Mopping the Floor

I absolutely love to use the Swiffer to mop my kitchen floor. Use it to mop nightly and your kitchen floor will always be clean. It only takes a couple of minutes and is very easy to use. What I also love about it is you don't have to buy the wet or dry cloths that go with it. You can cut up an old towel and use it in place of the cloths.

It works for me!

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Don't Throw Out That Shampoo!

Have you ever bought a new shampoo only to realize that it just doesn't work the way you thought it would?

Well don't throw it out. Use it to clean your bathroom. That stuff that's that's in the tub is the same stuff that in your hair, so use the shampoo to clean it!

It works for me!

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WFMW-Easy Salad Dressing

I like to make my own salad dressing to avoid all the preservatives in the store bought ones.

Olive oil
Lemon Juice
Fresh garlic
Salt

I don't really know how much to tell you to use for each ingredient. I make directly into the salad by drizzling the olive oil first, squeezing some lemon juice next and then I press a clove of garlic. I add a little salt to taste. I use Kosher salt. It actually taste better than when I use old-fashioned table salt.

A fresh salad dressing that works for me!

Note: When you go out to eat, most of these ingredients are readily available so it's easy for dining out too. :-)

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Psalms Sunday #4

Psalm 4

1Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer.
2O ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? how long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? Selah.
3But know that the LORD hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the LORD will hear when I call unto him.
4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah.
5Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, and put your trust in the LORD.
6There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us.
7Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased.
8I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety.

In verse two, David asks the question: "How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing"? The word leasing stuck out to me as it is not often used outside of real estate, so I looked up the word at dictionary.com and saw that it also means a lie; a falsehood. As a counselor (not professionally, but one of my spiritual gifts), I often tell my "clients" that they need to "live in the truth". It seems as though David has the same philosophy of thinking.


I also like verse 5 which seems to be a forshadowing of sort of the cross and beyond. Daily animal sacrifices were still very much a part of every day life, but here David is suggesting that we "Offer the sacrifices of righteousness" and put our trust in the Lord.

May God bless you richly and you continue to put your trust in Him.

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WFMW-Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Here is an easy recipe for delicious garlic mashed potatoes:

5 or 6 large potatoes
1 bulb of garlic
Salt
Butter ( I use Smart Balance)
Olive oil

Roast the garlic in the oven on 425 by peeling, placing in foil and drizzling with olive oil. Roast for about 20 minutes or until th garlic is a caramel color

Boil potatoes until tender (do not over boil). Drain potatoes and place in mixing bowl. Add butter and salt. Mix using electric mixer. Press garlic into potatoes and mix in. Add salt to taste.

Voila! An easy potato dish that works for me!

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WFMW-Easy Teeth Whitener

I have this friend that is over obsessive about having a clean mouth. His Dad's teeth are pearly white. How does he get them so white?? He rinses with hydrogen peroxide every day when he brushes his teeth.

I tried it and literally saw results after the first day. Who knew??

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WFMW-Basil Pasta Dish

Here is an easy, healthy pasta dish

1 pkg pasta cooked and drained
1/2-1 bulb garlic, pressed
2 cups cherry tomatoes (sliced in half)
1 can green olives
olive oil
handful fresh basil
salt to taste

In a skillet, saute the garlic, add the tomatoes, add olives, and then toss in pasta. Add basil and stir.

An easy skillet pasta that works for me!

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Works For Me Wednesday-Spa Quick Fix

So I'm perusing through another blog and see these WFMW posts. I'm guessing that this works well to have something to write about on Wednesdays, so that there is a reason to journal at least one day of the week? Nice idea.

At any rate, the spa is one of my favorite luxuries and since being at home does not give much room for luxuries, I take a shower at night with the light off and light a candle. On Friday night I take a bubble bath and surround my bathtub with candles.

Voila! A Spa that works for me. :-)

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