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Kitchen Talk: Clever Hacks to Keep It Clean
Kitchens are the heart of every home, a place where family and friends gather to share meals, laughter, and conversation.
Yet, although it is one of the most important rooms in your house, many people dread cleaning their kitchens because they feel like they end up with more work than before!
Most homemakers agree: that a clean kitchen is a happy kitchen, where you can relax and spend some time with your family.
But, if the kitchen is dirty, it’s like spoiling your whole day. Kitchen dirt may cause various diseases to your body, and yes, may even affect the whole family’s health — a reason for everyone to keep their kitchens clean.
And if you’re a fan of cooking and baking, then there is no doubt that your kitchen gets messy pretty quickly. It’s important to not let this clutter pile up when you can easily organize it.
One homemaker’s lament: “People spend a lot of money on buying cleaning products or services from a professional cleaner, but they don’t know how to use them properly.”
True, and even if you say you’re a very good cook, yet your kitchen is cluttered with dirty dishes, food scraps, and the remnants of last night’s dinner party, that kitchen clutter is still within your department, and so you need to take charge of those cleaning chores in the kitchen.
One homemaker tip is to be organized, just like being the Kitchen CEO.
“It’s important to create an organizing system that keeps the kitchen tidy while still allowing for efficient preparation of meals. Keeping your kitchen clean is one of the most important things you can do in order to keep you and your family healthy,” says Chelsea from North Carolina, mother of six-year-old girl twins.
The kitchen, as most homemakers say, is one of the most important rooms in any home.
This room serves so many purposes: meal prep, food storage, and so keeping this space clean can be a challenge since it’s used so often. And when guests come over, you want to make sure they’re impressed by your great taste in decorating!
Decluttering The Kitchen
As you check the kitchen for items which need to be thrown away — such as expired canned goods, stale food, or broken dishes — you start decluttering the kitchen and sorting out your things.
You can start by gathering all the items which do not belong there, such as your kid’s stuff toys, or dirty clothes which should be tossed straight to the washing machine.
Start sorting those items in the kitchen which need repairs, such as the kitchen cabinet, or broken doorknobs, and set a schedule for repair day for these.
And yes, during your first Declutter Day, keep it light, just first skimming through things that you believe should go straight to the garbage, or need to just be given away.
Don’t be distracted by rearranging cabinets and drawers, and simply organize and place the items where they belong. Another day will be for repairs and possibly deeper general cleaning for the kitchen.
Create a “family clean up playlist”
With your family members, make kitchen cleaning something that the whole family can work on together.
Kitchen cleaning can be a family affair, as each member cooperates with their own task, to make kitchen work so much easier and fun, and also can be a family bonding idea.
And if your kids are big enough to clear, wash and rinse their own plates after each meal, what’s stopping you from allowing them to do the task?
Yes, these are simple acts that do not take much time, making the job of dishwashing so much easier.
And yes, we are able to train our kids with home chores, giving a little taste of home discipline even at an early age.
There you go, just a few of our tips to keep your sanity and make kitchen cleaning a fun experience not just for you but for the whole family.
And for those of you in San Diego, California, if you’re a beginner in your decluttering journey for your home and most especially for your kitchen, feel free to check out some experts who are more than willing to help you out to make sure you keep your home clean and clutter-free: Dumpsters in San Diego.
Make sure to follow our website as well for more tips on beautifying the home and making it your personal sanctuary of joy and relaxation.
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Top Road Trip Checks Before You Head Off
Is there anything more fun than packing up the car and heading off a road trip? I don’t think so. It’s a wonderful way to travel with your family because you can take a few more things with you than when traveling by plane or train, such as a comfortable pillow or a few extra toys for the kids. However before you head off on your next road trip, you should be sure to give your car a quick check over to ensure its safety and reliability on your next road trip adventure. With everything that’s going on this year with Covid, the truth is there’s no better time to get out on a road trip and explore nature. If you’re looking for more info, take a look here: https://thriveglobal.com/stories/reconnecting-with-nature-in-america-during-covid-19/
Here are my top road trip checks before you head off:
1. Car Safety
There’s nothing more important to me than car safety and that’s why, before every long road trip, I like to give my car a good check over. Defective tires are among the most common car accident causes, so I’ll take a look at the tires to check how the tread is and whether there are any obvious tire punctures. I’m really lucky in that my car has sensors on the tires to let me know when the air pressure dips too low, so it’s usually easy for me to know if I have a puncture well before there’s a problem. Likewise, I always check my car service history and if it’s due for a service or oil change, I prefer to book it in before the road trip. kwik-fit.com have great inexpensive servicing options that will suit a range of budgets and cars. It’s a good idea to have a #CarSafetyChecklist that you check off before every long trip.
