Make a good house a GREAT home

I just received my monthly newsletter from the GardenShop, and in it they had a section called “July Gardening Guide”.

I thought I’d post those tips here, and encourage you to go pay their site a visit.

Of course, these tips relate to South Africa, so they may not be relevant to everybody.

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I saw this video on the 2OceansVibe blog today, and I just HAD to share it with all of you…

If you’re interested in selling your house, I’m not sure you should specify “NO ASIANS!” in the sales copy. I’m sure that’s illegal all over the world.

But that didn’t stop this chap from doing it:

(email subscribers, don’t forget to visit this link to view the video online: “Australians are RACIST! Or are they?“)

Tell me if that’s not the funniest video you’ve seen in a LONG time! I think my neighbours must think I’m crazy right now, laughing by myself in an empty house.

In my “Quick Tumble Dryer Tip” I said the following:

This means that pyjamas, underwear, sheets, blankets, socks, etc. do not need to be ironed.

Why would they need to be ironed anyway?

Well, I’ve heard MANY horror stories about how flies and other bugs can land on clothes that are hung out to dry, and if they aren’t ironed, may have deposited eggs/larvae that may work their way into your skin! So anything that is hung out to dry must get ironed, in my opinion.

I’m sure a lot of people didn’t believe me, but how about this article on the Daily Mail website:

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Is it just me or is time REALLY flying these days? It’s almost Fathers Day, AGAIN!

So, just a reminder that Fathers Day in America and South Africa happens to land on the 3rd Sunday in June every year, so this year, it’s on June 21st.

Don’t forget to check out my article on Father’s Day 2009 Gift Ideas. And, PLEASE add any ideas you have in the comments at the bottom. If you just add what you gave (or received) last year, that would be one more idea for the hundreds of other visitors to that article.

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There are a few things in life you only do once (I hope).

And, once done, occasionally you’re too embarrassed to share it with people.

I’m not one of those people though. I like sharing things that may be stupid, but have a little humour in it, even if it’s only for the other person.

So, here are 3 things you should NEVER do with a microwave that you may otherwise be tempted to do, with a couple of videos to prove it!

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Not really a recipe, but I found this link while browsing the internet and I just HAD to share it with someone.

So, I’m sharing it with all of you.

Whoever this barrista is, he has skills. Just watch this video to see how he takes the art of making a good coffee to a whole other level!

via: Coffee Art

How many of you enjoy the Glomail ads?

Ok, I didn’t hear anything, so I’m guessing you’re like me and find them totally irritating!

Well, you have GOT to watch this video.

I haven’t seen the “Slap Chop” product being advertised yet, but it looks quite cool, especially in the video below:

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Somebody read my “Gift ideas for Mothers Day” article which I wrote a few years ago (and is desperately looking for your personal ideas for gifts for moms!) and wanted to know why Mother’s Day was on May 11th this year.
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Just a quick post to show you somebody who does…

And you DEFINITELY don’t wish you had a problem like this:

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I may sound like a Woolworths fan boy, but I’m only using their products as an example in this article because we actually use them (and love them) in our house. I try not to write about things I can’t personally vouch for.

Woolworths has a range of organic cleaning products (which it looks like they’ve named “earth friendly“) that has a couple of benefits.

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