I don’t know about you, but for me, fall is a time to organize. A lot of people will organize certain areas of their homes along with their spring cleaning, which makes sense. But for me, I like to spread myself around a little. 🙂 No matter what time of year you decide to get […]
Cleaning
The Simple Way to Remove Red Wine Stains
Just when social hour is going swimmingly (even if it’s just you taking a break), it happens. Someone — even you — drops or knocks over a glass of red wine, and you watch in horror as it seeps mercilessly into your carpet. What to do? First of all, don’t panic. Reach for a smart solution to […]
How to Clean Your Panini Maker
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 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 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 […]
Easy Ways to Clean Your Jetted Tub
Relaxing in a jetted tub is the perfect way to soothe away stress and sore muscles. If you have one, you probably consider yourself lucky. But at the same time, you might be worried about bacteria lurking in all those nooks and crannies. Honestly, jetted tubs can be pretty tough to get clean. Thank goodness […]
Baker’s “Boo-Yah!” Organizing Your Baking Cupboard
If you love to bake, there’s nothing more convenient than having a dedicated baking cupboard. Your baking cupboard can hold mixing bowls, mixer attachments, measuring cups and spoons. Then when you go to make muffins or cookies, you know just where everything is. It’s pretty awesome — until your favorite cabinet turns into a great […]
10 Uses for Toothpaste (Besides Brushing Your Teeth)
The next time you buy toothpaste, you might want to pick up an extra tube. Why? Because there are tons of different ways to use it — and they don’t involve dental hygiene. Heck, you could even pick up a cheap tube or two at the dollar store specifically for non-tooth purposes. Get inspired with […]