*New* Deep Clean and un-Decorate For The New Year

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  • @janiceestes9518
    @janiceestes9518 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    Job well done Anna. I am 70 years old, and I not only do a deep clean after Christmas I do a deep clean every 7 weeks. Including moving all appliances, cleaning behind and cleaning them, Move most of my furniture, cleaning behind them too. Dust and clean all my windows, sills inside and out. All baseboards are cleaned too. I clean all my cabinets, drawers and closets and floors every time as well. My home is 2200 square feet. I have an all-glass sunroom, so I do clean the windows in there weekly. When I am not cleaning for that week, I swim for 1 1/2 hours 3 times a week, sometimes 4. I like to keep active for my well-being. Mental health is so important. I love coming home to a clean and well-organized home. And yes, I bought all new bedding as well as a few new pieces of decor to make my home look new again. Just like yours. Happy New Year.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Love this! I hope when I'm 70i can move like that!!

    • @kathyley5661
      @kathyley5661 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Question! What does everyone clean their kitchen cabinets with???

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @kathyley5661 I use 409, Clean freak, sometimes hot water and dawn!

    • @kaylamson5161
      @kaylamson5161 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@kathyley5661Murphy’s oil soap.

    • @kathyley5661
      @kathyley5661 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@homeandgardenwithanna thanks

  • @barbarajameson8829
    @barbarajameson8829 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Anna,you an Ernie are definitely a great team,you’ve worked so hard an everything is done and spotless! I think you need to sleep in tomorrow.You always motivate me,thank you for that and thanks for sharing.❤Barb

  • @jillanneshif
    @jillanneshif 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤❤

  • @doloresramirez3289
    @doloresramirez3289 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    ❤❤

  • @wandarivera4016
    @wandarivera4016 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Everything is looking beautiful

  • @taniellis8595
    @taniellis8595 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I don’t spring clean. I just keep up my home all year long. Great video.

  • @vickiewinfrey2439
    @vickiewinfrey2439 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Enjoyed everything looked real nice.

  • @jennifervalentine7519
    @jennifervalentine7519 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I can almost smell the cleanliness Anna! 😊💝

  • @ljhoneywell
    @ljhoneywell 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for another great video!❤😊

  • @theoldsonso
    @theoldsonso 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Oh Anna I’m exhausted with all your cleaning I need a break!!!! LOL Great job😊❤

  • @lisawfriday
    @lisawfriday 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your home looks so clean and fresh❤. Yes, My home is totally cleaned and refreshed for the new year with minimal decor. Feels amazing too. No, I don’t Spring clean, I’m like you, I deep clean the first of year and maintain throughout the year. My grandmother always told me “a place for everything and everything in its place” that has stuck with me throughout my life. 😘

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love that saying. My mom was like that! Thank you, Lisa!

  • @kaylamson5161
    @kaylamson5161 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great video u two! I do a deep clean after Christmas too! In the spring I clean the windows & plantation shudders. Also reset after Christmas by using what I have. God bless, John 3:16🙏

  • @kathyv3909
    @kathyv3909 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I forgot how you decorate your mirrors. It makes such a difference and is so uplifting. I just love how you go to your home decor shop! I vacuum my mattress too.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Kathy. I love having a "Store " in my home!

  • @leonorperez5439
    @leonorperez5439 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Anna & Ernie a couple that works together stays together!😉 it was motivating but we got it all done last weekend it's such a satisfying feeling once you are done. I'm with you Anna, I deep clean & declutter once Christmas comes down it's an opportunity to start fresh and have a clean space I love it❤

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yay! You're ahead of the game! Love it. Thank you, Leonor!

  • @ritacapps9818
    @ritacapps9818 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Anna and Ernie, as usual, you guys never disappoint. Thank you for the motivation. Thank you for your videos!! Love them so much.

