I am SO glad you’re here! You know why? Because it means that I am probably not alone in my challenge to keep my house organized. Do you feel like staying organized is a constant, daily challenge? I know I do. But, I do have many years of experience behind my belt, so despite the…
Save a Little. Enjoy a Lot
I created this post about Save a Little. Enjoy a Lot as part of a sponsored series with Socialstars and Shell; all opinions are my own. #ShellCrowd Being an adult is hard work. Paying bills is not what I dreamed it would be when I was younger (just kidding….I didn’t dream of paying bills at all….
The New LG Studio Kitchen Suite at Best Buy
This post is sponsored by the new LG Studio Kitchen Suite at Best Buy, but all thoughts are my own. Affiliate links used within post. When we moved into our house 17 years ago, one of the things that I was most excited about was the spacious kitchen with a big breakfast bar. In…
Tackling a New Generation of Stains #ShoutItOut
This post is sponsored by Shout®, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. Survey results courtesy of Shout®. If you had told me 20 years ago, before I became a mom, that I would spend hours (literally hours) every week doing laundry, I don’t know if I would have quite grasped the magnitude…
How To Tell If You Have Bed Bugs (And What To Do About It)
This post and giveaway are sponsored by Proof Bed Bug Spray, but all thoughts and opinions are my own. I am not an expert on bed bugs or bed bug treatment, but I’ve done my share of research and love to share what I’ve learned. Good night. Sleep tight! Don’t let the bed bugs…
10 Things You May Not Know About Ironing With Starch
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Faultless/Bon Ami Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m sure that my Grandma Betty would be disappointed to know that in the last 20 years of marriage, I have not used starch once. In fact, when I asked my husband…
How to Prepare Your Home for Fall: Healthier “Honey-Do” Lists #Ad #HealthierHome
I am proud to be a 3M-sponsored blogger. Opinions are my own and additional products used in the project were selected by me. It’s hard to believe that in a matter of weeks we’ll be packing away the shorts and t-shirts and pulling out the pull-overs and scarves. It may be gorgeous, sun-shiny, late…
Food Stains and Dirt Stains and Pit Stains. Oh My! #BizChallenge
This post brought to you by Biz Stain & Odor Eliminator. All opinions are 100% mine. As a mom of 5, I do a lot of laundry. I used to think that as my kids got older, I'd have less of a problem with pesky stains on their clothes, but although the stains…
Coffee Filters to Cheese Graters: Creative Ways to Use Just About Everything *Sale*
When we got married (years and years ago…) we ended up with multiple duplicate gifts. Our big day occurred before the days of Target wedding registries, so the only things we could register for were expensive department store towels and China. Note: affiliate codes are used in this post, so if you happen to…
How to Get Rid of Mold and Mildew in the Bathroom
I’m working with Tilex® on a paid basis, but my opinions are my own. I don’t remember ever having a problem with mold and mildew when I was growing up in California. I’m sure my memory is incorrect, though I DID clean my fair share of bathtubs and showers for my weekly chores. That’s what…