Life’s Lessons

Moms do know the many uses of baking soda. As for me, I know it is effective in teeth whitening and deodorize. Sometime ago, I used it to whiten the kitchen and bathroom tiles. However, I have come across this article on the many uses of baking soda that might be of great help in the household. 

Baking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, first hit the mass market in 1846, when Dr. Austin Church and John Dwight began selling their red-labeled soda packages. “Not only does baking soda neutralize odiferous fatty acids but it also attacks grease by turning it into - believe it or not - soap,” says the University of Pittsburgh’s Wolke. Fact: More than 100 tons of the refrigerator staple were used to clean the Statue of Liberty’s inner copper walls during its 1986 restoration.

Use Baking Soda to:
1. Exfoliate skin. Wash your face, then apply a soft paste made of three parts baking soda and one part water. Massage gently with a circular motion, avoiding the eye area; rinse clean.

2. Erase crayon, pencil, ink, and furniture scuffs from painted surfaces. Sprinkle soda on a damp sponge, rub clean, and rinse.

3. Unclog a drain. Pour 1/2 to 1 cup of baking soda down the drain, then slowly pour 1/2 to 1 cup of white vinegar after it. Let sit for five minutes (covered, if possible). Follow with a gallon of boiling water.

4. Remove tough stains from enameled cast iron and stainless steel. Scrub enameled cast iron with a soft nylon brush and a thick paste of baking soda and water. Clean stainless steel with a soft cloth and 4 tablespoons of baking soda dissolved in 1 quart of water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth.

5. Scrub pans. Sprinkle soda on crusted casseroles and roasting pans and let sit for five minutes. Lightly scrub and rinse. Continue Reading »

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This is part of the Island Garden City of Samal (IGACOS), Davao del Norte. Taken during our island hopping two Sundays ago. Definitely the colors of nature and I love the whiteness of the clouds against the blue sky. 

Happy Sky Watch! Share your sky photos here. Continue Reading »

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Just overheard that PILs are looking for a more decent place than the place we are living now. They’ve been living in here for 8 years, I think and but the neighborhood is not like before. The vacant lot just beside the house that used to be planted with coconut, mango, and other trees that’s been a source of cool breeze and fresh air became a shop for the spare parts of a trucking company. Just imagine the dust, paint odor (they usually repair and paint something) or whatever they do in the shop, we can smell it here too. So it’s not healthy for all of us more so with MIL that have problem with her lungs. Continue Reading »

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….I forgot. It was our wedding “monthsary” the other day. I just realized it yesterday when I was working in my new domain and I saw the calendar in the sidebar. We really forgot! I sent an SMS to Ace to remind him about the monthsary and he was sorry that he forgot to greet me. Hmm…actually not totally forgot but it’s in our subconscious mind. Ace said he remembered it during lunch in the office but forgot to text me. In my case, Monday night I was thinking about it but was too preoccupied the next day that I forgot to greet him. Since he’s sorry for being forgetful, Ace said “babawi ako sa Saturday” (I’ll make up for it on Saturday), so it must be a date! Lemme guess…will it be a dinner at our fave dimsum resto or snack at a pizza parlor? Let’s wait and see! 

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Working in front of the computer strains the eyes so one needs an eye protection though the vision is still normal. Thus, an eyeglasses is one good gift for yourself for the holidays so you can spend more time in front of the PC without causing so much harm to the eyes. If you’re in a tight budget but wants to have an eye protection, try looking at the various Holiday Glass Frames From Zenni Optical. Check out the popular online eyeglasses shop and get yourself an $ 8 Complete Rx Eyeglasses. It’s a great deal for everybody who loves their eyes!

This is one of my picks among the holiday frames. How I wish I could have it! 

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