  • @kathyley5661
    @kathyley5661 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I'm doing alot of removing things things I don't need. Like you, I want to refresh. I'm going to minimize? I'm really tired of looking at the junk. That's what it has become. I want to paint and lighten up our home. It's so dark. Even in the summer. Would be nice to have a husband that would understand and work with me. I shall move forward! Thank you for your inspiration!

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You got this, Kathy! I bet you will do an amazing job!

  • @kathycarter1553
    @kathycarter1553 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Anna, everything looks so pretty in your home and thanks for sharing. Have a great weekend.

  • @erniemaldonado213
    @erniemaldonado213 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job, babe! That was a lot of work, but it looks great!😘😘🥰🥰😊😊

  • @mooreacrestxgardenening4979
    @mooreacrestxgardenening4979 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Surfaces get so dirty during Christmas, especially around garland. I do clean, but not deep clean. You are very lucky to have Ernie's help. Goes so much faster.

  • @terryspease41
    @terryspease41 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Oh wow. Your home looks amazing!! I could feel your tiredness LoL. That bed looked amazing , the sheets did it first for me and finishing it up , I could sleep and dream some kinda good. 😂🤭. When you are completely done ✅, it’s time for you to cozy up with Ernie with a nice glass of wine and breathe. Take in a good movie 🎥 😊.
    Have a great weekend !! 🌟🩷🍷
    You have really taught me a lot Anna!! 😍

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awe! Terry, I'm so happy to do that for you! Thank you so much!

  • @elizabethdias3108
    @elizabethdias3108 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Anna! First I have to say that all of your uploads are motivational and thank you for that! I deep clean every 3 months and do basic cleaning once a week and my whole family does a 5 minute tidy up every night after dinner to music that we can dance and clean to. Everyone tackles one thing to the music for five minutes and then we can rest.

  • @rachelbolick
    @rachelbolick 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey Friend, Happy Friday. I’m so glad that you were able to get all of your Christmas decor down. It’s okay that it took you a little longer than normal to do it especially since you were sick. ❤ I enjoy refreshing my home/space after the holidays, it really makes me feel achieved especially if I had a lot of decor in my home. ❤ I just love yours and Ernie’s marriage and how he’s always willing to help you out and never looked at you as it’s your job taking care of your home.

  • @janetr5929
    @janetr5929 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    We just got new floors in every inch of our house, closets included. We had a flood situation in November. It could have been worse and we took the opportunity to replace all the flooring and baseboards. We literally moved everything out of the house, it equated to moving out and moving back in. The entire house is clean and it’s like having a new house. I changed out some curtains and bought a new living room area rug and some throw rugs for the entryways. It was a huge hassle and we didn’t have Christmas decor this year but it was worth it in the end.
    We replaced the master bathroom faucets as they were worn. Small changes make such a difference.
    We love our home too. Husband is a great help. We’ve been in our house for 24 years and doubt we’ll move. He looked around the other night and said how beautiful and happy he is with the house.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love this so much, Janet! I bet you are just elated! And I'm sure you both have fallen in love with your home all over again! So happy for you, even though the flood doesn't sound like fun!

  • @connieb6464
    @connieb6464 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are such an inspiration and I look forward to seeing every video. So very nice to see Ernie working along side of you. Thanks for sharing your energy ❤

  • @goodehome
    @goodehome 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I usually put off the deep clean until spring because I feel so overwhelmed by the decor take down process. My house is so small that it doesn't take too long to do a deep clean but I'll be honest I don't deep clean as often as I think I should. LOL When I finally do it though I am always mad I put it off because it really feels good to have everything clean and fresh again!

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You work! You don't have the time and energy someone who doesn't work outside the home has. 🙃 Your home is perfect!

  • @joycefernandezbaham8380
    @joycefernandezbaham8380 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I did a nice refresh and deep clean after I took the Christmas decorations down. I keep up with my home pretty well also. But I am looking forward to warmer weather the refresh the outside of my home.

