Bear at Home | November 4, 2008
Eco Friendly Cleaners…..
A few things to help the environment and save money at the same time!
TRICK – Mix 2 tablespoons of dish washing liquid with 2 cups of water. Combine in a spray bottle
TREAT – an all purpose environment-friendly cleaning solution
TRICK – use a dab of dish washing [...]
A Rustic Home | October 15, 2008
Log Cabin Kit – How Does It Work?
Have you ever heard of a log cabin kit? No, this is not the Lincoln Logs you played with as a child. It is a kit to build a real, life-size cabin. If you have fond memories from your childhood of staying in a cabin with friends or [...]
BearatHome | October 4, 2008
As you get your home ready for winter, we thought we’d pass on these organizing tips to make your life a little easier . . .
Used fabric softener sheets are the perfect lint and static-free rags for cleaning CDs and DVDs. Handle CDs by the rim to cut down on fingerprints. The backside [...]
Bear at Home | September 19, 2008
When all you have done in your life is eat the food that is already prepared, cooking it will be very much like waking up in a world that you are not familiar with. This is where recipes and cookbooks come in.
These self-instructional guide to different dishes is your answer to that confusion. The cook [...]
A Rustic Home | September 15, 2008
Small Cabin Plans – Finding a Great Log Cabin Plan Online
Small cabin plans – how do you find that special log cabin plan that is just right for you? Before the internet, you would buy some cabin plans books and look through the plans to see if any appealed to you. If you found one, [...]
BearatHome | July 4, 2008
Recently, all the fires raging all around California have left a layer of dust on our plants. Which reminds us, we all need baths including our plants.
Remember that your plants breathe through their leaves. With so much smoke in the air (and, of course, no rain for months) your garden might need a [...]
BearatHome | June 4, 2008
Summer is here – a great time to declutter the kitchen!
Since more of us will be cooking outdoors this time of year – why not take a look inside your kitchen and toss or donate items you no longer use. To get you started, here are some ideas:
TOSS: chipped or broken dishes, glasses [...]
BearatHome | May 4, 2008
….shoes piled up by the front door?
buy a large basket to create easy storage.
…trouble finding your keys/wallet/cell phone?
a small basket by the front door will keep your items where you need them.
…an under utilized shallow dresser drawer?
small baskets or containers inside the drawer can hold – jewelry, scarves, socks, ties, [...]
BearatHome | April 4, 2008
We all know that now is the time to clear out all the cobwebs and dust that accumulated over the winter. While you’re doing that – give your home a fresh new look with these simple ideas.
Be Generous – If you haven’t used it in a year – donate it to [...]
BearatHome | March 20, 2008
When life gets crazy – an unending list of chores – work projects, volunteering, stuff around the house – I head off into nature.
My escape has always been go hug a tree. But sometimes getting away isn’t so easy. Load up the truck, corral the dogs, prod Husband off the couch [...]