Spring is right around the corner, and that means it's time for Spring Cleaning! For many of us (myself included), that can feel really overwhelming. Well, spring cleaning doesn't have to be that big, thankless job that eats up a whole weekend (or worse, several weekends). Here are my seven tips...
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...
If you are cooking for the holidays, I want some. Send me a care package.
We always complain that we eat too much but it does happen only once per year (that's the real reason LuluLemon pants exist). And you know you've pinned like 2,398,439 recipes that you want to...
It's about time we wrapped up our spring cleaning series and because we wanted to go out with a bang - we have decided to tackle one of the most requested areas in my home ... my bedroom closet.
It's an area that we've just managed but haven't ever dedicated...
Beyond just getting the house spick and span this season, do some much-needed after-winter maintenance. These 7 upkeep jobs will have a high impact.
To make spring cleaning as easy as possible I wanted to give you a blueprint for tackling any area in your home. I’ve laid out a blueprint that applies to any room in your house so that you can go in and clean it quickly and efficiently using this...
Tis’ the season when glitter, tinsel, and holiday trees invade the homes of thousands. But what do you do when the glitter and glam starts falling faster than snow and makes it’s way onto your carpet and clothing? You clean it up using these handy tips.
We’ll break it down...
In the summer nothing beats hanging out with friends and family in your backyard – sipping cold drinks, enjoying delicious barbecue – it’s the life, am I right? But if you have a grimy deck or patio that relaxation goes right out the window. It’s no fun drinking something...
Is your house a breeding ground for the cold or flu bug?
Here's a great way to keep germs out this winter. This is not designed to turn you in to a germophobe, it is designed to give you the confidence in knowing what to clean so that you don't...
As part of our Back to School series, I'll show you how to clean ink, marker and crayon stains. Remember to always treat a stain as soon as possible, since the faster you tackle it, the more likely you are to get rid of it. Also, when removing stains...
Is your home clean from afar but far from clean when you take a closer look? An outward clean appearance does not a clean house make—sorry to burst that bubble! While cleaning the bathroom and cleaning the bedroom are must-do tasks, they're certainly not enough in the long run.
On...
Cleaning doesn't really come naturally for kids, does it? It sure didn't for me. So it's no surprise that we get asked about the best ways to get kids to clean quite a bit.
Now, Chad and I don't have kids yet, but we’ve done a lot of research and have asked...
Down winter jackets and parkas are all the rage right now—they're pricey, but they really are the ultimate in warmth in the colder months. The key to making this investment worthwhile, is to take care of these jackets so you have them for a really, really, long time. So,...
Living in a family is warm and fuzzy. But, let's be honest, it also comes with its fair share of challenges. One of the challenges that I hear about often is how frustrating it is to get everyone on the same level when it comes to cleaning. Whether it's...
In the Closet...
I decided that as part of Spring Cleaning, I'm going to tend to one of the most neglected areas in my home - the front closet - or the coat closet - or the entry closet..it has a lot of names, but I'm referring to closet which...
