As a homemaker I spend a good portion of my day cleaning. Some tasks will never be easy to me, like doing dishes, but others I have found to be some what enjoyable. Along with taking my own advice on 20 Ways to Enjoy Housework, I have found a few gadgets and gizmos that help …
How to Deep Clean Your Dishwasher- and Keep it That Way!
I’ve been a homemaker for the 5 years my husband and I have been married, and in those 5 years I’ve made a few mistakes along the way: berries stains on the counter, blending hot soup without a vent on the blender, choosing to cook weird recipes… But not maintaining a clean dishwasher has got …
20 Ways to Enjoy Housework
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 …
How to Whiten Pillow Cases- Two Easy Methods!
It’s been a couple of weeks since I posted last, but I’m still here! Today I’m finally addressing the yellow on my white pillow cases, that has been building up for at least 4 years now. I don’t know what it is about pillows and pillow cases that seems like no matter how often you …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Cleaning when You Don’t Have the Time
If you are having a busy day, week, or if life in general seems to be filled with endless things to do, finding time to clean your home can seem almost impossible. You’re heart may be to clean your house and have it all in order but often times other things steal that time away …