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I have to admit… I would much rather sit around having conversations and working on projects, than take the time to clean. Unfortunately my house has always reflected those priorities, and can be an overwhelming mess of half started cleaning attempts. UNTIL… I found help on the following websites. They have broken down cleaning to quick, manageable, essential tasks that can be squeezed in on a daily basis, so I don’t have to give up any more Saturdays!

Speed Cleaning tutorials- from The Clean Team

http://www.thecleanteam.com/productdetail.cfm?id=books

Rule 1: Make Every Move Count- clean in a circular pattern, don’t make lots of annoying trips back and forth across the room

Rule 2: Use the Right Tools (keep them at hand by wearing them on an apron!)

Rule 3: Work from Top to Bottom (so you won’t have to re-clean anything)

Rule 4: If it Isn’t Dirty Don’t Clean It (mainly just clean horizontal surfaces)

Rule 5: Don’t Rinse or Wipe a Surface Until It’s Clean

Rule 6: Don’t Keep Working After It’s Clean

Rule 7: Put Your Tools Back in the Same Place or Apron Pocket Each Time

Rule 8: Keep Track of Your Time (try to keep improving your speed)

Rule 9: Use Both Hands to Clean

7 Daily Cleaning Tasks you can do to avoid weekend cleaning- from Totally Together

http://totallytogetherjournal.com/the-daily-7-for-a-highly-successful-household/

Number 1: Make Beds Right Away

Number 2: Do One Complete Load of Laundry

Number 3: Empty All Garbage Cans

Number 4: Keep Your Kitchen Sink Empty

Number 5: Clean Up After Yourself and Help Children Do the Same

Number 6: Bathroom Wipe-Down

Number 7: Before Bed 10-Minute Clean Up

The most helpful tips for me were: to always clean in a circular fashion around your house, cleaning from top to bottom, and to wear an apron with all your cleaning supplies at hand so you don’t have to waste time or backtrack. This has significantly reduced my time cleaning, which makes me much more likely to be regular about it!

Here are the supplies that both websites recommend to keep in your cleaning apron:

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• Sturdy canvas apron with pockets and loops. Rosies sells one that is perfect for this!
• Scrub sponges or microfiber rags
• Multipurpose cleaner in a small spray bottle, to attach to a loop in the apron
• Window cleaner in a small spray bottle, to attach to a loop in the apron
• A scraper (plastic putty knife, toothpick, or razor blade) for the caked on gunk
• Microfiber rag, for dusting

The best part is that you don’t need any fancy cleaning products, except for a good apron, and the rest can be purchased at the dollar store!

I hope this helps reduce your cleaning time as well and increases your time to work on fun projects and be with family and friends!

New Year brings a new contest for Rosies! Get ready to pose for the camera and bring out those maps, to win lots of Rosies gear in 2012!

Here is how you play:

1. Have someone take a picture of you in your favorite Rosies gear in front of a fun location (ex. a popular landmark)

HINT: we are looking for backgrounds that provide good clues without giving the location away! So, don’t stand in front of a sign telling what the location is! Also, the location should be something other Rosies can figure out, so a picture in front of your personal farm would not be as good of a choice as a picture in front of a hometown landmark.

2. Email the photo to us at info@rosiesworkwear.com Each month we will select one picture to post on our webpage. If your photo is selected you will WIN A PRIZE!!

3. Go to our webpage to try and guess the location of the selected photo. The first one to correctly respond will WIN A PRIZE!!

Recently, we asked our Rosies’ Facebookers what would they like to do? Have a costume contest or pumpkin carving contest for Halloween. The vote was split so we decided to combine the two! To get some ideas on how to dress up your pumpkins,  we searched the Internet and found the website All you. They had a bunch of fun thought starters.

So Rosies, get your pumpkins and imaginations going.  Post your pictures by October 31st, 2010 on our Facebook page.  There could be a special treat in it for you.

Cat pumpkin - MeWow!

