Back in September I shared the typical day of Susan. It had a terrific response and also some further questions from readers around Susan’s cleaning schedule which involves the family. Susan kindly …
What’s the answer: lowering standards or working harder?
Today’s post answers a back to school reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. What’s the answer: lowering standards or working harder? I don’t think there are many parents …
Full Circle eco friendly cleaning kit giveaway
This giveaway has now closed. Congratulations to Anne who was the lucky winner, check you inbox for more details! Did you know that if every Australian household threw away just one plastic …
Reader questions: Kids and chores
Today’s post answers a reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. The below is just a short sample of some of the questions left me in the PWK annual …
Household tasks and invisible tasks
Today’s post answers a number of questions from readers. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. *********** I wrote this article in my newsletter last year, but I am including it …
15 minute activities for young children so you can do the housework
Today’s post answers a reader question. You can read previous answers to readers’ questions here. I’d love some suggestions on 15-minute activities for small children (age 2 – 4). I find it …
10 helpful household tips
A few months ago in my newsletter I shared some helpful household tips and asked readers to send in any they have used and work well for them. I have collated them …
5 nasty chemicals to look out for in your home
Recently I published an excellent guest post from Malcolm Rands, co-founder of ecostore (my lovely blog sponsor!). Malcolm’s post highlighted 4 ways to reduce exposure to nasty chemicals and included one point …
Nasty chemical of the month: bleach (sodium hypochlorite)
This post first appeared on the ecostore blog. We sometimes hear that even if people usually normally use eco cleaning products, they might use bleach now and again because of its reputation …
Keeping your white linens white
Disclaimer: This post is contributed by Planning With Kids partner ecostore. We love white cotton sheets and pillowcases, but when we sleep, these linens can get stained when perspiration, body oils and …
Tips for more natural dishcare
Disclaimer: This post is contributed by Planning With Kids partner ecostore. This post first appeared on the ecostore blog. When we think about sparkling clean dishes, we often have a picture …
How to clean your microwave without nasty chemicals
Our microwave gets pretty dirty quite often. The kids are great at making themselves meals/snacks from left overs. A side effect of this is the mess it creates when they heat things …
How to help avoid allergies in your family
Disclaimer: This post is contributed by Planning With Kids partner ecostore. This post first appeared on the ecostore blog. In our last post we looked at what’s behind the rise in allergies …
What’s behind the rise in allergies and what can you do about them?
Disclaimer: This post is contributed by Planning With Kids partner ecostore. This post first appeared on the ecostore blog. Do you suffer from sneezing and itchy skin? Are there some things …
Tips for staying on top of the household cleaning
In the PWK survey last year, there were a number of questions along these lines: Do you have a cleaner and if not how do you fit that in on top of …
5 simple switches you can make to reduce the toxins in your home
I recently came across study that was published about a year ago on The Lancet titled Neurobehavioural effects of developmental toxicity. (You have to sign up which is free to read the full report.) …
Is it possible for kids to contribute to the housework without being reminded?
There were a number of questions around getting kids contributing to the workload around the house. And I loved this one: Will my 4 & 6 year olds ever get ready and …
Foaming hand wash is more fun!
Disclaimer: This post is contributed by Planning With Kids partner ecostore. This post first appeared on the ecostore blog. Our new Foam pumps are coming to a store near you and we …
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