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		<title>Cleaning Supplies Shopping List</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2012/05/14/cleaning-supplies-shopping-list/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:15:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to get this season with a little light cleaning you have to be prepared to with Cleaning Supplies of course. You have to make a cleaning check list to help to buy everuthing that keep your home or office clean. Then your home or office will look and smell fresh. So, what [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you want to get this season with a little light cleaning you have to be prepared to with  Cleaning Supplies of course. You have to make a cleaning check list to help to buy everuthing that keep your home or office clean. Then your home or office will look and smell fresh. </p>
<p>So, what do you need for?</p>
<p>First of all to find widesst offer and chippest price, right? Well, you can use iHerb unique code, &#8216;UHO355&#8242; to get save $5 on your first order on iHerb.com. </p>
<p>Picker-Uppers<br />
– paper towels, available in an 8-roll pack<br />
 – Hefty CinchSak and The Gripper waste bags<br />
 – Non-abrasive scrubbing pads<br />
 – Scrub brush<br />
 – Disinfecting wipes<br />
 – Reusable handi-wipes<br />
 – Reusable sponges<br />
Brushes and Brooms<br />
– Broom<br />
 – Dust pan<br />
 – Window blind brush<br />
 – Ceiling fan brush<br />
 – Vent brush<br />
 – New toilet brush<br />
Cleaning and Polishing Solutions</p>
<p>If you prefer eco friendly cleaning try Earth Friendly Products, Ultra Dishmate, Natural Pear, 25 fl oz (739 ml)<br />
100% Natural*<br />
1,4- Dioxane Free<br />
A Liquid Dishwashing Cleaner<br />
Biodegradable and recyclable.<br />
Surfactant Derived From Coconut Oil.</p>
<p>probably you also need:</p>
<p>– all detergent, available in a 96-load size<br />
 – Original Pine-Sol Brand Cleaner<br />
 – Pledge Natural Beauty<br />
 – Windex Original<br />
 – Antibacterial Scrubbing Bubbles XXI Bathroom Cleaner<br />
 – Scrubbing Bubbles® Automatic Shower Cleaner<br />
 – Bleach<br />
 – Hard-water mineral remover<br />
 – Antibacterial bathroom cleaner<br />
 – Automatic shower cleaner<br />
 – Enzymatic carpet cleaner</p>
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		<title>Cosy Sofas</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2012/03/20/cosy-sofas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Mar 2012 20:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many people their living room or lounge is the centre of their home’s social areas. It is where you chill out with family and friends, where you watch films and television together. This is why many people are on the quest to find the perfect sofa for their home. Here is a great selection [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For many people their living room or lounge is the centre of their home’s social areas. It is where you chill out with family and friends, where you watch films and television together. This is why many people are on the quest to find the perfect sofa for their home. Here is a great selection of sofas and there is something for everybody. </p>
<p><a href="http://www.fashionforhome.co.uk/sofas"><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/ahomedreamm/home/cosy-sofas1.JPG" border="0"></a></p>
<p>If a chic, structured and streamlined sofa is what you are looking for, the above is extremely appealing. In a room which is full of detail and colour, this sofa will allow both your eyes and your legs a little resting time.</p>
<p><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/ahomedreamm/home/cosy-sofas2.JPG"></p>
<p>Seeing pink? Obviously this colour is not for the faint hearted! However, this little number is also a sofa bed and so would work well with small spaces of studio flats.</p>
<p><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/ahomedreamm/home/cosy-sofas3.JPG"></p>
<p>If you prefer more classic and wholesome furniture, this is a sofa that can be enjoyed by the whole family, from grandparents to great grandchildren. While fairly neutral, the colour also brings a welcome vibrancy to a room which is fairly plain otherwise.</p>
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		<title>Enjoy with your home</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2011/12/14/enjoy-with-your-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 20:55:21 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Home Decoration]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today you can find all decoration elements you need to decorate your holiday home and even every part of your home to reflect your lifestyle and the activities you are going to enjoy there. Domt forget about details which may play a major role in a creaiting of the style you want to. You dont [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Today you can find all decoration elements you need to decorate your holiday home and even every part of your home to reflect your lifestyle and the activities you are going to enjoy there. Domt forget about details which may play a major role in a creaiting of the style you want to. You dont need spend a lot of money and make recosnstraction of your place but with small details you can add just the amazing and inimitable in its beauty accents of holiday spirit to your home.</p>
<p><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/lifeisgamefamily/home/holidaystyle.jpg"></p>
