Have you looked at your ceiling fans lately? Chances are when you do, you’ll think, “yuck.” Mine are super dusty, I admit. Why? Well, reason 1 is that I’m only 5 feet tall and I can’t reach them without standing on a chair. Reason 2 is that they’re honestly a pain in the butt to […]
Kitchen
10 Things to Organize With Magnetic Strips
Sometimes the key to an organization problem is simpler than we imagine. For example, magnetic strips can help you keep a myriad of things together and out of the way, and all you have to do is hang the strip in the wall or inside a cupboard door. Let’s take a look at 10 things […]
5 Steps to Organize ANY Space
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 Genius Ways to Completely Organize Your Recipes
You’ve probably collected a lot of recipes over the years. How do you store them; in boxes, binders, notebooks? When was the last time you knew you had seen that recipe somewhere, and then couldn’t find it when you wanted to head to the grocery store? To help you keep track of all those recipes […]
How to Pet Proof Your Home
We usually think about baby proofing homes, but what about pet proofing? Pets are curious too, often leading them to get into trouble. When you decide to bring an animal home, they’ll need a safe environment — and you’ll need to keep them out of your stuff! Here are some hints for pet proofing your […]
12 Cleaning Products You Can Make With Stuff You Already Have
Whether you’re doing your spring cleaning or just want cheaper, safer cleaners to use year-round, there are a lot of DIY cleaners you can make yourself. They’re inexpensive to make, easy to mix, and best of all, you probably have the ingredients hanging around your house. Useful Ingredients If you’re running a household, chances are […]
10 Painless Ways to Save Tons of Money Every Month
No matter how much money you make, saving money is never a bad thing. Whether you’re trying to get out of debt, meet financial goals, or free up little more month at the end of the money, there are plenty of ways to tighten your belt. Here are 10 that you might not have thought of. 1. […]
How to Find More Room in Every Room of Your Home
No matter how big or small your house is, you can always use more space. Whether you like to entertain or just want a bigger feel for your family, there are many ways to maximize your square footage. Here are some clever ways to find more space in many rooms of your home. 1. Use Multifunctional […]