Realistic Goal Setting
Dear Marie, Do you have some ideas on goal setting? I’ve been searching, but I find my most important goals don’t fit the pattern of “accomplish by” and are not very measurable. They are things I want to have in my life... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Jan 8th, 2011 | 0 comments
Cures for Messy Housemates
Many of us live with messy roommates. It might be our spouse, it might be our siblings, it might be a good friend who turned out not to be such a good housemate. Because all of us deal with this need during the various seasons of our lives, let’s... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Nov 15th, 2010 | 0 comments
Stain Removal – Crayon
Sister Ricks, I have a stain removal question. It’s a long story how this happened, but the end result is I have a pillow case that has melted crayon on it. It feels kind of waxy and obviously is a different color than the actual pillow ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Oct 22nd, 2010 | 0 comments
Upcoming Audio Tutorials
Marie will soon populate this part of houseoforder.com with more of her useful audio tutorials. Come again soon to hear and... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Aug 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
.Grocery Shopping
Six Great Shopping Skills 1) Shop with a printed Master Grocery List in hand and stick to it. This is prepared by inventorying your pantry, cupboards, refrigerator, and freezer. Click here for MASTER GROCERY LIST form. 2) Use a Best Price... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Aug 7th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Where can I purchase neoprene gloves?
Marie, I’m searching for these neoprene long-sleeved gloves you spoke about in your recent housecleaning class. Do you have any suggestions for how I could find them? JM Jessica: I have found the following link on the internet. It might... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on May 5th, 2010 | 0 comments
. How do you deep clean a dishwasher?
Marie, what is the best way to deep-clean a dishwasher, stainless steel on the inside, that needs to be cleaned and “shined”. Best regards, LB Linda: My favorite way is to put approximately one gallon of white vinegar in the bottom of... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on May 5th, 2010 | 1 comment
. Summer Chore Standards
->Learn Concepts Click video above to get some great ideas for Summer Chore Standards. This will help even the most elfish, reluctant child participate with eagerness and (sometimes) willingness. ... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on May 3rd, 2010 | 0 comments
. Make Traveling Easier Every Time
Enjoy this short video about preparing for traveling… This season is a time for traveling for almost every one of us. Our travels may just be for the day or they may span several days or even weeks. How do you travel right? May I... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 20th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Audio – Set Boundaries, Offer Choices
Click below to listen to the Set Boundaries, Offer Choices... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 6th, 2010 | 0 comments
