The Ask Anna Blog

How to Clean Nail Polish off Wood Flooring

I get asked questions about how to clean nail polish off of things all the time! I have gathered the questions and I thought I’d try to tackle the a few of the most commonly asked questions, starting with hardwood & laminate floors. Question: I am wondering if you know of any way to get nail polish off laminate flooring? My twins decided one day to dump a bottle on the floor and smear it around. I found it pretty quickly, but it dries so quickly that it is just a big mess. I have to cover it with a… Read More

Blueberry Infused Vodka Lemonade

I found this delicious recipe for blueberry infused vodka lemonade via Pinterest and I knew I had to make it! A few weeks ago we had a girl’s night and I thought this was the perfect cocktail for our summer girl’s night! Here’s the recipe if you want to make a lot of blueberry infused vodka {if you only want to make 2 servings see the original post). Ingredients Large bottle of Vodka {I got mine at Costco}1 1/2 cup fresh blueberries1 cup frozen blueberries1 1/2 teaspoons sugar1 can frozen lemonadeSliced lemons {garnish} Directions * Poor the fresh blueberries into… Read More

How to organize Your Car (Emergency &Travel Kit Ideas)

I know we all love to have a clean house, but what about a clean and organized car? It seems like nowadays we are spending more time in our cars with taking and picking kids up from school, taking them to sports practices, summer camps, and if you are anything like my family we like to take….road trips! Doesn’t it feel great to step inside to a clean and organized car? I know we love it, so today, I am going to share with you how to organize your car and create an emergency and travel kit that will keep… Read More

How to get rid of Mold on Toys

Question: Any tips on how to get rid of mold on soft toys? We’ve had a really wet summer here in Australia, and the toys aren’t faring well. I have tried Milton disinfectant (as suggested by other blogs) but with no joy. Answer: I came across this tip in my book 1001 Practical Household Uses for Vinegar and I thought it would be the perfect answer to this question! Here’s what you’ll need:   * Mix together 3 TBSP white vinegar, 1 tsp borax and 2 cups of hot water. * Pour the mixture into an empty spray bottle and shake it… Read More

Delicious and Easy Berry Crumble

Delicious and simple berry crumble that’s easy to make and guaranteed to please every crowd. Today I’m sharing the my recipe for famous quick and easy berry crumble, it’s one of our family’s favorite summer desserts! Having grown up with a diabetic in the family, my husband isn’t much for sweets but he loves anything with berries in it! Start by heating the oven to 375 degrees. For the Topping 1 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 cup soft butter Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well. … Read More

How to Kill Poison Ivy with Everyday Household Items

This is a simple recipe for how to kill poison ivy with everyday household items. It’s quick, easy and effective. Every once in awhile one of my readers will email me a great tip. I love it because it’s so fun learning new tips and trick for taking care of my home! I’m not sure if you’re aware of my hatred of ivy, I think it’s pretty, but not when it has taken over an entire backyard! You may have seen my post from last year of my backyard progress, if you did then you understand why I dislike ivy… Read More