Is Your Laundry Actually Getting Clean?

Is Your Laundry Actually Getting Clean?

The word “clean” can be defined so many ways.  My definition of a clean room is definitely not the same as my daughter’s definition of a clean room. I always referred to my laundry as clean, but never really dug into what I expected that 

5 Inexpensive Ways to Spruce Up Your Home

5 Inexpensive Ways to Spruce Up Your Home

Have you ever noticed how we become oblivious to the things we are around every day?  Especially in our homes.  Like my fireplace for instance…I sat by it everyday for probably two years before I actually looked inside and saw how dirty it was.  It 

Healthy Food Recipes

Healthy Food Recipes

With a little apprehension and yet a little excitement, a few weeks ago I jumped into a 7 day cleanse.  I desperately needed a reset.  I felt like I was in a fog after a month of taking care of my son (he had surgery 

What To Organize in January

What To Organize in January

Organizing ideas for January! Organize your photos, declutter your house, make a budget….get organized in the New Year! #organizingideas #home #organization #January #winter #declutter #soontobecharming

How To Clean Your Gas Fireplace

How To Clean Your Gas Fireplace

Jumping knee deep in soot and cleaning my fireplace isn’t normally my idea of a great Friday afternoon, but it had to be done!  So there I was staring at the black soot in and outside of my fireplace.  I did a lot of research 

6 Tips For Taking Your Own Family Photos

6 Tips For Taking Your Own Family Photos

Fall is a great time to take family pictures!  One because the fall color is gorgeous outside and secondly because Christmas card season is coming!  I always love having family pictures taken, my husband and son not so much (although they are willing), and my 

The Best Molasses Softies

The Best Molasses Softies

Nothing compares to the smell of fall!  The spices, the doughnuts, the apple cider….oh so many smells to make your mouth water.  One day my sister made these Molasses Softies and my taste buds have never been the same.  I have to admit, I can’t 

4 Tips To Decorate Your Fall Porch On A Budget

4 Tips To Decorate Your Fall Porch On A Budget

I am sure I have said it many times, but I need to say it again…fall is my favorite time of year!!  The colors are so bright and the weather makes you want to curl up with a warm cup of coffee.  I also love 

Easy DIY Bin

Easy DIY Bin

I am at the start of a 30 Day Organizing Challenge (click on the link to join the challenge)! Adding bins is crucial to keeping things organized!  I made a quick run to the dollar store to pick up some small bins, but even that can add 

30 Day Organizing Challenge

30 Day Organizing Challenge

Are you ready for the 30 day organizing challenge?  I am so excited, it is just what I need!  Clutter stresses me out and I am so ready to clean house!   I mean now that all my kids are in school, I’ll be lucky if 

5 Things To Buy At IKEA For Under $10

5 Things To Buy At IKEA For Under $10

All of these IKEA items we use all the time and they have definitely stood the test of time!  Plus all the items are under $10!  
#IKEA #bestthingstogetatIKEA #bestproducts #under10 #onabudget

Sausage and Potato Foil Packets

Sausage and Potato Foil Packets

I think my favorite part of camping is definitely the food.  I love cooking over an open campfire, life seems a little simpler.  It had been a few years since my family had gone camping, but I was definitely excited to get back into it.