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		<title>Interior Ideas</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2011/11/23/interior-ideas/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:51:54 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Bedding]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Of any kind of furniture, shopping for beds can be the most problematic. Beds are extremely important pieces of furniture as you spend a great deal of your time using them – therefore you need to make sure that any bed you buy perfectly suits your individual needs! Think carefully about the kind of bed [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Of any kind of furniture, shopping for beds can be the most problematic. Beds are extremely important pieces of furniture as you spend a great deal of your time using them – therefore you need to make sure that any bed you buy perfectly suits your individual needs! Think carefully about the kind of bed you want – size, material, style and so on. Whether you&#8217;re looking for divan beds, or even <a href="http://www.dreams.co.uk/dreams/dreams/Guest-&#038;-Sofa-Beds/sofa-beds/products/">sofa beds</a>; With the helpful layout of the Dreams website online at www.dreams.co.uk, finding your dream bed really couldn’t be simpler. </p>
<p><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/finelinehome/home/sofa_bed.jpg"></p>
<p>The Dreams “Bed selector” is an innovative filtering tool to help you view specific kinds of beds. It can be found by visiting the Dreams website and clicking on the bed selector icon at the top of the page, which has a small image of a bed next to it. You will then be taken to a quick and easy form, featuring several questions about the kind of product you are looking for. You can choose from size, level of support, colour, brand, and price, and almost instantly this dream machine scans “thousands of divans, bedsteads, mattresses, bedding and furniture ranges to find exactly what you’re looking for.” </p>
<p>Now, although this tool is very useful, it won’t be as helpful if you’re already unsure about the kind of bed you might want. Luckily, Dreams have a handy guide to assist you with this preliminary stage as well! The Dreams Bed Buyer’s guide lists a few simple do’s and don’ts concerning bed buying, and these will help you understand the bed that will suit your needs. You can also view a variety of interesting and informative sections describing things such as the history of beds, caring for your bed, the different kinds of mattresses available and even a guide to buying bedding! </p>
<p>With these tools and many more, it’s easy to see why Dreams is Britain’s leading beds specialist. </p>
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		<title>Kitchen style</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2011/11/07/kitchen-style/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Nov 2011 20:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may change all in your home thought it were new furniture or total rebuilding but the kitchen always remains the most important place in the house and we try all our best to make this part of house cool where we can get the pleasure of cooking. It&#8217;s no doubt that well planned kitchen [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may change all in your home thought it were new furniture or total rebuilding but  the kitchen always remains the most important place in the house and we try all our best to make this part of house cool where we can get the pleasure of cooking. It&#8217;s no doubt that well planned kitchen interiors can significantly enhance the cooking process.</p>
<p><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/eco2050earth/home/mykitchen.jpg"></p>
<p>Designing your kitchen you have to take into accaunt many aspects. The way from a kitchen project from conception to realization is not short but using comprehensive help of professional designers and architects can make it much easier saving you money on energy costs. Online searching for kitchen tips and advices will also help you to make the right decision &#8211; whether you want to see your kitchen in contemporary, traditional, modern, transitional, Victorisn old or eclectic style.  </p>
<p>If you&#8217;re follower of the rule of eco kitchen the choice of eco-friendly products is also wide and available in a great range of styles and costs then you can make your kitchen green with no extra expense or difficulty.</p>
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		<title>Mattresses and Bed Sets Choice</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2011/09/25/mattresses-and-bed-sets-choice/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:09:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[How often do your replace your matress? As to me I replace it every 3 years, however I try to do so. 3 years is usual time the mattress still provides a comfortable sleeping surface. Today online home furniture stores offer a great choice to pick up mattresses and bed sets with any kind of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How often do your replace your matress? As to me I replace it every 3 years, however I try to do so. 3 years is usual time the mattress still provides a  comfortable sleeping surface. </p>
<p>Today online home furniture stores offer a great choice to pick up mattresses and bed sets with any kind of comfort and support you just need &#8211;  from traditional innerspring to  latex foam. There are many guides and advices there which help you to make the right choice. All what you need is to fugure out what do you exactly need &#8211; size, quality, color, style. </p>
<p>Bed dimensions:<br />
Small Single &#8211;  2&#8217;6&#8243; x 6&#8217;3&#8243; 75 x 190cm<br />
Single &#8211;  3&#8242; x 6&#8217;3&#8243; 90 x 190cm<br />
Small Double &#8211;  4&#8242; x 6&#8217;3&#8243; 120 x 190cm<br />
Double &#8211;  4&#8217;6&#8243; x 6&#8217;3&#8243; 135 x 190cm<br />
King &#8211;  5&#8242; x 6&#8217;6&#8243; 150 x 200cm<br />
Super King 6&#8242; x 6&#8217;6&#8243; 180 x 200cm </p>
<p>Matress types</p>
