Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me in behalf of Honda of Tiffany Springs. My husband and I got our first car in 2002 right before we got married. We each had received several lectures from our parents about taking care of our car and making sure we treated it well so it would last. We have tried our best throughout the years to take car of that car and because of our efforts our 14 year old car is still going strong (we do have a newer car for the record!).If … [Read more...]
Fun, Temporary Ways to Spruce Up Your Walls
Maybe you want a temporary solution to your dull walls because you’re not sure you’ll like what you try. Or, perhaps you need something that is removable because you’re renting a place and can’t make permanent changes.Either way, there are plenty of fun ways you can add some interest to your walls without compromising their integrity. Read on for some great ideas.Removable Wall CoveringsJust because you can’t or don’t want to paint or install traditional wallpaper doesn’t mean … [Read more...]
Chore Chart
On Saturday our house looked like a disaster! My husband decided right then he was going to start a Saturday chore program! Today I found this free chore chart... coincidence? I think not! Do you use a chore chart at your house? Does it work out well? … [Read more...]
Take Advantage of The Summer: What to Get Done Around The House
Summertime is for vacations and work. Summer offers warm dry days for painting, hot days to help evaporate water used for washing surfaces and some cloudy cooler days for working on the lawn or fixing a roof. Every homeowner has a list of things that needs to be done, but each type of repair or maintenance is best left to summer days that provide optimal weather conditions for the job.1. Weed and Feed the LawnSpring and early summer are the active growing time of lawns. They go … [Read more...]
Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care Review & Giveaway
Disclaimer: The Soft Scrub brand provided me with a sample of Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet Care in exchange for a product review. However, all the opinions expressed here are my own.I never thought I'd be flashing my toilet on my blog, but here it is in all of it's clean glory! I have been using Soft Scrub 4-in-1 Toilet care in my toilet for over a week now. These little balls of cleaner pack quite a punch in fighting toilet bowl ring, preventing buildup and keeping the toilet fresh for up to 4 … [Read more...]
How to Create a Pinterest-worthy Playroom on a Budget
Building a perfect playroom is about creating an inspiring space for your child to learn and grow. Think of it as the canvas for both you and your child’s imagination. Pinterest is a popular internet site that allows users to organize their artistic visions by posting project ideas, products and visual inspirations on digital boards. Check out the unique ideas below to create afunctional and fun playroom that you would be proud to share with family and friends on Pinterest. Pick a Theme Themed … [Read more...]
Some Great DIY Tips To Reinvigorate Your House This Summer
The summer is around the corner and people will be blessed with longer days and off course extra light. These long days and extra light will allow you to DIY to-do list that you have been preparing to craft some changes to your house. These simple and easy to complete projects will spruce up your home this summer whether they are about renovating the lawn or removing the patchy wallpapers.Easy Crafts to Revive Your Home:Following are some of the DIY projects that will totally transform … [Read more...]
Homemade Laundry Soap Recipe
Several months ago, while on Pinterest, I came across a recipe for making homemade laundry detergent. Weeks went by I still hadn’t bought the ingredients to make it. Late last fall, I finally made the first batch. WOW! I was impressed with how well the laundry came out. It was so soft and smelled great! Even our towels, no longer smelled like mildew. The originalrecipe I found said that I could use ivory soap or Irish spring. For several months, I used ivory. But recently switched to Irish … [Read more...]
Store your Stuff
Sometimes you have to store your stuff. One of the great things about storage company websites, including http://www.loknstore.co.uk/ is that you can use a space estimator to help make sure you get the space that will fit your belongings without paying too much for a unit that is too big. You can also get an instant quote so you can start planning to storage budget!In my married life we have had to put all of our belongings into a storage unit twice. The first time we did it, it wasn't too … [Read more...]
Stay Safe Against Carbon Monoxide
Recently we spoke about fire safety and how to keep your children safe from fire. Today I’d like to talk about another home hazard that isn’t as obvious as a fire, but is easily prevented with the right measures. This hazard is Carbon Monoxide. I highly recommend every home have carbon monoxide detectors in order to help prevent tragedy. Click here to find out how to get your house or business protected from the dangers of carbon monoxide.Here are some facts about Carbon Monoxide:CO … [Read more...]
Get Going on your Tax Return
Have you received your W-2? My husband just got his W-2 today, so I am going to get ready to get serious about our taxes! I enter each form as it comes in the mail and then when I have everything I do the HUGE walk through going through every category! I love how simple turbo tax makes me taxes. If you haven't tried it, this should be the year! Also, don't forget about loading your refund on a Visa prepaid card to be entered to win a YEAR of FREE groceries! … [Read more...]
Enhance your home with personalised art
Frame galleries, a group of frames in close proximity to each other on a wall, are a great way to have art in your home that truly reflects your personality, as well as your family’s history. If you've been tempted to try this art arrangement but have been a little overwhelmed, fear not. It is easier than it looks. The gallery can be made up of photographs, artworks or mirrors. For a truly personalised touch, use a mixture of all three and create a theme or colour pattern.The first step … [Read more...]
10 Laundry Tips for an Easier Life
It's probably safe to assume that doing the laundry is up there with your most-hated jobs around the home. But there are some ways you can make it a bit easier on yourself. Bedding Wash your sheets and pillowcases inside the matching duvet covers, and then dry and store them in the same way. This will help to keep matching items together and save you lots of time hunting through piles of bedding to find the matching pieces.Socks You probably waste countless hours pairing up socks. … [Read more...]
How to look after your carpet
A carpet forms the basis for decorating the flooring in most of your rooms and if you’re like me, choosing a new carpet isn’t easy – it takes time selecting the right one. All this effort then feels wasted once that ‘new carpet smell’ has gone but there are a few tips you can deploy to make your carpet last longer:Vacuum regularlyWell, not too regularly. Vacuuming can cause some of the fibres of the carpet to be pulled up with the vacuum but not vacuuming at all leads unwanted tiny … [Read more...]
Save Money on Your Heating Bill This Winter
Do you get a shock when you read your heating bill every winter? Now that people don’t have the money to splash out and with the imminent arrival of snow, what can you do to keep yourself warm without breaking the bank? Here are 10 simple steps that will make you feel warm.1- Keep all your doors closed. We often walk through doors and forget to close them, letting all the warm air escape and the cold air enter.2- Make use of any old blankets by cutting them into strips and placing … [Read more...]
