Murphy’s Oil Soap
Murphy’s Oil Soap Although it’s labeled as a wood cleaner, Murphy’s Oil Soap is an effective all-purpose cleaner that has been around for over 100 years. The manufacturer touts the fact that 98% of the ingredients are naturally-derived. Murphy’s Oil Soap leaves a subtle, natural shine on your hardwood floors—no rinsing required. You don’t need […]
Barkeeper’s Friend Powdered Cleanser
Barkeeper’s Friend Powdered Cleanser Think of Barkeeper’s Friend as a polish for maintaining and restoring surfaces rather than as a cleaner. Comet—which contains bleach—is a better option for routine cleaning and scrubbing, as it also disinfects. Barkeeper’s Friend is the best solution I have found for actually removing surface stains (something that Comet does not […]
“Crash Club” by Henry Gregor Felson
“Crash Club” by Henry Gregor Felson I read this book for the first time in fifth or sixth grade—well before I was of driving age. I recall that this was the book that really got me interested in reading for enjoyment. My dad had a clever little incentive system for me and my brother to […]
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie
“How to Win Friends and Influence People” by Dale Carnegie If someone told me that I could only read one book that could better me in some way for the rest of my life, this would be it. In fact, I keep this book at my bedside and try to read a chapter every couple […]
Contigo SnapSeal Stainless Steel Coffee Mug
Contigo SnapSeal Stainless Steel Coffee Mug The Contigo SnapSeal stainless steel mug is available in a constantly changing variety of colors. There are three sizes available: 16 oz., 20 oz., and 24 oz, however not all of the colors are available in all three sizes. I have two of the 20 oz. mugs in the […]