Category Archives: The House

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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Upcycling–What’s Old is New Again

Posted on May 24, 2011 by Cheri

It’s spring time which means yard sales! (Or garage sales or rummage sales, depending on where you live.) Whether you are rich or poor, well off or getting by, we all can afford to be frugal. For me, part of … 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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Solving the Under-bed Dilemma

Posted on May 10, 2011 by Janae

I have two common problems in our house when it comes to cleaning the bedrooms. One, too often a clean room means a messy underbed. And, two, I have kids who love to hoard things. One child, in particular, loves … 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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My Favorite Organization Tip: Hair Ties!

Posted on April 13, 2011 by Cheri

If you have daughters, you probably use those tiny little hair ties. I have three little girls so we use a LOT of hair ties. And if you happen to also have an 18 month old, or you’ve ever accidentally … Continue reading →

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The Miracle of the Leaky Pipe

Posted on April 1, 2011 by Janae

Over the last couple of months, it seemed like our house was falling apart. It started our bedroom doors sticking on the second level. Then, cracks started to move through the paint around the door frames. A few weeks later … Continue reading →

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Muffins Unite for a Greener Planet!

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Heidi

Have you ever made a bowl full of muffin batter, only to discover that you’re out of paper muffin cups? The only alternative is to spray that muffin tray and dash with flour, but that leaves a good clean-up for … Continue reading →

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Simplify Cooking with Spice Mixes

Posted on March 30, 2011 by Cheri

Have you ever opened a cookbook, found a recipe, and thought “WOW! There are WAY too many ingredients for me to do this right now!” ? I have. Some of my favorite meals require 10 or more spices to be … Continue reading →

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