There is always something so exciting and refreshing with the blank slate of a new year. Every year, I love to sit down and set goals for our family. This year I will be doing the same thing and I encourage you to consider setting goals as well. As you think about what your goals will be, read some ...
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Clutter & Depression go hand in hand
Clutter & Depression go hand in hand. When clutter is weighing you down with the toys in the living room, beds unmade, dishes left in the sink... these things make us feel mentally cluttered. It makes our homes look messy and it makes our emotions feel messy. Clutter & Depression go ...
10 big kid beds I love!
It can be hard turning a little kid room into a big kid room- swapping out Mickey Mouse for Alligators, ABC signs for baseball signs, etc... but it is so much fun! Today I partnered with Lush Decor to share 10 of my favorite big-kid beds (& bedding ideas) with you. 1- We love this bedding ...
Cleaning Hacks I love!
You know that I love easy, simple ways to clean. Today I am sharing my 5 favorites. With kids in the house and a dog… it can leave quite a mess behind. Today I am working with Spot Shot to bring you my favorite cleaning hacks. Sometimes, I wonder Who’s Messier: Kids Vs. Pets I love ...
How I get the stains out of our carpet (with kids!)
We're working with Spot Shot® Instant Stain Remover to bring you my favorite tips about cleaning. "Mom!" I hear from the back door. "We're coming in to have a snack!" When I hear the word "we" or "we're", I know what it means: my own four kids, plus 4-6 neighborhood kids. "Ok" I call back ...
Playroom Makeover
This week, we did a complete makeover in our playroom & I wanted to share it with you. I am partnering with The Carpet and Rug Institute to bring you my favorite makeovers! :) When we moved into our house about six years ago, we were surprised to find a third floor to the house (we had no ...
5 hacks to make cleaning faster
I Love to do these 5 Hacks that Make Cleaning Faster! Time-saving cleaning tips for the busy mom are always helpful, aren't they!? Today I am partnering with bObsweep to bring you some great cleaning hacks. Hey, you! Yes, you—the person who’s always on-the-go. I get it! We clean and ...
Top 10 things to throw away
I love decluttering and organizing. Yesterday I went through my bedroom, my closet and the kids' room to really get rid of things. I am doing a decluttering challenge in the next few weeks and I wanted to do a few rooms to be sure that I remembered to cover everything. You can sign up here to ...
Kid friendly backyard
This year Mickey and I really wanted a more Kid friendly backyard. We wanted to re-do our back yard. It was a mess of dirt, old outdoor playground sets and just a mess... there really isn't any other word for it. Thanks to the amazing help of Hayneedle, we now have the most AMAZING back yard. ...
21 Cleaning Tips for Busy Moms
I love to find cleaning tips for busy moms because we all want a clean home, but sometimes it just isn't feasible. Between raising children, running errands and everything else life throws at us, a clean home can easily end up on the back burner, if we let it. While it's easy to let the house go, ...
5 spring cleaning tips that you NEED to KNOW!
So... it is going to be over 80 degrees here (North Carolina) this week! I can't wait (really!)... I already started cleaning today. It drives Mickey just a little bit crazy that I get into the 'cleaning moods' because he says that I do huge projects every day (like cleaning out closets), but our ...
Declutter : Paper & Mail
Since starting my 7 decluttering challenge course, I have had so many people emailing me and sending amazing before & after photos! One area that seemed to be a big problem area before the course is paper: Mail, stacks of paper & receipts, etc... Here are my tips for cutting down ...
What to keep in the car
With four sweet kids between the ages of 3 & 9, we are always on the go! These things that we keep in our car have saved us more than once, from having to go back home or run to the store for a last-minute "oh no!" trip. We have a really big trunk in our car. To be honest, the ...
Valentine’s Day Treats & Whimsy Wednesday
Every week, I host a linky-party with these friends (click their picture to see their blogs): A linky party is where other bloggers come to my page and link up their favorite posts. The following week, I gather a few of them and share them with you. This week I decided to go with ...
Clean the bathroom in five minutes
Today's post will help you learn how to Clean the bathroom in five to ten minutes, with the help of our sponsor, Four Monks™ Cleaning Vinegar … Here are some tips to clean your bathroom quickly. You will want to do a deep cleaning more often, like once a week, but these tips will keep your ...
How to organize your pantry
Today I'm joining Your Modern Family to show you How to Organize Your Pantry. It can be a daunting task, but tackle it today because it will be well worth it when you are finished! An Organized Kitchen sets the tone for the house. My pantry was disorganized and hard to find anything. There ...
5 fun ways to give a gift card
The clock is ticking to Christmas Day, and while time is running out, the good news is that last-minute shopping is a great time to find terrific deals on great gifts. I love to give gift cards when I can. Yes, they may be easier for me (yay!) but they are always appreciated by the receiver. ...
Refrigerator hacks
I am sharing these Refrigerator hacks because it is time for the holiday dinners and get togethers... yay! Every year, we go to my brother's house on Christmas Eve and everyone comes to our house for breakfast on Christmas morning. I love to make things the night before so that on Christmas ...
Why we have two Christmas Trees
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of At Home for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. We have two Christmas Trees... and I love it! It was strange for me to think about having two trees, at first, but now that I do, I wouldn't have it any other way. The first tree is our tree that you ...
Stitch Fix Review {November 2015}
Here we go - my first Monthly Stitch Fix Review. Yes, I finally did it - I joined Stitch Fix... and it is so much fun! It is just a fun way to have someone else be your stylist and send clothes right to your door... can't complain too much about that, right? (ps- this is NOT sponsored... it is ...