Category Archives: Home and Hearth

By Annie B. Bond, author of Home Enlightenment (Rodale Press, 2005). Are you frightened about the gouge to your pocketbook because of oil prices? And upset to boot to be dependent on oil for heat because of its contribution to … Continue reading →

By Cait Johnson, inspired by Better Basics for the Home, by Annie B. Bond (Three Rivers Press, 1999.) Soon we will be closing our homes up for the cooler weather, leaving us face-to-face with rugs and carpets that look and … Continue reading →

The Kiss… He had just saved her from a fire in her house, rescuing her by carrying her out of the house into her front yard, while he continued to fight the fire. She is pregnant. When he finally got … Continue reading →

Certain items in your house practically scream “toss me” when their prime has passed. That mysterious extra white layer on the Cheddar? A sure sign it needs to be put out of its misery. Chunky milk? Down the drain it … Continue reading →

As far back as ancient Egyptian and Greek times, people used lavender, rosemary, tansy, and other herbs for cleaning. They freshened their linens by placing fragrant sachets, herbs, and flowers in drawers and closets. Homes were “sweetened” with garlands of … Continue reading →

By Annie B. Bond, author of Home Enlightenment (Rodale, 2005). A proliferation of mold and mildew can be the hallmark of hot and humid summers. I have a friend who has green mold growing on the shoes in her closet! … Continue reading →

1. Budweiser beer conditions the hair 2. Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish 3. Cool whip will condition your hair in 15 minutes 4. Mayonnaise will KILL LICE, it will also condition your hair 5. Elmer’s Glue – … Continue reading →

* 2 tbsp liquid gel soap * 3 tbsp cornmeal * 1 tsp glycerin Combine ingredients in a small bowl and mix well. Removes stubborn grease/oil stains from your skin.