Living in the south has a few perks. I get to garden for 9 months out of the year. I have discovered a love of chicken fried steak and cornbread with fresh jalapenos. And, oddly enough, I have even come to enjoy country music. However, the one thing I absolutely detest about living in the south is the heat. Want to know how to get a cooler home this summer? Need to lower electric bills? Here are a few air conditioner maintenance tips that may help!Air Conditioner Maintenance Tips Honestly, how do … [Read more...]
Uses For Baby Powder That Don’t Require a Baby!
May 13, 2019 by · 1 Comment
Have you ever bought a large container of talcum powder? Have you ever actually used up the entire container? Probably not since some of those containers are huge If you have too much and are wondering what to do with it, here are some uses for baby powder, even if you don't have babies!How Long Is Baby Powder Good For, Anyhow? I have a closet upstairs that is a convenient storage place for linens, towels and assorted cleaning supplies. It is like a black hole of stuff...I put stuff in there and 3 years later it … [Read more...]
10 Amazing Uses for Vodka Besides Making Cocktails
April 24, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
Have you ever bought a giant bottle of vodka for a party, only to be left with a whole lot of vodka that no one drank? If you have too much vodka and are looking for new ways to use it, you are in luck. That stuff is seriously versatile! There are dozens of uses for vodka other than drinking. If you plan on going out and buying vodka specifically for these life hacks, don't spend a lot of money. Cheap vodka will work just fine! Here are a ways to use it that will help you finish it up without a hangover!Save Money With These … [Read more...]
Simple Ways to Make Cleaning Easier
April 17, 2019 by · 1 Comment
This post about ways to make cleaning easier is sponsored by BabbleBoxx. All opinions are my own.Everyone wants a clean home, right? I know I certainly love to look around my house and see walls with no fingerprints and floors with no dog hair. It doesn't happen as often as it should, however, so I am always looking for house cleaning secrets to make the process easier. It's time for spring cleaning so here are a few products and cleaning tips I am trying this month.How To Clean Your House Like a Professional Want to know how to … [Read more...]
Speed Cleaning Your House for Unexpected Guests
April 1, 2019 by · 10 Comments
Ever have a moment in your life when you have to whip out your superhero cape and start speed cleaning your house for unexpected guests? Have you ever been up to your eyeballs in dog hair and dirty dishes only to get a call from an acquaintance informing you of their imminent arrival? "OH...so you were just out driving around and decided to stop by to see us? You'll be here in 30 minutes? That's wonderful!" you tell them. Now, to figure out how to clean your house fast before they get there! Only inside your head you … [Read more...]
Find Your Home Decor Style with These Simple Tips
March 5, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
These tips on how to find your home decor style is sponsored by Havenly. All opinions are my own.When my husband and I were young and broke, our home decor consisted of whatever was cheap. Or furniture we found by the side of the road. Home decorating took a back seat to eating and paying the bills. When we needed a piece of furniture, we had to hit garage sales, not look for a home decor specialist. Now that we are older and have more money to spend, decorating our house is more important. I am still … [Read more...]
Update Home Appliances at the Best Buy Open House Event!
January 17, 2019 by · Leave a Comment
If you're looking to update home appliances or just want to upgrade to the latest technology, keep reading. You'll want to attend a Best Buy Open House Event in one of 17 stores across the US. My husband and I are always interested up checking out the latest technology, so we cannot wait for this event! Since we spend so much time in the kitchen, having modern kitchen appliances is incredibly helpful. And with Best Buy, you can be sure to find a great selection.Best Buy Open House Event When you think about Best Buy, you think … [Read more...]
10 Uses for Coffee Mugs As You Declutter Your Kitchen
January 10, 2019 by · 5 Comments
Are you trying to declutter the kitchen this month? It is definitely high on my to do list! Over the years, I have acquired a whole lot of coffee mugs. I got them from students when I taught preschool, as gifts from friends and family, and they come in sets of dishes when I really only needed the plates and bowls. Now I find myself looking for creative uses for coffee mugs because my cabinets are overflowing with too many mugs! Since I pretty much only use one or two a day, this leaves me with dozens of the darn things just … [Read more...]
Gift Wrapping Station Ideas to Help Keep You Organized
November 27, 2018 by · 2 Comments
If your holiday wrapping is as chaotic as mine, I am sharing a few gift wrapping station ideas that might help you stay organized. The holidays are a magical yet very busy time of year. There is baking to do, parties to plan, outfits to shop for and gifts to buy. And, of course, holiday budgets to worry about! Staying organized during the holidays is an absolute must!With all of the gift buying that is going on this month, I will soon be neck deep in holiday wrapping. Every year I swear to myself that I am going to set up … [Read more...]
DIY Home Decor Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank
November 9, 2018 by · Leave a Comment
Have you tallied up your bills recently? Don’t just cheapen your house in light of a tight budget. Instead of hitting the mall, consider some DIY home decor ideas that allow you to pocket more and personalize the room. This is your sanctuary, and the interior should be styled as such. Unlike kings and queens, however, most homeowners don’t have a royal budget. Frugal home decor is one way to LOOK like you live a royal life without going broke!Seven DIY Home Decor Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank It’s easy to get carried away when … [Read more...]