2. A Good Playlist
While this isn’t quite as important as the car safety checklist, a good music playlist rates pretty high up on my road trip checklist. If I’m traveling with friends, I like to have a few good podcasts downloaded in case we get bored and want some stimulation. Otherwise, I’m always sure to keep two playlists on the go: one that has all the latest hits we can sing along to and the other is all the 90s hits. Ask your friends or other family members to each choose a playlist too, so you can share the music and each enjoy at least a part of the trip listening to your favorite songs!
3. Healthy Snacks
Have you ever been stuck in a confined space with someone who’s hangry? Trust me, it’s not fun! Prepare properly by bringing a range of healthy snacks, think fruits, nuts, cereal bars, even some sandwiches. Don’t forget to bring a good amount of water for the entire journey as you don’t know how often there were be places you can stop along the way. Garages also tend to be quite overpriced so grab as many of your snacks at a supermarket before you leave.
These are my top 3 road trip tips, do you have anything else I’ve forgotten? Let me know in the comments below!
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What To Do With Your Home When You Go Travelling
So you’ve decided to take an extended trip around the world, but what do you do with your property when you’re gone. For homeowners, it can be a little more tricky, as there’s a lot more to consider.
Sell your home
If you’re planning to travel indefinitely, or plan to settle in a different place when you’re finished. Then you might want to sell your property and use the funds to travel or to put towards a new place when you’re ready. When you come to buying again, there are a number of home buyer assistance programs that can help you.
Before you sell, take into account the housing market, property prices and the area you’re looking to move to.
Rent it out
If you still have a mortgage to pay on your property, then renting it out makes a lot of sense. You can still cover your payments while you’re travelling. Check with your mortgage company if you’re allowed to do this first, or you could invalidate your agreement with them.
Make sure you take out the relevant insurances and make the necessary checks on the people you are renting to. You will also need someone who can act on your behalf if there is an issue with the property. This can be a friend, relative or professional letting agency.
Short term rentals
Property owners can make a very good living by listing their properties on sites like Airbnb. You could potentially make an income from it. If your property is in good condition and is in an area that gets a lot of tourists or business travellers, then you should consider this option.
If you’re going to rent out your property like this, you’ll need to make sure that it’s up to standard and complies with any necessary health and safety regulations. You’ll also need someone to manage the property on your behalf. They’ll need to be able to be contacted by the people staying at the property and ensure that the place is cleaned in between guests. Again, you can have used a friend or family member or there are a number of independent property managers who can do this for a fee.
Use a housesitter
You can get a professional housesitter to stay on your property while you’re away. Depending on the particular type you use, they agree to look after the property and do regular cleaning and maintenance in exchange for staying there. Make sure you agree in advance about what they’ll be expected to do and pay for while they’re there.
Final thoughts
Travelling is exciting, but having a property means that you have a few more things to consider before you can head off on an adventure. There are a number of options, but you have to decide what is better for you financially and in the long term. Knowing your property is safe and secure can mean you can travel with fewer worries and just concentrate on enjoying yourself.
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Things to Consider When Planning a Gap Year
Ah, the elusive gap year – an opportunity to enjoy all the world has to offer before reality kicks in. I actually never took a gap year between school and university and I always wish I had. I wonder how different my life would be if I had allowed myself the freedom to explore before knuckling down to work. Many people told me if I took a gap year I would never go to university, to which I now can see that maybe, if you take a gap year and don’t want to go to university, you weren’t really meant to go.
