Monthly Archives: April 2010

Cleaning Made Easy

Finding time to clean in a fast-paced environment has become more of a chore than ever. Women with hectic schedules can attest that convenience and effectiveness are key when dealing with the overabundance of stains, smudges, dirt and grime encountered daily. While cleaning is never a preferred activity, there are surefire methods to make the process less excruciating. Check out these helpful hints to save some extra time and energy:

Removing Red Wine Stains From Upholstery

There’s nothing quite as unsightly as a red wine stain on a light-colored couch or love seat. To remove red wine stains from upholstery, simply blot the area with a paper towel and sponge with warm water to dilute the stain’s concentration. Blot again and sprinkle talcum powder on the remaining stain. Let the powder stand for 2 or 3 minutes and then brush off. Repeat the sponging and blotting if the stain remains.

Removing Burned Food

From Pots and Pans

Scorched food on pots and pans can cause a real headache when it comes to washing dishes. Often, no amount of elbow grease will remove a stubborn burned spot. Try pouring full-strength bleach on the scorched area and let it soak for 10 or 15 minutes. Fill the pan with hot water and continue the soaking process. This should clean off the entire area of burned residue. Remember to wash the pot or pan with soap and water to remove any leftover bleach.

Quick and Easy Cleaning at Home and On-the-Go

Women who want an easy-to-use cleaning tool with on-the-run convenience should use the WD-40 No-Mess Pen. Designed specifically to meet the needs of women, the No-Mess Pen is the perfect tool for removing sticker adhesive from picture frames and clothing; erasing crayon marks from floors, walls and counters; and getting rid of scuff marks on floors and other surfaces.

Bass Fishing Guides

As you spend more and more hours and days on bass fishing, you will acquire lots of knowledge about the right lure and technique for the proper way to do this sport. The best advice most experienced and seasoned bass fishermen, is to examine the fishing conditions, ask for tips from anglers familiar with the waters you are fishing in, and finally, try many different lures and bass-fishing techniques until you discover what works most effectively to the situation, and which one you are most comfortable with.

Here are some Guides to Bass Fishing to become a better Bass angler.

The Technique:

The bait must fall to the preferred depth, then you have to shake the rod tip. By this, you’ll be getting the fishes attention. Do this for at least 30 seconds, then shaking again for about 2 or 3 seconds intervals, stop and pull slowly about six inches. Then dropping again, slowly back and down and repeating the process. The first thing to remember if they’re not biting is to slow down.

Tips:

• During Springtime, fish uphill (position the boat in shallow water and cast to deep water) and use a 1/8 ounce weight.

• Fish downhill in Fall.

• Try to use a Texas rigged worm to prevent hang-ups.

• Fish out the worm and keep suspended 90% of the time.

• Always try to sharpen the hooks to make sure you have maximized your hookup percentage.

• When doodling, it is critical to keep your presentation natural by downsizing your hooks to 1/0 or lower, and paying delicate, attention to how straight your bait is in order to maintain a natural presentation.

American Tradition of Barbecuing

Next to baseball, nothing says summer like the sizzling sounds, enticing aromas, and mouth-watering flavors of barbecuing. In fact, according to a recent survey commissioned by Hormel Foods and conducted by Harris Interactive®, 90 percent of respondents2 agree that barbecues make them think of summer.

Where does America barbecue? According to the survey, 89 percent prefer to hold family barbecues in their backyards, compared with 3 percent who prefer a public park or picnic area. Barbecues are a great way to bring the family together, entertain friends and family and enjoy the summer nights-right in the backyard!

A few simple tips, courtesy of Hormel Foods, can make your next grill-out even easier:

• Marinating musts: Marinating meat adds flavor and tenderization before cooking. Every marinade should contain an acidic ingredient, such as vinegar or wine; an oil, such as olive or canola; and seasonings, such as herbs and spices. For a no-mess solution, try a pre-marinated variety of Hormel® Always Tender® pork.

• Barbecue in bulk: Got leftovers? No problem. Barbecue meals freeze well, and often become more flavorful when the sauce and spices are reheated at a later date. Once you have fired up the grill, cook as much as your pit can handle since your food will maintain its flavor for future meals. Then thaw, reheat and just add sauce for a delicious leftover treat.

• Fire up a fast-cooking feast: To spend more time with guests instead of the grill, choose a pre-cooked variety of barbecue meat, like Lloyd’s® barbeque fully cooked ribs, which cuts cooking time to less than five minutes. Just heat and eat!

• Deck out your deck: Minimal meal preparation time gives you a chance to focus on the details. To make your barbecue spectacular, set the mood by hanging lanterns around the yard, blending a signature summertime cocktail and presenting the meal on brightly colored plates.

Green Traveling Around the World Series – Laguana Beach, California

Laguna Beach, California, is known for its beautiful beaches and scenery, but there is another reason that you want to consider visiting this area. The green and environmentally friendly side of Laguna Beach can allow you to have a beautiful location to visit without having to worry about the effects that you have upon the environment. From lodgings to restaurants and activities, you will find that Laguna Beach gives you a green beach trip you will love.

Casa Laguna Inn and Spa is the environmentally friendly hotel you want for your green Laguna Beach holiday. It offers you not only the amenities you expect from a luxury hotel and spa, but also it has some solid environmentally friendly features that help to take some of the guilt out of traveling. It’s energy efficient, offers local and organic foods, conserves water, and treats you to organic spa products. The Inn’s green efforts show you, as their guest, they are concerned about the environment and are doing their part in protecting the environment for the future. They give you beautiful rooms, fresh air, and ocean views that will delight you every single minute that you are staying at Casa Laguna Inn and Spa.

Organic and sustainable restaurants in the Laguna Beach area allow you to eat healthier and eat foods that are better environmentally. The La Sirena Grill offers you Mexican food that is solely made with local, organic, and sustainable ingredients. From fresh salsa to hand-made tortillas and more, this is a restaurant you do not want to miss if you are in the area. If you are looking for more casual food, The Stand Natural Foods is the place for you. Fresh, organic, and local foods are used in hundreds of different ways to create everything from sandwiches to tamales to dips and more. Other organic and sustainable restaurants include Sapphire Laguna, the Lumberyard, Nirvana Grille, and more, so you are sure to find many options for you to eat healthier and greener.