There is nothing like a fresh, warm panini right off the press. At my house, we actually use a George Foreman indoor grill, like this one, to make paninis. Whether you have a real panini press or wing it like we do, these tools can be hard to keep clean…especially if the plates aren’t […]
How to Make White Shoes Bright Again
Maybe you referred to them as “tennies,” “sneaks,” or even “keds” growing up, but whatever you call them, your favorite white shoes tend to get really dirty, really fast. If your well-loved pair of white canvas shoes has seen better days, here’s how to make them look bright and clean again. 1. Grab Your Supplies […]
10 Weird Things to Do With Cooking Spray
Pssst…I’ve got a little secret for you. Not everything you typically use in your kitchen needs to stay in the kitchen. When it comes to cooking spray, for example, it’s good for a myriad of other non-cookware uses. In fact, you might want to keep a couple of extra bottles around to use for […]
12 Tips That Will Organize the Outside of Your House
You probably spend a certain amount of time organizing the inside of your home. But what about the outside? After all, the first impression people get when they come over will be formed before they even come in. Here are 12 tips for keeping your outdoor property neat and tidy. 1. The Garden Hose Nothing […]
Fast and Easy Ways to Organize Your Purses
Most of us have that one thing that we never get tired of buying. For some it’s shoes. For others it’s watches. And for many of us girls, it’s purses. There is nothing like a good purse, and nothing like moving all your stuff from one purse into a different one. Am I right? I […]
How to Organize Everything for Back-to-School
Before you know it, it’ll be time to head back to school. In our family, this is a happy, sad, and mostly crazy time. It’s funny how having just 3 kids can keep you on your toes with all the stuff they have scheduled. Just chauffeuring them around is a part-time job. With that in […]
12 Smart Ways to Organize Small Things
People might tell you not to sweat it, but small stuff really can get in the way of your clean and tidy house. And heck, let’s face the facts: when your small stuff is all over the place, it becomes big stuff! Let’s take a look at some pretty clever ways to keep those small […]
How to Set Up Your Kitchen in a New Home
If you’re anything like me, whenever you move to a new home, you’re excited to get your kitchen set up. But then after a while, you realize you haven’t got everything in the right spot. And I don’t know about you, but I don’t think RE-organizing my kitchen is nearly as fun! If you’re planning […]
How to Clean Your Disgusting Iron
We’ve all done it; you start ironing one of your favorite shirts, only to discover that your iron is doing more harm than good. The gunk that sticks to the metal plate will end up damaging and messing up whatever you’re trying to iron. BUMMER! The only way to prevent this is to clean your […]
Fix Sweaters You Thought Were Ruined
Got a beloved sweater that just isn’t what it used to be? Maybe you hit a snag. Maybe you thought the bobbles and pilling on your favorite pullover or cardigan were forever. Well guess what? Your favorite cozy sweater is not beyond repair! Learn how to fix these blemishes, so you can keep right on wearing your favorite […]