Don't Forget About These 7 Things During Spring Cleaning

PLUS: A thrilling take on the tragedy of Pompeii, 9 ways to use floss around the house, and more. PLUS: A thrilling take on the tragedy of Pompeii, 9 ways to use floss around the house, and more. March 21, 2023 [View Online]( Good morning! Despite the two feet of snow in our backyard, it is officially springtime, and while I’d love to be gardening, it looks like I’ll be confined to spring cleaning for the foreseeable future! I’ve been taking note of the less obvious (though no less important) spring cleaning tasks I don’t want to forget, and I’m sharing 7 of them in Today’s Good Thing. In Jillee’s Pick, I’m sharing my thoughts on a novel that really puts the “historical” in historical fiction. Find out what sets this retelling of the tragedy of Pompeii apart below. Jillee TODAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of shower racks, range hood filters, and garbage disposals being cleaned.]( [Don't Forget About These 7 Things During Spring Cleaning]( These 7 cleaning tasks are easy to overlook, but important to address, and I've got tips that will help you get them done in no time. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( You might also like: ◆ [The 26 Best Cleaning Products & Supplies For Spring Cleaning]( ◆ [This Is What You Need To Know About Cleaning Vs. Disinfecting]( QUICK TIPS ⚡️ While the primary purpose of floss is certainly important, these 9 household uses for floss are quite useful too! [Read more ➜]( ⚡️ Cooking chicken breasts evenly without drying them out can be tricky, but this method produces delicious results every time. [Read more ➜]( ⚡️ If you have a soft t-shirt that’s ready to be retired, you can give it a second life as a surprisingly versatile headscarf. [Read more ➜]( JILLEE'S PICK ‘Pompeii’ [An image of the front cover of ]( Before reading Robert Harris’s 2003 novel [Pompeii](, I didn’t know much more than the basic facts about Pompeii, the Roman town that was buried (and preserved) by ash during the volcanic eruption of Vesuvius in the 1st century AD. Pompeii’s tragic fate has captured imaginations for centuries, including that of author Robert Harris. I don’t think I’m wrong in saying that Harris’s story is one of the more extraordinary takes on the well-known tale, nor that this novel exemplifies the best of historical fiction. Set prior to the fateful eruption in 79 AD, the story centers on Marcus Attilus Primus, a fictional aqueduct engineer employed by the Roman Empire. After the engineer assigned to the Aqua Augusta goes missing, Attilus takes on the task of fixing the troubled aqueduct, which supplies fresh water to Pompeii and several nearby towns. What he doesn’t know is that the source of the problems is the early stages of seismic activity leading up to a massive volcanic eruption. While the end of the story being set in stone (or ash, in this case) can hinder some “prequel” stories, I found this one to be utterly compelling, suspenseful, and satisfying. I'm very glad I picked up this book, because once I did, I couldn't put it down! [See Pompeii on Amazon ➜]( YESTERDAY'S GOOD THING [Photos of vinegar, beef, eggs, and carrots.]( [Is This Still Okay To Eat? Food Expiration Dates, Explained]( Until scientists come up with an instant food safety detector, the best way to know which foods are still good is by learning the information in this post. [READ MORE]( [READ MORE]( A FEW MORE THINGS... Oodles Of Occasions: March 21 is a busy day for celebrations and observances! Today is World Poetry Day, World Down Syndrome Day, World Social Work Day, International Day of Forests, International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, and National Single Parent Day. (If you're feeling hungry, it's also National Crunchy Taco Day!) 🤔 Wordle: [Solve today's 5-letter word](. What did you think of today's email? [Not good]( | [Just okay]( | [Loved it!]( 🏠[Visit the By Jillee Shop]( 🤗 [Join OGT Free]( Let's connect! [facebook]( [instagram]( [pinterest]( [youtube]( If you have thoughts, comments, questions or a tip or trick you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you! My inbox is always open, so just hit "reply" and let me know what's on your mind. See you tomorrow! Sending you bright ideas and simple solutions to help you create a home and life you love. My mailing address is: One Good Thing by Jillee 841 S. Main St. Heber City, UT 84032 If you're not happy please reply to this email to tell me why. Update your email preferences or [unsubscribe]( [here](. View our privacy policy [here](.