Cupcakes: • 9 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature • ¾ cup white sugar • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • 2 eggs • 1 ½ cups sifted self-rising flour • ½ cup milk Frosting: • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, room temperature • 1 tablespoon milk • 1 drop brown food coloring Decoration: • 6 vanilla wafer cookies ...

Oh! I just love this idea for a small fall table setting. If you home is natural in colors and you have a young adult table in another part of the house, less fancy and more comfortable this is it!  This is just so beautiful and what an unexpected combination. The feminine powdered colors and the more masculine checkered fabrics ...

Spread mayo under your turkey’s skin to get it crispy. You may have heard of rubbing seasoned butter under the skin of the turkey before cooking it to impart moisture and flavor, but chef Roxanne Spruance suggests a different spread: mayonnaise. She seasons mayo with lemon and herbs, roasted garlic or even bacon, then pipes it between the skin and ...

According to Harvard Medical Schools Publishing article, this sheds a bit of light on the layers of the skin. But as we get into colder months, we tend to use heat more frequently in heating the home, taking hot showers, and warm blankets, bedding and clothing. All needed for climate change and warmth. But one approach when taking a shower ...

If you love pumpkin pie and are a sucker for salted caramel, this is the Thanksgiving dessert for you. The buttery press-in crust eliminates the stress of rolling out pie dough, and baking it in a 9×13 pan means no crimping necessary. To make these pie bars extra special, we developed a simple homemade caramel sauce and stirred it right ...

Clean and Pink staff members are trained to “Dry” the shower after they clean it. This is especially important for glass doors, shower walls, and the shower floor. There are too many reasons to list, but the main reason is for preventing mold growth and hard water stains on the glass doors. Many Glass doors have a clear track/ or ...

Clean and Pink gets dozens of cleaning calls in the fall, due to seasonal change. Climate change brings many things into the home from outside the home. The trees surrounding a home can change, and so does the landscape. What is outside comes inside, air turning off and on brings its problems of circulating dead skin, which is a top ...

1. Full of Valuable Nutrients • Fiber: 1.7 grams • Carbs: 5 grams • Protein: 7 grams • Fat: 13 grams (6 of which are omega-6s) • Vitamin K: 18% of the RDI • Phosphorus: 33% of the RDI • Manganese: 42% of the RDI • Magnesium: 37% of the RDI • Iron: 23% of the RDI • Zinc: 14% ...

Chances are you’ve used a home remedy at some point: herbal teas for a cold, essential oils to dull a headache, plant-based supplements for a better night’s sleep. Maybe it was your grandma or you read about it online. The point is you tried it – and perhaps now you’re thinking, “Should I try it again?” It’s not clear exactly ...

The house was full of celebrations over the Labor Day weekend and now there is the clean up! Hire Clean and Pink to take care of those cleaning needs! “It’s a science not a chore” ™. Clean & Pink offers the following cleaning and professional services in the Memphis, Tennessee for: Residential Cleaning Services • Professional Residential Cleaning Services • ...

KPI’s are critical when selecting your cleaning service. Key performance indicators and measurements must be set by the client and the cleaning company. Most local cleaning companies are small and managed by the owner(s).  During the selection process the prospect (potential client)  should have a clear understanding of the scope of services, scheduling and estimated time of arrival, and competitive ...

According to the National Association Home Builders, soaring building material costs, high demand and low inventory have added tens of thousands of dollars to the price of a new home and caused housing affordability to fall to its lowest level in nearly a decade during the second quarter of 2021. Reference, click here. According to the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Opportunity ...

Clean and Pink residential cleaning company launched in 2010.  Founder, Heather Donaho learned that policy and procedure was critical.  Establishing how “clean” would be defined and measured, was up to her. Donaho stated that “establishing protocols and pro formas, production frequencies and scope of work with each new client, was essential for success”.  “Not do this would cause failure”.  Organic ...

Dr. Andrew Weil’s 5 Holistic Health Secrets The alternative health icon Dr. Andrew Weil shares his 5 holistic secrets for boosting energy, strengthening immunity, warding off cancer, fighting heart disease and beating depression. He also shares his #1 cancer-fighting super meal. Dr. Andrew Weil is credited with igniting America’s alternative health movement. He has spent a lifetime uncovering unique remedies ...

According to the Contract Cleaning Services Report for 2021, The Contract Cleaning services market is expected to record a CAGR of 5.38% over the forecast period (2021-2026). Organizations are increasingly focusing on creating a healthier work environment for employees to enhance their productivity. The adoption of contract cleaning services helps the organizations to adopt a holistic approach to keep their ...

