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  1. 04-08-2011, 12:39 PM #1
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    Post Article: How To Fake A Clean House

    This is a good idea, quick and simple enough for anyone to adapt into a daily or weekly routine just to get that 'ahhhhh' relaxed feeling while thinking about cleaning their house vs all stressed out.

    How to Clean Your House Fast - Quick Cleaning Tips - Good Housekeeping
    2012: The Year Of The Purge!

    UPDATED: MAY 15/12

    2012 FLING - 673/2012 | COUPON SAVINGS $178.93

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  2. 04-08-2011, 02:02 PM #2
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    Also don't forget the stash and dash method. Find everything in a drawer or closet before the company comes.

    My kids are really good at fake cleaning their rooms. LOL I have to reaaly check to see if it is fake clean or real clean.
    "Everyday as your walking down the street, everybody that you met has an original point of view" -Arthur PBS

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  3. 04-08-2011, 03:28 PM #3
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    The rubber gloves trick for cat hair is a neat one I will have to try.
    Use it up, Wear it out,
    Make it do, Or do without. ~unknown

    You can't always get what you want
    But if you try sometimes you just might find
    You get what you need ~Rolling Stones

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  4. 04-08-2011, 03:39 PM #4
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    ~And I thought #1 would be to ship the kids off to grandma's for a week. ~
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    Quote Originally Posted by Libby View Post
    This is a good idea, quick and simple enough for anyone to adapt into a daily or weekly routine just to get that 'ahhhhh' relaxed feeling while thinking about cleaning their house vs all stressed out.

    How to Clean Your House Fast - Quick Cleaning Tips - Good Housekeeping
    Um. That's more than my usual full-on-cleaning the house-cleaning.
    LDR , 2 DD (one left the nest, one rarely home) More pets than money. More love than sense.

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    2012 Grocery Budget Reduction Challenge- $100 a month. (down from $150) Hm, might be too low.
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    Oh thank God something like this is out. I swear, my house is never ever clean and I never have the urge to clean it. Hopefully, I can try this and get it in order. (It's not that the house is completely gross... but it could be better.)

    I printed it out and that might be the one thing that helps me to get started. I love my wireless printer.
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    Quote Originally Posted by krbshappy71 View Post
    Um. That's more than my usual full-on-cleaning the house-cleaning.
    Me, too
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    Quote Originally Posted by krbshappy71 View Post
    Um. That's more than my usual full-on-cleaning the house-cleaning.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ramona View Post
    Me, too

    Key phrase: adapt into your routine One lil trick at a time, slowly it will come together.
    2012: The Year Of The Purge!

    UPDATED: MAY 15/12

    2012 FLING - 673/2012 | COUPON SAVINGS $178.93

    EMERGENCY FUND #2 - $510.78 | VACATION FUND - $513.58 | CHANGE JAR $222.51
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    uh, there is nothing quick about any of that....

    sounds like regular cleaning to me. quick cleaning is- the bishop is coming over in 5 minutes....!
    11% gross to retirement
    10% takehome to tithe and offerings
    emergency fund maintained at 3000(works for me)
    credit card debt 7500
    mortgage free
    freedom accounts/sinking funds that ebb and flow
    then live on the rest!

    i am trying something new. LDS church advises savings or debt repayment should be the same as the tithe. 10% each.

    "i create prosperity, abundance, and savings for me and my household"
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  10. 04-09-2011, 09:50 AM #10
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    Nice post!

    I think the Grand Finale would be lighting a candle or two...big comfort impact and it barely takes a lick of effort (Thank God for $.25 garage sale candles)
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