Spring Cleaning List You Can Use

Places You Should “SPRING”, To See~From Around The World

Tuscany

9 of the most beautiful places in the spring

Photo:Jiri Sebek/Flickr

Rocky Mountain National Park

Rocky Mountain National Park

Photo:Rennett Stowe/Flickr

Paris

the most beautiful places in the spring

Photo:chrisfreeland2002/Flickr

Finland

the most beautiful places in the spring

Photo:aSIMULAtor/Flickr

Amsterdam

the most beautiful places in the spring

Photo:Fabi Fliervoet/Flickr

Minorca

the most beautiful places in the spring

Photo:Fran Simó/Flickr

Victoria Falls, Zambia/Zimbabwe

the most beautiful places in the spring

Photo:* hiro008/Flickr

The Pyrenees

the most beautiful places in the spring

Photo:AlphaTangoBravo / Adam Baker/Flickr

South Island, New Zealand

the most beautiful places in the spring

Photo:Premshree Pillai/Flickr

Source: http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/eco-tourism/photos/9-of-the-most-beautiful-places-in-the-spring/getting-warmer

I Feel Compelled! Don’t You?

There is no secret, that I love cats! If you spend anytime on my webpage, you will definitely see that , for yourself.

So, there is this cat that reminds me a lot of a feline that I, myself, own. They could be twins! The article I read this morning was about this poor cat, who had a birthday celebration, in hopes that she would be seen and adopted. No-one came for this feline’s birthday. Let me tell you, this broke my heart, for some reason. No, I do not know this cat, nor do I live where she is. But if you will help me spread the word about her and share it on social media. Let’s help get this cat a home, for the rest of her life. MwsR

MONIQUE

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  • Age 2 Years
  • Living with children I can live with older children and teenagers
  • Breed Domestic Medium-hair
  • Living with dogs I prefer not to live with dogs
  • Sex Female
  • Living with cats I prefer not to live with other cats
  • Size Medium
  • Ideal home location I can live in just about any location
  • Centre Battersea
  • Reference 378933

More about MONIQUE

Magnificent Monique is patiently awaiting her forever home at Battersea. Her beauty speaks for itself, but there is more to this unique girl than meets the eye. She has an adorable gentle nature and a lot of affection to give, once she feels safe and settled.

Monique loves spending time with her human friends and enjoys leaping around her pen when they play with her favourite string toy. She also loves a good head and chin rub, and will let you know just how much by purring away in delight!

Monique longs for a home and garden of her own where she can play until her hearts’ content and snooze away on her new family’s warm laps. Monique is looking for an enclosed garden she can access via a cat flap.

Monique has tested positive for the Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV). FIV is a slow-acting virus and most cats live long, happy and healthy lives. However, in order to protect other cats and to preserve the health of the carrier, Battersea rehomes FIV+ cats to homes with cat proof gardens. Also, due to her FIV+ status, Monique will need to be the only pet in the household.

Don’t worry if your garden isn’t currently “cat-proofed” as we can offer plenty of advice. We’ll also arrange for you to speak to a Battersea vet prior to rehoming.

To find out more please take a look at our ‘Your FIV+ Cat’ information page.

Find out more about our cat rehoming process.

Apply to rehome

Apply to rehome online or call us on 0800 001 4444.Apply to rehome

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House Cleaning Tips

How to Clean Your Washing Machine

  1. It’s recommended that you clean your washing machine at least once a year, so it’s a great task to add to your Spring Cleaning list! Our step-by step tutorial will make the process fun and stress-free! (Promise!)
  2. We all know that cleaning a microwave can be a daunting task.  It’s a time consuming, smelly task and can require a lot of elbow grease to get the job done. But if you Steam Clean your Microwave it will be left smelling great and grime-free in no time!
  3. If you’ve ever had to change a duvet cover, you know what a pain it is.  But after watching this video on How to Put on A Duvet Cover from Crane and Canopy, you’ll wash your duvet ten times more often! This seriously changes everything!
  4. Here is a simple trick on how to clean your vents AND make them super easy to clean in the future.
  5. You’re only one hour away from having your kitchen appliances sparkling like new! Here is our step-by-step method on cleaning your microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator in 1 hour!
  6. If your fridge needs even more TLC, here are 3 refrigerator cleaning tips you do not want to miss!
  7. Learn how to clean the oven glass in an easy way that takes less than 20 minutes of your time!
  8. Cleaning your stove can be a daunting task, but one that can really set the mood for your entire kitchen! Here is how to clean your stove in a simple way that involves ZERO chemicals and not even a whole lot of elbow grease!
  9. How to clean your kitchen sink and why it is so important to stay on top of this simple task!
  10. I really need to clean my dryer vent! This tutorial is a great reminder, from Pretty Handy Girl
  11. How to clean your window tracks, from Ask Anna
  12. How to remove candle wax from a wall or carpet!  This cleaning tip will help you easily remove wax when it spills.

Bacon Brussel Sprouts

Brussels Sprouts with Heaps of Bacon

Ingredients

1 lb. slab bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces

1 tsp. canola oil

2 lb. Brussels sprouts, halved

Kosher salt

2 tbsp. unsalted butter, divided

2 tbsp. balsamic vinegar

Directions

  1. In large heavy-bottomed skillet, cook bacon on medium until golden brown, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. With slotted spoon, transfer bacon to paper towels and reserve bacon fat from pan.
  2. Heat oil in skillet on medium-high. Working in batches, add sprouts, flat side down, in single layer to skillet. Once sprouts are sizzling, add 1 tablespoon reserved bacon fat, a pinch of salt, and 1 tsp butter. Cook sprouts until flat sides are dark mahogany brown, about 3 minutes. Transfer sprouts to plate. Repeat with remaining sprouts.
  3. When all sprouts are cooked, add bacon and 1 tablespoon butter to skillet. Return sprouts to skillet and toss until heated through. Add vinegar and simmer until reduced slightly, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Information (per serving): About 210 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated), 10 g protein, 435 mg sodium, 10 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber


https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/food-recipes/a29427548/bacon-brussels-sprouts-recipe/

Cleaning Tips

8 Cleaning Tips

How to Organize
  1. These 4 steps to organizing will help keep you on task and they will produce awesome results!
  2. Allow yourself have a black hole – It shouldn’t be too big or takeover an entire room, but designating a certain spot where clutter can pile is certainly helpful in keeping the rest of your house clean. ‘Cause let’s be honest, having a perfectly clean house all the time is not realistic. Allowing yourself to have a “black hole” is a good way to do a quick clean when someone calls and says they are on their way. Do a quick pick-up of the house, put everything in your black hole and put it away when you have more time.
  3. Make it smell good. A good smelling house can help mask a mess. And lets be honest, even a clean room that smells gross is not pleasant to be in. I like to use my wax burner to get a good scent through out the whole house!
  4. Do these 5 EASY tasks each day to keep your house clean!
  5. Tackle that scary space in your home with these 5 questions that determine what to keep and what to get rid of.
  6. The secret to success on how to get rid of the boys bathroom smell is a simple process that will change your life. (Or, at least change the way your bathroom smells!)
  7. Here are specifics on how to clean your closet to ensure a safe, successful procedure:
  8. Here is a 3-step process to make clean up time fun for kids.

Apparently by MwsR

Feeling as if there is just one tomorrow
Inside this ache filled with sorrow. Wishing it all to be a bad dream
Apparently, though it is as real as it seems.
MwsR