The weather is starting to get chilly, which means it’s time to prep your garden for winter and protect your plants. Of course, if you choose to ignore winter preparations, the world will not come to an end, but you risk losing your less hardy and younger plants to severe cold, and also face a more daunting garden preparation chore in the spring. It’s well worth spending the extra time in your garden before winter takes hold.

Clean up weeds

Start your clean-up by removing weeds and any dead plants from your beds. For shrubs and trees, remove diseased leaves, but pruning is not recommended in the fall as it may stimulate new growth just as the harsh winter is bearing down. Make sure you wear durable work gloves (like these) to protect your hands when you’re removing weeds and leaves.

Start your compost bin

If you don’t already have a compost bin, consider starting one at this time. You can throw your cuttings as well as dried leaves in your compost bin, which will break down into a nutrient-rich compost for next season. Don’t throw weeds or diseased cuttings into your compost, however, as this will only multiply these problems down the road.

Remove blubs

Non-hardy bulbs should be removed from the ground. Let the bulbs dry out for a few hours before storing them in a cool, dry place for the winter, such as a garage or basement.

It’s a good time, too, for dividing perennials. Division not only maintains the health of your perennials, but it’s also an easy way to propagate your plants so that you’ll have more coverage next season.

Mulch

Often you hear recommendations about mulching around trees and shrubs before winter hits, but rodents like to move into these cushy, warm piles to spend the winter, and snack on the bark of the trees and shrubs you’re trying to protect. This can be much more damaging than typical winter damage, so I’m not a big fan of that theory.

If it’s a rose or plant that really needs that extra protection, don’t bury it in mulch, use soil. Soil does a better job of insulation delicate plants from both cold and pests and also prevents soil erosion. Don’t mulch with soil too early, though, as it may encourage disease and pests. It is best to wait until after the first frost when the ground starts to freeze. Check out Bog Boots for keeping your feet warm and dry when you’re mulching. In general, 4 to 6 inches of soil mulch will provide an adequate layer of protection.

Watering
It’s a good idea to water your garden thoroughly before the ground freezes. Even with snow, winter can be very dry and harsh for many trees and shrubs, such as evergreens, so it’s best to provide them with a large supply of moisture before the extreme winter weather arrives.

Cleaning and Storing Tools
Once your cleaning and cutting is done, it’s time to give some love and care to your tools. Clean, oil, and sharpen your tools, then store them in a dry place for the winter. Drain garden hoses and store them coiled in a sheltered place where they won’t freeze and crack. It’s a little extra work, but come spring, you’ll be delighted to pull out your tools that are ready to go to work with no fuss or muss.

‘Brining’ a turkey is another word for soaking your Thanksgiving turkey in a spiced liquid, which infuses the turkey with moisture and flavor. Brining a turkey overnight is the best way to ensure a tender and delicious Thanksgiving turkey.

What you will need:

• 2 gallons water
• 2 cups apple juice
• 1 cups Kosher salt
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 5 bay leaves
• 3 Tbsp. black peppercorns
• 1 Tbsp. dried rosemary
• 2 Tbsp. dried thyme
• 1 whole fresh orange peel, chopped
• 1 whole fresh lemon peel, chopped

* A simpler option is to buy a high quality, all-in-one spice mix and simply add the mix to water. Click here for more information on Turkey Brine spice mix.

Instructions:

Combine all ingredients in a large pot and bring to boil. Remove from heat, cover, and allow liquid to cool to room temperature. Mixture can be stored in the fridge until you are ready to brine.

Remove turkey from wrapper and throw away bag inside. Rinse thoroughly with cold water. Place turkey in plastic brining bag (available at many kitchen shops) or in pot large enough to hold turkey. Pool cooled brine liquid over top. Add cold water if you need more liquid, so turkey is covered. Place sealed pot or bag in refrigerator for 8 to 18 hours (overnight) before roasting.

Before roasting, remove turkey from brine and rinse thoroughly under cold water. Pat dry.

** This recipe makes enough brine for a 20 lb. bird.