I have been using Mrs. Meyers hand soap for a while now, but I recently discovered ‘fragrance’ on their ingredients list. I purchased some liquid castile soap for other uses around the house and thought this would be a great alternative! As soon as I put the soap in the bottle and used it, I… Continue reading How to thicken liquid soap
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Declutter your home; declutter your mind
At 38 weeks pregnant, I am in the throws of “nesting.” So when I saw Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, staring at me in the library, I knew I had to get it. Marie’s book goes into detail about the process of tidying up which involves not just simply storing your… Continue reading Declutter your home; declutter your mind
Stop mixing baking soda and vinegar
I recently started cleaning my act up when it comes to what products I’m using to clean my house. The main driver of this is my 2-year-old son who loves to help me around the house. I would love for him to clean with me, but I don’t want him around all of the chemicals.… Continue reading Stop mixing baking soda and vinegar
Pee on a mattress? Do this.
As I embark on a potty training journey with my 2-year-old, I have a feeling this little nugget of information may be helpful for me to have in my back pocket. First things first, if you can, buy a waterproof mattress protector which will likely help you avoid having to worry about a situation like… Continue reading Pee on a mattress? Do this.
How to remove a coffee stain from carpet
Listen, it happens. One minute you’re sipping on a deliciously warm cup of coffee and the next it’s soaking into your beautiful carpet. Lukas, one of my German Shepherds, recently created a beautiful distraction where I jumped up abruptly to check on him, effectively knocking over my morning cup of Joe. The not-so-funny part of… Continue reading How to remove a coffee stain from carpet
Use a glass cleaner on your stainless steel
Are you also battling fingerprints all over your stainless steel appliances? How about the water lines that have dried as they dripped down the front of your dishwasher? Me too! If looking at these things week-to-week don’t bother you, then this post will probably be pretty boring to you. But, if you’re looking for an… Continue reading Use a glass cleaner on your stainless steel