It’s no secret that I studied a degree I doubt I’ll never use and have the student loan, still, to prove it. Of course, there are things out there to help with my concerns about my student loan, like the student loan calculator from SoFi that can be used to further understand refinancing my loan if I need to. While I never took my gap year, you probably should and here are some things to consider when planning a gap year:
1) What’s Your Budget
Planning your budget is going to be one of your biggest challenges, especially if you’ve lived at home your whole life. How much will you need for a month, six months or 12 months in this country or that country. It’s no surprise that I suggest checking out travel blogs for ideas on living and traveling costs around the world. RealGap.co.uk also have some information on how to figure out funding and your budget for your gap year.
2) Where To Go
Where to go will depend largely on where calls you most. If you’re not sure where to start, consider your budget. If it’s low, South East Asia or South America might be a good option. If there’s a little more room, why not check out Europe. There are so many places to choose from, you’re literally spoiled for choice. Perhaps you want to practice a language you learned in High School, or maybe you want to start learning one from scratch. Go wherever your heart desires.
3) To Work Or Not
Some people use a gap year to work and save money, they can use it even just at home saving for their university fees. Others prefer to work overseas to get the cultural experience while still earning a decent income. Others would rather just have a pure holiday for a year. If you’re interested in jobs you can do overseas, consider bar tending, becoming an au pair or agricultural work.
Preparing for a gap year is very exciting, take this tips on board and you’ll be sure to have a wonderful time.
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Five Great Ideas for an Autumn Break in the UK
Looking for inspiration for somewhere to take a trip this autumn? Perhaps you’ve decided to hold off on a summer holiday this year because of all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, or you didn’t fancy paying over the odds as demand for UK breaks soared.
Or perhaps you are thinking ahead and want to plan something to keep the kids occupied in the October holidays.
Whatever your reasons, autumn can be a beautiful time of year to explore the UK. Here are five great ideas for exciting things to do to suit the whole family.
Visit the Blackpool Illuminations
Blackpool is well known as perhaps the quintessential British seaside resort and a traditional summer holiday destination, a town of piers, donkey rides and fairgrounds. But as the nights draw in, Blackpool’s famous promenade is lit up by the Illuminations – six miles of colourful fun billed as the world’s number one free light show!
The classic way to take in the illuminations is by tram, which themselves are festooned in bulbs to become part of the lightshow. And for the rest of your time in Blackpool, there is no shortage of other attractions to keep you busy – the famous Blackpool Tower, for example, the fabulous Pleasure Beach fairground (home of the UK’s tallest rollercoaster), or why not take in a show on one of the piers or at the magnificent Victorian Winter Gardens.
Seek our the Northern Lights on the Isle of Skye
For a very different kind of illuminating autumn experience, head to the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides to see if you can catch a glimpse of the aurora borealis. Skye’s fabulously dark skies offer some of the best vantage points to see the Northern Lights in the British Isles, especially if you head to the north of the island. And even if you don’t see the aurora, on a clear night you will be treated to some spectacular star-gazing.
By day, Skye is a walker’s paradise, with some of the most dramatic and unusual geography found anywhere in the UK, taking in lochs, fairy glens, precarious cattle pens, waterfalls and stunning beaches.
Explore the ‘United Nations of Trees’ in Northumberland
Autumn is of course the time of year when landscapes are transformed by trees gradually shutting down food-producing photosynthesis, which turns the green of their leaves into practically every colour of the rainbow. So what better way to celebrate this magical time of year than visiting an arboretum?
Howick Hall in Northumberland has one of the UK’s most spectacular collections of trees, spanning more than 12,000 specimens gathered from every corner of the globe – earning it the nickname the ‘United Nations of Trees’. The hall is also the ancestral home of the Earls Grey of tea-making fame. And for history buffs, you’re only a stone’s throw away from Alnwick and its famous castle, while not far to the north on Northumberland’s spectacular coast, you can also take in Bamburgh and its equally renowned edifice, with Lindisfarne monastery close by.
Go dolphin-spotting in Yorkshire
Further south along the east coast, there’s a breathtaking autumn opportunity no nature-lover will want to miss – the chance to spot dolphins, porpoises and even whales as they migrate south through the North Sea following giant shoals of herring from their summer residences far to the north of Scotland.
