Follow the Savage Sisters- Fight Back with Minecraft Veggies January 9, 2017When one’s grandson is more interested in playing Minecraft (a sandbox video game) than in eating healthy vegetables, a grandmother must become creative. The result? Minecraft veggies. Start with a package of “experience orbs” and “acacia wood blocks” (frozen peas … Continue reading →savagesisters
- Unique Decoration Helps Avert Luggage Theft December 2, 2014Thieves who stalk airport luggage carousels usually prefer nondescript bags. Then, if they’re caught, they can always claim they simply mistook the stolen items for their own property. One solution is to choose distinctive, memorable luggage. If you’re not eager … Continue reading →savagesisters
- Taking Your Desk Drawer on the Plane July 29, 2014While I always carry pens and pencils with me, as well as business cards and a small notepad, sometimes I need a few more desk items while traveling. I’ve found that by selecting just those particular items, I can still … Continue reading →savagesisters
- Outsmarting Jet Lag July 22, 2014The first time I flew to a time zone three hours ahead of my own, I missed a large part of an important meeting the following morning. That’s because my body had refused to heed the clanging alarm at what … Continue reading →savagesisters
- 5 Ways a Plain Tee Shirt Can Extend Your Travel Wardrobe July 15, 2014Packing just one solid-color tee shirt can greatly expand your clothing options, no matter what the purpose of your trip may be. Alone or under a sweater, a simple tee shirt worn with jeans or a travel skirt is perfect … Continue reading →savagesisters
- Meeting the Drying Challenge July 8, 2014Conclusion of the series, “Doing Your Own Laundry on the Road” You’ve washed and rinsed your clothes by hand. Now they’re clean . . . and wet. The final step is making sure they dry sufficiently. Most hotels discourage guests … Continue reading →savagesisters
- 5 Do-It-Yourself-Laundry Options While Traveling July 1, 2014Part 2 in the series, “Doing Your Own Laundry on the Road” Last week looked at soaps available for washing your own clothing while you travel. This week we’ll look at the actual hand-laundry process. Self-laundry Options and Methods 1. … Continue reading →savagesisters
- Know Your Soaps for Travel Laundering June 24, 2014Part 1 in the series, “Doing Your Own Laundry on the Road” One key to packing light is being willing to wash a few clothing items on your trip so you don’t have to pack as much in the first … Continue reading →savagesisters
- 12 Ways to Stop Static Cling Anywhere on the Globe June 17, 2014No matter where you’re headed, you can stop static electricity* from plastering your clothing to your body. Here are a dozen methods for taming clinging clothes: My favorite solution is to carry half of a fabric-softener sheet in a little … Continue reading →savagesisters
- An Entire Week’s Business Wardrobe in Just One Carryon June 10, 2014When I fly across the country each year to serve as guest professor at Taylor University, I do not check any luggage. I’ve devised a way to pack everything I need for the entire week in a business-casual environment—in freezing … Continue reading →savagesisters
- Fight Back with Minecraft Veggies January 9, 2017
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Meeting the Drying Challenge
Conclusion of the series, “Doing Your Own Laundry on the Road” You’ve washed and rinsed your clothes by hand. Now they’re clean . . . and wet. The final step is making sure they dry sufficiently. Most hotels discourage guests … Continue reading
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5 Do-It-Yourself-Laundry Options While Traveling
Part 2 in the series, “Doing Your Own Laundry on the Road” Last week looked at soaps available for washing your own clothing while you travel. This week we’ll look at the actual hand-laundry process. Self-laundry Options and Methods 1. … Continue reading
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Repurpose Fabric for Cleaning and More
In response to last week’s post about sheet rags and bath-towel dusters, reader Hema wrote, “I would like to add that men’s cotton undershirts and children’s cotton diapers are quite absorbent, and I use them for cleaning.” Hema’s right. So … Continue reading
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Save Money with Sheet Rags and Bath-Towel Dusters
Using fabric instead of disposable wipes for household cleaning can save a lot of money while reducing the amount of trash going to landfills. Since each Savage Sister has her own favorite tip on the subject, we’ll both contribute to … Continue reading
The Savage Sisters’ Super Glass Cleaner
Do you ever wonder how minerals can be good for the body but bad for windows and laundry? As a nurse, I’m fascinated by the fact that calcium and magnesium keep our bones strong and our hearts beating, but they … Continue reading
Make Your Own Outdoor Cleaner
It never ceases to amaze me how quickly algae, moss, and mildew grow on my deck and sidewalk here in the Pacific Northwest. And as if the ugly appearance weren’t bad enough, the brownish-green slime becomes slippery with every rain … Continue reading
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