When it comes to buying a home, it can be difficult to find the right one. You might not have the budget for the sort of house that you want to buy or you may can’t find that perfect house on the market. Thankfully, there is another option. You can build your own home. With […]
Making Property Your Next Project: Investment Ideas For Busy Moms
If you’re juggling life with kids, work, and everything else that each day can throw your way; you’ll be used to balancing everything so that your family is well looked after. Those you love in your household will always take priority, but it’s essential that you’re able to find some time for yourself too. Many […]
How to Keep Your Home Free of Clutter in the Future
Decluttering is a little like losing weight. No matter how well you deal with your problem in the beginning, it will keep coming back unless you understand the concept of maintenance. If you have gone to the bother of decluttering your home and making it more minimalist and free of mess, here are some tips […]
10 Tiny Decluttering Steps You Can Take Today
We have alot of stuff. That happens with six kids. School papers, bills, clothes, it’s really easy to get tackled by clutter if you let it. This year I am focusing on how to get organized for the entire household. We will hopefully be buying a house this year and the ideas will get even […]
How Terminix Removes Wildlife From Indoors
Wild animals are great, as long as they stay in the wild. When wildlife pests invade your home or office, however, they can bring noise, damage, and diseases in their wake. Some animals can chew through foundation and wiring which can necessitate costly repairs, while others can carry dangerous diseases including rabies. Fortunately, Terminix can […]
Mobile Apps to Help You Get Organized
Are your organizational skills lacking? Are you looking for an easy way to rectify the situation? If you answered “yes” to one or both of these questions, it’s time to consider one of the many mobile apps that help you get and stay organized. I am constantly checking out new apps that are worthwhile, especially […]
Complete Children’s Birthday Party Checklist
If you’re going to be throwing a birthday party for any of your children over the coming year, then some tips and tricks are always a good idea, right? As our children get older they can get a little fussier with what they want. So a checklist to work through can always be a good […]
How Being Organized Saves You Time and Money
When our family has everyone here, we have NINE people running around this house. I would be lying if I denied that we for sure have chaos. Life is a balancing act, especially when I’m planning the twins’ appointments around avoiding missing school, getting the other kids’ appointments, extracurricular activities like Girl Scouts, soccer, and […]
Where to Find Ideas for Home Organization
We have a huge family which means we have lots of STUFF. It can be a task to keep things organized at times with six kids running around but we know we often need to declutter. Being able to find what the kids need is a must for happiness in this house. As you make […]
50 Easy Items to Toss on Your Decluttering Journey
Clutter. When it comes down to it, small things can make the most clutter. Deciding what to get rid of is one of the toughest parts of decluttering. It’s natural to develop a certain attachment to your possessions, and it can seem wasteful to give away something you’ve hardly used. Believe it or not, there […]
How to Declutter an Entire Room in One Afternoon
The new year is officially here and with all those gifts from Christmas, decluttering is a dreaded, but unavoidable, task. There are a variety of ways to approach the process, but sometimes you just want to get this unappealing job done as quickly as possible. If that’s how you feel, you’ll want to read […]
More Hours in the Day: How to Keep on Top of those Chores
Chores are necessary but not always fun. Throw in a few inconveniences and mistimed bouts with traffic and chores can be dreadful. Those who have done chores for decades strive to find ways to complete them smarter not harder. Here’s how to stay on top of the must-dos. Go Shopping at Off Times Very few […]
Where does the water go when it leaves your sink or shower?
We all use the sinks and shower in our home each day and the water runs away down the drain. Have you ever thought about what happens to the water when it leaves the sink or shower and where is eventually goes? We are going to take a look at the drainage system in your […]
Backyard Water Fun
Backyard Water Fun While the weather here in Iowa hasn’t behaved quite yet, we just got a small blowup pool for the kids to be able to enjoy. Here are some fun options for you to enjoy with your kids! Wild Water Slip and Slide Wild Water Slip and Slide – $44.82, 9.95 shipping – […]
Getting a Start on Spring Cleaning.
With March officially here, the countdown to Spring is here. While here in Iowa, we are still being hit with ridiculous snow and severe weather, many of us are ready for a break in it all. As we prepare for warmer weather, more activities with the kids, and the ability to get out of the […]