Mark the changing calendar with new years reflections instead of new year’s resolutions for less ick and more focus for the year to come. Why Reflect on the New Year? I know it can feel like we just want to leave the old year in the rearview. Maybe we didn’t accomplish everything (or much of […]
How to Store Clothes
Whether it’s a change in the season, you’re moving or you just have some items you don’t need very often, it’s important to know how to store clothes to keep them in the best shape possible. If you haven’t done a great job in storing things, my post on how to refresh clothes without washing […]
How to Refresh Clothes without Washing or Dry Cleaning
I have a pantsuit that doesn’t quite fit that I’ve held onto for years, and someone needed to borrow it so it was time to investigate how to refresh clothes that have been sitting around for too long. The main problems with this suit were that it had collected dust, it had a little bit […]
How to Wash Stuffed Animals
My daughter has these animals that hang on her backback through the school year that definitely needed a wash so let’s go through how to wash stuffed animals together. The main difficulty when it comes to washing stuffed stuffed animals is actually in drying them quickly so the stuffing inside doesn’t get moldy. Supplies Needed […]
One Little Word for the New Year: Attention
I have designated one little word to be the touchstone for each year for I think 11 years now. They usually come to me pretty easily but I don’t do the best at holding onto them through the year. I thought this year’s one little word was going to be build, but the more I […]
8 Ways to Use Essential Oils in the Home
There are so many great ways to use essential oils in the home, from cleaning supplies to body care. If you’re looking to add more essential oils to your daily life, read on for recommendations. Safe Use of Essential Oils in the Home Before we get too deep into the different ways to use essential […]
Easy Corn Casserole Recipe
We’ve been making this easy corn casserole recipe for as long as I can remember. If we were ever not hosting Thanksgiving, this is the side dish I would take. It’s easy (like, my kid could make it herself as soon as she could open a can), delicious and it’s corn! Speaking of easy, if […]