I've been fortune enough to have met a lot of successful people, and I love to talk to them about the habits that have made them successful. One thing I've noticed many have in common is that they often prepare the day before for the day ahead, so that when tomorrow...
If packing lunch means assembling various foods in a million containers (after you've spent 10 minutes trying to find the matching set) I've got a solution for you! This video is designed to help whether you are preparing for back to school time or just want a way to...
Keeping your home clean can be a challenge, especially when you have got external factors cramping your style. Yes, that’s right, we’re talking about messy people. We have had people writing in asking for advice about how to live/cope with messy loved ones on the daily, so we have...
Do you know what job is even LESS exciting than vacuuming? Cleaning your vacuum! Nevertheless, it is an important job that should be done at least every few months if you would like your vacuum to clean effectively and help prevent dust and allergy related sniffling in your home....
Cleaning those crusty oven racks is one of those cleaning jobs that rarely, if ever, gets done. It also gets the kitchen and bathroom working together in concert—we don’t see that too often, now do we? Let me explain; Your oven racks are a pain point when it comes to...
I love to cook, but getting burnt food from pots and pans can be a tricky task. Tamara asks:
What’s the best way to clean super dirty pots and pans with burnt on food on the bottom?
Melissa Says:
There are a few different approaches to this task—it really depends on what kind...
The other day I was standing in my kitchen after we had eaten dinner (I get to rest while my husband cleans up), and I was just marveling at how messy the kitchen got. I had vacuumed the floors that morning and we started with a clean kitchen, yet...
Sad Lookin' Silver
We all have that tangled lump of silver jewelry sitting in a drawer, basket or box somewhere.
I recently came across mine and was slightly saddened to see how tarnished it had become after a few months out of circulation...
My pile included a Links of London charm, an...
If you've seen these little pink egg-like sponges everywhere, it's for good reason.
Beautyblender sponges are amazing for foundation application. People (including me!) love them because they are easy to use, kind of fun, and actually do a great job with blending everything in. And it's reusable, so that's less waste.
But...
As the first day back gets closer, we've decided to share a few more back to school cleaning tips with all of you.
Desk Cleaning and Organization
Have you ever heard the saying ‘a cluttered space is the sign of a cluttered mind?’ If that’s the case, clear your mind by having a...
My garage had yet to see a car in it, until now. Yes I know, embarrassing, but true. Since we moved into this house over 5 years ago, our garage has become a catch all that was in need of a major overhaul. Boxes and old packages, sports equipment, winter...
I've been going through one heck of a kitchen renovation, and it's pretty much done (yay!).
I am so pleased with the results, and it's been such a joy to set up and cook in a kitchen that feels like 'me'. We purchased and installed all new cabinets (glass...
There are some things I'm going to keep to myself, but one thing I'm willing to go entirely public with is my pure disdain for vacuuming.
It's just too much. It drives me crazy. It makes me mad! But this post isn't an opportunity for me to vent, it's actually...
Garage cleaning. Just hearing those two words makes me shudder. I would rather clean anything – ANYTHING – before tackling my garage. But if we don’t pay attention to the garage it can become a dumping ground. This has happened to me before and required a lot of effort to get...
The summer brings about hot weather, and hot weather brings about all kinds of adorable open toe shoes, which brings about a need to keep one's toes looking presentable because no one wants to see nasty, unkempt toes. In order to keep our toes in tip top shape, we participate in...
When I see a young girl at play, I remember how fun and freeing that experience was for me. The world is hers - literally. The opportunities and possibilities are endless, especially given the pace and direction our world is moving in. The saying, 'it takes a village to...
