Displaying articles for: 03-08-2009 - 03-14-2009
The problem? They never fully dormered the space and so we now have doorways that are 5' 7" x 2' 3". And no, I'm not making that up; I just thank my lucky stars that we are not tall people. In our daughter's bedroom, she has a closet with a door that measure 36" tall. That's great when you're a toddler, but when you're nearly 10? Not so much.
In our room, the closet is at least tall, but it's definitely very small. Which leaves us with only one other closet in the house - that one is in my office. We have no pantry, no linen closet, no coat closet. I'm sure you can imagine what a predicament this puts us in when it comes to storing clothes.
Which is one reason we had to institute the"one in, one out" rule when we moved in to this place.
While our house is not necessarily pristine, it is tidy and uncluttered. But for all of you that feel you have a little mess on your hands that you feel you could make nice and pretty with just a little help, let me introduce you to the Upromise Messiest Room Contest.
This contest rocks my socks! With gift cards from Kmart, Target, Sears, and The Container Store on the line, you'd be crazy not to get in on the action. Unless, of course, you're Neat-Nick Nancy like my daughter, who can't even go to sleep if there is a pair of socks lying on the floor.
Even if you don't want to enter (because maybe, like me, you'd be embarassed to put a picture of a messy room in your house up for all the Internet world to see) you can at least browse through the photos of other entrants that are not so shy.
My current favorite was submitted by linda44 who has an 18-year-old son that can't see his floor. She's so appalled by the scene that she's labeled her photo submission "disgusting." Ha! I'm so grossed out by it that I would proclaim her the winner right now if I could.
Next up? This submission by mail4rosey. This catch-all room doesn't look like it's breeding any bacteria, but it certainly could use a some major help.
And my final favorite contestant? A submission by Ayesha. This picture of her living room makes me want to call her up and offer my condolences.
So get on over there and check them out. If you submit your photo, leave me a comment so I can go over and check it out for myself!!
The Plain White T's are more than just a band; they're a staple in every woman's closet.
The problem? Pit stains and that ugly gray tint.
You know you've got 'em. So how do you get rid of them? Or, at best, keep them at bay?
Here's some tips and tricks to keep your tshirts pearly white.
1. Don't overload your washer. With the invention of the front-loader, it's tempting to cram as much as you can in to your washing machine. But avoid the temptation! And only put whites in - no pastels, no prints.
2. Wash your whites in warm water. Say what?!? Yes, cold water saves money and electricity, but it's not the best thing for keeping your tshirts white and bright. According to the International Fabricare Institute, detergents overwhelming do a better job of getting your clothes clean when they are used with warm water.
3. If your tshirt is some exotic blend that requires dry cleaning, suck it up and go to the dry cleaner. Of course, we all know that my preference is to avoid dry cleaning all together.
4. To actually remove that sweat stain, use a combo of baking soda, peroxide, and water (1/4 cup each) and make a paste. Use an old toothbrush to scrub it in to the sweat stain and let it dry. Wash as normal.
Incidentally, and completely off subject, you can use the same mix + 1/4 cup dish detergent to get the skunk smell out of your dog if he or she gets sprayed.
Need to find the perfect stain stick? Look no further, I've got you covered with a wide selection, available through Upromise Online Shopping.
This public service announcement has been brought to you by Stacie, your lovely Saving with Style blogger. See you on Wednesday!
