Life, Family, and Home - Simplified & Sweetened
The hustle and bustle of Christmas is over and the decorations are stored in the attic or garage…hopefully! Now is the perfect time to get your house in order! With winter weather forcing us to spend more time indoors, it’s more important than ever that our home stays as clean as possible and that we maintain a safe and clean environment. Having the proper tools on hand is just one simple step that you can take toward having a cleaner home this winter. [Read more…]
Welcome to another Friday Favorites party! With a new year comes the opportunity to set new goals. On my list of goals, I have a lot of DIY projects and purchases I want to make for my home.
And I think a lot of other homemakers have similar goals and aspirations. For this week’s features, I’ve got some great DIY projects from our friends. I think they will serve as a great inspiration to you! [Read more…]
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It’s been a very interesting football season this year, and we still have a few more BIG games to go! If you follow my blog regularly, you know that we can’t have football without great food! (Can anyone?)
Recently my husband and I were shopping at Sam’s Club when I discovered the perfect game night meal: the Sam’s Club Coca-Cola Family Pizza Combo! [Read more…]
Are you making any home improvements this year? I have a number of projects tentatively planned, such as updates in our bathroom and kitchen.
We also have some plans to go green in certain areas. We’ve already swapped some of our light fixtures to LEDs, and I’m hoping to update a few key appliances to energy-saving units.
The infographic below details how you can Save Green by Going Green. You’ll find 4 key things, and you’ll find out how and why these things are good for the environment and your pocket-book!
This infographic comes to you from Avant.com.
The other day I wrote about the importance of simplifying your life. One area of our lives that can definitely use a little simplification is the housework! I was listening to a discussion the other day, and a lot of people said that laundry was the household task that gave them the most trouble. For me, it’s always been fairly easy, because I have everything well organized. (Although to be quite honest, things have been getting piled up for me sometimes lately, so I’m making a little tweaks to the system!) Today I’m going to highlight the latest laundry product I’ve been using, and I’ll share with you my number one laundry tip. [Read more…]
Disclosure: I received a free product from Rosewill to facilitate this post. The opinions are my own.
If healthier eating is on your list of goals for the New Year, then today’s post is a must-read!
My whole family loves fried food, but when I can bake something and it’s almost just as good, I’ve always preferred to do that….it means there’s less mess; it means I don’t have to stand over a pot or pan of hot grease; etc. But now, I’ve got a way to fry without the grease! It’s my new Rosewill Air Fryer! [Read more…]
With colder weather here, we’re definitely spending more time indoors! Now it’s more important than ever to keep a house that’s neat and clean, not just for your peace of mind but for your health! We can’t always control the germs we pick up outside the home, but we can work to eliminate germs, bacteria, and allergens inside our home. Here’s a quick cleaning checklist to get you started: [Read more…]
Stock your bathroom. Toilet paper is obviously a must, as well as hand towels, and don’t forget the soap. SoftSoap has an excellent fragrant foam collection. It includes such varieties as Kitchen Citrus Bliss, Jasmine & White Cotton, and Whipped Cocoa Butter.
Not only will these leave your guests hands feeling fresh and smelling clean, but the bottles are very stylish and are great for adding a little splash of color to your sink or vanity.
Stock your fridge. During the holidays it’s always important to keep your drinks stocked, including some that you may not normally have on hand. Consider who’s coming over and whether they have any special dietary needs or personal preferences. (Perhaps you don’t drink coffee, but you have an avid coffee drinker staying for the week. Or perhaps you have a diabetic in the family who drinks diet sodas.)
Stock the pantry. Whether you’re having overnight guests, or you are just looking for something to put out for the kids to snack on before dinner, extra snacks in the pantry is a must! Homemade or store bought party mixes are a great snack to have on hand for folks of all ages, as well chips and dips, nuts, or cheese and crackers.
Clean. This should go without saying, but I have to include it here: Clean your house. Apart from taking care of clutter in your living, dining, and kitchen areas, it is amazing to see how far just a quick wipe down of your sinks and counters will do…not to mention mopping the floor. Even more so than how great everything looks, it makes a huge difference in how your house smells.
Air Fresheners. Speaking of how your house smells, after cleaning (and especially if you don’t have time to do a major clean up) make your house smell warm and inviting using your favorite air freshers. I love scented oil plug-ins and candles. (And you can always use essential oils for the purpose of cleaning and making your house smell good.)
Disclosure: I received samples to facilitate this post. The opinions are my own.
If you are a DIYer or have a handy man spouse, than today’s post is definitely for you! If you read my blog enough, you’ll often hear me refer to my husband as my Mr. Fix It! Anytime I need something fixed or improved, or I want to build something, I just tell him my idea, and he puts a plan in to action.
Most recently we’ve been working on a new “Project Room” in our outbuilding. I would call it a craft room, but my husband will be working in there too, and “craft room” just doesn’t sound like a very manly place to be. (Haha!) So it’s a project room, or workshop, if you will.
As with any project we take on, we need tools to fix up the room. One tool that has been very helpful with this project is the BladeRunner X2 from Rockwell Tools. [Read more…]
Disclosure: I received a sample product to facilitate this post. The opinions are my own.
As the holiday shopping season is upon us, I am thrilled as always to present my ideas for holiday baking and party preparations, as well as a holiday gift guide!
Today I’m featuring something for all the teen girls, ladies and comsetics enthuiasts! It is the Ohuhu Acrylic Makeup Cosmetics Organizer 
This is a great looking organizer with 3 drawers and plenty of compartments for all your makeup. It has more than enough room to house your essentials and any extra makeup or skin care products you wish to store in it. (Or you could even use the drawers for your jewelry, glasses, contact lenses, and other “getting ready” supplies!) [Read more…]
