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Saving My Sinks with Clorox® ThickCling™

October 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

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What do you for every day messes? What about those huge, not-so-every day messes? Clorox® has been a trusted name in the cleaning world for years. Clorox® can be your best friend when it comes to cleaning bathrooms, floors, and other areas that need a little elbow grease. For this reason, I keep quite a few of their products around my house at all times. and I’m always interested to hear about their latest products. One of the newest products from Clorox® is Clorox® ThickCling™. [Read more…]

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Bathroom Organization with Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong®

September 24, 2015 8 Comments

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When the fall season rolls around, I love to do fall cleaning. Just as with spring, for me this is one of the best times to declutter and organize….out with the old, in with the new! Recently I cleaned my bathroom from top to bottom!

Today I’m going to share some important steps and tips to decluttering and organizing your bathroom cabinets.

As you’ll see below, one thing I’ve recently done in our bathroom is to take out some old plastic drawers. I couldn’t believe the difference in before and after. It looks so neat and clean! Now when you walk in, all you see is a basket of Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® Bath Tissue.

When I was growing up Quilted Northern was all my mom ever used, so of course I love to use it as well! And my mom and I aren’t the only ones. Quilted Northern is a trusted brand that has been around for over a hundred years! And now Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® with Cleanstretch® toilet paper is designed not only for softness and comfort but also for strength and flexibility. (This means no more ripping and separation.) And it’s also septic and sewer safe.

And apart from your personal use, this bath tissue is also great for when you need to do quick bathroom wipe down and cleanup before company comes over. [Read more…]

Filed Under: cleaning, Home/Garden, organizing Tagged With: bathroom, bathroom organizing, decluttering, DIY

Snuggle Island Collection + 3 Organization Tips for Clothes

August 27, 2015 3 Comments

A new school year means clothes have to be washed and ready at all times! And I always like to make sure I send our son off to school looking good and hopefully smelling good. This fall I’m keeping his clothes clean and fresh with Snuggle!

Snuggle has a new Island Collection that I LOVE! The scent is called Island Hibiscus, and it’s very easy for you to find in store, because of its bright blue bottle featuring lovely island flowers.

The scent is available in three different products: scent boosters, liquid fabric softener, and dryer sheets.

And when you use the three products together, you will freshen, soften, and control static in your laundry. (The more, the snugglier!)

Apart from keeping things clean and ready to go, I HAVE to have our clothes organized. Here are three tips I live by:
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Bedroom Makeover and Tips for Working with Small Spaces

August 19, 2015 1 Comment

Don’t you just love a good room makeover? Me too! And I especially love it when it’s dramatic! And you can make the simplest of changes sometimes and still make a BIG difference. For me, it’s all about the bedding. You can add a new floral quilt, and it can dramatically change the look of your room instantly!

My husband and I are in the process of making a lot of changes in the house. A while back we swapped out the furniture. Shortly thereafter I purchased new bedding, and last week we moved the furniture to an entirely new room.

Here’s the old room:

This photo was taken a long time ago, so it’s not my best, but you get the idea….here I had a green bedspread, featuring red flowers. It seemed very vibrant when I first purchased it but the pattern definitely got old for me and was starting to feel a little old fashioned.

As for the furniture, I’ve always liked this set. It had a very classic appeal with ornate features, but it’s always nice to have a change!

Here’s the new bedroom: [Read more…]

Filed Under: cleaning, decorating, organizing Tagged With: bedroom, decor, small spaces

Back to Clean with Clorox Disinfecting Wipes

August 3, 2015 2 Comments

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Sometimes, just SOMETIMES, mind you, my kitchen is not absolutely pristine and clean. Sometimes all my counters look like the photo above (or much worse!). It usually happens after a lot of cooking takes place. After “slaving over a hot stove” my family finally gets to eat this most delicious meal I have prepared and maybe even indulge in one of my scrumptious desserts.

Afterward I am less than thrilled at the thought of cleaning, and I love nothing more than when my husband says, “leave that mess for later,” or better yet, “let me know help you clean up.” Either way….some time and somehow the cleaning has to be done, because I can’t STAND a dirty kitchen for long. [Read more…]

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Indoor Air Pollution and Solutions

June 21, 2015 Leave a Comment

These days we spend about 90% of our time indoors, and with more and more pollutants in the air, the risk or becoming sick from substances in our own home is ever-growing! Fortunately, we can work do combat these.

