My husband Dave, bless his heart, has a talent for creating clutter. While he would insist that the little piles of his stuff around the house are not clutter, the dictionary defines clutter as “a collection of things lying about in an untidy mass,” so you tell me! ;-) But I’ve recently instituted a new organization system ... Continue Reading
This One Simple Trick Will Save You A Fortune On Groceries
Pretty much everything at the grocery store goes on sale at one point or another. But not all sales are created equal, and paying $0.50 less for a box of cereal probably isn’t going to make much of a difference in the long run! If you want to rack up significant savings, you need to take advantage of the deepest discounts. ... Continue Reading
This Is The Best Way To Protect Yourself From COVID-19
From school closures to sports suspensions, from travel bans to stock market mayhem, it’s truly been a crazy week. And at the heart of it all is COVID-19, the coronavirus disease that the World Health Organization is calling a pandemic. In light of these unprecedented events and the anxiety they’re causing around the globe, ... Continue Reading
The 9 Best Remedies For Lip Lines That Are Actually Affordable
Fine lines and wrinkles are an inescapable part of aging, and aging is an inescapable part of life! And while I try not to get too worked up about the various signs that I’m getting older, sometimes that’s easier said than done! For me, it’s the lines around my lips (AKA lip lines or lip wrinkles) that bother me most ... Continue Reading
7 Undeniably Brilliant Ways You Need To Use Your Turkey Baster
After digging them out of a kitchen drawer to help with holiday cooking, many of our turkey basters spend the majority of the year unused and collecting dust. But my hope is that after today’s post, you’ll find yourself reaching for your turkey baster much more frequently! And that’s because today, I’ll be sharing 7 creative ... Continue Reading
This Is The Only Thing That Helps Me Sleep Without Feeling Groggy
Author's Note: This post, which was originally published in August 2019, has been freshly updated for accuracy! In addition to updates for clarity, it now includes details about some exciting new releases in my shop, including the brand new Slumber Roll-On and the updated Good Night Sleep Kit. I often have trouble ... Continue Reading
7 Surprising Pantry Staples That Actually Belong In The Fridge
I doubt anyone enjoys throwing out food that went bad before you could get around to eating it. That’s just one of many reasons why properly storing food is so important! And while it might seem obvious which foods you should store in the fridge and which can go in the pantry, that’s not always the case! In fact, there are ... Continue Reading
This Is The Best Decision You Can Make For Your Teeth
I do my best to keep my teeth and gums in good shape, but as I’m sure many of you know, sometimes it’s easier said than done! But if there’s one thing I know for sure, it’s that your good intentions won’t save you from the the disapproval of your dental hygienist! Last time I had a dentist appointment, we were going over my ... Continue Reading
9 Things You Need To Get Rid Of In Your Closet
If there’s one spot in my house that gives me the most grief and/or anxiety, it’s my bedroom closet. It always seems like it’s teetering on the edge of becoming a complete disaster zone! But I take some solace in the fact that I’m far from the only one who feels this way about their closet. Closet organization is a challenge ... Continue Reading
15 Money-Saving Tips You Need To Know If You Shop At Walmart
Over the past few months, I’ve shared a couple of different posts featuring tips for shopping at specific retail stores. So far, I’ve shared tips for shopping at Costco and Target, and I have another installment to share with you today! :-) Today we’ll be focusing on Walmart, a store which I personally have a bit of a soft ... Continue Reading
The One Simple Thing You Should Do To All Your Tissues
In the weeks to come, the common cold and flu will still be making their rounds while early spring growth starts to trigger seasonal allergies. This convergence can be a perfect storm for runny noses and congestion, so I’m preparing now by stocking up on tissues! I’ll also be keeping my essential oils at the ready, because I ... Continue Reading
6 Unexpected Foods You Can Freeze (And The Best Ways To Do It!)
Our freezers are wonderful things, and they can help keep our food fresh longer than almost any other storage method. Making the most of your freezer space can help you save money on groceries, cut down on food waste, and enjoy your favorite foods even when they’re out of season! A few years back, I wrote this post about 20 ... Continue Reading
The Best Way to Clean Grout
Cleaning grout is one of those chores I’m always trying to avoid! It’s just such a pain and I’ve never really found a DIY method I love. Well, today we’re all in luck! My daughter-in-law, Kaitlyn, tried out a bunch of different (bleach-free) grout cleaning methods and is here to report her results and cleaning tips. Kaitlyn ... Continue Reading
These Are 7 Of The Best Ways To Organize Your Recipes
Keeping things organized can be tricky for me at the best of times (I’ll go ahead and blame ADHD for that one!), and that’s especially apparent when it comes to my recipe collection! It barely even qualifies as a collection because it exists in so many different places. I have recipes from magazines on my fridge, printed ... Continue Reading