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Donate Your House Cleaning To Someone Battling Cancer

by Scarlette | No Comments Thursday, April 11, 2013

At Bit a Bliss, giving back to our community is very important to us. We participate with Cleaning For A Reason to provide free house cleaning for women undergoing cancer treatments. Each woman that is assigned to our company through Cleaning for a Reason receives one free cleaning a month for four months. However, we have seen that these women often still need help after the four months are up.

As a company that truly cares, we would like to do everything we can to stay with those that still need help after the four cleanings are complete. We currently have clients that we are continuing to clean for until they are well.

Bit a Bliss would like to give you a chance to participate in helping us make life easier for these women that are fighting for their lives. If you would like to donate your cleaning to one of these brave women, just give us a call. You pay like you normally would, but instead of coming to your house, we go to the house you donated to. Or if you prefer you can make a monetary donation to cover their cleaning. Go to www.bitabliss.com or call 214-390-3907

Dallas Donates Houses To Habitat For Humanity

by Jennifer | No Comments Wednesday, April 3, 2013

I love this news story for many reasons. In 2010, police busted a drug ring in Dallas, and seized 30 homes that were used as “drug houses.” And now the City of Dallas is donating 4 of them to Habitat For Humanity. It will bring new life to what was once a scary area to be in. One where residents were often afraid to even go outside. It gives hope that there is always a better future out there, and there is no shortage of good people looking to make the best of what was once a bad situation.

Check Out WFAA’s Story About It Here.

Home Remedies: Fact vs. Fiction

by Jennifer | 1 Comment Tuesday, March 26, 2013

For every ailment, there is a claim out there on how to fix it on your own without a doctor’s care. Some home remedies are very effective and can save you a great deal of money, but some are either old wive’s tales or just plain bonkers. If you prefer to use a home remedy, make sure it is always for something small. For major illnesses and injuries, please seek professional help. Here are some of the most popular home remedies, and lets find out if they really will help, or if you should turn a cold shoulder.

1. Duct Tape For Warts – True

Studies have shown that keeping duct tape on a wart for 2 months, and exfoliating with a pumice stone weekly is more effective than freezing. So if you don’t mind wearing duct tape all day, every day for two months, it might actually be better for you to try that first.

2. Gargling With Warm Salt Water For A Sore Throat – True

We all had to do it as a kid, and remember how it worked? Well, it still does! Salt draws out excess fluid from your throat, reducing inflammation which relieves some of the pain. It won’t heal you, but it will offer some much time off from your pain. And the best part? You can do it as often as you want! (Just don’t swallow too much salt!)

Putting Butter On A Burn – False

My grandmother did this to me every she witnessed me get a burn of any kind, and it hurt like crazy! Truth is, the butter actually works like a seal, trapping the heat from the burn in, which can actually make it worse. It can also lead to a bacterial infection. If you get a minor burn, rinse it off with cold water and use aloe vera. For a more serious burn, go to the hospital.

4. Taking Apple Cider Vinegar For Heartburn – False

There is no research to support that apple cider vinegar has any effect on heartburn. And besides, who wants to drink that stuff by itself? Blech!

5. Yogurt For Bad Breath – True

The live bacteria in yogurt suppresses bad breath. Just one more reason to eat this yummy and super-beneficial food!

For more great home remedies, check out This Article in Women’s Day!

Also, check out WebMD’s article on home remedies that do not work.

Make The Most Out Of Family Time

by Jennifer | No Comments Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Your family is what drives you to do well, it is your motivation to succeed. Whether you are a stay at home parent who runs your home and strives to make things smoother and easier for everyone, or if you are out there working to provide, staying connected is what keeps you and your family happy and healthy.

But with so much to do every day, how do you find the time (and energy) to give your undivided attention daily? There will always be dishes and laundry, and work will always need to be done.

Put Down Your Technology

Unless it is a family activity, such as movie night or a video game you can all play together, put it down for a while. Your phone, tablet, etc. are big distractions from what is right in front of you. Once you put everything away, it won’t be long until your other responsibilities seem less important to the fun you are having!

Set A Time For Chores

Chores around the house are ongoing with no end. The to-do list is always going to be long, but it is important to remind yourself that sometimes it’s ok to wait a little bit. Have some fun, you deserve it!

Eat Dinner Together

As simple as it sounds, it can be very difficult for everyone to gather together for dinner. There are many reasons to eat while you work, but if you can set aside everything for a while to gather for dinner, you may find your home to be a little more peaceful. Studies have shown that gathering for a meal daily improves your children’s self esteem, and helps you stay connected to their lives in a positive way.

Make A Plan-And Stick To It!

Family time doesn’t mean much if nobody can decide on what to do. However you and your family want to decide what to do is completely up to you. Maybe everyone gets a vote? Or you take turns deciding on a plan. Whatever option works best for you, stick with it and there will be less stress in finding something to do.

Above All, ENJOY!

Children grow up so fast, so enjoy yourself! Soak up your time together, and let them surprise you with what they can do and show you about themselves.

Is Your Olive Oil The Real Thing?

by Jennifer | No Comments Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Olive oil is a staple product in virtually every home. It has numerous culinary uses, and is even great for your beauty regimen (we talk about some of its uses in another one of our blogs Here.)

The problem is most brands are not the genuine thing. The oil is either cut with less expensive refined oils such as canola, or lesser grade olive oils to reduce the cost of production, therefore skyrocketing the profit margin. When the product is bottled, it is very difficult to tell if it is real or fake by taste or texture. In 2010, researchers at UC Davis tested 124 samples of oil from major brands, and found that over 70% were adulterated! Click Here To See Their Report.

For more information on this subject, check out these links to The Food Renegade, or Mama Natural’s Blog.

All in all, the general consensus on this subject is that your best bet is to buy local (or as close to local as you can, depending on where you live.) It may be a little pricier, but you know you will be getting exactly what you pay for, and not lining the pockets of those who find it appropriate to trick the consumer for a higher profit.