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Posts in category "Household Tips"

Coffee Joulies

Coffee Joulies
I recently came across an article about Coffee Joulies, stainless steel “coffee beans”, that keep your coffee warm. I had seen electric mug warmers before, but if your workday is anything like mine, you are rarely at your desk long enough for it to work. These beans (1 per 4oz of coffee), when placed in... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
December 1, 2011 at 8:00 am
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I love candles

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I love candles. Wait – let me rephrase that: I LOVE candles. What better way is there to set a warm mood than by lighting a candle? (Or a sea of candles!) Every domestic lady knows that all homes are much homier with the flickering light & seductive scents of these wax objects. There is... Read more »
By JuniorSWH,
October 9, 2011 at 5:52 pm
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What every woman should know about plumbing

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This past weekend, I visited one of my favorite outdoor markets, the Randolph Market. Full of antiques, vintage clothing and estate jewelry, it is an absolute treasure trove. I am always on the hunt for vintage etiquette books to add to my collection and while searching through stacks I spotted this gem…a 1973 booklet titled... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
September 27, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Packing Tips

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With all of the travel I have been doing lately (both for work and for fun), I have really come to appreciate the art of efficient packing. Carrying on is key. So, I decided to revisit this post from The New York Times, 10 Days in a Carry On. Check out how this flight attendant... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
August 11, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Hydrangea Preservation

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I can never help myself when I see hydrangeas at the Farmers Market. The only problem is, once they are cut, they do not last very long at home in a vase. Last time I picked them up I got this great tip from the grower himself. He told me to singe the bottom of... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
August 8, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Easy Lily Cleanup

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I thought I would reach back into the advice archives and resurrect this household tip. For easy removal of a flowers stamen (which can leave messy pollen everywhere), simply use a fork to pull them cleanly off. I use this trick on lilies, my favorite flower and it works like a charm!  
By Single Working Housewife,
August 3, 2011 at 8:00 am
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Cooking with Garlic?

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I love garlic and cook with it constantly. The only problem is that the smell can linger on my fingers for what seems like days! Enter the stainless steel soap by Blomus. All you need is this tiny little bar and a little water and the smell simply disappears from your hands. If you have... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
July 22, 2011 at 8:34 am
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Summer Straw Holder

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I had some dear friends over the other night to beat the heat in my cool air conditioned living room. I made some delicious vodka lemonades for us and when I went to add a lemon slice as garnish, I realized it made the perfect straw holder. Just slide the straw through the middle (remember... Read more »
By Single Working Housewife,
July 21, 2011 at 8:25 am
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Just Do(nate) It

The tulips have bloomed in rainy NYC. Although I must wait until summer to visit Chicago, I know that spring is in the air there too. Stop. Breathe it in. Ahhhhh… …that feels even better for those of us who somehow managed to squeeze “spring cleaning” into our busy schedules. As a follow-up to my... Read more »
By JuniorSWH,
May 8, 2011 at 11:54 pm
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Strawberries made easy

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With summer nearly upon us I thought it was the perfect time to share this tool with you. While at my parents house over Easter we tested out my mom’s new strawberry huller. Who needs a strawberry huller you say? I say everyone. It was so easy to use it’s available Amazon for only $7.95... Read more »
By ChicagoNow Staff,
April 28, 2011 at 8:24 pm
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