I recently had a conversation with my husband, a man I have been married to for over 15 years and surprisingly, he actually thought that I liked cleaning. LOL! Once I explained to him that cleaning is not at the top of my bucket list, but that the results of cleaning make me a very happy person, he started to understand what I actually valued. So this conversation lead to me requesting more of his help with this “not on the bucket list task”. So with that we came up with some reasons why cleaning is important and valuable to our Read More
5 Plants that Keep Mosquitoes Away
Spring, summer and water are feeding grounds for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes can attack a human creating the most uncomfortable welts on our skin. This little bug can getting us itching with discomfort and frustration. You can use sprays and insect repellent to keep the little buggers away. You can even use citronella candles, but did you know that there are some plants that may actually help keep Read More
Preparedness during Tornado Season
The T’s are taking over April. Taxes and tornadoes are present during this month and tornadoes have a potential to exist from now until October depending on where you live in the country. These two types of activities are generally not that fun, but with both you can prepare yourself Read More
How to Prepare Your Home for Last Minute Guests
Most of us like entertaining. In fact, most of us invite family, friends and colleagues to our home for dinner, birthdays and parties. However, when that last minute guest tells you they are on their way to visit and will be over in a couple of hours, what are you to do? Your house might be disheveled or just need a bit of tidying up to accommodate guests, but where do you begin? The pressure is on. But is does not have have to be.
With these simple tips, you can get your home ready in no time for the unexpected visitors. A quick sweep here, a Swifter dusting there, and a couple of scented candles can go a long way. If you still do not have enough time for some of these tips, just put all your excess in the closet. That does not goes wrong, as long as no one opens the closet. And you will need to remember to get the items out when your guest leave.
Here are some simple tips get you organized for last minute guests. Are they allergic to pets or are they bringing their own? Do they have food allergies? Is the bedroom and bathroom your guests will use tidy?
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How to Instantly Improve Your Laundry Room
Laundry rooms are a life blood in some houses. These areas often house a bustling amount of activity from not only cleaning clothes but in some homes these are the entry point into the home from a garage or side door. These areas may have access to the outside or also be a store a collection of coats, shoes, backpacks and sporting goods. Maybe a couple of pets and their food are located in this room. More and more activity happens while trying to continue to clean clothes. There are a few ways to instantly improve your laundry room space to make it a functioning space for the whole family, pets included. Read More
