Life, Family, and Home - Simplified & Sweetened
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’re looking to remodel, home flooring is a great place to start. I personally recommend hardwood floor or engineered wood flooring. Hardwood floors are a great investment, as they add so much aesthetic and monetary value to your home. They also go great with any decor style or motif, and hardwood never goes out of style! Hardwood flooring is also very sturdy and can last a very long time, especially if you take care of it. Today I’ll be sharing a few tips on how to care for your hardwood flooring. [Read more…]
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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…]
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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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…]
Spring is here, and for many of us, that means getting down to the business of spring cleaning. One product that has virtually revolutionized the way I clean house is my HomeRight Steam Machine Plus. Today I’m going to discuss some of the benefits of cleaning with steam and why I LOVE my SteamMachine Plus.
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…]
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…]
Back to school means back to laundry, as you have extra piles of school clothes, not to mention practice clothes and uniforms from sports and other activities. This fall I’m getting that extra laundry done with all. All Oxi com comes in both a liquid form, as well as might pacs. [Read more…]
