Accidents happen every day, no matter how hard we try to prevent them. There is nothing that you can do to ensure your family's complete safety, however, some of the most common home accidents CAN be avoided with a few safety precautions. If you are concerned about safety in your home, here are a few ways to minimize the most frequent accidents around the house. Most Common Home Accidents and How to Prevent ThemThis post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through a link on this site, we receive a small commission at no … [Read more...]
Bullet Journaling for Beginners to Get Your Life More Organized
July 31, 2017 by · 3 Comments
If you are looking for ideas about bullet journaling for beginners, you are not alone. Bullet journaling is a hot new trend in organizing our lives. However, it is more than just a simple journal. In bullet journaling, you basically combine all of your thoughts, schedules, to do lists, finances, etc. into one single journal. All of the notes you need to keep your life on track go into one place. All of those things that you struggle to keep up with every single day get condensed into one location. It is a simple and incredibly helpful way … [Read more...]
Back to School Organizing Tips for a Low Stress School Year
July 26, 2017 by · 6 Comments
My teens go back to school in 2 weeks and I am definitely NOT ready. I have no school supplies purchased yet and exactly ONE pair of school approved shorts for my daughter. I am determined to be more on top of things this year and have started to look for more back to school organizing tips to keep me on track. You think it's tough keeping young kids organized? Try doing it with teenagers! Between school, work, sports, extra online classes, driver's ed, and SAT classes, we are stretched pretty thin this year. I thought I would share a few … [Read more...]
Must Read Tips for Cleaning Out the Garage
July 11, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
If cleaning out the garage is on your to-do list this summer, this post will help make the process a little bit easier! My husband and I have a 2 car garage that is rather overflowing with stuff. The garage holds one car, one motorcycle, a lawnmower, the kid's bikes, an extra fridge and so much other stuff that we can barely move in there. A few weeks ago, my husband and I decided that we needed to do some major cleaning. Organizing the garage is not something I look forward to. Mainly because I don't have a lot of extra places to put … [Read more...]
Easy Laundry Room Organization Ideas
July 7, 2017 by · 2 Comments
One of my least favorite chores to do around the house is laundry. I have suggested a number of times to my family that we adopt nudity as a way of life just so I can stop washing clothes. Too bad they don't really think that is such a great idea. If your family goes through as many clothes as we do, these laundry room organization ideas may be just the thing you need!Easy Laundry Room Organization Ideas Between regular clothes, sheets and towels, workout clothes and all the things my daughter throws in the laundry that are actually … [Read more...]
Learn How to Prevent Flood Damage Before It Is Too Late!
June 30, 2017 by · 2 Comments
Summer rains on the way and hurricane season is just starting. Everyone needs to start thinking about how to prevent flood damage. Several years ago, Georgia was in the middle of one of the worst droughts in recorded history. The "people in charge" were measuring the amount of drinking water left in our lake in DAYS. There was no car washing, lawn watering, or filling of swimming pools allowed. People were going to the store and stocking up on bottled water for fear we would have no drinkable water soon. Then, the rains finally came. We … [Read more...]
Herb and Spice Storage Tips for Longer Life and Fresher Flavor
June 12, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
For the last few weeks, my dehydrator has been running non-stop as I dry the herbs I have growing in my backyard. Growing herbs is incredibly easy and helps save you a ton of money. Those little bottled herbs and spices cost a fortune! Using fresh herbs and spices in your recipes help you boost flavor and cut down on salt usage. Of course, you want your herbs to stay flavorful as long as possible, right? Well, here are a few spice storage tips to extend the life of the herbs you grow (or buy!) so they stay as flavorful as possible.This … [Read more...]
Preparing for a Power Outage – Are You Ready?
April 28, 2017 by · 4 Comments
When my son was 6 weeks old, the Atlanta area was hit with a massive ice storm. We lost power for several days in the middle of January. The temperature in my house was in the 40s. Needless to say, we were cold and miserable for a while. As soon as we recovered, we decided we would never end up unprepared for a power outage ever again. Preparing for a power outage is important to protect yourself, your family, and your belongings. You will need different supplies for a winter power outage versus a summer power outage. With summer storms … [Read more...]
Best Closet Organizing Ideas to Keep Your Wardrobe Neat
April 19, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
For the last year or so, I have been trying to clean out and organize my closet. I have adopted the 'one in, one out' rule when buying to clothes and fashion items. Most of the items I have not worn in a year have been donated to charity. Plastic tubs and shelving systems have been added to try and keep my closet organized. In my quest for fashion order, I have been searching for the best closet organizing ideas that I can find to help keep my wardrobe neat. I will include a few closet organization tips that have helped me as well as some … [Read more...]
Spring Yard Care Tips to Increase Curb Appeal
March 17, 2017 by · Leave a Comment
With the onset of spring comes an intense need to get my yard cleaned up. After months of neglect, the grass, trees, and shrubs are all screaming for some attention. My teenage son is thrilled to start some spring yard care since it means that he can once again get paid for mowing the lawn. It's a chore that neither my husband nor I really enjoy. Paying the boy to do it is a win/win for all of us! If you are wondering what sort of chores you need to tackle this month to increase curb appeal, here are a few things to get started on. I will … [Read more...]
