Nicquee's Nook

Stocks and Supplies

How did it started, I cannot really remember. All I know is that when I was single, I was not like this.

Not that I am bragging, but among us siblings, I am probably the most domesticated one. I can run a home and manage it smoothly. Thanks to my active mom, I was trained this way.

But when I got married, my being domesticated took the back seat for a while and I am so glad it is slowly creeping to the front seat again now. Thanks to times without house helps, I am reminded to stand up on my own and practice my unused skills.

One of the things I love about being domesticated is ensuring the availability of supplies. I get really nuts when stocks ran out, specially for some items. When I was single, running out of stocks was normal because we do not buy by bulk. When I got married, we really stock up, which lessens the trip to the grocery.

Two weeks ago, I bought these things from a local store near the wet market Alex and I pass by from school. I love that store. They sell mainly plastic supplies but they have other household stuff that is why I love frequenting them.

supplies

small round microwavable containers, kiddie toothbrushes, brush for clothes, shoe glue

How about you, do you stock such things also?

Where Should I Put My Baking Pan Inside the Oven?

Today I learned something new.

The hubby gifted me with a Kyowa 35L Electric Oven last Christmas. Grabe almost a year na ang oven namin at di ko pa xa napo-post dito!!!! Anyway, we have used the oven many times already, mostly for baking. We have tried cooking American ribs in it a few weeks ago and it was a huge success!!

Anyway. So today, I learned that what I have been doing is wrong. You see, every time I bake, cupcakes, cookies, cakes, brownies, I always put my baking pan on the black pan that came along with my oven. I put it on the middle section yes, but when I bake cupcakes, the cupcake pan does not fit well on the black pan. Gets? Lagpas yung cupcake pan sa black pan so yung cupcakes near the oven window, sort of elevated sila. Instead of using that black pan (dipping pan), you should use the wire rack. Baking pans on the wire rack on the middle section of the oven, that is how it should look like. The black pan is typically used to catch drippings when you use your oven to roast something.

Well, at least I know now and I have time to correct my wrong practice. 🙂

Keeping Your Carpets Looking Beautiful and New

There was a time when I never really understood why people buy carpets for their home. When I had my own children, I was when I began to appreciate them. Having them on the floor is like having a protection for my playful girls who love standing on our sofa and even jumping on them. Over time though, the carpets get dirty due to spills (milk, water and even vomits). But I do not fret because I know what to do.

Owners should regularly clean and maintain their carpets so as to keep them looking new. If you think you are not up to the job, then you can always hire the services of a professional carpet cleaner. There are many companies that offer this service in the internet. One of which is Green Choice Carpet Cleaning. They have been in business for quite some time offering the best Green Choice Carpet NYC has ever experienced. They not only do business in New York but also in other cities in the US.

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