Why you can’t keep a clean house
You may be wondering why you can't keep a clean house. I know I have many times. Often people think they don't have enough time, space, storage, or organization systems which in turn keeps them
Confessions of a perpetually late mother
I'm sorry I showed up ten minutes late to our play date/church function/special event/(insert anything). I know you get tired of my excuses. I know it's rude. I know it's annoying for you to wait,
How to host a low stress holiday
I know it can be stressful to host Thanksgiving or Christmas day or really hosting anything in your house. Planning the menu, cleaning the house, preparing the feast, decorating, blah blah blah. It can be
How to naturally soothe an ear ache
Sometimes I forget that my family is a bit weird and goes against the grain a bit. You know you've crossed over to crunchy status when you hear your kids say things like: "Mommy, I'm
Creating a Simple Command Center
There was a time when I felt like all of my days were spent running around like a chicken with my head cut off. I would forget appointments. Sticky notes were all over my fridge,
How to make a stainless steel pan non-stick
I know non-stick pans can be so convenient, but I'm here to give you that gentle reminder that those non-stick and Teflon coated pans are not great for your body. I haven't used a non-stick
Getting Organized for the School Year
I am not a naturally organized person. If left to my own devices, I forget important events, run late, forget to make dinner and end up in the drive through, and have a mountain of
How to naturally clean the toilet bowl
Many are intimidated by natural cleaners when making the switch from commercial cleaners. Will they disinfect as well as store bought? I used to wonder the same thing, but after reading several experiments using a
How to refresh stinky laundry
We've all been there. You throw in a load of laundry, leave the house or get busy throughout the day, and that poor lonely load of wash is left in the washer. You forgot to
How I stopped a fever blister in its tracks
The tingle, the itch, the slightly swollen, slightly warm bump. Yup, you know that familiar sensation all too well. You're getting a dreaded fever blister. Ugh! I have suffered from fever blisters since I was
Staying sane as a stay at home mom
This is not a "mommy war" post. If you've been reading this blog long enough, you should know that I don't play that game. Working, stay at home, work at home, or any combination, I
30 things to declutter
Does it feel like you will never have a clean house? Trust me, I know that feeling. The absolute number one key to keeping a clean home is decluttering, whether we like it or not.