  • @sherrik9419
    @sherrik9419 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love to deep clean after packing up Christmas, my spring cleaning consists more of removing items that no longer serve me & more drop offs to the goodwill😁

  • @bonnielamb2170
    @bonnielamb2170 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I so enjoyed all of your Christmas decorating this year! I have also loved your undecorating and deep cleaning!You have a beautiful home and I love your channel so much!🥰

  • @j.christian6801
    @j.christian6801 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You did a great job! I deep clean before putting my Christmas decor up and now I’m going to declutter. Thanks !!!😊

  • @SherylDiPilla
    @SherylDiPilla 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You’re amazing Anna! I am very inspired by you! I have a very large home so it’s very overwhelming when it’s time to take down the Christmas decor. 2 more trees to tackle tomorrow, then, praise God, done! Lol! Thanks for the video, have a great weekend! 💕

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You're so sweet! Thank you. I was just telling ernie that I'm not going that crazy next year. But, Well..I love Christmas! Lol

  • @pamelapilato
    @pamelapilato 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    God bless you woman, you are such an inspiration! All my Christmas stuff has been down for about a week now give or take and I did clean up after taking the tree down here in the living room., but I keep my house pretty clean too, so I just do a deep clean when it needs it. My husband, God rest his soul and I always work together. He always took all the Christmas totes back downstairs to the basement. You and Ernie are wonderful people and I can see the love you have for each other. Thanks for sharing Anna. As always, hi Ernie.❤❤❤❤❤

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awe! Love this Pam! I hate you lost your sweet husband. Hard for me to hear this from women. I'm the same. My home stays clean. I do need to reorganize some spaces though. Nothing major. Love organizing!

    • @pamelapilato
      @pamelapilato 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@homeandgardenwithanna Thank you. He was a wonderful man. He’s in a better place. I’ve been an organizer since I can remember. Everything has to have its place.

  • @GayleGrace
    @GayleGrace 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Anna, I love the idea of the “home decor” closet. Great idea. You two make a great team! Your videos motivate me to deep clean too! 😊

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love that I motivated you! Thank you so much, Gayle!

    • @GayleGrace
      @GayleGrace 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@homeandgardenwithanna I find myself binge watching your videos, Anna! The cleaning, the cooking, the decorating, the tips are wonderful. 💕🌺🌸

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@GayleGrace That's so sweet! Thank you so much! ☺️

  • @ginnyevans1035
    @ginnyevans1035 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My goodness, you guys were busy!! I took down my tree and some other Christmas decor today, too. Feels great to have the space back!

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Doesn't it! Everyone that has come over comments how big it looks and fresh. Makes me happy!

  • @dianehall9662
    @dianehall9662 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great job, I get tired just watching, lol

  • @jenniferwalkswithHim
    @jenniferwalkswithHim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Fantastic job!!! 🤩
    Yes, you have motivated me to get up 🏃and clean my steps and walls with magic eraser

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Awesome!!

    • @jenniferwalkswithHim
      @jenniferwalkswithHim 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for another wonderful video
      You both have a beautiful warm welcoming home 🥰

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@jenniferwalkswithHim ♥️♥️♥️

  • @crobi1974
    @crobi1974 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I do a deep clean after taking down my Christmas decorations. I usually take down my decorations after my visiting family leave to go back home. A deep cleaning is usually needed after having family with young children visiting… I wouldn’t have it any other way.

  • @suzettebergeron484
    @suzettebergeron484 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When you combine visitors with Christmas decor, it's a LOT of work in the aftermath! I had both like you did Anna and I'm still cleaning guest rooms! I'm 61 so I can't zoom around like when I was even 41 but I'll get it done, lol. Totally worth it to have my family with me and my grandkids loving the decorations😊❤

  • @barbgardner3646
    @barbgardner3646 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I love to deep clean after Xmas too! I’m w/ you- I keep my house well cleaned too so I do t really do a spring clean either! lol! Keep the curtains the same in your guest bedroom!! No peacock curtains!!! lol! Guess I’m a curtain “snob”. !! With neutral curtains/ you can go with any other color changes! Great video! Love your motivation! I’m going to be 70 next week but I sure don’t feel that way at all!! I love home decor too so I love your videos! lol! My husband thinks I should go back to work so I don’t go to HomeGoods so often!!!!

