tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post1895545706452685504..comments2024-03-19T08:35:01.699+00:00Comments on Love my life: Not the Domestic Goddess, just how I do things.Meanqueenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-87188846457999951992013-02-25T14:24:48.992+00:002013-02-25T14:24:48.992+00:00I havnt got a cat now but my tip for getting hairs...I havnt got a cat now but my tip for getting hairs off carpet is to use a metal dogs brush with spikes,like a currycomb for horses and brush the rugs with it and get all the hairs up very quickly.annbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14357053991363065979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-9209366707714608152013-02-25T14:18:04.294+00:002013-02-25T14:18:04.294+00:00Hi.I hate washing up and do it when there is enoug...Hi.I hate washing up and do it when there is enough to make it worth while,I actually often use the remains of hot water from coffee making to wash up a few things.When I have a lot of plates etc that need washing I have to put on the immersion heater,this heats more than is needed for a days washing up when I am on my own.Therefore water from the kettle is sufficient..annbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14357053991363065979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-3751459152535908402013-02-21T22:56:46.424+00:002013-02-21T22:56:46.424+00:00G'day Ilona,
I'm new to your blog. It'...G'day Ilona,<br /><br />I'm new to your blog. It's great, thank you! <br /><br />Doctors and scientists these days advise not to use soap as it strips the protective oil from your skin so you are on the right track.<br /><br />I was wondering if you've thought about going back to your natural hair colour for the same benefits - save money, reduce packaging, reduce exposure to chemicals for you and the environment.<br /><br />I was blonde when young and gradually became a dark blonde in my 20s. Then I started getting blonde foils done at the hairdresser. I gave that up to save money. I'm starting to go grey now. I don't mind grey hair so will not be colouring it. I try to avoid anything that creates extra maintenance. A neighbour of mine dyed her black hair for many years and then gave up and went back to grey. She looks great.<br /><br />Your self hair cut is excellent. These days I get my hair trimmed twice a year. No wash, dry, etc. just a dry cut. I wear my hair in a ponytail all the time and wonder if just trimming it while in a ponytail would do. I haven't tried it yet.Lisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11097141275363044323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-39752517853383399672013-02-17T22:36:41.579+00:002013-02-17T22:36:41.579+00:00Thank you ladies we have found by chance a very ha...Thank you ladies we have found by chance a very handsome Shorthaired Cream Selkirk Rex. I have to say that really he chose us. He's quite timid as he is a rejected stud cat but after a couple of visits he has become very affectionate to us. I've looked at Pet Plan but had forgotten all about the Tesco option. He comes with 4 weeks free insurance so I think I need to really do some research. Some many cats in need of a good home.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730064750188919918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-86497376086753059562013-02-17T19:55:52.708+00:002013-02-17T19:55:52.708+00:00Hi Emma, we use Tesco pet insurance, it's not ...Hi Emma, we use Tesco pet insurance, it's not too expensive and when we had to make a claim there weren't any problems, filled in a claim form and they paid the vet (we could have had a cheque sent to us but it was easier for them to pay the vet direct)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22420027974142873742013-02-17T19:27:46.846+00:002013-02-17T19:27:46.846+00:00Hi Emma. Pleased to hear you are giving a home to ...Hi Emma. Pleased to hear you are giving a home to a rescue pet, you don't say which it is, cat or dog. Sorry but I can't give you any recommendations for insurance, I haven't done any research about them. <br /><br />My Bugsy was insured with Pet Plan for for about 15 years. It started off at £5 per month, but gradually increased to £17 at the end, when I cancelled it. I had been paying all that time and never once made a claim, as he has been a healthy cat. Now I make sure I have enough money put by in case he needs treatment. <br /><br />My two young cats are not insured, again I will make sure I have enough money to pay for anything needed. However I will have to seriously think about exactly how much I am prepared to pay out, there has to be an upper limit. I just hope it doesn't come to that. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-80487507726548590772013-02-17T18:42:54.161+00:002013-02-17T18:42:54.161+00:00That looks great, Really glossy. I'm not one ...That looks great, Really glossy. I'm not one for fancy bath products also. I use Palmolive milk and honey shower gel for as much as I can. It goes a long way and a dry body brush. I don't like to smell fruity of too flowery. I wonder if I could ask an off thread question? About pet insurance. We are picking up our first rescue pet tomorrow and was wondering if you could recommend a pet insurance company to us. We are so excited that 'Jimmy Choo' has chosen us to come home to. Many thanks EmmaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04730064750188919918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-11251007736586827552013-02-17T16:06:26.211+00:002013-02-17T16:06:26.211+00:00Love the hair colour and you have got a nice neat ...Love the hair colour and you have got a nice neat trim at the back, the two mirror trick obviously works very well :-)<br /><br />It took me a while to realise that I could use just half the pack of colouring, so now I do and it saves me a fortune.<br /><br />Sue xxSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04177854521955532744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-65491022872770345092013-02-17T13:31:06.302+00:002013-02-17T13:31:06.302+00:00Hi Ilona It's great to have days like this. ...Hi Ilona It's great to have days like this. You really feel as if the day hasn't been wasted. Carry on the good work. Kind regards JeanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-13476372104558317712013-02-17T13:10:01.481+00:002013-02-17T13:10:01.481+00:00I would probably pile up the dishes too but I have...I would probably pile up the dishes too but I have a dishwasher so I just plop everything in there. The pots get soaked overnight usually and then they are easier to clean the next morning. Love your hair color. You did a really nice job cutting your hair too.