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There’s so many things you have to do after a loved one passes away. Oftentimes, you forget the most important, which is to mourn their passing and to say goodbye in the manner you want to. This is why San Bernadino funeral homes should be a part of the planning when you are deciding how to say goodbye. And, doing so in advance and preplanning and purchasing the services, while the person is still living, is the easiest way to ensure you can mourn properly when they have passed away.

Plan early

By preplanning with San Bernadino funeral homes you can

• Purchase a package for funeral or cremation services
• Save on the cost of an urn, a casket, funeral home, facilities, and other costs associated with the funeral or cremation
• Have the funeral home make plans for flowers, obituaries, posting, and other notifications
• Pay in advance and lock in the price of a funeral or cremation (which tends to rise yearly)
• Actually take the time to learn what your loved ones want, so you can pay homage and say goodbye to them in the manner they desire

It is not easy to talk about, and it is something families don’t want to prepare for. But, if you plan early with San Bernadino funeral homes, it is much easier to ensure you choose a funeral or cremation service that is tasteful and respectful, and it is something you won’t have to make a rash decision about, when you are not thinking clearly.

The primary benefit of planning early is that your loved ones wishes are going to be met. Even if it is not exactly what you want, every individual is different. So, if they want a funeral, cremation, or something small, you can plan for this while all parties are still living. And, when they are gone, they know you are going to say goodbye to them and have a ceremony that is going to celebrate their life, in the manner in which they want you to remember them by.

Don’t make a last minute decision or wait until the last second to scramble in the preparation for a funeral or for cremation services. When you plan early, you not only choose the best services, you are also going to have the best San Bernadino funeral homes help in the preparation and execution of those services as well.… Read the rest

In the late 1970s, frustrated artist, inventor and homemaker Frances Gabe developed the first and only self cleaning house, a modest Oregon living space equipped with 68 different devices that basically took care of most of the drudgery of day-to-day maintenance tasks. If you’re like most of us, you might be eager to join the long line of harried homeowners waiting to sign up to get one of your own. In the meantime, however, why not do those necessary chores in the most environmentally friendly way possible?

DON’T JUST MAKE LEMONADE

While lemons make a great summer drink, they also have numerous uses when it comes to household cleaning because of their antiseptic and antibacterial properties. They also smell great! Use them to shine copper pans and remove stains from plastic containers. Combine lemon juice and peel with white vinegar in a jar, let it marinate for a few days and then use it for an all-purpose cleansing solution.

PUT BAKING SODA TO WORK FOR YOU

Scientifically known as sodium bicarbonate, baking soda is a great deodorant and a gentle scrubbing agent. Make it into a paste with water to get rid of surface rust, and use a somewhat waterier paste to get rid of grease. Cover the bottom of your dirty oven with this paste, and leave it overnight. When morning comes, scrape it off to reveal the sparkling surface beneath.

GET A CLEAN GREEN TOILET

Baking soda is your friend in the bathroom as well. Add a cup of baking soda to the water of your toilet bowl. Leave it for an hour, and then add a cup of white vinegar. After a few minutes, flush. You will be amazed at the brightness of your bowl.

NOT JUST FOR SALADS

White vinegar is mildly acidic and can be an excellent cleaning ally for that reason. When diluted in water, it can be used to remove stains from clothing and upholstery. Add it to lemon juice to make a fresh-smelling and effective deodorizer.

CLEAN YOUR DISHWASHER

You don’t need pricey chemicals to make your dishwasher look and smell great. Just place 2 cups of white vinegar in a dishwasher safe bowl, and set it on the top rack of your otherwise empty dishwasher. Run it for one cycle to remove germs and bad smells.

MAKE YOUR GLASS SHINE

Mirrors and windows can get streaky and fingerprinted, but all you need to make them sparkle is a 50-50 mixture of white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and a microfiber cloth. In a jiffy, all of your glass surfaces will be streak-free and sparkling with just a little elbow grease and some ingredients from your pantry.

Even if you never win the lottery or get to take advantage of that iconic self cleaning house, you can easily make your living space tidy and fresh with these green tips. Put aside those expensive, harsh chemicals that sting your eyes and damage the environment. Eco-friendly cleaning is the way to go.
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