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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…]

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

Friday Favorites – Week 279 – With Decor Makeovers

July 30, 2015 5 Comments

Hi everyone. Welcome to this week’s Friday Favorites party! Can you believe we are at the end of July? I feel like I say things like that all the time, but it truly blows my mind sometimes! Here among all of my summer and back to school content I’ve got running, I’m also in the process of sharing a few home makeover and DIY projects my husband and I have been working on this summer, so for today’s party I decided to share a few makeover projects our fellow blog friends have been working on. Take a look! And then I’d LOVE for you to share your projects with us in the linky below!

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The Chunky Chef

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Filed Under: decorating, Friday Favorites, Home/Garden Tagged With: decore, DIY, furniture, home makeovers, makeovers

Easy Home Makeover Projects: Part 2 – Revamping Your Front Steps

July 29, 2015 Leave a Comment

Hey everyone. This is Gary. The other day Jerri shared our little masterpiece we’ve been working on. Haha! Well, she loves it anyway, and I think it looks pretty good. Today I’m going to talk about a very important piece of the puzzle: the front porch steps.

The old step was very…old. It looked bad. It wobbled. It was unsafe. It was old. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Home/Garden Tagged With: DIY, home, home improvement, house, steps, tutorial

Easy Home Makeover Projects: Part 1 – Painting The House

July 21, 2015 3 Comments

In the past several weeks I’ve alluded to all the home improvement projects we’ve been working on. Now my husband I are getting ready to share some of those. I say my husband and I because in the future we’ll be having some contributing posts from Mr. Simply Sweet Home on his fields of expertise, and believe me, when it comes to tools and fixing things, it’s definitely his field of expertise and not mine. But as long as he thinks that I look cute trying, I feel good about it! And believe me, I DO TRY!

I decided to make this part of a series on Easy Home Makeover Projects. When it comes to home improvement, I find that a little goes a long way, and when you look at your home and try to divide the work in to a series of small projects here and there, rather than looking at it as one big never ending project, it definitely makes the work easier, and it takes all the pressure off!

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Filed Under: Home/Garden Tagged With: design, DIY, do it yourself, home, home improvement, house, paiting, tools

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…]

Filed Under: cleaning, Home/Garden Tagged With: indoor air pollution

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

Corn Casserole + 5 Tips to Beat the Heat When Planning a Summer Party

June 17, 2015 5 Comments

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The summer season is such a fun opportunity to spend time with family and friends in the great outdoors and host fun cook outs and picnics, but I, for one, have a hard time standing the heat! There are certain times of day when I can barely go outside at all for more than a few minutes, much less have fun in the sun or play hostess!

I’m sure a lot of you ladies and gents feel the same way!

Today I’m going to share some ways I beat the heat when planning my party menu, and I’ve also got a recipe for an easy side dish you can make for your upcoming picnics and barbecues: a corn casserole! [Read more…]

Filed Under: Home/Garden, Misc Holidays, party ideas, planning, product review, Recipe of the Week, recipes, summer Tagged With: 4th of July, 4th of July party, corn, corn casserole, fried chicken, party planning, party tips, picnic, Walmart

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…]

Filed Under: cleaning, deals and discounts, Home/Garden, organizing, product review Tagged With: All Free Clear, laundry, laundry detergent, organizing

Easy Steak Fajitas + 5 Kitchen Tips from my Hubby

June 3, 2015 2 Comments

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Each day my husband and I are pressed with one big question: What are we going to eat?

Sometimes getting all our meal fixed is one of the biggest challenges of the day, but I have a few things I do to make it less challenging. First of all, I have a husband who loves being in the kitchen and is happy. Secondly, my family loves convenience foods, so a few nights a week I get to just heat up pre-cooked items from the freezer. Stouffer’s is one of my go-to brands for this! [Read more…]

Filed Under: casseroles and quick meals, Home/Garden, product review Tagged With: cooking tips, kitchen tips

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