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$200 Lush Decor Giveaway

January 16, 2015 51 Comments

All month long I’ve been cleaning and doing a little organizing around the homestead. And I’ve also been thinking of some upcoming home makeover and decor projects! I’ve been browsing Lush Decor, and they have some great items for the home. I especially love their bedding sets. I have a couple of bedspreads that I swap in and out, but I haven’t bought a new one in a while, and I’ve really been wanting to do an update. Lush Decor has some beautiful colors and fabrics and everything looks to be very well made. I also love all the modern designs they offer. Any one of their bedding sets will easily give a fresh and luxurious look to any of your bedrooms. [Read more…]

Filed Under: decorating, Giveaways, Home/Garden Tagged With: bedding, comforters, decor, home decor, home makeover

All Mighty Pacs Detergent Plus 5 Laundry Tips

January 7, 2015 Leave a Comment

I’ve been spending the first week of my new year getting my house in order and cleaning from top to bottom. I’m very happy with the progress I’ve made, and one of my goals this year to get back to the basics of maintaining a clean home, so I can avoid these “extreme clean-a-thons.” It’s not always easy with a family, pets, and my schedule, but I’m up for the challenge. One chore that I never seem to get woefully behind on is laundry; perhaps because it’s pretty much unavoidable and can’t be skipped. Here are just a few things that help me get this hugely important chore done!

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

Exploring Better Home Air Quality with Holmes® Smart Air Purifier

December 4, 2014 1 Comment

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Holmes Products. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Aside from the usual holiday posts, this fall I’ve been sharing some tips for health and wellness, including some tips to improve your home environment for health purposes.

Last month I gave some tips for cleaning and sanitizing various areas and items of your home in order to kill germs and eliminate dust and allergens.

I take a particular interest in the air quality of home for a number of reasons. I personally have the minor, occasionally allergy troubles, but my husband suffers from allergies almost daily.

I also think a lot about air quality, because we live in kind of an older house. Occasionally we might notice sort of a stale smell in the house, so because of this, so I find myself cleaning a lot, and I worry about it.

And then I’m also a pet owner (1 dog, 2 cats), which means that we have both pet fur, litter dust, and he potential for odors.

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If you’re like me and have any of these situations in your home, you should consider getting an air purifier to help with your air quality.

The Holmes® Smart Air Purifier makes monitoring your air quality very easy. It features WeMo technology which allows you to change the settings from anywhere, using your smart phone app.

With the app, you can check your air quality, turn on your purifiers, change the settings, including the timer, fan speeds, and ionizer, from anywhere. Check it out:

Given the circumstances I described above, I’ve had a couple of air purifiers, but I’d gladly trade those in for one of these. The WeMo technology is such a great innovation. I also love the ionizer feature; it uses negative ions, which bind with airborne smoke, dust & pollen to form larger particles that are easily captured. And I love that the air purifier actually lets you know the air quality of the room, so you will know when you should run the purifier and what to set it on.

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And last but not least, I love that you can use your app to find out if your air purifier needs mainenance or a new filter. With our business schedule and everything we have going on, this features comes in great handy!

Go check out Holmes® Smart Air Purifiers for yourself and see if they are a good fit for your household.

Filed Under: health, Home/Garden Tagged With: air purifier, air quality, allergies, Holmes® Smart Air Purifier

5 Tips for Preparing Your Home for Cold & Flu Season

November 12, 2014 Leave a Comment

Disclosure: I am a compensated 3M-sponsored blogger. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected by me. The post also includes affiliate links. The opinions are my own.

Cold and flu prevention starts at home. While it’s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle through, complete with a well balanced diet and exercise routine, hydration, rest, and a multivitamin for health & immune support, there are so many other things you can to maintain your home this winter to further promote your family’s overall health. [Read more…]

Filed Under: cleaning, health, Home/Garden, Uncategorized Tagged With: Cold & Flu Season, home maintenance, housekeeping, tips

all free clear Review

November 8, 2014 Leave a Comment

Usually I’m all about scent when it comes to doing laundry and choosing laundry detergent. I just want to make sure that everything comes out smelling clean and not stale. But I’m also very open minded when it comes to laundry and cleaning products, so I decided to try some all free clear. [Read more…]

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

Holiday Gift Guide: Agraria Home

November 6, 2014 Leave a Comment

I usually try to wait till the week of Thanksgiving to talk Christmas and holiday gift guides, but I’ve got a lot of great items to feature (plus recipes and so many other Christmas posts coming up) that we simply have to start now, in order to get everything in. We start today with Agraria. They are a company based out of San Fransisco that sells great home interior items like candles and diffusers, as well as bath and body products for you.

