Do you ever come home from vacation and as soon as you open the door get hit with a strange….smell? You wonder, does my house always smell like? Or do you have a room in your home that you have to plug your nose when you walk by because it smells terrible? I’ve definitely cringe sometimes after opening my fridge, shutting my baby’s diaper bin, and walking by the powder room ... Read More »
My 10 Commandments of Slow, Simple Living
Over the past several years I've been on a quest to "live simply." Just scroll to the top and it's in my blog's header! I want to enjoy each day. I don't want to feel rushed. Life is stressful enough without adding unrealistic expectations, busyness, vanity, and consumerism. I want to learn the art of slow simple living. So, I've slowly been taking portions of my life and ... Read More »
How I Keep a White Kitchen Clean (PLUS My Farmhouse Kitchen Renovation!)
For as long as I can remember I've wanted a white kitchen. Yes, even before Joanna Gaines made them popular on Fixer Upper. So when my husband and I had the chance to renovate our 1940s colonial I KNEW I wanted to create a beautiful modern and French farmhouse kitchen. However, when I told people my plans I heard of a lot of "No, you don't. It'll be hard to keep clean." Against ... Read More »
My DIY All-Purpose Cleaner
When I was in college, I spent my summers cleaning bathrooms at the KOA Campground in Niagara Falls. The money was great but the THINGS I SAW (and had to clean) should never be shared. Needless to say, I became somewhat of a neat freak after that job. I came to appreciate organization, cleaning routines, and a job well done. My skin, however, took a major beating from all the ... Read More »
How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe Step-By-Step
We've finally arrived at Week 3 of my "Live More With Less" Series: How to Build a Capsule Wardrobe. For those that don't know what a capsule wardrobe is it's a "mini" wardrobe where every thing goes together and you love every piece. Now, there are many variations of the definition - and sizes of capsule wardrobes - but that hits the main points. Also, don't forget to check ... Read More »