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 ...

Vinegar has been praised as one of the best cleaning ingredients that is tough on dirt yet gentle on the environment. While vinegar is certainly one of the best cleaning agents around, it is also important to know when NOT to clean with vinegar. Let’s look at some cleaning problems that you should definitely avoid using vinegar to solve!   ...

Many people have decided to replace more traditional forms of indoor flooring with concrete. While concrete has been used since Roman times, installing modern, sealed or polished concrete floors has become a growing trend with varieties of styles never seen before. Many choose sealed or polished concrete floors over vinyl flooring because concrete floors do not require waxing and stripping ...

The everyday stresses of life can make it incredibly overwhelming to maintain a clean living space. While the phrase, “cleanliness is next to godliness” has been used by countless American parents to encourage their children to pick up after themselves, many adults still find it difficult to keep motivated to maintain clean living spaces. Although cleaning may fall behind on ...

Because of its beauty and durability wood flooring is one of the most commonly used types of flooring in homes and businesses throughout the world. Since wood flooring can last generations if maintained properly it is important to know how to clean different types of wood flooring to ensure they reach their full potential. Repairing or replacing wood flooring can ...

While normal wear and tear on your leather furniture is expected with time, taking the proper care needed to maintain leather goods can help boost its longevity for years to come. Now that you understand how to identify different types of leather from our previous blog post Click Here to Review, you are now ready to learn how to care ...

People have always seen leather as a symbol of comfort and durability. While many admire the beauty and elegance of leather products, few understand the properties of leather enough to be able to maintain its brilliance properly. Because of this, Clean & Pink is presenting this detailed guide to understanding leather with the hopes of helping you identify the types ...