonder how these would work? Called I would fall on my ass that is for sure! LOL

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    Hey Ebann! Welcome aboard. I'm so glad you posted. Was just peeking in before hubby and I start getting this house ready for Monday. I think my hormones must of had a surge yesterday, I'm feeling a bit more optimistic this morning. I'm telling ya if they could only bottle the things! Cute picture, maybe you should let me borrow those for todays Spring Cleaning!

     Thanks for the reminder too Barbe that it doesn't have to be perfect. Guess this last year has shown us that banks aren't so perfect either. Wink

    A tea party right about now sounds wonderful Ebann. 

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited March 2009

    happystaurday.jpg HAPPY SATURDAY image by onalaskalady

    Good morning everyone. Hope you all are able to enjoy

    the weekend without doing tooooo much housework.

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited March 2009

    A tea party definitely sounds like more fun.....

    tea_party2.jpg tea party 2 image by M_I_C_K_E_Y

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2009

    OMG to have that innocence again......sigh. 

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  • GramE
    GramE Member Posts: 5,056
    edited March 2009

    Hi everyone.  Today I am having lunch with my DS and DDIL.  If I hang my towel up real nice after a shower, does that count as my one thing?     Have a super duper day.   HUGS,  Nancy

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited March 2009

    YES, of course that counts Nancy!! It's Saturday.....Wink

    Enjoy your lunch!!

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009
    Popping in to say hi to all. Coonie you come up with the best pictures. Made my day seeing the tea party! Lets all get our hats and boas on and forget all this housework stuff.  Tea anyoneKiss
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  • denise1962
    denise1962 Member Posts: 193
    edited March 2009

    I am about 24 hours behind but this is what I got done yesterday. Shopped for garden. Weeded the garlic and spinach. washed 2 loads. dried and folded.... cooked taco soup.

    Now for today...tea and crumpets. Maybe I'll make some banana cake to bring to the tea party.

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    I'll bring the petite fours

    http://www.zoettl.de/backwaren/sk/petit_fours.jpg

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  • mom2two
    mom2two Member Posts: 1,352
    edited March 2009

    I did it I did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Yippeeeee! I finally copied and pasted a pretty picture (ok so maybe my 8 yr old helped some)

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited March 2009

    Way to go mom2two......once you get it....there's no going backWink

    thumbs-up.jpg fallout 3 image by generationkill_2008

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2009

    I'M HOME - I'M HOME with the baby.  Well have been for a bit, we left early this AM, it was quite a round trip drive.  She is so wonderful (napping right now) So no housework for me, well except for maybe wiping up a tinkle or two. So far none, of coarse the weather is absoulutely great we have been in the yard quite a bit. 

    She did throw up on me about 10 minutes from home - YUCKY!!!!! Thats right I did have to do a small load of laundry for that.

    Hope everyone has a Groovy weekend.

    XOXOXOXOXOX

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  • coonie
    coonie Member Posts: 7,618
    edited March 2009

    Oh Cathi---post another pic of Margo. I bet you're loving her!!!!

    Mom2two---now you can make you an avatar. I just changed mine to flowers!

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  • denise1962
    denise1962 Member Posts: 193
    edited March 2009

    HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDA!!!!!!

    Coonie that is so funny butt breath

    Cake is in the oven and one load of laundry done. Tomarrow is a day of rest.............

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  • EWB
    EWB Member Posts: 2,927
    edited March 2009

    Coonie, I'd say you got a lot done. Spending time with dd, what could be more important than that? Dust and clutter aren't going anywhere, they'll be there tomorrow, but your dd?...thats another story.

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