Children develop new skills and learn about science and nature from growing their own food.
There are a variety of interesting activities children can be involved in, such as planting, mulching, weeding and cooking.
Make sure that your garden is a safe place, with suitable equipment, tools, fences, gates and paths for children to use.
Journaling is a great way of focusing on your thoughts and feelings, and developing some proper structure around them. It can also help you notice your habits and patterns, set and achieve goals, and solve problems.
Once your pantry is organised you'll waste less food because you'll be able to see what you have and nothing gets hidden at the back of the cupboard.
If you come across long-life items you know you'll never use, set them aside to donate to a food bank. There are usually pick up points at your local supermarket
Having lingering kitchen smells from cooking or food can be unpleasant. And sometimes they can linger for far too long.
We have compiled a list of 17 very clever ways for you to get rid of those kitchen smells and to enjoy your cooking to your heart’s content.
Climate change is something we all are responsible for.
It is not a problem for other people to fix but something where if we all take small steps with our own personal behaviour then the combination of all will bring significant change.
A man's bracelet must be stylish and masculine, made from different materials and give you a variety of colours to allow you to mix-and-match for a stylish stacked effect.
Here is our guide to the best men's bracelets:
Washing never goes away and it seems to get bigger every day. The clothes just keep piling up.
To make your washing day a little easier follow these 10 steps to help you have the perfect wash.
The refrigerator is an essential part of any kitchen yet when it comes to being cleaned it gets neglected.
It is always one of those tasks that e will get to one day BUT that day never shows up.
The result is the fridge becomes dirty, smelly and the job just becomes so much bigger.
Here is an easy schedule to follow daily, weekly and seasonally to ensure that your fridge is kept sparkling clean and tidy.
Wipe up spills immediately, before they have a chance to dry. Ensure everything that goes into the refrigerator is immaculate.
Ensure everything that goes into the refrigerator is immaculate.
Always wipe the rims of jam jars, salad dressing bottles, and ketchup containers before storing.
Check for spoilage and throw out foods and beverages that are past their prime.
Place anything likely to drip or leak, such as defrosting meat or cartons of berries, on a rimmed plate.
Wipe doors, including edges, and top of the refrigerator with a cloth dampened with mild dishwashing liquid and water.
Pay special attention to the areas around the handles, which can harbour sticky fingerprints.
For a stainless-steel surface, use commercial stainless-steel spray and wipe in the direction of the grain.
Turn off the power at the power point and unplug.
Put food in a cooler; remove glass shelves and crisper drawers and bring to room temperature so there’s no danger of cracking when you wash them.
Wipe the interior with a solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda and 946 ml hot water.
Rinse with a damp cloth, and then dry with a clean towel.
Do not use soap or detergent; they can leave behind a fragrance, which will be absorbed by food.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, ammonia, or bleach.
To remove caked-on residue, rehydrate by liberally applying the baking soda solution mentioned above with a wet towel.
Leave the door open, and let the residue soak in the solution for 10 minutes, or until it starts to crack or soften (reapply if necessary).
Wipe the stain away with a clean, damp towel. If the stain won’t come off, repeat the process with a mildly abrasive, chlorine-free household cleanser such as Bon Ami; dilute 1 tablespoon cleanser in 473 ml of hot water to avoid scratching plastic surfaces.
Soak shelves and bins in a solution of 2 tablespoons baking soda for every 946 ml of warm water.
Do not wash in the dishwasher.
Dry thoroughly before replacing.
Clean the door seals, which can collect crumbs, with hot water and mild dishwashing liquid; dry thoroughly with a clean cloth.
Check the seals periodically. An improper fit can cause cold loss and temperature fluctuations.
Clean the drip pan or tray (also known as a defrost pan), which holds water from the continual process of defrosting -- if your refrigerator has one.
You’ll have to remove the base grill first to look for the pan; it often sits on a set of black condenser coils. Before pulling it out, check to see if there’s liquid in it. If so, soak it up with paper towels (wear rubber gloves and a dust mask first in case the water is mouldy).
When the pan is dry, pull it out and examine it for signs of mould.
Wash the pan with warm, soapy water; if it’s mouldy, follow with a 1-to-10 solution of bleach and water.
Dry thoroughly and vacuum the area around the pan before replacing it.
To clean a fixed drip pan, wrap an absorbent cloth around the head of a clean ceiling fan brush or a clean paint roller and secure the cloth with rubber bands. Dampen it with warm soapy water and clean the pan.
Wipe with a clean cloth and let air-dry before replacing the grill.
Good luck with all your cleaning.
Talk soon........
For everyday cleaning of the sink use Fiori stainless steel cleaner (available from Fiori) or a proprietary stainless steel cleaner available from most supermarkets.
3. Never use chemical silver cleaners
4. Never use bleaches or detergents containing chlorine
Whilst our sinks are manufactured from high-quality stainless steel they are not immune to scratches and marks from hardened steel kitchen utensils, ceramic and pottery items and cookware
The Ideal prevention for scratches to your new sink is to exercise some care when using your sink.
If your sink comes into contact with acidic materials or liquids, rinse immediately with plenty of water and wipe with a soft dry cloth.
Do not leave rusty objects in contact with the sink. Rust can cause staining and permanent damage to the sink surface
To avoid staining of the sink surface, do not leave foods with corrosive properties such as vinegar, mustard, juices, salt etc on the sink
Do not place very hot objects on the sink
Avoid dropping heavy and/or sharp objects onto the sink
Avoid scrapping the sink with metal utensils
By following these simple rules and tips you should have many good years with your sink.
