Yesterday, my husband told me he'd heard about a cleaning hack involving a shower and a dishwasher tab.  OK. Turns out he'd read it here: Are dishwasher tabs the answer to this bathroom cleaning nightmare? The story goes that a brave woman heard about a cleaning hack where you rub a wet dishwasher tab over your revolting, baked-on-grime covered oven door and the filth disappears like magic. She reasoned the same would work on glass showers. It did! She simply dipped a Read More...

It’s happened to all of us. That delicious glass of red wine or chocolate cake you were about to devour suddenly ends up on your shirt, or worse, the floor. Whether from dinner or accidents from the kids, stains happen. However, they don’t have to mean the end of the world. The key is to know how to tackle these stains and eliminate them as soon as possible. That’s why I am going to share these stain removal tips for 7 of the most common stains. Red Wine Stains. Knowing how to remove red Read More...

The sun is shining, fresh air blowing in the window and you can smell the floral scents from the garden. Well, maybe it isn't - but I have some refreshing essential oil diffusing blends that will make your house smell like summer, any time of year. How To Create Blends I get asked a lot how do you come up with essential oil blends. The best way I find is to take your oils that you are considering blending and open each bottle up and put them close together, and then sniff in the aroma. It Read More...

Have you ever wondered how to use a pumice stone? Well, this article is for you. From removing calluses and dry skin on feet to removing pills from your favorite sweater, cleaning your toilet bowl and more. Sit back and prepare to be amazed at all the clever ways to use a pumice stone. What is a pumice stone? A pumice stone is lava rock and is a wonderful multi-purpose tool to have on hand. It can be used in a variety of ways throughout your home. Note: I don't recommend using pedicure Read More...

If you've considered making cleaning recipes at home but are concerned it might be too difficult, have I got a post for you. Making your own cleaners at home is a great way to save money and reduce the number of chemicals your family are exposed to.  I have rounded up some awesome homemade recipes that you can whip up and try out today! 12 Homemade Cleaners To Try Today You will find cleaners to wipe down your counters, clean the bathroom, grout and more. If you look around on the internet you Read More...

I have a confession to make. I had no idea how to use white vinegar for cleaning until a year ago.  It wasn't really until my youngest started to become more mobile that I started to look into reducing the chemicals in my home. I started to research uses for vinegar in the home and discovered there are so many ways to use white vinegar -- especially when it comes to cleaning. Instead of buying expensive cleaning products, I've been able to replace almost every cleaner in my Read More...

If you live in an old or just plain cold home, you're probably wincing at the thought of your electric bills this winter. I feel ya. Now, I love living in an old house. I love how the high ceilings give a feeling of space, even though it’s a small house. I adore the hardwood doors that were standard when my house was constructed in the 1940s. That said, older homes aren’t best for the environment or our wallet. That is especially true in wintertime when draughts and gaps become Read More...

Cleaning is something we all have to do, no matter how hard we try to avoid it. When you live in a small space, keeping a clean home is even more important because clutter and mess are amplified in small spaces. These hacks will help you cut down your cleaning time, and leave your home looking and smelling fresh and clean. Packing Tape or a Lint Roller for Dusting This is a great option for cleaning lamp shades, speakers, and other items that collect dust and don't clean well with just a Read More...

You guys, living in a small house is great. I love almost everything about it including how much money it saves, how cosy my family feels and of course how easy it is to clean! BUT, small houses get messy real quick. Especially with little kids! The thing is, cleaning is so not my bag. I kinda hate it. But waking up to a messy house sets me up for a bad day so I’ve developed a night time cleaning routine that I whip through in about 15 minutes before heading to bed at night. It has made all Read More...