Earlier in the week, I wrote about how clutter truly causes stress. It isn't just you... it is a scientific fact. Today I wanted to talk about how clutter affects your family and what you can do about it. I was listening to a re-run of The Oprah Show on the radio the other day and she was ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pumpkin Table Centerpiece {$100 giveaway!}
I love fall and I love pumpkins, so this pumpkin table centerpiece was perfect for our house (and I can use it with my Thanksgiving Tablecloth!) I love sharing Halloween (Fall) decorations you can make with your kids that don't attract pets. These Halloween decorating tips brought to you by Orkin ...
How to keep your kitchen clean every day (What we do in our house)
I get questions all the time about my countertops and kitchen - how I keep them clean and organized with four kids. So, today... I've partnered with Four Monks™ Cleaning Vinegar to answer your questions of how I keep them clean and clear of things. You can purchase it at Wal-mart. First- they ...
When you can’t find time to keep up with cleaning (& a chance to win)
This post is sponsored by Bounty. Opinions are 100% my own. Sometimes you just can't find time to keep up with cleaning, so today I am sharing my best "quick-cleaning" tips that make life easier... and homes cleaner! It can be so hard to find time to clean, sometimes. You would think that ...
De-cluttering the garage
This post is sponsored by Sears. Our garage was a cluttered mess and we wanted to work on de-cluttering the garage as a Father's day gift for my husband! Four kids, two grown-ups and now a dog = a LOT of stuff. Where does it all go? Into the garage! Bikes, sports equipment, winter clothes, ...
Summer Food hacks
This post contains affiliate links to products that I love and know you'll love, too! I am excited to share some great Summer Food hacks! I love to find different ways to make our summer days fun, relaxing, special and memorable. Here are some summer hacks that are pure genius, and ...
Hanging Mason Jar organizer (mason jar hack!)
This is a sponsored post by Green Works and I am so excited about it! I love a good mason jar hack and this one was done before I even knew what "hacks" were! When I was little, we used to visit my grandparents on Hilton Head Island. It was my favorite place to be. My grandma, mom, brother and ...
Room by Room DETAILED cleaning guide
I have partnered with Bounty to bring you some awesome cleaning tips (all opinions are 100% mine) It is hard to clean your whole house in one day. I try to do it, but honestly, when I was doing it room by room (a room a day) I was getting so much more done, because it became a habit. Now, I do ...
5 hacks for cleaner laundry (crayon stains, mildew smell & more)
Do you ever notice that your kitchen towels and washcloths smell awful (like mildew) when you use them, even just once? It is one of my biggest pet peeves... well, it was... TIP 1- I have a suggestion for you that can solve this problem... try Clorox MyUltimateCare Bleach ( available at Target ...
How to get rid of fleas that get into your house
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Hot Shot® Insecticides. This week, two of my friends told me that their dogs had fleas and that the fleas had made their way into the house! Today I am sharing my best ideas on how to get fleas out of your house. While that is ...
Have the cleaning talk with your family
I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective and the content and opinions expressed here are all my own. It is important to talk about cleaning in your home. If your home is clean, you want to be there. Your kids want to be there. Your spouse wants to be ...
7 tips to Help your house smell fresh
Spring is finally here and it is being welcomed with open arms! It has been a cold winter in North Carolina (doesn't this weather know that we moved here from PA for this very reason? Oh- and for a job, but that's not the point right now. haha!) I love being outside. I really do! I even ...