A great place to catch this awesome annual event is to take a boat from the picturesque North Yorkshire fishing village of Staithes, famous as the birthplace of Captain James Cook. From here, you are within easy reach of the equally gorgeous Whitby, famous as a key setting in Bram Stoker’s Dracula with its imposing hill-top abbey ruins. A trip inland to explore the stunning North Yorkshire Moors is also strongly recommended, perhaps by taking the heritage steam railway built by none other than George Stephenson.
See the sights of London
Finally, there is hardly a bad time to visit the UK’s most visited destination, but there is something about a post-summer trip to London that just feels right. It’s probably down to the fact that there is just so much to see and do indoors once the weather takes a turn for the worse – museums, galleries, world-class shopping, and of course just an endless choice of restaurants, pubs and cafes to keep yourself well-fuelled (October also happens to be when the month-long London Restaurant Festival takes place!)
London is also an incredibly child-friendly city. Your kids will get as much pleasure from hopping from place to place on the Tube as anything, but look out for special seasonal events like the Warner Brother Harry Potter Studios special ‘Dark Arts’ Halloween spectacular.
And finally…
We don’t want to pour a damp squib on your autumn holiday plans, but it is still worth remembering that we remain in the middle of a global pandemic. Make sure you cover yourself should COVID-19 spoil your trip by taking out comprehensive UK travel insurance. Click here to find out more.
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Tips on How to save your Money Every Month
In challenging economic circumstances, it might be difficult to save money for a rainy day. Many of us are living paycheck-to-paycheck, unable to keep up with escalating living costs. Because health problems and job loss can strike anyone at any time, many experts recommend setting aside three to six months’ worth of living expenses as a minimum savings goal.
Saving money can be a daunting task, but if you are an online gambler then surely you know how best to save your money.
Nevertheless, if you are a novice and want to get a few tips on saving money every month, then this is the guide for you.
Automate Saving
When it comes to saving, one of the most prevalent issues is that we forget to do so. Automating your savings is one of the most effective ways to save more money each month for meilleurs jeux casino. This eliminates the need for you to think about your savings goals.
Weekly or monthly savings can be automated. The CIT Bank Money Market Account offers the same FDIC security as a savings account, as well as no fees and a 0.45 percent interest rate on your money.
Find Coupon Codes When Shopping Online
Capital One Shopping is one of the fantastic ways to prevent this issue. The free browser extension searches for discount codes or savings on your behalf when you make a purchase.
Start a Side Hustle
Side hustle to generate extra money may be your best bet if you want to save money quickly. There are a plethora of side occupations you can start to supplement your income.
Get Cashback Rewards on your Purchases
With cashback benefits on eligible purchases, there are financial platforms that can help you save money every month mobile casinos . They have titled their four loyalty levels after the elements Earth, Air, Water, and Fire to better suit your financial demands.
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Positive Impact Of Covid-19 on Business
Covid -19 has proven to be one of the worst challenges that the world has ever faced. It did not only affect the health sector. A lot of other sectors in the world have suffered as a result of the pandemic. One of the most affected sectors apart from the health sector is the business sector. There are negative and positive impacts of the pandemic on business.
Digitalisation
If there is anything that covid -19 made a push for is the digital age. A lot of best casino games businesses were forced to have tod their business online. This boosted the internet market. Also at the same time providing jobs for internet marketers and all of those that were not getting opportunities in business.
Business Innovation
With a lot of countries being pushed into lockdown, this gives businesses to innovate their spaces and come up with better technologies that match up the current status. It’s through this time that a lot of businesses have come up with new products and improvements in the previous one to meet the demand of the customers.
This has to be done seeing that with American online casino businesses have managed to reach international markets.
Saving money
The pandemic may have affected the operation of businesses in some way but it has given bookkeepers top take a look at their finances properly .yiu from that a lot of businesses were making losses due to some of the unnecessary expenses they were incurring on a daioly6 basis before the lockdowns came. now that they have realised it businesses have saved a lot of money by adjusting the way they spend their capital.
Conclusion
It’s not all the negative side that you should look at when you think of covid-19. Businesses have also made use of time to change the way they do business for the better.