<p>Open coil spring matress is one of the most common type of mattresswhich is all joined together tyen can be moved at the same time when pressure is applied.</p>
<p>Memory foam mattresses is also perfect and I love it because it contours of my body allowing minimal impact on pressure points to help aid a quality sleep.</p>
<p>Latex Support has layers of filling that includes a zone of latex. Latex has an instantaneous recovery whereas memory foam has a slow recovery.</p>
<p>Non-turn Pillow Top is double-sided mattresses maintaining comfort and support. Having a non turn mattress means that there is no longer any need to do this as the comfort is provided by the quality of the quilted damask.</p>
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		<title>How To Paint Furniture</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2011/08/07/how-to-paint-furniture/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Aug 2011 17:56:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The first step when painting furniture would be to turn it upside down and paint the inner regions as this way you are less likely to get messy. Cover the ground surface with newspapers before you start in order to protect your leather sofas and dining room furniture, although you&#8217;d actually be better off painting [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The first step when painting furniture would be to turn it upside down and paint the inner regions as this way you are less likely to get messy. Cover the ground surface with newspapers before you start in order to protect your <a href="http://www.harveysfurniture.co.uk/products/living-room/categories/sofas-and-chairs.aspx">leather sofas</a> and <a href="http://www.harveysfurniture.co.uk/products/dining-room.aspx">dining room furniture</a>, although you&#8217;d actually be better off painting somewhere like your garage.</p>
<p>If the furniture you are painting is wooden, you must make sure that the surface is even and has been primed first. You can use a sander to get an even surface and then use a primer. You should also strip any paint that is already on it. Sponge sanders and paint stripper is available from DIY stores.</p>
<p>Prime the furniture, especially if the wood has a stain that is still present after sanding and stripping.</p>
<p>Use small amounts of paint at a time. If you are planning to use spray paints, make sure you wear a mask to avoid inhalation.</p>
<p>Latex paint is good for furniture and indoor use. Wait before applying a second coat – at least two days is best.</p>
<p>For an interesting finish, you can use a variety of techniques, including sponging and stencilling, and both are good for children’s furniture.</p>
<p>Sponging provides a textured look and can be achieved by using a synthetic sponge. After applying a base coat, add a coat of glaze and then dab with a sponge.</p>
<p>Stencils are available from most DIY and art shops and can add interesting designs to furniture (and walls). Holding the stencil in place, simply dab paint over it. Remove the stencil afterwards. </p>
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		<title>How to plan for a new kitchen</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2011/07/27/how-to-plan-for-a-new-kitchen/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jul 2011 13:57:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether you&#8217;re completely changing and installing a new kitchen or merely revamping what&#8217;s there, you&#8217;ll need to plan. If you&#8217;re after a new kitchen suite, take these layouts into account. Is your kitchen:- Set against one wall: it&#8217;s likely you&#8217;ll be living in a flat or apartment and the kitchen will often be open plan [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether you&#8217;re completely changing and installing a new kitchen or merely revamping what&#8217;s there, you&#8217;ll need to plan. If you&#8217;re after a new kitchen suite, take these layouts into account. Is your kitchen:- Set against one wall: it&#8217;s likely you&#8217;ll be living in a flat or apartment and the kitchen will often be open plan as part of the living room along with your <a href="http://www.harveysfurniture.co.uk/products/living-room/categories/coffee-tables.aspx">coffee tables</a> and <a href="http://www.harveysfurniture.co.uk/products/living-room/categories/sofas-and-chairs.aspx">leather sofas</a> &#8211; Narrow or corridor like: therefore, space is going to be something you need to take into account.- L-shaped: large enough for corner cabinets- U shaped: this layout will often be found in bigger kitchens with cabinets against all the walls.</p>
<p><img src="https://sites.google.com/site/shoppingonlineto/home/codeetable.JPG"></p>
<p>You can also fit an island into the centre of the room if you have space, which will provide more food preparation space and a focal point for the room.You will have to measure ceiling heights in order to determine what size cabinets you&#8217;ll need to buy, the width between the walls and the size of windows and doors. </p>
<p>Measurements will help you put your plans onto paper. It&#8217;s also advisable to use a spirit level in order to determine how flat your floors are. Of course, it&#8217;s always advisable to get a professional in to do these jobs if you can.Similarly, if you&#8217;re getting new appliances, or a new sink you&#8217;ll need to check electricals and plumbing.After working out how much size you have to play with, you can pick your cabinets. If you&#8217;re just changing the doors or work stops, remember you have to pick a colour or style that goes with the paint or tile colour you already have. Do you have children or pets – can the material be scratched or stained?</p>
