Homemaking Tips

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Are your kitchen cabinets a hot mess? I can’t be the only one with plastic containers toppling on her head when she tries to reach the top shelf, right? Well, if you’re anything like me, you’re going to LOVE these kitchen cabinet organization ideas. And don’t forget to check out ways to get rid of …

Our kiddo is turning four soon, and he decided that he wanted a robot birthday party this year. Well, actually, he’s only concerned about the robot cake. The cake does make the party, after all. Of course, I looked to Pinterest for inspiration. Here are some of our favorite robot cake ideas. I found all …

Let the relaxing smell of lavender start your day or help you calm down in the evenings with these DIY Lavender Shower Melts. Lavender has been used for centuries for its soothing properties and is a natural stress-reliever. Simply add one of these melts with their calming scent and natural ingredients to your shower for …

Are you feeling congested and under the weather? Take a hot, steamy shower with these homemade eucalyptus shower melts. Eucalyptus essential oils are terrific for helping to break up mucus and making you feel a little peppier when your energy and spirits are down. You’ll love having these on hand the next time you or …

Want to spruce up your door for Christmas? This DIY Grinch wreath is just the thing! It’s cute, whimsical, and based on a holiday classic. What could be better? Make your own Grinch wreath using mostly Dollar Tree items and a recycled cereal box. Really! You’ll turn that cereal box into a pretty convincing-looking chimney …

Inside: Here’s a handy list of easy, smell-good sugar scrubs for your body and lips. These make great DIY gifts in a pinch, especially if you’re on a budget. It’s down to the wire now. You need a gift FAST. Maybe you need several. Oh, and you’re on a tight budget. Yikes! Not all hope …

Have you ever been sitting in your living room, enjoying a good book when something catches your eye? You look up just in time to see a dust bunny blow across your hardwood floors like a tumbleweed in the desert. But what are dust bunnies? Dust bunnies are a collection of dust, held together by …

I used to be that person… you know the one… no ornament storage plan whatsoever. I’d open up the Christmas decorations bins, excited to put the tree up only to find a heaping mess of ornaments, lights, garland, and all the other trimmings that go with the tree. I was usually so ready to get …

Get softer, smoother skin fast with this easy 3-ingredient oatmeal and brown sugar body scrub. Not only does this DIY body scrub exfoliate your skin, but it delivers loads of moisture, too. This makes a great homemade gift idea for the holidays as well! Do you suffer from dry skin? I sure do. It’s genetic, …

You may think that a glass stove top will be so much easier to clean, but then you burn something on it. Once something is burnt onto a glass stove top, it can seem impossible to get it off. Then there are the fingerprints that show on a dark stove top… and don’t even get …

Let’s face it. No one likes to clean windows. People even joke about how they’ll do everything, except the windows. What makes cleaning windows so unenjoyable that people put it off for well longer than they care to admit? Cleaning the glass isn’t that hard. It’s time-consuming, sure, but not difficult. The real pain is …

A stinky fridge is never a good thing. The reason may be smelly foods, such as chopped onions, or it may be the result of a fridge setting unplugged for any length of time. Regardless, you can make your fridge smell better. Let’s look at some tips to make a stinky fridge smell better.

Mold in the shower can complete kill any relaxing vibes you get from taking a hot shower. If you feel as if you’re constantly trying to remove mold in the shower, the problem may be the products you’re using. Did you know that some cleaners only remove surface mold? Mold can hide deep in porous …

Chances are you have peroxide in your medicine cabinet. But do you have peroxide with your cleaning supplies? Believe it or not, peroxide can be used throughout your home to clean everything from laundry to cutting boards. Let’s look at some ways to clean with peroxide.

Do you hate your laundry room? Would you rather be anywhere than stuck in that room for hours and hours each weekend? The truth for many moms is it’s not so much the laundry, but the chaos. A laundry room can be a cluttered mess that makes organized moms want to scream. It’s time for …

Don’t you hate it when you walk into your home and it doesn’t smell fresh? It may smell musky or it may smell like your furry companion. While you can spray any number of air fresheners, it doesn’t do you much good. You’re simply masking the odors. Not to mention that these products can often …

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Did you know that the juices of a lemon can be excellent for cleaning? Whether you’re cleaning a cutting board or your garbage disposal, you’ll love having a bag of lemons on hand. It’s a great way to clean and sanitize without using harsh chemicals… a definite win if you’re trying to use more green …

You’ve heard so many people sing the praises of the Instant Pot. However, you may be holding off on buying one because you’re not sure how they work, you’re afraid of pressure cookers, or you just don’t want another kitchen appliance to clean or store. I get it. There’s no doubt that it looks quite …

Closets can be one of the most cluttered areas of the home. If your closet makes you want to scream, it’s time to do something about it. Once your closet is free of clutter, you’ll be able to find what you’re looking for and put together an outfit without having to drag everything out of …

Winter makes it hard to open your windows and air things out. This means your home may not smell as fresh as you would like. Instead of reaching for air fresheners or lighting candles, why not do something natural? Let’s look at how to make your house smell good naturally this winter.

As a parent, you can easily become overwhelmed by all the toys in your home. Sometimes, it seems like everywhere you go in the house, you can’t help but trip over a toy. Take a deep breath. It’s okay. You can tackle the toy situation. Let’s take a closer look at some practical toy organization hacks …

Do you spend a lot of time in your car driving your kids to school and practice? Then chances are your car is a warzone. It’s okay. Many parents are driving cars that are cluttered with everything from toys to empty water bottles. If you’re tired of driving around in a messy car, try some …