Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. I love cleaning with steam. Previously HomeRight has sent me a SteamMachine that I used to clean almost every surface of my house. It was awesome! I cleaned my oven, which was totally gross, but was so easy with the use of steam. I was able to get my brand new curtains wrinkle free. My shower doors became clearer and my faucets beautifully shiny. Cleaning … [Read more...]
Choosing the Perfect Bedding for your Child + Giveaway
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Picking bedding for children can be tricky if you start thinking too much about it. It's hard because you want to get something they like but you also want it to last. Fads, styles, trends and even taste changing quickly so the key is to get something classic. If your children share a room then you have an extra layer of tricky trying to get coordinating … [Read more...]
Update Your Kitchen One Piece at a Time
Disclosure: I received products for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.When we moved to Kansas City and purchased our house, it was a foreclosure. That was the only way we could afford such a big house that backs onto a little lake. Without the lake this house would have been a no-go for me because I don't love the floor plan, the kitchen was missing appliances and the ones it did have were out-dated and some were in rough shape.When we first moved … [Read more...]
On-The-Go Clean with Cottonelle Flushable Cleansing Cloths
Disclosure: I have teamed up with Linqia and Cottonelle to discuss this product. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.This summer is all about road trips for my family! We recently returned from one just to turn around and leave for another soon. When I pack for these road trips I keep cleanliness in mind. I'm bit of a germaphobe and I want my kids and myself to be clean - everywhere!This may get a little bit embarrassing here for a moment but it's time to talk … [Read more...]
Taking Memory Foam Into the Kids’ Room
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.We recently played musical bedrooms at our house. We moved my baby out of my room and into his own room which then forced my son and daughter to share a room, for the time being. They were fine with that arrangement because we promised them bunk beds!! Then I needed to get mattresses for these bunk beds. Enter Signature Sleep. After working with their wonderful team … [Read more...]
Got Kids? Protect Your Mattresses
Disclosure: I received free products for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Having a household is expensive. Buying couches, chairs, tables, appliances, beds and more to fill your house is expensive. When you make those purchases you want them to last. There are steps you can take to help protect your big items and keep them nice and lasting longer. Use a table cloth on your nice wood dining room table. I put a fabric runner across the top of my … [Read more...]
Transitioning to a Memory Foam Mattress
Disclosure: I received a free product sample from LinenSpa.com for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. For the past 30 years I have slept on a tradition spring coil mattress. For the past almost 12 years I've had the SAME mattress (I know this is horrible!) Did you know the life span of a mattress is about 8 years? (Though I think memory foam has a longer life span, perhaps) You need to replace them every 8 years, so don't follow my … [Read more...]
Tips for Creating a Picture Collage Wall
Disclosure: I have teamed up with Frugaa.com to bring you this post. All opinions are my own.Creating a picture wall in your home can seem a little overwhelming. How do you arrange the pictures? What sizes should they be? How are they all going to mesh together? Do the frames have to match? Let me help you answer some of these questions from my own experience. These tips work for creating a photo collage of your family or a collage of art you want to hang.1. Choose a large or … [Read more...]
Long Lasting Hand Sanitizer
Disclosure: I received a free product sample for review purposes. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ.Father's Day falls during summer break. This year instead of getting Dad a tie or some socks, try getting him some Zylast. Zylast is a revolutionary hand sanitizer that offers persistent protection for up to six hours.I have used a lot of hand sanitizers because of having three children. We use them when we go out, after we've been at church, after grocery … [Read more...]
Castles for Kings and Queens — Creating the Perfect Bedroom for Your Kids
A child’s bedroom is their sanctuary (but to them it’s their castle!). From the early days of naps in cribs to their transition into a ‘grown up bed’, a child’s room should feel safe, comfortable and fun. For many mums relegating (or promoting!) a child to their room can provide some much needed peace and quiet, but the child has to want to spend time there. Creating a fun, functional space can be challenging but is more than worth it in the long run.For the ultimate in kid-friendly bedroom … [Read more...]
Reducing Allergens Before They Reduce Me With Febreze
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Febreze. All opinions are my own. Warmer weather and Spring have both arrived! While this is great news for my family because it means a lot of fun togetherness outside, but it bad news for my allergies. Pollen is flooding the air and getting into my home. I will soon be struggling with my seasonal allergies. This is where Febreze Allergen Reducer saves the day!When we are outside playing, doing yard work and enjoying the warm weather, … [Read more...]
It Smells like Spring in my Home with the #FebrezeSpring Collection
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by SheSpeaks and Febreze. I love that the weather is finally changing. It seems like Winter dragged on forever, but Spring has finally sprung! I love flowers blooming, grass returning to its lovely green color and rain storms (as long as tornado warnings don't accompany them). I love the crisp air and the earth made clean after Spring showers! Another great part of Spring - the new Febreze Spring scents.Spring is one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Sponsored Video: Liquid-Plumr Hair Clog Eliminator
Disclosure: This post has been sponsored by Liquid-Plumr, but concerns my own opinion.I have a very thick head of hair. I also have a shedding problem. After I had my baby over a year ago I knew the hair shedding would begin and it is still going on. This means that even though we have a drain cover and I can catch a lot of my hair in the shower, some still sneaks down the drain. This is an even bigger problem in my sink and we do have a water flow problem there.I'm very excited to have … [Read more...]
Inspiring Bedroom Design Tips Your Children Will Love
credit link Out of all the rooms in our homes, the children’s bedroom is arguably the most fun and satisfying one to decorate. Maybe it is because we love and want to provide the best for our children, that we put so much more thought into their room. There is also the fact that designing their room brings out the child in all of us. Now, we are not only talking about young children here; it may be that you have teenagers in your family. Whatever age your kids are, read on, and you may find … [Read more...]
How to Design a Bathroom Suitable for Kids
pic Children. A source of pleasure and heartache for more than half of our lives. Once they are born, they consume our every waking thought, and we lie awake at night, worrying what life has in store for them. We can’t wait to put them to bed at night and can’t wait to see them in the morning. Often, we are judged on the quality of our parenting and presentation of our children, so we need to do our best to get it right. Our home needs to be a haven where the kids feel completely safe and … [Read more...]
