Get comfortable
Create a room that's ideal for sleeping. Often, this means cool, dark and quiet. Consider using room-darkening shades, earplugs, a fan or other devices to create an environment that suits your needs.
Your mattress and pillow can contribute to better sleep, too. Since the features of good bedding are subjective, choose what feels most comfortable to you. If you share your bed, make sure there's enough room for two. If you have children or pets, set limits on how often they sleep with you — or insist on separate sleeping quarters.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Laundry tip of the week.
Dry multiple loads back to back.
Take advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load, and reduces the time and energy needed to warm up the machine to drying temperature.
Take advantage of the heat still in the dryer from the first load, and reduces the time and energy needed to warm up the machine to drying temperature.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
Sleep Tips
Sleep is as important as food and air.
Quantity and quality are very important. Most adults need between 7.5 to 8.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. If you press the snooze button on the alarm in the morning you are not getting enough sleep. This could be due to not enough time in bed, external disturbances, or a sleep disorder.
An old Mattress can be the cause of some external disturbance, tossing and turning on an uncomfortable mattress may be robbing you of a good night's sleep.
Quantity and quality are very important. Most adults need between 7.5 to 8.5 hours of uninterrupted sleep. If you press the snooze button on the alarm in the morning you are not getting enough sleep. This could be due to not enough time in bed, external disturbances, or a sleep disorder.
An old Mattress can be the cause of some external disturbance, tossing and turning on an uncomfortable mattress may be robbing you of a good night's sleep.
Monday, March 19, 2012
1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.
Reason # 122
Extended warranty available with "No Lemon Clause"
Extended warranty available with "No Lemon Clause"
Thursday, March 15, 2012
Kitchen tip of the week.
Want Better Homemade Ice Cream? Here's the Scoop.
• “Age” the mix
Made-from-scratch ice cream mix — unlike children — tends to act its age. That means if you prepare it and use it right away, it won’t have the texture, body and flavour of mix that has matured overnight. So try to let the mix stand in the refrigerator for at least four hours — overnight if possible. And don’t stir in flavourings until after this aging process is complete.
• Use gelatin to avoid ice crystals.
Who knew gelatin actually had other uses besides that jiggly lime/pineapple mold everyone avoids at potlucks? We suggest adding one envelope of unflavoured gelatin per six cups of ice cream mixture. Let the gelatin soften in 1/4 cup of the mixture, then gently heat it until it is dissolved. Add it to the remaining mixture and proceed.
• Allow frozen ice cream to harden.
Give it a least 3 hours in a freezer compartment or deep freeze before serving to get the best flavor and texture. We know you’ll want instant gratification after putting in all that time but trust us. It really will taste better.
• “Age” the mix
Made-from-scratch ice cream mix — unlike children — tends to act its age. That means if you prepare it and use it right away, it won’t have the texture, body and flavour of mix that has matured overnight. So try to let the mix stand in the refrigerator for at least four hours — overnight if possible. And don’t stir in flavourings until after this aging process is complete.
• Use gelatin to avoid ice crystals.
Who knew gelatin actually had other uses besides that jiggly lime/pineapple mold everyone avoids at potlucks? We suggest adding one envelope of unflavoured gelatin per six cups of ice cream mixture. Let the gelatin soften in 1/4 cup of the mixture, then gently heat it until it is dissolved. Add it to the remaining mixture and proceed.
• Allow frozen ice cream to harden.
Give it a least 3 hours in a freezer compartment or deep freeze before serving to get the best flavor and texture. We know you’ll want instant gratification after putting in all that time but trust us. It really will taste better.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Laundry tip of the week.
Mothball Makeover
A better idea than using mothballs is to take your leftover soap slivers and put them in a vented plastic bag. Place the bag with seasonal clothes before packing them away. Not only will the scent prevent them from moth harm but they will also smell great when you pull them out. This is especially useful for sweaters, which can be difficult to remove the odor of mothballs from. Using soap you simply have a clean smell rather then the smell of an attic.
A better idea than using mothballs is to take your leftover soap slivers and put them in a vented plastic bag. Place the bag with seasonal clothes before packing them away. Not only will the scent prevent them from moth harm but they will also smell great when you pull them out. This is especially useful for sweaters, which can be difficult to remove the odor of mothballs from. Using soap you simply have a clean smell rather then the smell of an attic.
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Sleep Tips
Myths - and Facts - About Sleep
The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
Sleep experts recommend a range of seven to nine hours of sleep for the average adult. While sleep patterns change as we age, the amount of sleep we need generally does not. Older people may wake more frequently through the night and may actually get less nighttime sleep, but their sleep need is no less than younger adults. Because they may sleep less during the night, older people tend to sleep more during the day. Naps planned as part of a regular daily routine can be useful in promoting wakefulness after the person awakens.
