Most of you already know I signed up as a direct sales consultant for Norwex shortly after Malachi was born. I still think I’m a little crazy here, but I’ve been having a lot of fun, doing parties and events. Small tot just comes along with me and he’s a great ice-breaker! I don’t share a lot about Norwex here, but on occasion something comes up that’s just too good to ignore! The Norwex hostess benefits are honestly some of […]

I’m not a fan of cleaning, and the faster I can be done, the happier I am. Recently I discovered how to clean blinds and windows in just minutes! I timed the cleaning of one mini blind and window and the entire thing took less than five minutes, and looked great! So what’s my secret? How am I able to get dust free mini blinds and sparkling clean windows in such a small amount of time? Well, I’m certainly not […]

Who likes free stuff? You? Me too! Now you can start the year right with free cleaning supplies! Yes. You heard me right. Free cleaning supplies! I’ve talked about how much I love ePantry before and apparently I’m not alone. Most people who start buying from ePantry continue buying and ePantry knows it. However making the decision to shop a little differently is a challenge for some (it was for me) and ePantry is making it even easier on you. From now until Sunday […]

Sort and Display Your Child’s Artwork While Staying Sane Back to school is so much fun. Especially if you have preschoolers or young gradeschoolers. They bring home some pretty cool pieces of artwork. (How do I know? I used to work at a preschool and we sent all sorts of projects home each week!) As a parent it can be really overwhelming dealing with this. I’ve heard many parents exclaim how wonderful their child’s artwork is, while looking at the teachers […]

We’ve all been there. You open the cupboard or drawer, pull out a clean dish towel and prepare to dry dishes when you smell it. That clean dish towel you just pulled from the drawer smells horrible. Let’s talk about How to Remove the Stink from Kitchen Towels. First of all, why do they stink? You are probably washing them decently frequent, your laundry soap hasn’t changed, and maybe you even line-dry your towels which is supposed to help with the […]

Like the rest of our house, the bathroom is often quite dirty. However it looks nice and since we replaced the toilet seat, it smell nice. Today I thought I would share some tips to help you simplify your bathroom cleaning. Just like with creating a welcoming home, and waking up to a clean house each morning, simplifying your bathroom cleaning just takes a few things every day. I clean my bathroom 2-3 times a month. That’s it. I’m a working […]

Most evenings I’m exhausted. By the time supper is over and baby in bed I don’t want to do anything but veg on the couch, or better yet, just go to bed. But if I do that, I have to deal with a messy house in the morning before I can even officially start a new day. I wake up to a clean house every morning with these three little tricks. No, I don’t have a cleaning fairy, or friendly […]

I knew when I bought my front loader washing machine that I would likely have issues with mold and stink. But I love how well they clean huge loads (as long as they don’t stink) so chose one anyway. It was a repo when I bought it (not new but less than a year old), still very nice and given that I prefer to buy used over new to save money, the $250 price tag was awesome! A front loading […]

Ever walked into your home, saw the mess and wanted to go hide under your sheets? Yeah, me too. But I have a system for creating a home that is welcoming instead of repulsing. Today I’m sharing the busy mom’s guide to an inviting home. Creating an inviting home doesn’t require a huge cleaning spree, nor do you need to spend a ton of money. Instead, you must spend a little time each day to insure a home that welcomes […]

Have you ever wondered what to do with old magazines? I mean there they are, on the shelf, in a basket, spilling off the coffee table, and when you went to the mail box today, there was another one to be added to the pile. We don’t get very many now, but we use too. I used to get cooking magazines, and better homes and gardens. Jason would get readers digest, outdoor life, hunting and fishing, handyman, and goodness know […]

Is there really a perfect cleaning schedule for me? According to Christine, the author of Create Your Perfect Cleaning Schedule, there is a perfect cleaning schedule for me and for you. But mine isn’t yours. 😉 At the beginning of her book Christine points out why having a cleaning schedule is so important. Save you Money Increase Productivity Simplify Hospitality “By creating a customized cleaning schedule that fits your preferences, needs, and lifestyle, you are more likely to put the […]

If you read Monday’s post, you will know that we are on a bit of an organizing, spring cleaning kick around here. You could call it spring fever, in my case maybe it’s called nesting. But no matter what you call it, it’s happening. Disclaimer: The post “Old Photos, Letters, Kid’s Papers and more” contains affiliate links that help support this site. Thanks! What to do with Old Photos, Letters, Kid’s Papers and Other Stuff: Do you have a drawer […]

Yeah! Spring is here (or almost!) and for many of us this means more energy and this strange desire to Spring Clean. Often that desire leaves real fast once you look at the piles of stuff that you have no idea what to do with. Below is a bundle of E-books that will help you with your spring cleaning and organizing. There are 5 mini bundles in this group (but they are all sold together), focusing on Cleaning, Being a […]

Who is in the middle of spring cleaning? I sadly, am not. At least not my normal spring cleaning. But our carpets are getting a good going over and a bit of freshening up. I thought perhaps you lovely readers would enjoy my carpet fresher recipe, to help get your carpets smelling a bit better. Winter can be hard on carpets. Kids getting sick and puking on them, pets doing the no-no on them and so much more. The worse […]

How about another natural homemaking hack y’all? Want a natural stainless steel polish that you probably already have in your home? I personally dislike stainless steel. It seems to show far more than a white appliance does unless you buy the smear free kind. (way to much $$ for us!) Anyway, some how or the other we ended up with a couple stainless appliances and try as I might, I couldn’t get them shiny. I could get them clean but […]

Due to chemical sensitives, I am always looking for natural cleaners. Today I’m sharing my homemaking hack for a natural, glass stove top cleaner. It’s very simple and calls for one ingredient: Baking Soda! Baking soda is a wonderful cleaning agent. It naturally cleans, buffs and shines a glass stove top.  The photo below shows a messy stove top after a day of making and canning salsa. I sprinkle the baking soda on, wet a soft scrubber and start rubbing. […]

Ready for a crash course in Cleaning and Organizing Kitchen Cabinets? I love my kitchen and often wish it were bigger. But, when it comes to cleaning and organizing kitchen cabinets, and all that fun stuff, well I’m grateful for a small kitchen. 😉 My cabinets do not go clear to the ceiling, instead I have this open space up there that gets used as storage. My ivy and grapes nicely hide just how much stuff I have up there. […]

Disclaimer: This post may contain affiliate links. How to spring clean in easy steps. My house is usually tidy, but I hate to think of the smudged windows and dusty corners. So this month, my focus around here (my house) is going to be spring cleaning. It needs done baby! I thought I would share how to spring clean in easy steps, after all, it looks like a big job! There are two ways to do this. A. You can […]

I’ve been trying out a number of crock-pot recipes, and maybe it’s just me, but I have the worst luck with food burning around the top. It doesn’t burn anywhere else usually, but the top part is a mess.  Now the whole point of using a crock-pot is to save time. But how much time are you saving, if you spend 20 minutes scrubbing the pot? Here is a method that I use to clean my crock pot easily. I […]

Alrighty, I’m back with another Quick-Tip-Tuesday! The quick-tip I have for you today, is a cheap and natural way to clear clogged drains and pipes. All you need is vinegar and baking soda. I am going to clean the drain that has my garbage disposal in it.    I love my garbage disposal, but greasy food particles can build up in it. Causing the water flow to slow down, and the kitchen to stink! Because the drain hole for the […]