Homemade ice cream was the summertime treat of my childhood, and it’s a tradition that I’ve continued for my own kids too. For decades, I got by with the help of an old bucket-style ice cream maker, which did get the job done (in its own noisy and messy way!) But earlier this month, I decided to “treat” myself to a newer, ... Continue Reading
This Clever Oven Cleaning Hack Makes It Easy To Do The Impossible
When it starts getting grimy and gross, I trust in my favorite overnight method to clean my oven. It works like a charm every time, and I’ve never needed another method to help me keep my oven clean! Until quite recently, that is. Because a couple of weeks ago, I noticed that the grime on the glass part of the door wasn’t ... Continue Reading
This One Simple Hack Solves Every Problem With Collared Shirts
I used to think of collared shirts as being a bit like a fresh haircut. They look great when they’re brand new, but they start looking “lived in” after just one or two washes. But after a recent discovery concerning collared shirts, I now realize that I just didn’t have the know-how to preserve that “brand new” crispness for ... Continue Reading
7 Things You’ll Want To Stock Up On In August
How can it be August already?! I swear it feels like Independence Day was about two days ago. Summer always flies by too quickly, but the best we can do is try to enjoy it while it lasts. And I feel like I’ve been doing a lot of that lately! :-) This month’s edition of my guide to stocking up is very reflective of transition ... Continue Reading
20 Practical Reasons To Keep Lavender Oil At The Ready
In terms of overall usefulness, it's hard to imagine an essential oil that could hope to compete with lavender oil! From its anti-inflammatory effects to its calming qualities, lavender oil has many useful properties that can come in handy in your day-to-day life. To give you a better idea of just how useful lavender oil can ... Continue Reading
How To Fix The Most Painful Bra Problem In Seconds
A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post about bra hacks, and that post ended up receiving a lot of great feedback! It’s really neat that something as simple as wearing a bra every day can give us so many shared experiences to bond over (though not all of them are positive of course!) ;-) Related: This Brand Makes The Most ... Continue Reading
11 Smart Ways To Save Money As A Pet Owner
The love and companionship of our pets is priceless, but taking care of them definitely has its costs! Between food, grooming, visits to the vet, and more, the costs of caring for a pet can add up. And since we could all stand to save a bit of money where we can, today I wanted to share some easy ways to save money on ... Continue Reading
11 Clever Hacks That Every Gardener Will Want To Know
As an avid gardener for many years, I’ll be the first to admit that gardening can often be dirty, time-consuming, and just plain hard work! (Although the fruits of my labors are so gratifying!) In my experience, there are two things you can do to make the work of gardening more enjoyable. The first thing you can do is adjust ... Continue Reading
11 Surprisingly Helpful Things You Can Do With Olive Oil
That bottle of olive oil in your kitchen cupboard is much more useful that might think! In addition to mixing it with lemon juice to make a quick vinaigrette, you can also use olive oil for cleaning, personal care, and more! In today’s blog post, I’ll be sharing 11 surprising and practical uses for olive oil around the house. ... Continue Reading
11 Things In Your Home That Are Dirtier Than You Know
We may be in the midst of a heat wave here in Utah, but you don't have to wait for cooler weather to think about staying healthy! (Besides, it's perfectly possible to catch a cold any time of the year. And I’m sure all of us can agree that catching a cold in the summertime is a miserable experience!) Keeping your home ... Continue Reading
Here’s How To Never Lose Another Sock In The Wash
Benjamin Franklin once said that "in this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes." But with all due respect to Mr. Franklin, I think his list of life's certainties could use one minor update in order to capture our modern times. Because nowadays, nothing is truly certain but death, taxes, and losing ... Continue Reading
This Is A Better Way To Clean The Air In Your Home
When it comes to the air in our homes, I think most of us evaluate how “clean” it is by how it smells. If it smells fresh or pleasant, we consider the air to be clean (or at least clean enough.) But truly clean air is about more than just the way it smells. Clean air is free of: Dust Mold spores Harmful bacteria ... Continue Reading
This Is Simply The Best Homemade Laundry Detergent Ever
Regular readers of this blog will know that I’ve been sharing recipes for homemade cleaning products for years and years now. And way back in the beginning, it all started with homemade laundry detergent! The homemade laundry detergent that I’ll be sharing with you today has been my go-to for about 7 years now. It’s easy to ... Continue Reading
9 Ways That Alexa Is The Kitchen Helper Of Your Dreams
When I set up my new Amazon Echo in my kitchen a few years ago, I was mostly just excited to have an easy way to listen to music while I worked! I knew that Amazon’s virtual assistant Alexa was the primary feature of the Echo, but I wasn’t sure if I'd use it much other than to play music. But over time I found myself ... Continue Reading