The older you get, the fewer hours of sleep you need.
Sleep experts recommend a range of seven to nine hours of sleep for the average adult. While sleep patterns change as we age, the amount of sleep we need generally does not. Older people may wake more frequently through the night and may actually get less nighttime sleep, but their sleep need is no less than younger adults. Because they may sleep less during the night, older people tend to sleep more during the day. Naps planned as part of a regular daily routine can be useful in promoting wakefulness after the person awakens.
Monday, March 12, 2012
1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.
Reason # 335
We guarantee what we sell. We will make the needed adjustments or repairs to ensure your product performs according to manufactures specifications.
We guarantee what we sell. We will make the needed adjustments or repairs to ensure your product performs according to manufactures specifications.
Thursday, March 8, 2012
Kitchen tip of the week.
Don't throw out all that leftover wine:
Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
Freeze into ice cubes for future use in casseroles and sauces.
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Laundry tip of the week.
Avoid wrinkles!
If you don’t already have one, consider installing a hanging bar in your laundry room and hang clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer. This makes it quick and easy to get your clothes out of the dryer while avoiding or minimizing wrinkles. (You may even be able to forego ironing!)
If you don’t already have one, consider installing a hanging bar in your laundry room and hang clothes as soon as they come out of the dryer. This makes it quick and easy to get your clothes out of the dryer while avoiding or minimizing wrinkles. (You may even be able to forego ironing!)
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Sleep Tips
Get out in the sunlight soon after waking up in the morning.
When you wake up, don’t lounge around in bed. Don’t even stay inside. If possible, get out in the morning sun soon after getting up. The bright sunlight (or any bright light) tells your body’s natural biological clock that its time to wake up, and that same clock will then be set to tell your body its time to go to sleep about 14 to 16 hours hours later.
When you wake up, don’t lounge around in bed. Don’t even stay inside. If possible, get out in the morning sun soon after getting up. The bright sunlight (or any bright light) tells your body’s natural biological clock that its time to wake up, and that same clock will then be set to tell your body its time to go to sleep about 14 to 16 hours hours later.
Monday, March 5, 2012
1001 Reasons to buy from McLellan's Countrywide.
Reason # 121
Extended warranty available covering 100% labor.
Extended warranty available covering 100% labor.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Maytag Induction Range
The new Maytag Induction Range is here.
New Aqualift Technology makes cleaning your oven a snap.
Click Here to see more
The Convection oven eliminates hot and cold spots and cooks all your dishes evenly. Three racks of cookies at a time if you like, and all cookies cooked evenly. Or prepare three different pizzas, then cook all of them at the same time, nobody waits for their pizza to go in the oven.
The up front touch controls for the stove top include Melt and Hold, Simmer, Control lock for cleaning and has a separate timer from the oven.
Induction stoves are easy to keep clean as the heat comes from the pot itself and not the stove top. This also makes induction very efficient, with little heat loss, and does not heat up the kitchen like traditional stove tops.
We will soon have this stove set up for demos, come see it in action.
New Aqualift Technology makes cleaning your oven a snap.
Click Here to see more
The Convection oven eliminates hot and cold spots and cooks all your dishes evenly. Three racks of cookies at a time if you like, and all cookies cooked evenly. Or prepare three different pizzas, then cook all of them at the same time, nobody waits for their pizza to go in the oven.
The up front touch controls for the stove top include Melt and Hold, Simmer, Control lock for cleaning and has a separate timer from the oven.
Induction stoves are easy to keep clean as the heat comes from the pot itself and not the stove top. This also makes induction very efficient, with little heat loss, and does not heat up the kitchen like traditional stove tops.
We will soon have this stove set up for demos, come see it in action.
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Kitchen tip of the week.
Proper Techniques for Successful Broiling.
Some ovens offer a variable broil temperature option. Ovens that do not offer this specific option can be manually set for a lower broil temperature. Simply select broil and adjust the temperature setting to 450° F. High broil temperature is used for most broil operations, however low broil temperature provides better results when foods need a longer cooking time. For example, thick cut pork chops need to be cooked well done. If high broil temperature is used, the outside will become overbrowned before the inside is done. Likewise, low broil temperature is good for uneven surfaces such as chicken. The low broil temperature will prevent the chicken skin from burning where it is closer to the heat source.
Some ovens offer a variable broil temperature option. Ovens that do not offer this specific option can be manually set for a lower broil temperature. Simply select broil and adjust the temperature setting to 450° F. High broil temperature is used for most broil operations, however low broil temperature provides better results when foods need a longer cooking time. For example, thick cut pork chops need to be cooked well done. If high broil temperature is used, the outside will become overbrowned before the inside is done. Likewise, low broil temperature is good for uneven surfaces such as chicken. The low broil temperature will prevent the chicken skin from burning where it is closer to the heat source.
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