Trout rising to insects do not always make a big splash. Sometimes the disturbances they make on the surface of a river are more subtle. Dave Jensen gives some very useful tips and how to spot trout feeding on the surface. I have a friend who is a masterful fly-fishing woman. She has taught me a great deal. Stay tuned ...

Why are so many restaurant bathrooms, trashed?  It resembles a college experience when using a frat house bathroom.  Nothing against frat houses or sorority houses but come on owners, clean the bathrooms; especially because you are serving food.  The call to action in this post, is for paying customers to notice the public restaurant restroom and say something to management.  ...

If you have not discovered Jeanine and Jack, Loveandlemons.com, you should. They are a couple that prepares parties and meals centered around clean living. I know you can get a broccoli slaw recipe from anywhere, but this one is simple and delicious. From the picture, these are the ingredients. This receipt calls for dried cranberries and is my personal favorite. ...

Dana Sparks wrote an article endorsed by the Mayo Clinic on EAR WAX.  For some, this build up doesn’t create a problem but for others, ear wax build up can be a real issue causing all kinds of problems, including inner ear.  For more research review this article put out September 2017- Its helpful and recommended. See https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/ Earwax is ...

This creamy noodle casserole was inspired by Taste of Home Magazine. Tried and true, I brought this to a dinner party and it was gone. Not one noodle to spare. This receipt is simple and clean, but one can jazz it up to one’s taste and creativity. Reference  https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/creamy-noodle-casserole  which has amazing tips and receipts that don’t take an hour ...

Clean and Pink has established a division that is geared toward “home sales” for Builders and Realtors. Clean and Pink began in 2010 as a hi-end residential cleaning company. The company’s Founder Heather Donaho understood what market space that she wanted to be in, the strategy required to obtain this venture and the “science” behind cleaning luxury homes. Understanding clients ...

Yes many of us love our wines! I do for sure. But pairing wine with cheese is as important as drinking it.  A spring crisp wine and the perfect cheese is a perfect marriage. There is just something magical about it, and www.wtso.com  is a great reference for this topic. The pairings are taken from this website. I’m sharing because ...

So why Ginger? What is the feature, function, and benefit of ginger’s usage ? According to gaiaherbs.com a great deal. But first I must share a tip I have been using for over 20 years. My neighbor and Actor friend Robert told me this when I lived in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida that I never forgot. Freeze your ginger root. ...

Wood flooring has been one of the most common types of flooring in western homes throughout the centuries. While most wood flooring can last generations if maintained properly, it is important to know what kind of care your particular type of wood flooring needs to last a lifetime. Repairing or replacing wood flooring can often be incredibly expensive and some ...

Cleaning Regularly is a major step in the right direction for fighting off germs, dead skin cells, dust mites, and viruses. When I founded Clean and Pink Co. 10 years ago, my suggestion was weekly and bi-weekly cleaning only. Then and now, it’s how we operate. Cleanings once a month or every few months is not sanitary, passes germs, spreads ...

Nothing says spring like an outdoors lawn party or picnic. I love Mason Jars, dressed in ribbon. To me it doesn’t go out of style, they are easy to store and if you are “putting up” as we call it in the south also known as canning, they work too. Store in a cool place if canning (see canning for ...

While winter may bring some of the best holidays and festivities, the mixture of frosty weather and holiday stress can often take a toll on your skin. With the holiday season in full swing, we have put together a list of 5 holiday-inspired spa treatments you can make at home. Add some of these natural skin treatments to your winter ...

Most of us who have ever decided to host a holiday party can agree that preparing holiday meals can be a positive and rewarding experience. However, cooking holiday meals can be quite stressful. To help keep your holiday meal preparations as enjoyable as possible, here is a helpful list on how to minimize kitchen messes during the holidays. Taking these ...

The holidays can be a very hectic time of year. From dinner parties, decorating, and preparing for the arrival of friends and family you can find yourself feeling stress that might put a damper on holiday festivities.  To keep you in a balanced state of mind this upcoming holiday season, here are some helpful, holistic tips to help minimize holiday ...

If you watch daytime television, then you have probably come across people praising the benefits of holistic living. Shows like The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Doctors, and Doctor Oz have featured guests who describe how they have adopted holistic living practices and how their lifestyles have led to improvements in their overall health and wellness. This blog is here to ...