{Guest Post by Heather Hice-McCray} Homemaker Morning Routine As any mom can attest to, when you have little ones at home every morning despite your best intentions everything can go awry swiftly and quickly. I still remember how every morning when I had an infant and preschooler there seemed to be some sort of curveball that caught me off guard. Now that my children are … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Stay Organized with Kids
{Post by Heather} I grew up in a house that was super organized and always tidy. To say my mom was a clean-freak would be an understatement. We religiously organized, sorted and cleaned. At the time it was pretty annoying, but as I became an adult I grew thankful that we lived in such a clean way. And I learned a lot about how to stay organized with kids. When I became an … [Read more...]
Room-by-Room Home Organization Plan
{Post by Jessica} Cold winter temps mean spending more of your down time stuck in doors. Cabin fever can easily set in, but instead of curling under a blanket eating the last of the Christmas cookies, take this time to review and organize your home. Let’s focus on a room-by-room home organization plan. To keep this task from feeling daunting or from becoming so … [Read more...]
DIY Dusting Spray
Do you enjoy dusting? Would you enjoy it more if you knew you were helping to eliminate toxins from your home? A DIY dusting spray can add a tad more enjoyment to your dusting, or if you are like me at least help you dust regularly! According to the Environmental Working Group, many chemicals end up in household dust. In 2013 the Environmental Working Group (EWG) nominated … [Read more...]
Must-Have Gadgets for Homemakers
If you have been married or had a baby, then chances are you created a gift registry. Since then, how many of you have looked back and thought, “I wish I would have asked for this instead of that?” Here are some of my favorite items I use around the house that should make it onto everyone’s gift or wish list. They just make homemaking easier. … [Read more...]