In my house, getting my oldest to do her chores can be a full-time job. The little one still isn't old enough to have any real, set chores and is still in that really wants to help stage. The oldest one, the six-year-old, has the whining, melting, "but I don't like that" down to a tee. Chores can be an absolute frustration here. We tried so many methods of getting her to do her chores. When she was little, she had a chart with happy faces or sad faces. If she had enough happy faces, at the end … [Read more...]
Tips to Organize Any Space
I think we all tend to get a bit of a mental block when it comes to organizing. We get it in our heads that we have to know how to organize each space exactly. We forget that we can organize any space without a detailed plan. Organizing isn't all about pretty baskets and Instagram-worthy photos (although, I do love a well-organized pantry photo). Organizing is about using the space you have to better work for you. It is about having less stress as you know where your items are. Organizing is … [Read more...]
Guide to Cheaper Cleaning and DIY Cleaning Products
Cleaning house. Some of us love it, some of us hate it. Either way, it has to be done. Kids, pets, husbands...all tend to track dirt into the house. But do you really need a bunch of premade cleaners and supplies to get it done? It can be so expensive to buy a variety of different cleaners, not to mention having to make the space to store it all. Guess what? You don't really need all that stuff! You can totally keep your house clean with a bare minimum of supplies. Easier, cheaper, and even … [Read more...]
5 Tips for Cleaning with a Newborn (Without Losing Sleep)
How many of you new moms have heard "don't worry about the dishes, they'll still be there" or "just ignore the house and sleep when the baby sleeps"? Most those are said by well-meaning people...but it's kind of annoying. Life doesn't just stop because you had a baby. You still need clean dishes and clean clothes. I mean, you can only go buy underwear to avoid laundry so many times. Cleaning with a newborn doesn't have to be impossible. It's even possible to do it without losing a bunch sleep! … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Your Kitchen
Ah, spring! Flowers, green grass, birds singing....pollen, mud, rain. Good side and bad side, right? If you're like me, you considering spring cleaning to be a good thing! I love getting the house back in shape after a long winter trapped inside. What if you don't like spring cleaning? Do you still do it? If you spring clean no other area of your house, make sure you give your kitchen a bit of an overhaul. As we are coming into grilling season, vacations, and spontaneous runs to the ice cream … [Read more...]
Organizing for Real Moms
I have a confession. I'm obsessed with organizing. Not just organizing but looking at pretty, organized houses on Pinterest. I have this real desire to have this amazingly gorgeous home with everything completely organized. But I'm a real mom on a real budget. There's no way that can happen! I don't have hours and hours to devote to getting everything put away nor do I have tons of money to spend on baskets and bins and a vinyl printer/cutter. Sound familiar? Are you a real mom too? Just because … [Read more...]
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