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Here’s Why You Should Travel Full-Time
Who would not want to travel while playing new usa online casinos ? Seeing new places? New people, new culture, new food? A chance to experience how other people live their lives? It is absolutely good for your mental, spiritual and physical health, you get to relax, recharge and connect with your inner self.
It is that quality time you get to pamper yourself, love yourself, and enjoy yourself. Unfortunately, many people are scared of traveling full time. Well sometimes you just have to trust that it will work out, below I have listed the reasons why you should seriously consider traveling full time.
Show off your travel photography skills
You will need to capture those special moments. For documentation as well as reminiscence. Also to update your Facebook and Instagram and let your friends know what you have been up to. Photography is perhaps an essential ingredient in completing your travel journey. It gives a picture (literally) to your story.
Visit iconic places
You get to see some of the iconic places this world has to offer. From the pyramids in Egypt, the Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe which are one of the seven wonders of the world. Or perhaps envision yourself on a beach in Thailand with a glass full of the finest wine. This would be really a great time to play your favorite online casinos Australia games!
Learn new languages
Like most people, you only are familiar with one language that is probably English. Well here is a chance to learn a new language and culture as well. You will be visiting different cities and countries. You will learn how to greet people when you arrive and how to say your goodbyes. Spanish, French, Swahili, or Mandarin? Whatever language you have always dreamt about learning, you can finally achieve that. It is exciting and worthwhile.
Meet multinational friends
You get to be acquainted with like-minded people like yourself from other nationals. You get to appreciate the differences in background and ideology as well as appreciating whatever it is that makes you the same.
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Tips For Shopping While Travelling
When it comes to travelling, travellers are motivated by a lot of things. Some people travel merely because they want to go shopping in a different country. It may be just they want to get things from a different country. Also, it could be that. That’s the only place where what they want can be found.
Quality goods
If you are looking for the best goods you ought to make sure that you get the quality. A lot of travellers believe that they can only get quality goods when they get to buy in the country where they are manufactured just like playing games at acepokies.com .It is wise to get better products than for you to get fake ones.
Knowing your sizes
If you are someone while likes to shop a lot when you travel you need to keep this in mind. Make sure that you know of your sizes. This is because if you get the wrong size maybe it will be long before you get another chance to go back there and you want to be able to change it. Besides that, it will also save you time when you go shopping.
Shopping options
This is also another quite useful tip. When you travel you get to see different things than those in your local area. Even the prices might be different. This means that you can weigh your options wisely before making the final decision.
Shopping responsibly
Don’t get too excited because you are in a new area. Keep your shopping to a certain limit that meets your budget even if you are a best online casino player . It’s wise that you buy local cheap brands.
Conclusion
There are just so many reasons why you ought to opt to shop while you travel. However, make sure that you keep your shopping list to a minimum to avoid extra costs.
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Tech Tools to Help with Remote Work
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone has had to adjust to a new way of doing things. Mostly because we can not come together as we had been used to. Now it is all about working remotely, be it school or work. It comes as no surprise that many have been scared and intimidated by this. Just like anything in this world, there are pros and cons to working remotely.
The first thing is identifying how you are going to do it and if it will suit the type of employees you will have. Also if they have the right tools to execute their work remotely.
On that note, we are going to share with you some of the reliable and recommended tools for remote work.
- G-Suite
Businesses can collaborate using video conferencing, chat, and their wide range of applications to assure streamlined and reliable access. All that is needed to be done is to take advantage of the entire Google toolkit.
- Asana
Will help your South africa slots online workers stay focused and committed by creating a virtual to-do list. Particularly helpful for those who may be concerned if workers will stay fully on duty. Workers then become aware when it’s time to review a particular project.
- Zoom
When a problem or priority arises, you should interact with workers through video calls, bearing in mind of cours see to still respect time zones and work patterns or remote workers. Essential video conferencing toolkits like Zoom, allow for a more free flow of information and feedback, essential for keeping distant workers engaged. And the funny thing is that you can attend a zoom meeting even while you play your favourite online casinos games.
- Slack
Communication is critical to every business. Critical business decisions are made from the information received through communication. Slack creates continual permission for all its workers
