We had our carpets cleaned the other day, and as I was talking on the phone to my husband while the cleaner was here, he informed to make sure I tipped him. I would have never thought to tip my carpet cleaner. By all means, I had no problem in doing so. […]
The price of cars is constantly increasing. It is amazing how much certain vehicles cost these days. We all need a good reliable vehicle, so in our search for a good deal and a quality car, it helps to have some tips along the way. I found this great article featured on […]
If you have an entertainment center with drawers or cabinets below the television, see if you can eliminate some (or all) of what’s under there and store some toys. This way the toys will have a place and won’t clutter up the living space.
I found this great idea on the parent hacks website. A plastic soap container makes a great crayon holder. It’s big enough to hold a box of 24 crayons and will last much longer than the cardboard box they come in.
I learned a great tip from my mother in law when it comes to using liquid laundry soap. I had always struggled with a sticky cap after using it as measuring cup. One day while doing laundry I noticed my mother in law had tossed the lid right in with the load of […]
My kids love to draw and color. One day as I was wondering what to do with every creative masterpiece they make, I thought of a great idea. I grabbed a folder and started stashing away their art work.
Now when I send a letter to someone special, I pull out the folder and encourage […]
At our house the toothbrushes go from scrubbing teeth to scrubbing toilets. An old toothbrush works great for scrubbing sinks, toilets, and all kinds of other things. I’ve even given them to the kids to take out back. They love using them to scrub down the play toys and swings.
Find a good size box or storage container with a lid, and create a birthday box. Fill the box throughout the year with items you see on sale. When it’s time to go to a birthday party, let your child pick something out of the box to give to their friend. It […]
I can remember back eleven years, to when we were first married. We were starving college students and Ramen Noodles was on the menu every other night. Now I feed a family of five, and with the cost of food continuing to rise our grocery bill can get pretty scary. So I’m always thinking of […]
I feel fortunate to have been raised in a clean home. Both of my folks are neat - almost to the extreme - people. My mother alphabetizes her spices and my father folds his dirty clothes before he puts them in the hamper. Is this good or bad, you may ask…..?? It’s great! I’m not […]
