. Habits Are Forever
New habits come slowly, but they can last forever and so I am trying to improve some of my personal habits right now. It is hard. I have such ingrained routines that turn me aside from my new desires. I get discouraged, frustrated, and desirous to... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 2nd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Behind Couches and Under Beds
This is practical advice, one specifically written to “you know who.” I hadn’t gotten under my bed nor moved my front room furniture for too long a time. Then yesterday, as I pulled dust, treasures, and trash from under my couch, I remembered... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 17th, 2010 | 0 comments
. The Wonder of Wastebaskets!
My mom called them garbage cans; my dad called them trash cans. My husband calls them wastebaskets, but whatever you call them, they are wonderful additions to ALL the rooms in your home. There are several secrets to having better wastebaskets. 1)... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 10th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Fifteen-Minute Miracles
Today I would like to talk about 15-minute miracles. So many times when I personally coach, people struggle with where to start, how to start ,what to do, and how to incorporate the best methods. While these are important questions, the real challenge... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 10th, 2010 | 0 comments
. My Faithful Mop
I grew up in a home without any mops. Yes, my mother came from a tradition of being close to the source in order to clean. This meant wiping up all the floors in our home on hands and knees. I continued this tradition into my marriage... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Cleaning Shower Doors
Cleaning glass showers can seem quite cumbersome. To keep from daily scrubbing, apply Old English Lemon Oil with a sturdy, disposable rag. Just wipe and leave on. It not only cleans and cuts through the grime and hard water stains, it also... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 2nd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Three Essentials Habits
I helped an ill friend recently with her housecleaning and I have come away with three ideas to “ease your pain” as a homemaker: three essentials which save so much time, trouble, and hassle. Do you have these habits established in your... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Feb 22nd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Sunny Day Deep Cleaning
If the spring cleaning hasn’t happened yet and needs immediate attention, let’s tackle it this summer. Some of the family might be home to help, our spouse might lend a hand, and we might even be in the mood. Let’s begin this undone work anew as... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jun 16th, 2008 | 0 comments