The first step is knowing what the sources of pollution are: 25% of indoor pollution comes from sources outside the home, while other indoor pollution comes from a variety of sources like mold, mildew, asbestos, radon, dust and carbon monoxide. Even everyday items in our home that you can don’t really think about can cause indoor air pollution: pet fur and dander, chlorine from the shower, and fumes from beauty products. [Read more…]

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Top Natural Cleaning Tips

June 19, 2015 Leave a Comment

A lot of people have recently been switching to natural or environmentally/eco friendly cleaning products. If you are someone who wants to be environmentally friendly with your cleaning, natural products can be just as effective. Here are our top tips for spotless natural cleaning!

Red wine removal

One of life’s most tricky cleaning endeavors, unless dealt with properly, red wine stains can be disastrous and some can often result in professional carpet cleaning. However if you act fast, dousing with soda water and dabbing with layers of paper towel. The bubbles in the soda water can be really affective at lifting the wine. Continue doing this until no residue is left on the towel.

Laundry Smells

Laundry baskets can often get a little…fragrant. However lining them with paper towels that have been sprinkled with some natural oils (such as lavender or tee tree) will keep the laundry basket (and importantly surrounding areas!) at bay

Windows

This is an excellent tip we got from Kim and Agie but you don’t need abrasive chemicals for window cleaning – mixing 25% vinegar with 75% warm water will have them sparkling clean. Remove all residue with a towel afterwards so no vinegary smells are left.

Baking Soda

Baking soda is a natural, non toxic and cheap product that can be incredible for cleaning! It can be used in lots of rooms and for multiple purposes. For example a small pot of baking soda in any bins, fridges or cupboards will keep away potentially unpleasant food odors. Baking soda can also be used to clean sides and surfaces by just sprinkling on the side and wiping with a warm water towel – the same also applies for silver – rubbing a baking soda paste on to it is excellent for making your silver wear sparkling and shiny!

Lemon

Lemon also makes a great natural cleaner. Infuse with vinegar for a couple of weeks for a fresh smelling natural cleaner that works perfectly for cleaning windows or floors.

Stock up on lots of vinegar, lemons and baking soda and you will find natural cleaning more easier and more effective than you ever thought!

Filed Under: cleaning, Home/Garden Tagged With: natural cleaning, oranganic cleaning

5 Laundry Organizing Tips + All Free Clear (And a Sweepstakes!)

June 5, 2015 Leave a Comment

Don’t you just love doing laundry? As far as chores go, I think laundry is something that you either love or hate. I actually don’t mind it most of the time. First of all, it’s a chore that you can actually see noticeable results from; I love nothing more than to pull a fresh load of nice clean clothes from the dryer and then restock the drawers and closets around the house. Something about it makes me feel warms inside. Secondly I’ve got a pretty good system down when it comes to doing laundry, and my system and the way all the clothes are already pre-sorted for me, just makes the whole chore pretty easy! In fact, laundry is the one chore with which I absolutely want NO HELP from my husband. (No offense to him or any one else; I just have certain ways I like to do things!) [Read more…]

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all® free clear – A Hypoallergenic Laundry Solution

April 20, 2015 1 Comment

Having clean clothes is very important to me. (I suppose it is important to everyone, right?) If you or members of your family suffer from allergies or have sensitive skin, you may find yourself performing a balancing act between clean clothes and a healthy, happy family. If you are doing this balancing act, you can turn to all® free clear. They offer a laundry detergent, as well as fabric softener, and dryer sheets. It’s everything you need for fresh, clean laundry, without the dyes and perfumes that can be harsh to your skin.

all® free clear is the #1 recommended detergent brand by Dermatologists Allergists and Pediatricians for sensitive skin. It’s tough on stains yet gentle enough for the whole family. Plus, it’s safe for use in standard and HE machines. It rinses clean and has a gentle, hypoallergenic formula. Powerful Clean. Gentle on Skin®.

Before using this detergent, I was considered a dirty smell might linger within the clothes, but I’m happy to report that all does great job of lifting stains and odors.

Traditionally I like products with a nice, clean scent, but I like all® free clear for certain jobs. It’s perfect for baby clothes. I also like using it for our towels, bedsheets and bedspreads. And it’s a great product for lingerie and anything else you’d prefer to remain unscented.

I’d definitely recommend all® free clear to anyone looking for a more gentle, hypoallergenic detergent and anyone who prefers unscented products for their clothes.

Filed Under: cleaning, Home/Garden, product review Tagged With: laundry, laundry detergent

Friday Favorites – Week 264 – Let’s Get Organized!

April 16, 2015 4 Comments

Welcome friends to this week’s edition of Friday Favorites. This week I’ve been working on rearranging and reorganizing the food cabinets in my kitchen, and now I’m ready to move on to some other organizing projects I have lined up. Since I’m in a spring cleaning and organizing kind of mood, I decided to devote this week’s party to that. First we have some ideas to help you organize your jewelry, followed by a couple of printables to help you with your spring cleaning and your household budgeting.

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