You may have read the title of this post and laughed a little, “it’s not possible to enjoy housework” you might be thinking. Although housework isn’t inherently enjoyable, there are ways to make it something you could look forward to. A lot of it is perspective, and hopefully this list can help change that perspective, …
Laundry Room Organization – Mini Refresh pt. 4
My laundry room is actually my bathroom, it has this large metal shelf that has accumulated a lot of random stuff. It was one of those spaces that, when we moved in, I just placed things on that kinda made since for the time being; “until I can get this organized”. Well today is the …
15 Ways to Rejuvenate Your Home this Summer
Summer is officially here, but for a lot of us, it feels like summer has been here for quite some time now. Currently we are experiencing a heat wave, and I’m left wondering, what happened to spring? I guess the rain took my spring away, as it seemed to be endlessly cold and rainy not …
Organize Under the Kitchen Sink on a Budget- Mini Refresh Pt.3
Do you have small spaces in your home that need organized or redone to better serve its purpose and look more appealing? So do I, and if your anything like me you don’t have a huge budget to spend on organizing these areas and making them aesthetically pleasing. However, with a little effort and creativity …
Taking Time for Yourself as a Homemaker.
As homemakers we pour ourselves into our families and our homes. We often forget how important it is to take time for ourselves. As you may have heard, you cannot pour from an empty cup. This can be hard as our job is where we live and so we can’t really remove ourselves from it …
Deep Cleaning and Sanitizing Wooden Utensils- Two Methods!
Wooden utensils are strong and gentle, they won’t scratch your nonstick pots and pans, and they stay cool to the touch while using them. They are non-reactive, so they won’t react to your food, leaving a metallic taste like a metal spoon can and they naturally resist bacteria and mold. Wooden utensil are just wonderful …
How to Build a Delicious Dinner- Free Printable!
A few weeks ago I showed you how I meal plan and why it works for us. Today I want to dig a little deeper into meal planning and go over how to put together a dinner. At the end, I have a free meal building printable worksheet to help you quickly plan out your …
100 Blessings Hidden in Everyday Life
Life can be so busy at times that it distracts us from the blessings that are hidden throughout our days. Being a homemaker, I can easily get caught up in the mundane tasks of everyday life and lose sight of how beautiful this life really is. With all of the cooking, cleaning, scheduling, and taking …
Organizing the Bookcase – Mini Refresh part 2
It’s a new month and so I’m back with another Mini Refresh! If you don’t know what that is, on the first Thursday of the month I will pick one thing in my house to give a refresh too. I don’t always have time or money to reorganize and deep clean whole rooms but I …
Making a Meal Plan that Works for You
I’ve been meal planning since the beginning of our marriage and let me tell you, I’m completely lost without it. I honestly don’t know how people do it! I’m the type of person who really likes structure, and I thrive when I’m using my planner. This method of meal planning allows me to switch meals …