We get a lot of slugs in the wetter parts of the Pacific Northwest where I live, which makes gardening extra challenging. I found a great way on how to get rid of slugs with a chemical-free, homemade non-toxic slug killer made with beer, sugar and yeast. I try to find natural ways to deter ...
Weekly Cleaning Schedule Printable
All your dreams will come true with this Weekly Cleaning Schedule Printable! Choose from a weekly cleaning plan that is already filled in with cleaning prompts, or a blank version. Knowing how often you should clean things in your home can be overwhelming, but these free printables really help ...
Organized Christmas Storage Ideas
Taking the time to organize all the holiday decor is a chore you'll be happy you did right next year! Here are a few helpful and smart Christmas Storage Ideas to keep holiday decorations damage free. Holiday & Christmas Storage Ideas Taking the time to organize all your holiday ...
Organized Pantry Ideas
Organize your kitchen cabinets with labeled glass jars and airtight containers to keep pantry items fresh, pretty and free of any pantry moths or bugs. These Organized Pantry Ideas are beautiful to look at and great for any cabinet storing food and non-perishables. It's kind of addicting once ...
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Summer
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Summer will make your home smell wonderful! No chemicals and no synthetic perfumes! When you diffuse essential oils, scenting your home is always toxic-free and eco-friendly. Boy oh boy, am I late in getting this posted! I wanted to use a few of these ...
Composite Decking vs. Wood
Welcome to part 2 of my Replacing our Deck Series! Let's chat about Decking Materials. Specifically, what are the pros and cons when using Composite Decking vs. Wood when building a deck. Part 1. I talked about how to know when to replace your deck. Ours was way beyond a questionable ...
When to Replace your Deck
When to Replace your Deck is part 1 in a 4 part series where I will show you our process for a DIY approach for replacing and building your own deck. I will show you what products to use, where to get them and any tips & tricks along the way. Check back often to see our progress and the ...
Lawn Care Tips for Summer
It's starting to heat up and I'm sharing Lawn Care Tips for Summer to complete a 4 part series for a year of lawn care tips & tricks for all seasons. I have learned so much partnering with Grass Seed America and supporting Oregon grass seed farmers. I hope by sharing all the simple lawn care ...
How to Host a Pasta Bar
When you're looking for an easy way to host a crowd, all you need to know is How to Host a Pasta Bar! Everyone loves pasta, especially when they can mix and match their desired pasta shape, sauce and toppings. Putting together a buffet-style pasta party is a stress-free ...
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Spring
Oh, this is a great printable list of Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Spring! It's hard to choose my favorite because they all make my home smell fresh and clean! Lemon essential oil is one of my favorites, it goes so well with many other oils and it also has so many great cleaning ...
Spring Lawn Care Tips – Winter Recovery
Be rewarded with a beautiful summer lawn by following these 5 simple Spring Lawn Care Tips. Taking care of your lawn in the spring is all about winter recovery to get your lawn back in tip-top shape. The following tips will get you on the right track for a beautiful, thick and lush lawn you ...
Budget Friendly Office Update
With just a few items, I was able to create a budget friendly office update that's functional and stylish. I added a new area rug and more portable storage options to tame the clutter with a few items from Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart. Budget Friendly Office Update Mini Makeover As a ...
Essential Oil HOLIDAY Diffuser Blends
I know you've been enjoying the printable Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Winter, but I thought perhaps you'd like a more specific list of Essential Oil HOLIDAY Diffuser Blends for Christmas and New Years. You're going to love filling your home with toxic free scents that some claim to also ...
How to Keep Garland Fresh
Learn how to keep garland fresh so your home will look and smell amazing throughout the entire holiday season! This easy method will also keep your live Christmas trees, swags and wreaths fresh and will show you how to prevent cedar garland from drying out. Every year, I buy yards and yards ...
Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Winter
And just like that, I've switched to Essential Oil Diffuser Blends for Winter now that Thanksgiving is over. I love using my diffusers with different essential oil combinations and recipes to make my home smell amazing. The best part is they are non-toxic! Some give medical advice or claim a ...
When to Reseed Lawn and Tips for Reseeding
Knowing when to reseed lawn can be just as important as knowing how to do it. After sharing tips for Simple Lawn Care for Fall, it may not surprise you to learn that the best time to overseed a lawn is now! Fall and Autumn are the best times to give your grass a good boost and set you up for ...
Simple Lawn Care for Fall
Simple Lawn Care for Fall, as necessary as it is, doesn't have to be overwhelming or difficult, or get in the way of any last minute summer entertaining! Simple Lawn Care for Fall With this post, I'll be sharing an introduction to easy fall lawn care from Grass Seed USA along with a DIY ...
Fall Essential Oil Diffuser Blends
One of my favorite ways to make my home smell wonderful is using my essential oil diffusers and swapping out seasonal scents throughout the year. These 8 Fall Essential Oil Diffuser Blends are perfect for Autumn. With cooler weather coming, I love using diffuser blend recipes to easily create the ...
Creative Ways to Use Kool-aid
I know what you’re thinking… Kool-Aid? What else could you possibly use this for?! There are surprisingly a lot of Creative Ways to Use Kool-Aid! Whether it’s around the house or for a sweet refreshment, or even a Kool-Aid Pie, this stuff can be surprisingly useful. Head to the store and grab your ...
BBQ Tips and Tricks
It's Barbecue Time! I've got a few simple BBQ Tips and Tricks that will help you grill with success! I love summer nights filled with awesome barbecued food, great laughs and a lot of memories. Barbecuing is so much more than just grilling food. It's totally an art that takes time to master. See ...
Toxin Free Cleaning – Detox your Home
I am ALL about using products that are non-toxic. Especially when it comes to Toxin Free Cleaning and my home. I was thrilled to partner with my local Safeway and try the new Open Nature™ Household Cleaning and Care products which are safe for my home and family. Open Nature Products are dye ...
How to Care for Bath Towels
Although worth it, nice bath towels can be expensive! Knowing How to Care for Bath Towels will keep them like new for many years! Learning how to wash and dry bath towels the right way is a life skill! I love a good fluffy bath towel as much as the next person and will often be confused as to ...
How to Care for Hardwood Floors
Knowing how to care for hardwood floors properly will help them to last for many, many years. Here are some tips for non-toxic cleaning and maintenance of hardwood flooring. We've had our solid hardwood floors for over a year now and I love them even more than the first time I walked on them. I ...
Simple Organizing Solutions for Kitchen Linens
Being a part of Melissa's book launch for her newest book, Simple Organizing was exactly the kick in the pants I need to tackle my kitchen towels! I'm sharing my Simple Organizing Solutions for Kitchen Linens today as one of my Clutter Confessions! If you're on Instagram, you may have seen some of ...