<br />I used to trim my hair myself but haven't done that in a long time. I don't go to the salon as often as they would like and let my hair grow out for awhile but it's still expensive. I've got thick curly hair and it's hard to cut it right myself. The no soap bath will get you clean especially with your method of using the back brush and pumice but I like the smell of soap and I usually use shower gel. I try to buy the one that is on sale and it lasts quite long. I only use a small amount on a mesh sponge so it foams up quite alot. But to each his own! I hate house cleaning but hate a dirty house even more so I do it quite often. I get no satisfaction out of it though. Some women love to look at their homes after they do a thorough house cleaning and get some kind of satisfaction I guess. Not me.Kearnygirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01429493116809940852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-6087633330040989062013-02-17T11:25:44.005+00:002013-02-17T11:25:44.005+00:00Er, maybe I should have a day like yours. I can...Er, maybe I should have a day like yours. I can't leave dishes that long though, there's not enough room in kitchen. I seem to make such a mess when I'm cooking.<br /><br />Hair looks good.Campfirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06573797205145907726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-33539852403710586432013-02-17T11:13:01.487+00:002013-02-17T11:13:01.487+00:00PS. The pots are not kept in the sink, they are pi...PS. The pots are not kept in the sink, they are piled up on the worktop next to the sink, so that I can use the sink. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-79054412367703181852013-02-17T10:23:57.154+00:002013-02-17T10:23:57.154+00:00Must have been the sunshine getting to us yesterda...Must have been the sunshine getting to us yesterday, I cleaned my living room and kitchen windows and all the woodwork, then hoovered and polished too! Like the hair colour, I always do my own these days, it always comes out darker than I think it will.... looks OK though.Kate Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03325725955137255316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-27597887336746502652013-02-17T09:44:08.776+00:002013-02-17T09:44:08.776+00:00Thanks Ilona, I will look out for it in local Poun...Thanks Ilona, I will look out for it in local Poundland.Eileen Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058734816956598681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-10821045952494636622013-02-17T09:11:57.444+00:002013-02-17T09:11:57.444+00:00Thank you Cake. I try to keep it chatty, not too m...Thank you Cake. I try to keep it chatty, not too many articles, try not to lecture, just fun common sense stuff. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-37490327292745737232013-02-17T09:06:33.362+00:002013-02-17T09:06:33.362+00:00I think I might try the baking soda thing. I think I might try the baking soda thing. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22435993875154163792013-02-17T09:03:59.738+00:002013-02-17T09:03:59.738+00:00Thanks Sue, was in a rush, I have rectified my mis...Thanks Sue, was in a rush, I have rectified my mistake. I did get it right twice though. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-85109484795847484222013-02-17T08:58:42.691+00:002013-02-17T08:58:42.691+00:00Hi Eileen. The colour I used is Salon Fashion Hair...Hi Eileen. The colour I used is Salon Fashion Hair Colour, made (or distributed by) by Healthpoint Ltd, FY2 0JN. It's in a pink box. I always buy a lighter shade than I think I need, this one is 10.01 Extra Light Natural Blonde. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-69659450398627935532013-02-17T08:54:47.834+00:002013-02-17T08:54:47.834+00:00good idea to put porridge oats in to thicken your ...good idea to put porridge oats in to thicken your curry!Kathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04003521059890699861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-22472736492782224092013-02-17T07:45:36.448+00:002013-02-17T07:45:36.448+00:00Your curry looks tasty and rather colourful.
Carol...Your curry looks tasty and rather colourful.<br />CarolxCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04332392686031711784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-27926631322821387412013-02-17T07:03:58.446+00:002013-02-17T07:03:58.446+00:00Your hair looks great Ilona.
Ruth xYour hair looks great Ilona.<br />Ruth xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-60192663332134147762013-02-17T06:42:29.266+00:002013-02-17T06:42:29.266+00:00Oh I really like the colour and your natural waves...Oh I really like the colour and your natural waves, very nice indeed. Speaking of vacuum cleaners we had to purchase a new one yesterday, sadly apart from Dyson uprights, cylinder cleaners appear to be the flavour of the month. We were fortunately enough to find a Volta upright especially with pets in mind (all the various attachments) we love it and best of all it was such a bargain♥ I've never had problems cleaning the edges of the carpets but do have problems with our sofas and chairs. Like "Sals View" I also use a rubber glove (slightly wet) better still is the small rubber brush I have (again slightly wet before use). The bristles are made of rubber, excellent for cleaning up pet hairs. Manchester Lass, Now and Thenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04946068658998389838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-56942065062824491932013-02-17T01:14:07.710+00:002013-02-17T01:14:07.710+00:00I would use soap; it is a wetting agent and will g...I would use soap; it is a wetting agent and will get you cleaner especially in the areas you cant scrub that hard (!!) Soap is so cheap also - a bar lasts me at least four months and the cheapest only costs 25 p. ( I only use bar soap) <br />Love the hair colour !lizziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17345707661431587475noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-45047233127251883182013-02-17T00:50:06.887+00:002013-02-17T00:50:06.887+00:00Love the hair. I did mine a few weeks ago and didn...Love the hair. I did mine a few weeks ago and didnt like it as its too dark. I need to do it again but I was going to wait a while until it was growing out a bit, however if I can find one for a pound I will do it soon. What shade is yours ? <br /><br />Funnily enough I;'ve lost some of my pants too. I thought I had got a 'knicker knocker offer' but maybe I should check the back of my drawer. ha ha ! Eileen Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00058734816956598681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3556657999892839298.post-88255358905164704522013-02-17T00:22:30.364+00:002013-02-17T00:22:30.364+00:00Theres nothing worse than loosing your draws behin...Theres nothing worse than loosing your draws behind your draws hahax love reading your blog its like chatting with a friend x<br />Cake-Pics Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08009150829032948183noreply@blogger.com