While a complete dryer cleaning is a good thing twice a year or so, I am tackling the lint trap and dryer vent specifically today. This is such a good thing because a lint filled lint trap or dryer vent is a major fire hazard. On those twice a year more thorough cleanings, I take my dryer apart … [Read more...]
Clean Your Nasty Window Tracks Using One Simple Trick
August 8, 2017 by 43 Comments
Are you tired of looking at all the gunky nastiness in your window tracks? It is amazing how fast they can collect this ugly specimen of ickiness, isn’t it? The window tracks I will be cleaning today are from the sliders that are in my dining room, which means they are exactly what I look down at … [Read more...]
The #1 Laundry Stain Remover(and it’s free!)
August 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Laundry stains. If you have been around for any length of time, you are most likely no stranger to laundry stains. If you are a mom, this whole idea is only multiplied. Of course, the worst stains always happen to kids’ best clothes, and they also happen at the most inopportune times, too. If this … [Read more...]
Clean Your Blinds Like a Pro & An Amazing Secret Weapon!
August 1, 2017 by 4 Comments
I hate cleaning blinds. Like I really hate cleaning blinds. I have been searching for an easier way for like forever, including when I posted about it here. I play around with it am forever trying new things, and can I just say, that I have found the solution I have been looking for all these … [Read more...]
Why I Packed My Kids Things Up & Why You Should Too
July 12, 2017 by 4 Comments
Are you wondering why I packed my kids’ things up? Does it seem even more extreme that I still do it? If so, hear me out. It’s not as bad as it sounds. As we talk about having less stuff, we will be talking about having experiences together instead. I've created the perfect way for you to do … [Read more...]
Mess Be Gone!!! The Secret That Will Save Your Sanity
July 4, 2017 by 5 Comments
Is there anything that can drive us more crazy that a mess? Wouldn't it be nice to wave a magic wand and say, "Mess be gone!?" It seems like no matter where you turn, you are looking at it, you are stepping on it, you are living with it. The mess. I live in a family of 1o, and if there is one … [Read more...]
Dealing With Kids & Clutter
June 29, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Kids and clutter are two words that can be rather scary when they are used in the same sentence, primarily because they often go hand in hand. It was most likely around the time you had to come home and find places for all the shower gifts you received while you were expecting that you started to … [Read more...]
The Busy & Realistic Mom’s Guide to a Clean Home
June 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Can the words “mom” and “clean house” coexist? As a mom of 8, I certainly understand that at times these words can be like oil and water. The truth is, being a mom and tending to the needs of our kids is a ton of work. Added to that is the fact that we are often homemakers, working women whether … [Read more...]
Disinfecting Green All Purpose Cleaner Using Essential Oils
May 22, 2017 by 2 Comments
If you are looking for an amazing all purpose cleaner, this disinfecting green all purpose cleaner is just what you have been looking for. The ingredients cost next to nothing, and because you control what goes into it, you have no harsh chemicals to worry about. Its power is second to none, too, as … [Read more...]
Have a Green Kitchen With Little to No Extra Effort
May 17, 2017 by Leave a Comment
The kitchen is a great place to start when focusing on being more friendly to the environment because it is an area of our homes that generates lots of waste. With so many foods, dishes, and products of all kinds coming and going, the kitchen is an important place to focus on making smart decisions. … [Read more...]
Things You’re Forgetting To Clean
May 16, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Cleaning is one of those things that we often get into a routine with. Then, we rarely venture outside of that routine. We clean the things that are in our common areas. There are also the things that are obviously dirty, and these make them easy to clean. But, there are some things that aren’t so … [Read more...]
10 Secrets to Keeping a Tidy Home
May 9, 2017 by 2 Comments
Do you have certain things that clutter up your home? I know I do, but with a few tips and tricks, it really is possible to have a tidy home. Some days it can seem like a never-ending battle since I live with 10 people, but knowing a few tidy home tips can make all the difference. I think it is a … [Read more...]
Clean Your Slider Tracks With NO Scrubbing!
May 3, 2017 by 4 Comments
This post was sponsored, and paid for, by Scrigit Scraper. All opinions are my own. I love all the light that big sliders let into a room, but they can be a real pain to keep clean. Not only is it really easy to end up with glass that is covered with handprints and who knows what else, but the … [Read more...]
10 Cleaning Hacks You Want to Know
May 1, 2017 by Leave a Comment
With such a bustling family, I have had to learn countless cleaning tips and tricks over the years for who knows what reason. Just yesterday I was repeatedly having to wash the ceramic tile in my bathroom after my son left a bottle of shampoo tipped on its side. After a few hours, I'm sure you can … [Read more...]
Creating a Master Bedroom That Is a Relaxing Haven
April 27, 2017 by 2 Comments
Having a master bedroom feels like a relaxing haven is like a dream to me. This could be because I live with so many people and have only one space to call my own. This could also be because it's where I go when I just need to "have a moment." While the other areas of my home are important to me, … [Read more...]
