Domestic Divas http://iamwoman.yuku.com/forums/129 en-us Copyright 2006, Yuku feeds@yuku.com (FeedMaster) webmaster@yuku.com (WebMaster) Sun, 06 Jan 2008 13:51:48 GMT Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:16:06 GMT Yuku Feeds 1.0 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 Yuku http://static.yuku.com//feed/bypass/images/button-yuku.png http://iamwoman.yuku.com/forums/129 Yuku - free hosted forums and profiles 88 31 {pics-1.1 "http://www.icra.org/ratingsv02.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (nz 1 vz 1 lz 1 oz 1 cz 1 ) "http://www.rsac.org/ratingsv01.html" l gen true for "http://yuku.com" r (n 0 s 0 v 0 l 0 )) Search Search Domain q http://yuku.com/search/direct/ <![CDATA[ Make Grocery Shopping an Organized Adventure ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1912/t/Make-Grocery-Shopping-an-Organized-Adventure.html Make Grocery Shopping an Organized Adventure

Here are a few suggestions to try and make shopping an, organized (and as fast as the line will move) fun adventure!

1. Get it on paper. As you use up the last of any item, write it down on a designated list under the name of the store where you would purchase the item. This will help you find what you need right away. Have this list handy so your family can add to it as the need... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1912 Wed, 09 Jan 2008 00:16:04 GMT <![CDATA[ What do you do to get you motivated to clean? ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1909/t/What-do-you-do-to-get-you-motivated-to-clean-.html What do you do to get you motivated to clean? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1909 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:51:24 GMT <![CDATA[ What chores did your SO do today....if any ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1908/t/What-chores-did-your-SO-do-today-if-any.html ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1908 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:49:28 GMT <![CDATA[ What's for dinner tonight? ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1907/t/What-s-for-dinner-tonight-.html feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1907 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:48:25 GMT <![CDATA[ What housework/chores do you have to do today? ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1906/t/What-housework-chores-do-you-have-to-do-today-.html What housework/chores do you have to do today? ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1906 Tue, 08 Jan 2008 22:47:56 GMT <![CDATA[ DIY planner ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1838/t/DIY-planner.html http://www.diyplanner.com. Different sizes, different choices for pages - it looks neat and is free. ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1838 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 18:20:47 GMT <![CDATA[ Gift Ideas to Keep You from Becoming a Basket Case! ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1815/t/Gift-Ideas-to-Keep-You-from-Becoming-a-Basket-Case-.html
Need gift ideas for Christmas but don't want to spend a lot? Here are some tips from Tawra Kellam, author of Dining On A Dime.

~Buy items in sets and divide them among the baskets. Buy a four pack of nail polish for four ladies baskets or buy packs of whistles or other party favors for the kids. Take individual popcorn, coffee or cocoa packets out of their boxes. They will fill the baskets better.
~Shop garage... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1815 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:12:45 GMT <![CDATA[ Handmade gift ideas for 2008 ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1813/t/Handmade-gift-ideas-for-2008.html feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1813 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 17:01:43 GMT <![CDATA[ Backyard bash ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1770/t/Backyard-bash.html Backyard bash
Use our rollover tool for tricks to hosting the perfect outdoor get-together.

Nothing beats spending a balmy summer night outside with good food and good friends. Hosting an outdoor event that goes off without a hitch is actually a cinch.

Outdoor entertaining starts with making your space cozy and comfy for your guests. "Your yard should feel like an extension of your home, with easy access to food and... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1770 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:33:26 GMT <![CDATA[ Take it outside ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1769/t/Take-it-outside.html Take it outside
Friends are coming for dinner and you're eating outdoors. This summer, try ditching the paper plates and ramping up the glamour.

• Place the table where you can play up the drama of the outdoor setting - under a tree, on your balcony, in a corner of your yard.

• Use candles to cast a summer shimmer. You'll need lots of them (in deep, enclosed... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1769 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:32:43 GMT <![CDATA[ Love your lawn ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1768/t/Love-your-lawn.html Love your lawn
A few weeks ago, it was a lush green. Now your lawn is looking seriously dry - and there's more hot weather on the way. Here's how to keep your lawn happy all season.

