By now, you guys probably know I am a huge sucker for keeping the house, and in turn my life, pretty organized. One of the easiest way to keep the house tidy is to simply establish a cleaning routine, but if you need an extra kick, check out this 52 week challenge to an organized home. I definitely think that one of the major problems with keeping an organized home in today's world is that people just have way too much stuff! Every few months, or at least 2x a year, I try to make myself go ... [ Read More ]
6 Benefits of a Clean Home
I admit, I'm a little bit a clean freak. My house remains in pretty pristine shape, as I follow a cleaning routine and it makes the upkeep very easy. Plus, I actually kind of like cleaning. It's satisfying. But, not everyone is weird and enjoys cleaning like me, so you might be someone who wishes there was an easier way to get the cleaning done. Unfortunately, that's not what I'm writing about today. As far as I know (unless you want to hire a maid or cleaner) manual labor is pretty much the ... [ Read More ]
52 Weeks to an Organized Home
By now you guys know that I am a bit of a clean freak. But, its often overlooked that having a clean home and having an organized home are two very different things. While I am pretty good about making sure my ceiling fans don't have dust on them, and making sure my kitchen cabinets are free of any food or grime, the organization in my house is seriously lacking. The biggest excuses I make for myself are that I am too busy to worry about organizing EVERYTHING, and that my house is too small ... [ Read More ]
10 Plants to Help You Sleep
If you haven't ever struggled with falling asleep, while you should consider yourself lucky, you're definitely in the minority. A lot of people struggle with falling asleep and staying asleep, and there are tons of issues that could be leading to your issue: anxiety, stress, even low amounts of oxygen. Rather than trying sleeping pills, try an all natural solution! There are herbal teas, essential oil blends, and even this list of household plants that can help you sleep! While a lot of ... [ Read More ]
A Fall Guide for Essential Oil Blends
Fall is in full swing here. Leaves have already turned colors and fallen to the ground, mornings are cool and frosty, and Thanksgiving is days away! Call me crazy, but one of my favorite things about the holiday season is the smells! Rather than overspending on candles and scentsy's like I have in years past, now my essential oil diffusers help keep my house smelling great and like fall! I know it sounds weird, but you know what I'm talking about— pumpkin, apple pie, cinnamon, etc! So, I ... [ Read More ]
Natural Cleaning Supplies for Laundry Day
As you guys know by now, I'm a little bit of a clean freak. As previously promised, I'd like to continue my roundup of all natural DIY cleaning supplies. Since there are so many different cleaning supplies, I'm breaking it down by uses. Formerly, we focused on the kitchen and bathroom and we will also talk about the rest of the house but today I'd like to focus on everyone's favorite chore—laundry! Here are some cheap, simple, and all natural supplies to help you get through laundry day! The ... [ Read More ]
Homemade Chemical-Free Playdough
In my opinion, playdough was one of the best parts of being a kid. There creative possibilities that you can explore with those bright hunks of dough are just amazing and there really isn't an adult equivalent. And, while the Play-Doh that you can buy in stores is actually not as bad for you as you think, it still isn't the best choice for some children. According to the health and safety information from the play-doh company, Play-Doh is a non-toxic, non-allergenic dough whose main ... [ Read More ]
8 Ways to Raise Old-Fashioned Kids
All parents have different ideas on how to raise children, and there isn't a magical formula that works with every child. If modern parenting doesn't seem your style, then maybe trying some more old-fashioned methods will work. If you're interested in raising your children to respect the old-fashioned life, then the first and most important thing you can do is show by example. Of course, there's more to it than that. Here are some ideas on how to raise your kids to follow the same fantastic, ... [ Read More ]
14 Old-Fashioned, Screen-Free Family Games
If your family is anything like mine, it can be hard to pull everyone away from their various technologies for a family game night. There are just so many possible distractions whenever you get technology involved. So, why not organize a family game night and try some of these great family-friendly and technology-free games? Some involve cards or marbles while others require nothing more than a piece of paper, a watch and some imagination! Let the games begin!! Card Games Go Fish - (at ... [ Read More ]