There are few things so gratifying to a homemaker as conquering a problem spot in her home. Like when I finally clear away all the paper clutter on the kitchen counter. It happens about once every three months and lasts for about five minutes at a time, but, boy, do I feel … [Read more...]
Five Things Tuesday — 5 Cleaning Tools Every Woman Needs
There are certain tools every man wants in his toolbox. Tools are designed to make a task easier, so whether he's tightening a bolt, loosening a screw, or driving a nail, having the right tool is important. And, hey, the same is true for housework! Certain cleaning tools make … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Summer Goal List {with printable}
Yes, summer is a time when we think about vacations and downtime with the family, but, whether we stop to think about it or not, the warm temperatures, sunny skies, and longer days of summer are naturally conducive to higher energy levels and greater personal motivation. Why not put that … [Read more...]
Five Things Tuesday: 5 Household Cleaning Products I Make Myself
I read that the average family in America spends somewhere between $40-$50 per month on cleaning supplies. That number seemed really high to me, at least until I started thinking back to what I used to spend on laundry detergent alone! What I used to spend. I say that because I … [Read more...]
11 Household Items that are Better to TRASH than Clean
I've pulled bookshelves and cabinets, picket fences and enamel buckets out of people's trash or away from their yard sales and I've scoured and scrubbed and cleaned and painted to give them new life. I mean, if something is valuable, or if it could be, then going that … [Read more...]
