Creative Homemaking Doing the same chores at home can be very repetitive and because of that, chores can start to be less enjoyable. One way to combat this is to put creativity in the tasks, the willingness to learn new things, and the desire to improve. For example, finding an inexpensive way to improve the back porch with a homemade fountain will add an accomplishment and you will enjoy your time there after the hard … [Read more...] about Creative Homemaking
Cleaning
Healthy Habits for Cleaning
Healthy habits for cleaning Healthy habits for cleaning are a great way to improve our health. Making homemade cleaners and detergents that actually clean but don't contain any fragrances and perfumes are just a couple ways to make healthy cleaning habits. Recipe and links to the ingredients I use (like the washing soda) is in the video down below in this post. I really like … [Read more...] about Healthy Habits for Cleaning
Why Homemade Cleaners?
"When your environment is clean you feel happy motivated and healthy" -Lailah Gifty Akita Why homemade cleaners? • You can control the ingredients • Better air quality in your home • Cost effective • Environment friendly, less waste • Eliminate resistant bacteria Fragrant cleaning products have been associated with a range of adverse health effects such as migraine headaches, asthmatics, respiratory difficulties, neurological problems, mucosal symptoms, and … [Read more...] about Why Homemade Cleaners?
Tidy home tips for a small house how to create storage in a small space and a minimalist look
When we de-cluttered our 1400 sf home we looked very much like a minimalist. We had cabinets and storage that was empty. Then we bought and moved into a house that was 980 sf with no storage. We had to come up with solutions where we were able to store our much needed things but we wanted to keep a calming but warm welcoming look for our home without the stress of walking over things. Using baskets and wooden boxes for decor so everyday items can be in a convenient location without … [Read more...] about Tidy home tips for a small house how to create storage in a small space and a minimalist look
How to clean fridge weekly and how to deep clean occasionally
We had a very relaxing Sunday and it was time to go through my fridge and clean it a little bit. I also wanted to make our raw veggies ready to eat. I love to use jars for several reasons. They are inexpensive, their shape is so efficient, I can clearly see what's in it and the healthiest option for food storage. Even farther I love how they look. I love that instead of those wild patterned and harsh colored boxes don't take my attention away from the food (they are in that box for … [Read more...] about How to clean fridge weekly and how to deep clean occasionally