This is a "how I learned from experience" sort of tip. Did you know that most paint companies now sell samples of their paint? These cute little bottles cost between $2-$3 and are a great way to try out a color before you invest in a gallon of paint. A few months ago I was feeling adventurous, went down to Home Depot, bought two little jars of paint, came home and immediately painted two ...
DIY Clothes Pin Holder
This month we are talking about going green, reducing, and finding ways to recycle. This is an idea sent in by Ruth, one of my readers. A few months ago we talked about using a clothesline to dry your clothes. It saves so much money every year and if you don't have allergies your clothes smell great too! This DIY clothes pin holder is easy to make and totally free! It is very easy to transform a ...
How to Get Rid of Black Ants
Last week I had a black ant problem in my bathroom. Little black ants were swarming all over my bathroom counter. I needed to get rid of black ants! After trying to wipe them up, I realized I was losing the battle. So, I did what any tech savvy housewife would do and asked my Facebook friends how to get rid of these ants! I received tons of helpful pest control advice, including the ...
Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring cleaning week is almost over and I didn't get through every project. The clothes swap took much longer than I expected but now the kids have manageable closets! The good news is I got my closet cleaned out, the girls room cleaned, the boys' room cleaned and a few other smaller projects finished. I think the reason I haven't accomplished more this week is because I didn't start with a plan. ...
Spring Cleaning: Plus Home Ec 101 Book Giveaway
My spring cleaning is in full swing. There is something about organizing and decluttering that makes me feel super productive. I've finished the girls' room and the clothing swap and am now busy organizing and sorting the clothes. The girls don't need 25 dresses each, 10 sweaters, and 30 t-shirts. I'm deciding what stays, goes, or is recycled. How is your cleaning coming? Have you tackled any big ...
Spring Cleaning Time!
Are you ready for some spring cleaning? It's warming up around here and it's time to clean, declutter, and organize! We've lived in our house for almost 5 months and the dust has settled and it's time to clean! Even if you live where there is still snow on the ground you can start your spring cleaning early so you can enjoy the nice weather when it comes! You can follow along on my Facebook ...
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