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      What do.you have against peacocks? HAHAHA! Noted!

  • @lindahunter6600
    @lindahunter6600 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Anna. Spring is for planting, Right. ha ha. I too deep clean after Christmas as it is usually cold, windy, rainy. House is really coming along. Can't wait to see the shutters.

  • @reginahunt2945
    @reginahunt2945 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good evening, thanks for the motivation. I normally do a deep cleaning in the months of April, June, August, October, December. Then January -March I focus on my closest, all drawers, and cabinets. When deep cleaning I do, walls, windows, baseboards, window seals, all light fixtures, behind all the appliances. Flip or turn our mattress. One thing here in southwest VA people have fireplaces or gas logs in our home which can cause alot of dust. Normally just keep on top of the cleaning.The weather is so unpredictable its hard to go all into deep cleaning everything. Then some days i just go all in. I love a clean and organized home. We are empty nester's, so its pretty easy to stay on top. Have a great weekend. We are going to be getting snow.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes ma'am! Once you become a empty nest is more manageable! Love your routine!

  • @marilynclancy4876
    @marilynclancy4876 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job Anna! You are an inspiration me! You have such a beautiful home and you take such good care of it!

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much! I'm so happy to inspire, Marilyn!

  • @janicegordon3705
    @janicegordon3705 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I do a deep clean in the spring and Fall.

  • @soniamoreira5003
    @soniamoreira5003 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Anna, I clean every Saturday. My family loves a clean home but hates how I am always cleaning. After Christmas I took it all down and did some reset. As you said I keep up with my home so I really don't need to do a spring cleaning. I did the top of my kitchen cabinets and wiped down the cabinets. I clean under the stove and fridge every week. I know a bit much but I like to do it. I like to keep a clean house so weekends are for changing all the beds and bedding, floor mats and such. A good dusting all over and I clean the front door and back doors as they are used daily and are all glass. We have no carpets so I vacuum and steam mop every week. I feel that is why I don't do spring cleaning. I stay on top of my home to avoid huge cleaning. BTW it took me two days to get my home cleaned after the Christmas take down. So happy its all done.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Look at you! Ditto! I'm always cleaning something! Lol

  • @sharmainjoseph978
    @sharmainjoseph978 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for your motivational videos I already started my deconstruction but watching you clean your dining room chairs reminded me I forgot to do Mines so after work I’ll tackle it. Thanks

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm scrubbing them today! It's a dining table reset! Glad I could motivate you, Sharmain!

  • @lauriesmith7987
    @lauriesmith7987 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love the deep clean feeling after Christmas! Well anytime really lol Your home is so beautiful and cozy comfy. Love watching your channel We are very much alike in decorating gardening and our thoughts lol. I could watch you all day! Love what you have in your stairway landing.Would you mind sharing where you purchased those Thank you!

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you!! 😊 The pots are from Kirklands and the trees are from hobby lobby!

    • @lauriesmith7987
      @lauriesmith7987 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!😊

  • @karendominguez2747
    @karendominguez2747 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi Anna, I’m with you when I take Christmas down I clean everything. Mine isn’t as hard as yours because I only decorate 4 rooms in my house. I’m a crazy one I’m painting my kitchen, cleaning inside and outside of all of my cabinets. It feels so good to get it done. Your home is looking fabulous I love watching you. You have lots of great ideas.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you, Karen! Wow. Painting a kitchen takes courage! Look at you go! Bet you are excited to finish!

  • @sandypowers3106
    @sandypowers3106 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yes Anna I have been doing the same thing here!

  • @donnawilliams7683
    @donnawilliams7683 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You do motivate me and I learn from all your tips. All of our Christmas decorations are put away and I do have a husband that helps me too and I feel very fortunate to have him. We will be heading to our condo in FL soon and even though it's been closed up for a couple months, it will need dusting. We clean when we get there and clean when we leave.
    I can't wait to see the new shutters.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hope fun, Donna! We are headed to Florida as well in the next couple weeks! Gainesville. Going to scoop the area out for ernies next project!

