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Thanksgiving is the time when some people are looking forward to a feast of eating and drinking with family and friends. However, this time of togetherness and gratitude can sometimes be quite challenging for the host and hostesses of this beloved season. The challenges of preparing your home to welcome guests can be draining but there’s no need to fret. Plan and apply this checklist of “before and after” Thanksgiving dinner hacks. BEFORE THANKSGIVING WASH SILVERWARE, DISHES, TABLECLOTHS Take out those Thanksgiving items and make an inventory. Wash and clean silverware, chinaware, tablecloths, and napkins. Don’t forget to wash those roasting pans, stockpots, and large cookware items especially if they were not in use for a long time. EMPTY THE FRIDGE AND DISHWASHER Remove from the fridge the old, expired food and containers that are sitting there for centuries. Your refrigerator needs a lot of space to deal with a lot of food. Clean the dishwasher and it must be ready for a gr...

Brrrrr. It’s cold and winter is just around the corner. This is the time of the year when people stay indoors to stay warm and comfy. Before you know it, there’s another holiday and family gathering. Remember that winter cleaning is different from your regular cleaning routine because of snow and a few extras. Let’s start the clean-up of our homes for the coming winter. CHECK YOUR FURNACE Before doing that deep cleaning of your furnace, it’s smart to have it checked with a professional first. They can recommend how to clean and maintain your furnace. Regularly vacuum your vents, change, or clean the filters. CLEAN YOUR STOVE One of the most important things to do during winter is to clean the stove and have it checked by a professional. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE YOUR PANTRY It’s time to check that “best before” date and throw them away. You don’t want to stock up on expired and soon to be expired goodies. Wipe and clean the pantry before putting back all the items and food into the ...

If you have toddlers and kids at home, you can relate to how messy the room can be. Toys here and there, doodle stuff, cluttered clothes, messy bed, and all that’s in between. Cleaning a child’s bedroom is not that dreadful if you let your kids help clean their own rooms. Let them do light tasks that are fun and not like a chore to them. Here are some tricks to make your kids clean their own room. BEDROOM SLIPPERS First and foremost, get your child another pair of slippers for the bedroom and another for the living area. Children play a lot indoors or outdoors. When they use the same slippers or shoes to the bedroom, the risk of bringing dirt and bacteria that may cause health issues. MAKE YOUR BED Teach your little ones to tidy up their blankets and pillows after waking up. They don’t need to have it super neat but the lesson of keeping their space clean is a thing you will thank yourself in the future. CLOTHES IN HAMPER Show your kids where to put the dirty clothes after ch...