Here is an easy solution for when thumbtacks attack. A few weeks or was it a few days ago, I posted a photo of my junk drawer. Anyone else have a junk drawer like mine? I hope it isn’t a reflection of my mental health! It still looks {almost} exactly the same! And, the only thing worse than [Read more…]
How to Clean Grease on Small Appliances in your Kitchen
how to clean grease Today I am sharing how to clean grease on small appliances in your kitchen. My small kitchen appliances get used a lot! I like to think I have a popularity contest between the small kitchen appliances: microwave, toaster oven and the beloved quesadilla maker. Each of these appliances help ME feed my family. Cheese and pasta [Read more…]
Reusable Kitchen Cloths at Trader Joe’s
I love Trader Joe’s. I shared my love for my favorite field trip HERE. Today I am talking about these reusable kitchen cloths. Reusable Cloths. This is the actual name of their brand of reusable cloths! Because Trader Joe’s is a bit out of the way I don’t go as often as I would like. Finding new [Read more…]
Easy Cleaning Labels!
Today I am sharing an easy cleaning label AND no printer is needed to create it! I do not have the skills to use a template. A template might as well be a Physics problem! Okay, back to my easy cleaning label idea! As many of you know we have a new Bernese Mountain puppy, Chloe. We refer to her as [Read more…]
Repurpose Lantern to Organize the Wrapping Paper Rolls
Here is an idea to repurpose a lantern. In or around the year 2010 I became obsessed with lanterns. I snagged these versatile accessories on clearance aisles of every HomeGoods store within a 15 mile radius. The fact that they were on clearance went unnoticed. I had visions of my patio and fireplace with candle filled lanterns. It was at the level of [Read more…]
Laundry Detergent Storage Idea with Vinyl
laundry detergent storage Today I am sharing my laundry detergent storage idea. I used vinyl and cheap jars to organize my laundry detergents. This storage idea is my most popular post ever and it is one of the easiest ideas. It’s also a personal favorite for me too. Laundry rooms just look prettier with jars and labels! I got [Read more…]
Paint Suggestion for paint touchups around the house
paint suggestion Today I am sharing a paint suggestion for paint touchups around the house. This tip is perfect when doing paint touchups involving multiple paint colors. For example, when a quick touchup on the baseboard, leads to smidge of paint on the wall which requires a different color. In my case I was using primer and a high gloss white. This saved me [Read more…]
Entry Space from Garage.
Hi all- I describe my house as a brownstone in the suburbs. Lots of levels, lots of stairs. My boys love to stand on the top floor and drop anything down 4 levels to hit to the lowest level. I have been know to drop a few items when no one is looking! So my [Read more…]
Yard Sales- The Good, the bad and the fanny pack!
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY!!! I thought since it was mum’s day that it was a perfect day to write a post about my obsession: yard sales! Yay! My love for garage sales is my secret addiction! I love it- the purging of all my crap! I have been prepping for this year’s garage sale since- well- last year! This [Read more…]
Storage Solutions for Crafts
Hi everyone~ Anyone have boxes and files of your children’s artwork, report cards, medical checkups, book reviews.. ? One of my New Year resolutions was to sort and do some serious clutter containment with storage solutions for crafts. I also wanted to use the time to pull artwork or funny letters and frame them to [Read more…]
Office Inside a Closet
As business owners, we have plenty of office space. We own a commercial property that is currently being leased, my husband leases a small space in a commercial business park for very little money (it is cheaper than couples counseling- we did the math). But my {first} husband still needs a home office. But, he can’t [Read more…]
Pantry Makeover: Before and After
If a pantry is any indication of one’s mental health: I am headed for a 72 hour psych hold! Here was the current state of my pantry in January : What was I thinking with this color? Not even my dogs liked this color! Building it Back Up: Full disclosure here: My {first} husband was [Read more…]
File Cabinet Makeover
Hi there- Here is file cabinet makeover! It was originally the blond “ash” veneer wood that screams {circa} 1995. It was very contemporary and I am rarely on trend (just ask my daughter)! I almost sold this in a garage sale just because the color (and cabinet pulls) were so wrong for the look I wanted [Read more…]