How To Clean Painted Kitchen Walls — Cleaning Lessons from The Kitchn

Have you ever vacuumed your kitchen walls? Some cleaning gurus recommend it at least once a month — seriously! — and not just the ones in your kitchen. If that sounds overwhelming, I’m with you. But if you think about all the wear and tear and grease and grime that leave their mark on your kitchen walls, it makes sense. You probably want to do more than just a spring cleaning of what is most likely the gathering spot of your home, right?

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What’s Your Hawaiian Spirit Island? — Travel Tips from The Kitchn

If there were a beauty pageant for the United States, Hawaii would have it locked up. But there’s more to this stunning archipelago than just good looks and fruity cocktails. Beneath her outer beauty, she’s full of personality — or personalities, rather. Each island has its own identity, its own strengths, and its own way of channeling the Aloha spirit. Here’s our very official guide to figuring out which island is the right island for you.

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An Easy Recipe for Homemade Herbal Baby Powder — DIY Mama

DIY Mama: 20 Small Luxuries for Mamas & Their Babies

Caring for a newborn is one of life’s ultimate challenges. There are the hurdles we all know (but parents never complain about, right?) — the sleepless nights, learning your baby’s needs without the helpful use of language. Another is the challenge of finding really high-quality products to treat your baby’s tender skin.

If you can’t find products that you love, why not make them? Making your own skincare products is often surprisingly easy and cost-effective, thanks to common kitchen ingredients, and it lets you know exactly what you’re putting onto your baby’s skin. Baby powder is a great place to start. Here’s how.

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