• One thorough watering (about 1 inch/2.5 cm of water per week for most lawns) is good drought protection - it encourages deep roots. A little sip every day or two produces shallow roots just under the surface where... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1768 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:32:02 GMT <![CDATA[ Picture perfect ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1767/t/Picture-perfect.html Picture perfect

How to properly hang your pics every time

You've invested in a great picture, and there it sits, propped up against the wall. Don't have gallery-phobia. Hang it!

How to display it

• Hang the picture so the focus is at eye level - you shouldn't have to crane your neck to admire it.

• In a room where you're mostly sitting (like the dining room), 13 to 15... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1767 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:31:27 GMT <![CDATA[ First impressions ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1766/t/First-impressions.html First impressions

Make your front step as welcoming as the rest of your home.

What's the first thing guests see as they approach your home? No, not your neighbour's clunker - your front step! Here's how to make it beautiful.

• Arrange a harvest display. Start with cornstalks or, if you have room on your landing, a bale of hay (both are available at nurseries). Add pumpkins, squash and big gourds - let them spill out... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1766 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:30:51 GMT <![CDATA[ Understanding color ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1765/t/Understanding-color.html Understanding color

One of the most fun and challenging aspects of decorating is working with color. Since it has the power to set a room's tone and affect mood and emotion - cheery or formal? Calming or dramatic? - it's worth understanding more about color so you know how to create the effect you're after.

Warm colors, including red and orange, convey cheer and liveliness, like a crackling fire. Yellow is... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1765 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:30:09 GMT <![CDATA[ Light up the night ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1764/t/Light-up-the-night.html Light up the night

Lighting can emphasize your yard's best features and add to security. Here are some bright ideas for bringing your yard to life after dark.

Emphasize foliage
Aim lights toward attractive features such as trees and plantings (just be sure they don't create an unpleasant glare for passersby). A tree can appear lit from within by using an in-ground spotlight shining upward.

Try... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1764 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:28:50 GMT <![CDATA[ Warm Up For Winter ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1763/t/Warm-Up-For-Winter.html Warm Up For Winter
10 hot new looks to add instant coziness to your home

by Wendy Jacob

With the cold weather finally upon us, now is the perfect time to add cozy touches to warm up your home. From funky DIY headboards to amazing centerpiece ideas, we've got 10 simple projects guaranteed to add style, texture and flair to any space.

Winter Coat

Give shabby chic furniture a coat of... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1763 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:28:09 GMT <![CDATA[ Increase your curb appeal ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1762/t/Increase-your-curb-appeal.html Increase your curb appeal

Breathe new life into your dated exterior in three simple steps

We all know it's what's inside that counts but first impressions are important too. Add curb appeal to your home (and make your neighbours envious) with these easy ideas.

Give your front door instant presence by removing screens, glass doors and awnings - they're outdated and block the light. For added pizzazz,... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1762 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:27:13 GMT <![CDATA[ BBQ 101 ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1761/t/BBQ-101.html BBQ 101

Everything you need to know to get your grill going

The BBQ is a summer essential - what else lets you prepare a meal with gorgeous sear marks and smoky flavour while allowing you to hang with your guests outside?

Here's the Sizzle
Today 60 per cent of buyers prefer gas barbecues since charcoal requires more prep time to fire up (at least 30-40 minutes, compared to 15 minutes for gas).... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1761 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:26:39 GMT <![CDATA[ Golden rules of flower gardening ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1760/t/Golden-rules-of-flower-gardening.html Golden rules of flower gardening
Here are 7 sure-fire ways to help flowers thrive in your garden.

1. Invest in your soil. Spend time and money first on improving your soil. Loose, well-drained soil reduces watering, makes weeding easer, fights disease and helps flower grow bigger and better than any fertilizer.

2. Give plants what they need. If you choose plants that are well-suited... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1760 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:25:48 GMT <![CDATA[ Bedroom glam ]]> http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1759/t/Bedroom-glam.html Bedroom glam
Say goodbye to your plain-Jane bedroom. These tips will help you transform your space into an elegant boudoir

Reflect on this
Mirrored furnishings are the ultimate in Hollywood Regency luxe (a style that originated in California in the 1930s that combines English, French Regency, Greek Revival and old Hollywood) so indulge your inner starlet with a silver-screen boudoir. If a mirrored vanity... ]]> feeds@yuku.com (BigBoobBlondie) http://iamwoman.yuku.com/topic/1759 Sun, 06 Jan 2008 15:25:09 GMT