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Getting rid of that Clutter!

October 26th, 2020

I would like to think that I am an organized person, of course my idea of being organized might not match up to someone else’s idea. No matter the person though it is fair to say that being organized is an easy way of making your surroundings look better. Unfortunately, not everyone has mastered the [...]

Home based gardens – How can you get a ‘green thumb’?

April 20th, 2020

If you grew up in rural Jamaica, it was common that your parents had a backyard where they grew a variety of fruits and vegetables. Food was was often taken from the garden to the kitchen table with very little fanfare and everyone enjoyed having fresh ingredients. Unfortunately, this activity has not always been practiced [...]

Organizing your home on a budget!

March 18th, 2018

In a previous post I wrote about the need to be organized and reduce the clutter in your home. For many consumers however, this is just wishful thinking as they have no idea how to make it a reality and stay within their budget. It does not have to be a pipe dream, you can [...]

Are you ready for hurricane season?

June 4th, 2010

June 1, 2010 was the official start of the hurricane season. Are you prepared? Do not wait until the last moment and be caught off guard. The aftereffects of the hurricane can cause disruptions that last for weeks and even months later. Do you know what preparations you can make now? Well some things you will do only when you [...]