As I've gotten get older (and busier), I’ve learned that spring cleaning doesn't have to to be a huge, time-consuming affair in order to be effective. Even if you don’t have time for a deep clean, something as simple as throwing open the windows or wiping down the countertops with a spring-scented cleaner can breathe new life into a tired space. This post contains affiliate links, which … [Read more...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home
It’s January, which means many of us are making New Year's resolutions. While practicing more self care is always on my list, this year I'm also making some resolutions for my home. This post may include affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, we receive a small commission at no cost to you. To learn more, please visit our Disclosure Policy. One of the … [Read more...]
Free Fall Mrs. Meyer’s Set from Grove Collaborative
How do you know when it's officially fall? For some people, it's the changing leaves or the first day of school. For me, it’s the return of Mrs Meyer's fall seasonal scents like mum and apple cider. And when Grove Collaborative offers new customers a Free Fall Mrs. Meyer's Set, I get all giddy inside! This post contains affiliate links for your convenience, which means if you make … [Read more...]
Home Maintenance Hacks To Keep Stress At Bay
Running a household can be a stressful job. If you work, or you’re bringing up kids and caring for pets, there’s every chance that your schedule is pretty hectic. When you feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day, the last thing you want is for things to go wrong at home. We may earn money from the companies mentioned in this post. To learn more, please visit our Disclosure … [Read more...]
4 Habits Minimalists Swear By
Minimalism is a popular style in 2018. Thanks to the neutral colors and the lack of clutter, it makes a home feel fresh and organized. Plus, there is no need to worry about extensive cleaning or maintenance work. A minimalist home is an undoubted hit. We may earn money from the companies mentioned in this post. To learn more, please visit our Disclosure Policy. Of course, … [Read more...]
Bad Household Habits That Have Gotta Go In A Sustainable Home
Do you ever have a moment when you look at your son or daughter and wonder what the world will look like when they’re grown up? When the wide eyed bundle of joy at your lap is no longer drooling into a napkin, scraping knees on a school playground or merrily sitting on the floor playing with their toys as though they haven’t a care in the world? Image by Flickr We may earn money from the … [Read more...]
How I Get the Kids to Help Clean
The end of the school year is right around the corner. That means the cries of “I’m booooored!” will be starting soon. Of course I want to keep my kids moving, learning, and exploring this summer, but I also need to get things done like cooking and housework. That’s why I’ve been devising fun ways to get the kids to help clean. This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a … [Read more...]
Spring Into Summer Fun With Grove Collaborative
In just a few short weeks, the kids will be out of school and my home will be filled with dripping swimsuits, towels, Summer fun and happy kids. That's why I'm making the most of the time I have right now to do some deep cleaning and get the house ready for summer fun! This post contains affiliate links, which means if you make a purchase, we receive a small commission at no cost to … [Read more...]
10 Questions That Will Help You Declutter Your Home
Maybe you've thought about getting organized and wanting to declutter your home. But when your house is full of stuff, even the thought of decluttering can send you into a full-blown panic attack. Clutter is all around us in some form or another. If you're like most of us, it accumulates in our homes silently while we are busy living our lives. No one intends to live in a cluttered home, but … [Read more...]
Don’t Overwhelm Your Kids, Get Them to Do Chores More Efficiently
As a parent I'm sure the last thing you want to do is to overwhelm your kids, but you want them to do chores. It's important to teach kids important life skills like picking up after themselves and helping to keep a house clean. Chores are something that we do every weekend at our house (well, almost every weekend...once in awhile if we have a really busy weekend planned they will get … [Read more...]