<p>Worktops come in all kinds of materials. Some are far more expensive than others but laminate is the most popular choice.Then, of course, you need to decide how you plan to use your kitchen&#8230; will you eat in it? Do you want to be able to sit and socialise in there? Is there space for you to fit a table or breakfast bar? All these answers and more will help you pick the best kitchen for you. </p>
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		<title>Hosting A Vegetarian Dinner Party At Home</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2011/07/23/hosting-a-vegetarian-dinner-party-at-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:38:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are a died-in-the wool carnivore and enjoy cooking the numerous gorgeous red meat recipes that Schwartz offer online, it can be pretty intimidating learning that you have a vegetarian coming to dinner. Don’t panic; with a little planning all will be well! First of all, establish whether your guest is a true vegetarian [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are a died-in-the wool carnivore and enjoy cooking the numerous gorgeous red meat recipes that <a href="http://twitter.com/SchwartzCooking">Schwartz</a> offer online, it can be pretty intimidating learning that you have a vegetarian coming to dinner. Don’t panic; with a little planning all will be well!</p>
<p>First of all, establish whether your guest is a true vegetarian or whether they eat fish. For some reason (and much to the annoyance of the real vegetarian) some people who claim to be vegetarian seem to eat fish. If they do, then you are on safe ground as long, of course, that your culinary repertoire extends to fish (and if it doesn&#8217;t, why not learn how to cook fish like a pro with the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SchwartzCookingClub">Schwartz</a> Cooking Club)! </p>
<p>The next problem is finding out whether your vegetarian guest objects to others eating meat or poultry in their presence. If they do, then you are all going to have to do without and you may of course end up as a result deciding that veggie food is not so bad after all! Vegetarian food is not all about nut cutlets and nut roasts. </p>
<p>For a starter, you can’t go far wrong with a vegetable soup (don’t sneak in any chicken stock though). If you want something a little more sophisticated, why not try a chargrilled vegetable salad with mozzarella. Obviously if your guest is vegan then you will have to omit the mozzarella. Bruschetta topped with mushrooms and melted cheese is another winner. It doesn’t quite work without the cheese so, if you have a vegan in your midst, think again.</p>
<p>For a main course you might like to think Indian. If you are serving non-vegetarian food for some of your guests then this is an easy choice. Serve a chicken or meat curry with various vegetable dishes and rice and your vegetarian guest can just ignore the offending meat or chicken. There are lots of delicious Indian vegetable dishes such as aubergines, okra, green beans, and chickpeas, all of which are easy to prepare.</p>
<p>As far as puddings go, you should be home and dry unless your guest is a vegan, in which case cream will be unacceptable. If in doubt (or exhausted from all your cooking) a big fruit salad is both healthy and tasty.  </p>
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		<title>An Indian Feast In Your Own Home</title>
		<link>http://2makeahome.com/2011/07/21/an-indian-feast-in-your-own-home/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 Jul 2011 07:12:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Roi</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[With chicken tikka masala being voted the UK’s most popular dish recently, it seems that everyone loves a curry. How many of us, though, have cooked a curry from scratch? It is all too easy to pop down to the local curry house for a take away but actually it can be as simple to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With chicken tikka masala being voted the UK’s most popular dish recently, it seems that everyone loves a curry. How many of us, though, have cooked a curry from scratch? It is all too easy to pop down to the local curry house for a take away but actually it can be as simple to cook your own curry as it is to put together one of your usual simple <a href="http://www.schwartz.co.uk/search.cfm?g_91=1&#038;searchtype=recipe">pasta recipes</a>. Next time you are planning a dinner party at home, why not have an Indian themed event and impress your guests?</p>
<p>The great thing about an Indian meal is that you can prepare as many dishes as you want and let everyone have a bit of whatever they fancy. There’s no real need to serve a starter, although if you want you could serve some poppadums with a selection of chutneys or alternatively serve them with pre-dinner drinks as an alternative to the usual nuts and crisps. </p>
<p>It is a good idea to have a chicken dish (perhaps the favourite chicken tikka masala or a korma for those who do not like their food too spicy), a meat dish (maybe a lamb rogan josh or a meat bhuna), a couple of <a href="http://www.schwartz.co.uk/search.cfm?g_108=1&#038;searchtype=recipe">vegetarian recipes</a> (okra and aubergines always go down well, even with those who profess not to be keen on their veg!) along with rice and naan. Shop bought naan bread is perfectly acceptable and is one less thing for the cook to worry about. Make sure you use basmati rice rather than normal long grain for a more authentic experience.</p>
<p>After this feast it is unlikely that your guests will need much in the way of dessert although you could try your hand at a traditional Indian dessert such as jalebi or kulfi. Instead, some fresh fruit attractively presented on a platter will probably suffice. Slices of melon, mango, and kiwi along with whole strawberries are sure to go down well.</p>
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