As I was walking through the store with my kids the other day my girls continued a conversation that had started in the car where they pestered asked me for a pet. As I continued to supply the many variations of “NO.” that I have come up with in past I realized how amusing my…
Category: clean it up
cleaning supplies, organizational aids
document dunk :: father’s day gift idea :: giveaway
Does your husband or father compete in the corporate arena? The Document Dunk is a cute idea for a Father’s Day gift. It’s small enough that it isn’t in the way, but a fun touch for a boring ol’ office. If any young visitors come to see dad at work, it’s pretty cool the littles…
getting kids to chip in on chores :: summertime edition
Summer is here! With the end of the school year just around the corner, now is the time to get your kids to start helping around the house! I love lazy summer days–going to the pool, playing outside, water balloon fights. But I don’t like the aftermath–which often includes a mad rush to try to…
crazy foam is back!
Crazy Foam is back and better than ever! I remember playing with crazy foam in the tub when I was a little girl. I don’t date back to 1965, but Crazy Foam does! It’s been reformulated so it’s now a 3 in 1 shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. It comes in collectible cans. We had ourselves…
three natural alternatives to help cope with allergy season #ScottiesEverydayComfort
Allergy season is among us. Does anyone in your family have allergies? Three out of four seasons, you can have allergies. That’s no fun! I feel like so many people suffer from them. I wanted to share with you three easy and natural alternatives to help cope with allergies. With a cough, runny nose and…
a SIMPLE carpet deodorizer DIY
The warmer weather has been absolutely fabulous here lately, as it has allowed us to spend a lot of time outside. But I’m always amazed at how much “outside” comes back inside with us! I’m definitely finding myself sweeping and vacuuming a lot more lately. One thing I like to do when vacuuming is sprinkle…
my cleaning checklist and everyday happy
My husband and I are complete opposites in some ways! This can sure make life interesting in some aspects, but it also gives balance to many areas of life. I won’t go into all the details now, but one of our biggest differences is our organizational systems. To say it simply, he organizes everything, in…
tips to keep allergens away :: honeywell air purifier
Spring is finally here, and it’s been so nice to get outside and work in the yard and let my son just run around doing what he loves! I love the change of seasons, and I am enjoying hearing the birds out and watching all the brown turn to green! A few of our flowers…
with squix, you win and germs lose
There are lots of these online subscriptions to get any type of box in the mail. How do you know which ones are good and which ones are worth it? Hard to say but with Squix, getting a Qbox in the mail is sure to be worth it. With the various types of products they…
potty training tips, routine, and must-have items
It doesn’t matter if it’s your first child or your tenth, I think I can speak for all moms when I say we dread potty training. However, I have some tips to share that will make the process go better. Start by checking frustration and negativity at the bathroom door and put on your happiest…
spring cleaning with kids :: we have the secrets to success
I believe it’s no coincidence that my kids’ Spring Break, an entire week of no school, occurs right at the very beginning of Spring. Just about the same time when it’s warm enough to toss open these windows and scrub away all the winter dirt, grime and blahs. It’s like the universe is saying, “these kids…
laundry on the floor? put a dirty dunk on the door! :: giveaway
This post is just in time for March Madness. I give my condolences to the Michigan State fans. I saw a lot of bracket burning on my Facebook feed this week. I don’t really follow basketball to be honest, just the hoops we’ve got going on in our boy’s room! Do you have a child that leaves…











