Category Archives: Cleaning Tips

Coloring Books + Organization = Happy Me

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Cheri

I think there’s a lot of value in coloring for kids. Sure, freehand coloring and drawing is EXTRA great, but even coloring in a good ol’ coloring book allows for expression, experimentation, creativity, and rule following. I have three budding … Continue reading →

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The Many Faces of Vinegar

Posted on July 22, 2011 by Janae

Lately, I’ve been pleasantly surprised by the “all-around” uses of Distilled White Vinegar. Apparently, Vinegar is a natural cleaner, heating agent, and antiseptic. So, it’s uses are many. Here’s a few you might find useful. Dishwashing Rinse-Aid: Just add 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Quick Cleaning Tips

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Cheri

Do you have a messy eater in your home? Or maybe two? Or three? I find that the floor under our table is always messy, wet, sticky, or literally STUCK. Cheerios and Life cereal are the worst, aren’t they!? Today, … Continue reading →

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Chore Wheels

Posted on June 29, 2011 by Cheri

When we were growing up, our mom had a chore chart taped to the inside of the cupboard door. Our typical daily chores were: Set the table, Clear the table, Unload the dishwasher, Load the dishwasher, Sweep the floor. Our … Continue reading →

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Vinegar – Nature’s Natural Disinfectant

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Heidi

Two of my daughters have staph infections…again. Having been the 3rd time my 3 year old has contracted staph in the last 5 months, I said, “TO END WITH IT ALL!!” and researched what is the best type of disinfectant … Continue reading →

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Making Cleaning Fun(ner)

Posted on May 17, 2011 by Kerri

13 ideas to get the cleaning done, and in a fun way. Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 3, 2011 by Kerri

Excuse This House ~Author Unknown Some houses try to hide the fact that children shelter there. Ours boasts of it quite openly; the signs are everywhere. For smears are on the windows, little smudges on the doors– I should apologize, … Continue reading →

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Life More Organized–New Year’s Resolution

Posted on January 5, 2011 by Cheri

The Epiphany A few weeks ago, our area of Minnesota was hit with a huge snowstorm.  In just 24 hours, we received about 20 inches of snow.  Add that on top of the 10 inches we already had, plus all … Continue reading →

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Keeping House, Not Just Housekeeping

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Kerri

A list of quick thoughts to help you keep a better house Continue reading →

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Homemade Laundry Soap

Posted on October 22, 2010 by Cheri

When my second daughter was born, she developed eczema after two days of being on earth.  And it was bad.  All her skin looked like alligator skin and it seemed like it was sagging off of her.  She was scaly … Continue reading →

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