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These 8 Cleaning Tools Changed Everything
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These 8 Cleaning Tools Changed Everything

If your cleaning routine isn't working, it might be because you're using the wrong cleaning tools.I have tried every popular cleaning routine, and despite my best efforts, I've never been able to keep up long-term. Clean Mama, Fly Lady, The Organized Mom Method, I've done them all.And while I rather enjoy a good cleaning routine, I found that I was never able to get it all done.I couldn't understand how folks were possibly completing all of these tasks so fast.That was until I bought a new cleaning tool. And this one tool cut the ...

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Does The Pink Stuff Really Work?
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Does The Pink Stuff Really Work?

Alright, let's talk about it. The Pink Stuff. Does it really work? This is what I wondered after seeing all of the hype on TikTok, YouTube, and blogs alike.So, I decided to try it for myself and got some very interesting results. I tried it in the kitchen and in the bathroom with successes and failures in both.But, before I get into all that, if you don't know what "The Pink Stuff" is, let me give you the 411.What Is “The Pink Stuff”?The Pink Stuff Miracle Cleansing Paste by Star Drops is a cleaning paste named for its ...

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How To Make Your Home Smell Good Naturally
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How To Make Your Home Smell Good Naturally

Did you know that there are really easy ways to beat bad odors and make your home smell good naturally?I’ve often wondered why there are so many questions swirling around this topic.  And I realized that the home fragrance category is a big confusing mess.  There are products that deposit fragrances like candles and plug-ins.  There are also products that eliminate or absorb odors like Febreeze and baking soda. But what if you’re sensitive to fragrances and just want to make your home smell good naturally?In this post, we’ll talk about several different ways to do just that.You can try one or a combination ...

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How To Store Toys
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How To Store Toys

Learning how to store toys in an organized and someone elegant fashion has taken me a lot of trial and error.A well-kept home is something most adults strive for and work hard to have.  But maintaining an orderly and tidy home becomes a much bigger challenge when little kids and their toys are involved.Toys can easily take over every room in your home if you let them.  Aside from my kid’s designated playroom, I’ve found toys in the bathroom, in my bed, under my bed, on my desk, under sofa cushions, in the pantry, on top of the washing machine, literally everywhere.But ...

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How To Organize Laundry Room Cabinets
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How To Organize Laundry Room Cabinets

If despite your best efforts your laundry room cabinets are still a disaster you're not alone.I've made it no secret that I absolutely despise doing laundry. But over the years I have come to realize that a big part of my disdain for this household chore lies with the disorganization of my laundry room.I realized that completing a full cycle of laundry was a difficult task for me because everything was either heavy and out of reach, not in the place where I last left it, or I did not have the right supplies on hand to properly launder my clothing.In this ...

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Clean, Tidy, and Good Enough
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Clean, Tidy, and Good Enough

Maintaining a clean and tidy home can be a lot of work.  Even with regular routines, the task can be daunting.Add in a couple of little kids undoing your work at every turn and it can seem like an impossible task.The secret to keeping the state of your home from overwhelming you is knowing when you should clean versus when to tidy, and when to say "good enough".Let's start with the difference between cleaning and tidying.VIEW the POST

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What Does Spring Cleaning Mean?
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What Does Spring Cleaning Mean?

At the time I'm writing this it's mid-February.  Winter is beginning to wind down for many of us and as the warmer weather arrives, our attention turns to spring.  Very soon, we'll start to see the annual "spring cleaning" craze return.It will be mentioned in blogs, store promotions, and if you're into cleaning motivation videos on YouTube, you'll see them popping up everywhere.  So, why all the fuss?  What does spring cleaning mean and why should I care?VIEW the POST

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6 Things I Learned From Nikki Boyd’s “Beautifully Organized”
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6 Things I Learned From Nikki Boyd’s “Beautifully Organized”

Have you ever wanted a quick, handy reference for interior decorating and organization?Personally, I've been on the hunt for something like this for years.  I want a book that is uncomplicated, yet full of actionable information that will help me address any space.So many interior styling books are little more than home tours or designer portfolios in print form.Well, after finally making it all the way through "Beautifully Organized - A Guide To Function and Style In Your Home" by Nikki Boyd, I'm happy to say I've found what I was looking for all along.In this post, I'll outline 6 things I ...

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Healthy Home Tips for Cold & Flu Season
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Healthy Home Tips for Cold & Flu Season

Part of what makes the fall and winter seasons so fun is the activities.  During these months there is one event after another.  This provides us with the opportunity to commune with our family, friends, neighbors, and communities.  From pumpkin patches and hay rides to pictures with Santa, we get a lot of exposure to others.We also tend to see an increase in traffic to our homes with holiday parties, deliveries, and trick-or-treaters.  However, with all of that togetherness, we have a greater risk of catching a pesky cold or even the flu.  So, how do we keep the germs at bay ...

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Company Ready: 15 Minute Express House Cleaning Routine for Last Minute Guests
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Company Ready: 15 Minute Express House Cleaning Routine for Last Minute Guests

A full house cleaning could take hours.But when a friend or a relative calls and says they're in the area and "just want to stop by and say hi", you may only have a matter of minutes.Your house is a mess.  You haven't cleaned up the kitchen from breakfast, kids' toys are on the floor, laundry is on the couch waiting to be folded... the list goes on.But, being the kind and welcoming person that you are, you say through gritted teeth "ohhhh?.... Yeah... we'd love to see you! Come on by". ????Then, the panic sets in and you start to sweat ...

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Summertime Home Maintenance Chore List
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Summertime Home Maintenance Chore List

Spring cleaning gets a lot of hype, but there are some home maintenance tasks that are best done in the summer.Here are a few household maintenance items to work on this summer.Summertime Home Maintenance Chore List Window Cleaning Cleaning your windows inside and out is a good project to tackle on a summer morning.Of course, you can clean the inside of your windows anytime.  But, if you're going to do the outside, do the inside at the same time.  This way you can easily tell which side the grime is on.In my opinion, spring is not the best time of year to clean the ...

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How to Declutter Your Home Fast and Easy
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How to Declutter Your Home Fast and Easy

Many of us strive for a clean and orderly home.  Achieving it, however, is something that can be a real struggle.  The first step, without question, is to declutter your home.Having too many items hanging around makes it hard to upkeep your home.  Clutter is the enemy of clean.  It can cause you to avoid maintaining certain rooms because the undertaking would simply be too much.You may avoid vacuuming because there is too much furniture to move around, or neglect dusting because you'd have to move the 22 items on your mantle to do it.Either way, cleaning tasks are particularly daunting when ...

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