All in Good Time
17 Jan 2012 Leave a Comment
in Book Review
One of my favorite bloggers, Tara Kuczykowski from DealSeekingMom.com, recently teamed up with Mandi Ehman of LifeYourWay.net to write an excellent home resource book called ALL IN GOOD TIME: When to Save, Stock Up, and Schedule Everything for Your Home. I’ve been following Tara for quite some time and have learned a great deal about stretching my hard-earned dollars.
The book is meant to be a handbook for families to help them save both money and time. I don’t think it was designed to be read from cover to cover, but that’s exactly what I did! It’s chock full of ideas that any family can use. I’ve already read a few of the sections more than once.
The book is divided into eleven sections: Your Home, Backyard, Basement, Bathroom, Bedroom, Dining Room/Living Room, Home Office, Kitchen, Nursery/Kids’ Rooms, Rec Room and Holiday & Event Planning. There is also an appendix with everything from recipes for cleaning supplies to freezer storage tips and essentials for your pantry. It’s easy to navigate and find just the information you are looking for.
I already use a lot of the information covered, but found some interesting new ideas and tips. Who knew you could make your own microwave popcorn for a fraction of the cost? All you need is a lunch bag and some popcorn. Tara also included a recipe to make your own Clorox Anywhere spray which I will definitely be using. The best time to purchase plane tickets is on Tuesday afternoon and the best time to end an eBay auction is Sunday from 8 to 10pm.
If you struggle with cleaning and how to get it all done, there are great checklists and sample cleaning schedules to get you on your way. I found the laundry section incredibly helpful which includes information on how to get out specific types of stains.
I highly recommend this book for any size household. Mine is sure to get plenty of use. (My cover is already showing some wear!) For more information or to purchase a copy for your home, check out the book’s website AllInGoodTime.net. Thanks Tara and Mandi for sharing all your secrets!
Note: I received a complementary copy of the book to review from the publisher, Penguin Group.
