Have you ever thought about how you think about yourself? Far too often, it’s easy to become your own worst enemy. Lately I’ve noticed something ugly in my own life and in the life of others: People aren’t very kind to themselves. Oh, sure, we…
If you know you need to take the stress out of your holidays, you’ll love this simple timeline! Just follow it … and enjoy an easier holiday season! Starting to stress at the thought of the upcoming holidays? This time of year I always feel…
My ideal vision of my home is frequently hijacked by 5 common homemaking challenges. Good thing 5 homemaking solutions bring much contentment and joy! Homemaking can be so rewarding. It’s a fantastic way to tangibly demonstrate your love to your family – you can create…
When you routinely clean your home, don’t forget to clean switch plates and doorknobs! Did you ever stop to think that the doorknobs and switch plates in your home may be one of the germiest places? Yet how often do you clean them? I may…
If you can get into a daily routine, it can be very quick and simple to clean a bathtub and shower. When cleaning my bathroom, I usually think of the chore in four separate steps: Clean the bathtub and shower. Clean the bathroom sink and…
Once you pack and move, it can seem easier to finally settle in to a new home. Once you’ve packed and moved into a new home, I have great news for you: the toughest part of your move is over! Settling in to a new home isn’t…
If you’ve discovered you’ve washed and dried your laundry with a crayon, here’s a simple, stress-free way to remove washed on, dried on crayon stains! Imagine this: You’ve washed and dried a load of laundry. You open the dryer door to take everything out and…
Working from home and caring for your home should seem like it’s easy … but at times it can feel close to impossible! There are ways you can care for your home when you work from home. Unless you’re home by yourself all day long…
Wondering how to clean a toilet? Follow this simple cleaning process! After a lot of cleaning discussions with friends, I think every homemaker either loves or hates cleaning toilets. There is no in between. I don’t hate cleaning toilets – in fact, there are few other…
Moving is difficult. But there are some simple tricks that will help you have a smooth moving day. Moving stinks. It’s quite possible you’re very excited about your new home. (Hopefully this is the case!) But the actual moving process? El stink-o. Who really wants…
Wondering how you can use Norwex cleaning cloths? Here are 99 different ways to use Norwex! Three years ago, I was introduced to Norwex cleaning products. As soon as I saw them in action and heard the explanation of how they work, I loved them. I…
If you don’t have a self-cleaning option, have you ever wondered how to clean an oven ? Here’s a safe and simple 3-step process! Self-cleaning ovens are amazing, because you simply push a button (or turn a knob) and all of the work is done for…
Once you’re married, it’s important to remember to be your husband’s wife … and not step in as a parental figure. (Your husband didn’t marry his mommy!) One evening a couple years ago, I was surprised by my husband’s request: “Could you please stop treating…
By following these 7 tips to prepare for a smooth move, moving day won’t be so incredibly difficult. Moving has to be one of the more difficult situations in life. While it’s not one of the top stressors – those are reserved for situations like…
Wondering how to remove hard water stains in your home? I’ve tried seven different cleaning products to see what cleaned most effectively. I hate hard water. Hard water’s overpowering odor of rotten eggs is one part of my problem. The other thing I hate is…
Learning how to wash dishes by hand isn’t difficult, especially with this step-by-step process! Washing dishes by hand may be a choice you make after your dishwasher is halfway through a cycle and you want to clean up your kitchen. Or, if your home has no…
You won’t love every single place you live. So how can you deal with your everyday life when you hate your home? Just because you have a home, it doesn’t mean you have a home sweet home. In fact, it’s very possible you hate the…
If you need to remove grease stains from carpet it won’t be easy. But it’s not an impossible housekeeping problem – especially when you have the right tools! In my home, my family has a shoes off at the door policy. Not only does it…
If you’re new to Norwex, it can be confusing to figure out exactly how to use an EnviroCloth. Here’s how I use a Norwex EnviroCloth! “What in the world is Norwex?” That was my very question a few years ago, when a friend told me…
Keep countertops uncluttered with one easy trick! What is it about flat surfaces in a home? They seem to be mess magnets. Papers pile up. Stuff seems to stick. In my kitchen, it can be a trick to prepare food when my countertops are cluttered….