Lately I’ve been in a huge spring cleaning/decluttering/home projects mood. I have a long running list of to-do’s in the Notes app of my phone that I shared with my husband and we’ve both been working on checking things off whenever we get the chance. We’ve donated countless carloads of things to the thrift stores, […]
Simple and Affordable Bathroom Organization Hacks
Last week we talked about simple kitchen organization hacks to help declutter your counters and make cooking more enjoyable. This week, we are going to look at some ways to organize another of the most easily cluttered rooms in the house – the bathroom. Bathrooms are often smaller than we would like them to be […]
Spring Cleaning Tips and Hacks
Have you completed your spring cleaning to-do list? There may be areas in your home that you have never even considered needing to clean, or that you’re not sure how to clean. We have compiled below a list of spring cleaning tips and hacks to help you get your home sparkling again! How to Clean […]
How to Apply the KonMari Method to Other Areas of Your Life
Unless you live under a rock, chances are you have heard all about Marie Kondo, the KonMari method, and SparkJoy over the past several months. Marie Kondo is a tidying expert, bestselling author, and the star of the Netflix show “Tidying Up With Marie Kondo”. Her method has taken the world by storm, inspiring everyone […]
The #SwifferEffect and the #ASPCA are Saving Lives
Matt Bershadker, President and CEO of the ASPCA, and Sarah Hyland, actress, vegetarian, and animal rights activist spoke this week about the importance of matching pets with families. The real stars of the day, though, were Barkley Bixby, Hyland’s adorable maltipoo, and his canine pals. As part of their campaign to help the ASPCA find […]
How to Combat Holiday Stains and Chores
December arrives, and with it comes a whirlwind of shopping, cooking, baking, organizing, hosting and a general (but joyous) chaos. When there is so much hustle and bustle, our schedules get off. It’s hard to keep up with household stuff. This becomes a problem when visitors pop in for a holiday visit or […]
Debunking Myths About Food Safety in the Home
Many of us grew up thawing frozen meat on the counter and keeping leftovers far too long. Times have changed. Now that I’m a mom, I make an effort to serve my family only food that I’m sure is safe. The USDA has food safety recommendations to help us keep our families safe from the […]
How Do You Juggle It All? Cleaning Tips from a Working Mom
During my first pregnancy, I daydreamed about peaceful days spent strolling through the park or rocking a sleeping infant in my arms. While I love being a mom, my life is more chaotic than I’d envisioned. I have two young boys and work full-time outside the home. The competing demands of children and clients mean […]
What Stains Drive You Crazy?
My little boys are high energy; they zoom from one activity to the next without stopping for a breath. My older son loves soccer, which is a wonderful way to keep active, but terrible for keeping his clothes clean. Everything winds up with a grass or mud stain. The clothes that manage to escape the […]
Keeping Pool Toys and Lawn Furniture Fresh
I don’t particularly enjoy large cleaning projects, but I do enjoy eating outside and playing with my kids in the pool. So I decided that I would use the Arm & Hammer Switch & Save Challenge as an opportunity to clean my outdoor patio furniture and my children’s pool toys.
