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We’re pleased as punch about the start of the London Olympics around here.

With opening ceremony tonight I’m planning a fun little English meal of Fish and Chips.  Since my husband lived in England for a few years I hope my version is up to snuff.  At least I’m armed with Sarson’s Malt Vinegar, so how far can I go wrong?

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I’m super tempted to make this cake, which I didn’t end up making for my girl’s British birthday bash last March.  I made them Red Velvet cupcakes with Union Jack Flags- much easier in the frantic pre-birthday dash.  This cake is just too cool and really doesn’t look THAT hard once you read the instructions…. just sorta hard.

The other Olympic Project we are going to try to tackle today is embellishing t-shirts with Union Jacks.  It’ll be a little sewing lesson for my girls.  We’ll be sure to share next week if they turn out.

I’ve picked up my husband’s favorite hobnobs and we’ll be planting ourselves in front of the tele for the show tonight and for the next few weeks I’m sure.

The past few weeks I’ve been working my way through my home cleaning with a vengeance.

You know I really mean business if I break out the Q-tips for deep cleaning.

There is seriously no better, cheaper way to deep clean in the grooves and crevices of my kitchen cabinets than with a Precision Tip Q-tip.

It’s perfect for deep cleaning small kitchen appliances…

… and major appliances too.

Since everything in the kitchen is a little greasy, just dip your Q-tip in your favorite degreaser and go to town.

I try to use cleaning solutions that are earth-friendly, effective and easy, so I use vinegar and water as my degreaser.  I usually dilute 50/50 but if it’s really greasy, I’ll use straight vinegar on things like appliances.

I use about 20% vinegar to 80% water for my wood cabinets too.  Vinegar is a known disinfectant so it’s perfect for deep cleaning.  Give me vinegar and a Q-tip and watch out dirty kitchen…  before you know it, it’ll shine like the top of the Chrysler Building.

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Disclosure: I’m a Tipster ambassador and this is a sponsored post by Q-tip.  All opinions and ideas are my own.