What Do Acorns Have to Do With Adventures? Take the Kids on an Adventure!! (Part Five)

Alison Palmer • Aug 05, 2014

Acorns…What Do They Have to Do With an Adventure? So you have finally decided to hire a professional to clean your home.  Now you have a lot more free time to spend with the kids.  But after you take them to the beach and to Busch Gardens and Water Country then what???  When my grandkids were younger, […] The post What Do Acorns Have to Do With Adventures? Take the Kids on an Adventure!! (Part Five) appeared first on Custom Maid.

Acorns…What Do They Have to Do With an Adventure?

So you have finally decided to hire a professional to clean your home.  Now you have a lot more free time to spend with the kids.  But after you take them to the beach and to Busch Gardens and Water Country then what???  When my grandkids were younger, like pre-school age, I used to invent adventures for them.  One of the best adventures ever was hunting for acorns in the Fall.  There is a nice little kids play place upstairs at Lynnhaven Mall.  Better yet, the escalators are a true adventure!  The kids liked to go up and down in continuous loops over and over again all the while giggling uncontrollably.

Summer is Almost Over!

Acorns are a wonderful and long lasting adventure.  As soon as they begin to fall, and that will be any day now,  my yard is literally covered with them due to four huge oak trees.  I would give each child a shopping bag and they also would take their red and yellow push dump truck out in the yard and “search” for acorns.  The three of us would crawl around the yard to find the perfect ones.  Any with tops missing were rejected.  Any acorns with squirrel nibble were rejected.

Then, of course we had to bring them inside, spread them out on the floor and count them!  Acorns galore!!!  Some years are better than others.  One year, as a matter of fact, the oak trees were so prolific that my deck was totally covered with big fat acorns.  Other years it is truly a hunt for them.  Even though the kids are now past the age of finding an acorn hunt to be worthy of them, (those of you with teens know what I mean) they will smile when I reminisce about those good old days  Go find some acorns and make some smile-worthy memories!.

Request an Estimate

Editor’s Note:  We originally published this article in August 2014.  We have edited it for freshness, accuracy and comprehensiveness.

By Susan Helms 23 Jun, 2022
Why and how to clean my washing machine Did you know that your washing machine can collect dirt and harbor bacteria and fungus? There is a thin film created by soap residue, minerals and chemicals from detergent. This can cause a clog in the inner workings of your machine, your water won't be as hot and the film also traps odors. The tiny crevices in the drum and gaskets can collect mildew and bacteria from your clothes. They can also harbor fungus. If you have a top loader here are some steps to follow when cleaning : Wipe interior seals around the door with all purpose cleaner Remove debris around filter or drain Use 1 cup of white vinegar with 1/2 cup baking soda then run a cycle on heat If you have a front loader here are some tips to follow when cleaning: Have a small bowl or towel ready to catch any excess water Remove the filter from the small door on the front panel of the machine Shake over trash can and rinse out. Use 1/2 cup baking soda and 3 cups white vinegar to scrub inside the drum and rubber gaskets You can use washing machine cleaner which can be purchased on line if you prefer Remove the fluids dispenser to clean each tray with disinfecting wipes Wipe out the area inside where the dispenser is located with the wipes If you have a "clean cycle" run the cycle, otherwise run the largest load setting on hot We hope this has been a quick and helpful guide for cleaning your washing machine . Remember, your washer should always smell fresh not like mildew.
By admin 06 Aug, 2020
Summer may be a time when your home needs some extra cleaning. Read about a few of the reasons why summer is a good time for professional help.
By admin 10 Jul, 2020
Do you wonder if you use the right products to clean and maintain your floor? Discover some tips on caring for different types of floors in your home.
By Admin 03 Jun, 2020
Some of the benefits of a cleaning service are hidden for one reason or another. Learn more about some of the lesser known advantages of cleaning services.
By Admin 04 May, 2020
Is your home clean? Even though it may seem neat, tidy, and well-organized, look at the questions to ask before you assume your home is at its cleanest.
By Admin 14 Apr, 2020
If you keep your home organized, your cleaning personnel can more easily do their jobs. Try out these tips for keeping your home office organized.
By Susan Helms 26 Dec, 2018
As a homeowner, have you ever asked yourself… What exactly should be cleaned in my bathroom… and when? Since we have been cleaning homes for over 33 years, we have often been asked about the quickest and most effective to clean certain areas of a home. So… We have created a helpful checklist: What you […] The post Checklist: What You Should Clean In Your Bathroom And When appeared first on Custom Maid.
By Susan Helms 12 Dec, 2018
As a homeowner, have you ever asked yourself… What exactly should be cleaned in my kitchen… and when? After cleaning homes for over 4 decades now, we’ve often been asked these same questions. So… We’ve put together a handy, yet descriptive kitchen cleaning checklist to help you out. What You Should Clean In Your Kitchen Every […] The post Checklist: What You Should Clean in Your Kitchen (and When) appeared first on Custom Maid.
By Susan Helms 22 Oct, 2018
More often than not the first question we are asked is “How much will it cost to have my home cleaned?”  There really is no set answer however I will try to give you some guidelines… a rough estimate so to speak.  When determining  your actual rate though, here are some of the many factors […] The post How Much Does Professional House Cleaning Cost? appeared first on Custom Maid.
By Alison Palmer 08 Oct, 2018
October is designated Breast Cancer Awareness Month but breast health is a year round concern. Any time is the right time for women to take stock and get into the routine of performing a breast self exam. The American Cancer Society recommends that all women begin monthly breast self exams by age 20 & should be done […] The post A Breast Self Exam is an Important Factor of Women’s Health appeared first on Custom Maid.
Show More
Share by: