So, considering there is the “Blizzard of 2010” going on outside, I’ve decided to take this time to be ultra productive around the house. Believe it or not, I have been asked by a few readers to write about laundry! I’ve been doing my own laundry since I was 14 (I actually asked my Mom if I could start doing my own laundry…oh the things kids say!!) so I just assumed everyone knew how. Why I thought this (considering my husband has not the slightest clue) is beyond me.

Here goes: The in’s and out’s of laundry:

1. Sort your clothes by color:

• Dark colored clothes (don’t worry about separating brights colors and darks because you’re going to wash them in cold water anyway and the cold water won’t allow the colors to bleed)
• White clothes
• Towels
• Sheets

2.  Empty your pockets. Please don’t make me explain this…

3. Pre-treat any stains with a spray or dab them with detergent

4. Set your washer:

• Dark colored clothes = cold water
• White clothes = hot or warm water
• Towels = hot or warm water
• Sheets = hot water

5.  Add a cap full of detergent to the water while it’s filling. To save water and energy, let your washer fill with water before adding clothes.  If you add the clothes while it’s filling, the washer uses more water to fill the machine.

6. Don’t overfill the washer. Clothes should fit in the washer without you having to use your hand or any other object to jam them down.

7. Shake clothes out before putting in the dryer and they will dry faster…promise!

Lady Malkin’s Tip of the day: Using cold water with bleach will not only allow the chemicals to breakdown slower meaning whiter clothes for you, but you also won’t have to ingest the chemicals that immediately release into the air when bleach is mixed with hot water!

Good Luck! I have to believe some of you will need it!

xx,

WhyDon’tYouActLikeALady

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You may want to write this down. Valentine’s Day = Amateur Night.

People who don’t eat out all year long take this opportunity to bum rush the most expensive restaurant in Zagat still accepting reservations. Couple this with the fact that Vday falls on a Holiday weekend this year and we have a serious problem. It’s like a bad storm. My advice…stay indoors.

With that being said, I would like to shine light on one other issue surrounding the “Day of Love”. Flowers. If just the sight of classic red roses makes most women have a gag reflex, imagine how we feel when we receive them on Valentine’s Day?  They are soo unoriginal and to be completely honest, they look cheap. The only thing worse that I can think of is baby’s breath. Wait…I take that back – carnations are equally disturbing. I get it, red roses are easy and they do have an appropriate meaning but there are so many other flowers and colors that have beautiful meanings. Here are some of WhyDid’s favorites.

WHITE ROSES (My personal fave) – White roses represent innocence and purity.
PINK ROSES (WhyDon’tYouEatMe’s personal fave) – A symbol of grace and elegance. The pink rose is often given as an expression of admiration.
DAISY (WhyInGayHell‘s fave) – Innocence and loyal love.
ORCHID (WhyDidYouWearThat‘s personal fave) – Rare Beauty, refinement, beautiful woman, long life.

More on flowers and their meanings…. http://www.proflowers.com/flowerguide.aspx

Lady Malkin’s Tip of the Week: Cut flower stems on a diagonal under cold running water and place immediately in a water filled vase. Peel away to outer layer of petals from roses to make them last longer.

Hope your Valentine’s Day is lovely…

xx,
WhyDon’tYouActLikeALady

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Being a lady is not always easy. Thankfully, I received a great deal of guidance from two very special ladies: my grandmother, Rachel (the queen of all ladies) and of course, my mom, Shelly. Some people love fashion. Some love animals. I just happen to love everything domestic!

My passion in life (besides being a lady) is planning events. I had some amazing coaching in this department while working at the prestigious Waldorf Astoria Hotel here in NYC.  I now own my own event planning company, Eventive Designs, and also plan events for a celebration brand called Mermaids & Martinis. Thanks to the support of my smart, handsome husband, I am able to do what I love every single day!

Enough about me! I’m here help you with all things lady-like from planning your next soiree to which way the toilet paper should roll (OVER!! Never under). Just ask away!

Lady Malkin’s Tip of the Week: Roll old magazines and stick them in your boots to make them stand upright and keep their shape!

xx,

Lady

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