Tracking Down the Facts: Common Cleaning Myths Busted

We make New Years’ resolutions to be better people. You may have a spring time goal to shape up before summer. You have to save money before the holidays. As a group, humans seek to continuously improve, making resolutions and promises to make things better. While no cleaning company can control your dieting, exercising, shopping […]

Southwestern Quinoa Salad

Ingredients: 1 cup quinoa 1 tablespoon butter 2 cups chicken broth 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper 1/2 cup diced red onion 1 cup corn 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained 1/4 cup chopped cilantro 1 large tomato, diced 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, or to taste 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons […]

Tea… It Does a Body Good

The rates of type 2 diabetes are lower in countries where there is a high consumption of black tea according to a recent study. Researchers in Switzerland examined 50 countries and compared the amount of tea consumed to the rates of diabetes. The top three tea drinking countries were Ireland, the United Kingdom, and Turkey. […]

Etiquette in the Sky

Traveling by plane can be stressful. Not only can you expect delays, lost baggage, crowds, and uncomfortable seats, you may also be troubled by fellow passengers who are downright rude. Oftentimes, however, rude behavior is simply a misunderstanding. To help make things easier for you and those around you, keep these common points of etiquette […]

New Year’s Resolutions for Your Pet

It’s that time of year—time to make New Year’s resolutions. This year, consider some resolutions for your pet. Here are some ideas for a healthier and happier year for both of you. Switch to healthy snacks and keep snacks to less than ten percent of daily calorie intake. Keep your pet at a healthy weight […]

Quick Tips

Organizing Tip Instead of shoving piles of cloth placemats and napkins in a drawer, organize them in sets by using extra-large zipper-sealed bags. Place the set in the bag and use a marker to write how many of each are in the bag. The bags can then be stacked in a large drawer to keep […]