One of my first projects in my new house was a DIY mudroom bench. We desperately needed a place to put our coats and boots, especially since we moved in during the winter. I was feeling a little intimidated by a project of this caliber, since the only wood working projects I’d done up until…
Organization
25 Way to Organize Your Whole House
I’ve been reading “The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up” by Marie Kondo and so far it’s making me so excited to purge everything and then get organized forever! Organization is my new little hobby because I’ve discovered how happy it makes me and how much easier it makes my life. So in the spirit…
Organized Tool Closet
We have one little coat closet in my house. The closet situation in my house is weird. Each bedroom has a walk-in closet but there are no linen closets and only one coat closet. Well the coat closet was just obnoxious because in today’s busy day, what kid is going to be able to hang…
10 Steps to an Organized Pantry
I just did a small project that has made me SOOOOOO happy, you guys. I organized my pantry. Yes, I have an organized pantry. I even surprise myself with how organized I’m becoming because historically I have NOT been organized at all. But since doing little projects here and there to get organized I’ve discovered…
Master Closet Organization
I’m a member of the BHG Live Better Blogger Network. All opinions are my own. This month’s Better Homes and Gardens post theme is “Small Spaces.” I instantly thought of my master closet. It’s a large closet that became a dumping ground from the moment we moved in. It just wasn’t pretty. Since BHG has…
20 Things to Clean with Magic Eraser
It’s spring cleaning time, even though it totally snowed last week and doesn’t currently feel all that springy outside. But nevertheless, I am antsy to get my house in order–especially since I’m having a baby in about a month! I love using a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser to clean…it’s my go-to sponge for difficult stains…
Kids Spring Cleaning Bingo Game
I love spring so much–the weather warms up and everyone starts going outside. And then the sun shines in your house and you see how dirty your house got all winter. Ha! I made a helpful spring cleaning list a few years ago, but who wants to do that all by themselves? Have your kids…
20 Important Spring Cleaning Hacks
I actually really LOVE spring cleaning. There’s nothing better than the sun coming out, kids finally leaving the house after months of being trapped inside, and you opening the windows for some fresh air. And then getting to work! I love going through all the piles of stuff, decluttering, getting rid of things. I love…
20 Brilliant Toy Storage and Organization Ideas
I have had this toy storage idea in the works for about six months now (story of my life, projects that take for-freakin’-ever) but it got put on hold for various reasons. I’m hoping to finish it within the next few weeks though and I can’t wait to share it because it’s pretty amazing, if…
Aztec Inspired Jewelry Organizer
I have had all my necklaces in a drawer for years, but this year I realized how many statement necklaces I had that were getting all tangled and messed up by living in this drawer. Even my husband scoffed at my disorganization. That’s when you know you have a problem! I had to make a jewelry…
Vacuuming–Easy Cleaning Checklist
I recently tried out a new vacuum, the Dirt Devil® 360º Reach™. It’s a different kind of vac than I am used to, not the standard roller wheel vac. It has the engine up by your hand which means it can convert in all sorts of ways. It can be small or long. It has…
10 Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks
It’s not quite spring yet, and so many of you are experiencing the worst winter snows ever. But where I live it’s cold outside but sunny. Which makes me want to pretend it’s spring and start cleaning like crazy! I got the cleaning bug this morning and started to rearrange furniture and sort the toys,…
