At the beginning of the year, I made a resolution that’s near and dear to my heart. I’m making a real effort to stay away from cleaning products that are full of toxic ingredients and harsh chemicals. Because every time we clean, we always end up choking on the fumes. And I end up with a massive headache and low energy the rest of day. I know that…
It’s a new year and a great time to clear some clutter out of your house. I actually do this religiously about every three months when seasons change. I like to think that I’m a minimalist, but a realistic minimalist. Because I have four small kids and a big family, I don’t take minimalism to the extreme. That said, I try really hard only to keep items we…
Today, we’re diving into weekly cleaning routines. First, let’s talk about what a weekly cleaning routine is and if you should have one. A weekly cleaning routine is pretty much a chore schedule. To create one, you’ve got to figure out all of your household chores and then find time throughout your week to complete them…consistently. But, if you’re like most women, you’re probably too busy to stick…
You probably don’t know this, but doing chores that matter every single day is one of the secrets to keeping a house clean. Yes, even if you have young kids. Even if you have a crazy, busy schedule. Even if no one else is helping you around the house. Today, I’m going to share with you my exact daily cleaning routine as a mom of four so you’ll…
I know firsthand about the struggle to keep a house clean. Back in 2018, our home was so messy that I was trying to hide it. I didn’t want any visitors, including my mother. I used to think something was wrong with me. After all, I used to be a total neat freak. But after the birth of my fourth child, I lost complete control of my house.…
When you’re running low on your favorite cleaning products, the best thing you can do is to get in your kitchen and make your own! You don’t need any fancy supplies or a ton of time to do this. Many homemade cleaners use the same ingredients you probably use every day which will save a lot more money on cleaning supplies. You can simply use what you have…
Did you know that your toddler can start doing chores around the house right now? If you’re like me, then you probably figured you’d have to wait until your kids are much older to do chores. Surprisingly, though, at this young age they are eager to help out! In fact, their curious little minds make them natural little helpers, so there’s no reason why you shouldn’t get them…
If you thought Dawn was only used for cleaning dishes…think again. Until recently, I had NO idea Dawn Detergent could be used to clean a lot of other things around the house. Now, I swear by this stuff! It’s actually one of the main ingredients in many homemade cleaners. Note: for your convenience, this post includes affiliate links. Read my full disclosure policy here. 15 Genius Dawn Detergent…
Getting organized isn’t as big and scary as you think. These tips will help. For MONTHS our front closet drove me nuts. It was so bad that we couldn’t even shut the door because we always had shoes spilling into the hallway. So you’d think as soon as I noticed the mess I got it nice and pretty, right? Nope! It took me a very really long time…