If you’ve read a single one of my blog posts about cleaning, then odds are you already know how I feel about Dawn dish soap! I spread the good word of the iconic blue dish soap wherever I go, because in my experience, nothing else works quite as well! I even wrote a whole eBook about Dawn called Dazzling Dish Soap, which is ... Continue Reading
These 3 Natural Oils Are The Best For Anti-Aging
I am very excited about today’s post, and I’m excited that you’re here to read it! I’m excited because today’s post is about a topic that has become an unexpected favorite of mine, which is practical skincare solutions for older women. (I’ve even written a whole eBook about it!) The reason why this topic is important to me is ... Continue Reading
This Is Why I Haven’t Gone To The Grocery Store In Weeks
Each time I sit down to write a new post, my mission is the same: to try to make your life a little bit easier. So when I come across something that makes my own life easier, it only makes sense to pass that information on to all of you! :-) Today we’ll be exploring the world of online grocery shopping, which has quickly ... Continue Reading
This Holiday Shopping Hack Is The Best Gift You Can Give Yourself
Over the past few years, I’ve started doing the majority of my holiday shopping online. And since Black Friday and Cyber Monday are rife with great online deals, my family now knows that Thanksgiving is the hard deadline for submissions of Christmas wish lists. While the Thanksgiving deadline makes things easier in a lot of ... Continue Reading
6 Simple (But Effective) Things You Can Do To Stop Hair Loss
This post is sponsored by Key Nutrients. As always, all opinions and ideas are entirely my own. Hair loss is a common side effect of getting older, but knowing that doesn't necessarily make it any easier to deal with. It can be a real shock to realize just how much hair is coming out every time you wash it! But it's not ... Continue Reading
The One Mistake You Need To Avoid When You Make Gravy
Thanksgiving is just around the corner, so I’ve been doing a lot of mental planning this week! Since I figure I’m not the only one with Thanksgiving food on the brain, it seemed like an appropriate topic of choice for today’s post! And although the turkey (I cook my turkey in an electric roaster) is the traditional star of ... Continue Reading
13 Tips You Need To Know Before Your Next Target Run
Who doesn’t love a good Target run? Back when my kids were little, running to Target was about as much “me-time” as I ever got, and it retains some of those “happy place” vibes to this day! And despite all the jokes about Target being a trap for impulse purchases and overspending, there are plenty of ways to save money there! ... Continue Reading
The Surprising Thing Most Women Should Clean More Often
It appears as though many of us could use a little reminder about the importance of cleaning our makeup brushes regularly! This is according to a 2015 poll where 39% of women reported cleaning their makeup brushes less than once a month, and another 22% reported not cleaning them at all. And while cleaning your makeup brushes ... Continue Reading
The One Thing You Need To Soothe A Headache Anytime
As someone who frequently suffers from headaches and migraines, I know how disruptive they can be. Headaches don’t care about your schedule or your to-do list, and are capable of derailing your productivity for hours at a time. But I have some exciting news to share with you today that I hope will not only help frequent ... Continue Reading
Understanding This One Thing Will Make You A Better Baker
Even if you’ve only tried a few of my cleaning hacks or homemade cleaners, you probably already understand one important thing about me: I am a big fan of baking soda. You can use it to clean, scour, deodorize, freshen, and so much more. What’s not to love? But what about baking soda’s cousin, baking powder? I use it in ... Continue Reading
“Why Didn’t I Think Of That?” – The 4th Annual Holiday Edition
Here on my blog, I strive to share simple, everyday tips and tricks that can help make your life a little bit easier. But sometimes, the tips that I want to share aren’t something I can write a whole blog post about! Since I simply cannot waste a good idea, I tuck them away to use at a later date. Today I’ll be sharing some ... Continue Reading
5 Easy Things That Will Make Your Holiday Guests Feel At Home
This post is sponsored by Stanley Steemer. As always, all opinions and ideas are entirely my own. One of my favorite things about the holiday season is getting to spend quality time with family and friends. We’ve hosted both expected and unexpected guests during the holidays for the past few years now, and it has reminded me ... Continue Reading
7 Smart Devices That Will Make Your Home Life Easier
Technology is getting smarter and smarter, and for the most part that’s good news! Smart devices offer a world of options that you can control and even automate to your heart’s desire, saving you time, mental energy, and even money in certain cases. And as smart devices become more common, they get cheaper and easier to use ... Continue Reading
Everything You Need To Know For Your Best Thanksgiving Ever
Even though Thanksgiving falls later in the month this year, it's never too early to start planning! Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner with just a few guests, or a sprawling affair for the extended family, hosting a Thanksgiving dinner requires a lot of planning and preparation! But don't you worry, because I'm here ... Continue Reading