    • @donnawilliams7683
      @donnawilliams7683 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@homeandgardenwithanna we're going to Cape Canaveral and we love it but thinking about selling it because the first grandbaby is coming in June and I'm not going to want to be that far from her. Enjoy your trip to FL.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@donnawilliams7683 Fun and totally get that!

  • @revitalzarur7956
    @revitalzarur7956 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I loovvvvveee watching you clean…it kinda grounds me. How many houses have you owned?

  • @cheriemancaruso6160
    @cheriemancaruso6160 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I always deep cleaned after Christmas!! This year… I’m a mess lol stuff still in boxes… ugh I’m ready to get my Piano moved in so I can put the rest of my living room together!!!! ❤️ your place look fabulous!!! I’ve always wondered about Kaboom!! I’ll have to give it a try!!!

  • @JeanetteMarcel
    @JeanetteMarcel 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My Christmas was up by November 1 and down by New Year's weekend !! I enjoyed having it up longer this year ..I've decorated for Spring with Mardi Gras thrown in !! Also have been going thru every storage bin to declutter, it's an awesome feeling to have everything organized, something I've only been able to do in retirement !! I'm really appreciating my small home , so easy to keep it up !! Love that Ernie is a hands on husband , like my hubby , I'm blessed beyond measure !! Have an awesome day and thanks for the motivation !! ⚜️💜💛💚⚜️

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You've been busy! How wonderful of a feeling though!

  • @patriciagaines3231
    @patriciagaines3231 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I don't take down all of my christmas decorations especially my trees until the end of January or February when I start putting up spring decorations.

  • @stacyaguero3292
    @stacyaguero3292 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great motivation! Deep cleaning here as well! Today the oven and bathrooms! Tomorrow my plan is to clean under all appliances… my least favorite thing to do! 😬 gotta be done though! Thanks for these videos, really does help to get up and get busy!!! Have a great day!!

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awesome, Stacy! You'll feel so accomplished after!

  • @dianereynolds8489
    @dianereynolds8489 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for another great video. I usually do a big clean and change decor after Christmas. So far I have all the Christmas put away, but I am waiting on the cleaning, and I can't hardly wait! I am cat sitting for my daughters cat while she is working out of town. She will be home 1/19 so look out the next day😀 - I will start cleaning. You have inspired me to look at new curtains and rugs - just to give my home a new look.

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Love it, Diane! I bet you are chomping at the bit! But, it gives you extra time to choose that perfect home decor for the new year!

  • @rossmerytuero978
    @rossmerytuero978 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Anna, I love this kind of video content where you inspire us to keep going with cleaning our homes😅. I just finished few days ago getting my Christmas decor put away and doing a deep clean and reset my home. It feels so good!! I do a little winter decor nothing to crazy because after Christmas who have the energy.
    I can relate to you & Ernie. I take pride in having a beautiful orderly home.
    I used kaboom cleaner the other day in my bathroom. I love it!! It really does the job.
    Have a blessed day my friend ♡!!!

  • @deborah3055
    @deborah3055 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi Anna I do a good cleaning after taking my decorations down but I also do a deep cleaning in the spring . Living in the Adirondacks in Upstate New York we have cold winters and we have a wood burning stove which causes so much dust it’s necessary to do both .Thanks for all the motivation!

    • @homeandgardenwithanna
      @homeandgardenwithanna  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Ohhhh yeah. I can see how those cold weather places most likely need a good deep clean when the weather warms up!

  • @crystalmeyer1046
    @crystalmeyer1046 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i do a deep clean when I take everything down...

  • @gerri6568
    @gerri6568 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I notice when you go out shopping you always seem to find what you are looking for. When I go shopping I have to go from store to store to find the item I am looking for and if I am lucky I might find it. What is your secret?i