Agraria products are great for friends and family and just about any lady on your list. (Who doesn’t want their home or themselves to smell good?) My mother-in-law especially loves candles, so I’ll be giving her Agraria’s Bitter Orange Candle. Imagine a sweet orange scent with a hint of spice. I know she will love it!

What’s sets their items apart from the competition is not only their lovely scent but also the elegant look of the products. Your gift recipient will definitely be proud to display this gift in their home!

I’ve tried their candles and diffusers in my own home. The diffusers are a an especially good gift and value, as the scent last a long time. I got a diffuser several months ago, and it still has plenty of liquid and scent.

I received an Agraria product to facilitate this post. The opinions are my own. Please check out more gift ideas throughout the holiday season. Want your company or gift item featured here? Email me.

Filed Under: decorating, Home/Garden, product review, shopping Tagged With: air freshener, candles, Christmas Gift Guide, Holiday Gift Guide, home interior gifts, women's gifts

Purex Crystals Aromatherapy Review

October 21, 2014 Leave a Comment

Great fabric softeners and scent boosters are a must in my house! I always want to make sure the boys have extra fresh clothes (and me too!). Not to mention, there’s nothing like fresh sheets and blankets for the beds. Purex Crystals are a great product for this. I like them, because I don’t have to worry about the product staining or fading out our clothes the way some liquid products. They also give my clothes a very fresh scent, and I like that I can easily measure them out for any size load.

Now when you shop the laundry aisle, be on the look out for Purex® Crystals Aromatherapy.

Well Being brightens any mood with the happy fragrance of fresh blossoms
Energy helps you tackle any day with the stimulating power of citrus
Serenity keeps you calm all day long with the gentle scent of water-lilies

So far I’ve tried the well being scent. I really enjoy the freshness and floral scent it gives my laundry, and I can’t wait to try the other scents!

Disclosure: I received product samples and coupons to facilitate this post. The opinions are my own.

Filed Under: cleaning, Home/Garden, product review

My Fall Decor

October 15, 2014 2 Comments

With Halloween just around the corner (Can you believe it??), it seemed like a good time to share my fall decor. For the fall season, I find that a little goes a long way. By just adding a few items to a buffet table, fireplace, or front porch area, you can easily give your home a touch of fall.

This year I didn’t actually buy anything new, but I did change things up in the way I decorated from previous years. Take a look around and let me know what you think. (Also, be sure to take a look at this collection of 15 Fall Subway Art Printables if you’re in need of some cheap decor options.) [Read more…]

Filed Under: decorating, fall, Halloween, Home/Garden Tagged With: decor, vinette

Must Have Fall Cleaning Tools – Review & Giveaway

October 14, 2014 26 Comments

This fall I’ve been sharing a number of cleaning and tools and products. Today we can continue the series with a roundup of must have fall cleaning tools from Mr. Clean, Black & Decker, Dawn, and Evercare. And to go along with the round-up, I have a giveaway package featuring all the products you see here! [Read more…]

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

Party Time with Cascade and a Giveaway

October 12, 2014 4 Comments

This review was made possible by Double Duty Divas and Cascade. I was provided the featured product free of charge to facilitate my review, but all opinions are 100% mine.

Today I’m sharing another party, starring Cascade as the clean up crew. For this party, we had a brunch of sorts, featuring a French Toast Bake, as well as bacon, sausage, hashbrowns, and other breakfast treats, like…

Pina Colada Smoothiesand…..

Caramel Apple Dumplings (recipe to come)

Our guests received samples of Cascade, was well as product information and tips.

The biggest and most important tip to note……when you Cascade Platinum, NO pre-rinse is needed! A survey found that 46% of respondents thought that skipping the pre-rinse would lead to dirtier dishes, but Cascade Platinum has an advanced triple-action formula has powerful enzymes that break down even 24-hour stuck-on food for Cascade’s best clean and shine.

I’ve definitely seen the proof of this, having used the product for the last couple of months. Since I only run my machine two or three times a week, my dishes have plenty of time to set up and really put the product to the test.Cascade has worked great on everything from casserole dishes and crock pots to baking skillets and pans.

Skipping the pre-rinse not only helps your dishes to come out clean and shiny, but it also saves you time. Here are some other tips, I shared with my guests:

1. You can stack ’em high or stack ’em low. Just make sure bulky items don’t block the sprayer.

2. Place tall dishes & pans in the back of the bottom rack so they don’t block the detergent chamber.

3. Check your bottom. Place glasses and other fragile items in the top rack. This keeps them away from the powerful sprayer under the bottom rack.

4. Your tine to shine. Keep glasses looking great. Set them between tines on the rack, not over them. Wet contact points can cause spots.

5. Lock & load. Threading longer utensils through coffee mug handles can help keep them secure in the wash.

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