Moms are usually on the lookout for time savers and time saving tips, and the ball doesn't stop rolling there! It seems everyone is looking for ways to squeeze more value into a twenty-four hour day. Here are seven ways to help you spend less time in the kitchen!
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Nine Easy Ways to Make Storing Christmas Decorations a Breeze and a Christmas Tour at My Cottage
At the close of this year, I’m sharing a little home tour of my cottage-style decorations along with Nine Easy Ways to Make Storing Christmas Decorations a Breeze. I hope these simple ideas will give you the motivation you need to store away your precious treasures when the calendar flips to January. It will be here before we know it!
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39 Ways to Use a Norwex® EnviroCloth®
The Norwex® EnviroCloth® is an amazing cleaning tool for homemakers. It is truly an all-purpose cleaning cloth that helps you avoid harsh chemicals in your daily cleaning routines. Here are 39 ways to use the Norwex® EnviroCloth® in your car, kitchen, bathroom, and around your home. (Norwex Independent Consultant Review)
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Cottage Farmhouse Décor for Spring and Easter
Spring announces growth and new life, and I enjoy bringing some of that cheeriness inside at this time of year. In this post, I’m sharing Five Ways to Style a Cottage Farmhouse Mantel for Spring and Easter plus a video tutorial for styling a cottage farmhouse dough bowl.
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12 Ways to Create a Cozy Minimalist Home for Fall
Today I'm sharing my white pumpkins and blush pink fall décor! So many of the ideas in this post apply not only to making a cozy home for fall, but also making a cozy home for Christmas! I hope you can take away a few pointers to create a cozy minimalist home this fall AND winter!
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Best Bed-in-a-Box: Idle Sleep™ Mattress Review of Talalay Latex, Double-sided, Medium Firmness
Even though Idle Sleep™ is a bed-in-a-box company, their mattresses are so much more than the typical bed-in-a-box products. They offer an 18-Month Risk-Free Sleep Trial, Free Shipping, White Glove Service Option, and a Lifetime Warranty. In this post I review the Idle Sleep™ Talalay Latex Mattress and the Adjustable Base. (Sponsored Mattress Review)
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Best Ever Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Bars Recipe and Reflections on a Simple Christmas in Our Country Cottage
I enjoy baking Chocolate Chip Christmas Cookie Bars during the Christmas holidays. It is the best ever cookie bar recipe, and it calls for a simple yellow cake mix, chocolate chips, water, oil, and an egg. In this post, I also reflect on my simple Christmas décor in our country cottage, the true meaning of Christmas, and family traditions.
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The Best Kitchen Trash Can for Families and Four Ways to Cut Down on Trash Can Odors in Your Home
In this post I share my favorite kitchen trash can, a plastic step-on in the color black made by Safco®. It is truly the best trash can for families. This post also features Four Ways to Cut Down on Trash Can Odors in Your Home. (Product Review)
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Distressed Primitive Candlesticks DIY
Over the last few years primitive and farmhouse styles have replaced many of the traditional styles. I recently distressed my bronze candlesticks to make them primitive - farmhouse style as part of a DIY Upcycle Challenge.
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Candy Corn Wooden Blocks for Fall Home Décor
Candy corn speaks fall and autumn loud and clear, and what’s better than candy corn for home décor? I love fall decorations that are classy and can be used year after year, and these candy corn wooden blocks will find a place in your home season after season! Get your paintbrushes ready to paint this white, orange, and yellow fall craft; then use your candy corn wooden décor as a kitchen table centerpiece or to complement a fall mantle.
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Patriotic Centerpiece with Farmhouse Style and a Touch of Bling
Sometimes it’s difficult to find the perfect centerpiece for a kitchen table or some other focal point that needs a bit of décor. This red, white, and blue patriotic centerpiece with farmhouse style and a touch of bling will brighten your home for July 4th and all the patriotic holidays!
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Red, White, and Blue Farmhouse Décor—A Patriotic Wreath Tutorial—Dollar Store Craft Challenge
Farmhouse style is so trendy and makes a home feel welcoming and inviting, so what’s better than patriotic farmhouse décor to welcome my family as we go to-and-from home during these hot summer months?!! This post features a simple tutorial for red, white, and blue farmhouse mini wreaths.
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Pretty in Pink Spring Wreath ~ Dollar Store Craft Challenge Blog Hop
This pretty in pink spring wreath is an afternoon project that is easy on your purse! I purchased most of the supplies at the dollar store, and this tutorial shows you exactly how to make your own spring wreath in pink or the color of your choice!
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A Girl's Guide to Tidying Up Her Closet
Tidying up your closet is a super way to feel more organized and free up some space. Your bedroom will feel less cluttered, and choosing outfits will be simpler and less stressful! This post features seven closet organization tips for ladies.
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Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments
These DIY Wood Slice Christmas Ornaments are the perfect craft for Christmas parties! Attach them to Christmas presents as you decorate your Christmas packages or simply hang them on your Christmas tree! The ornaments are simple to make, and if you are a crafter, you probably have many of the supplies on hand!
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Consignment Can Do!
Consignment sales give mothers opportunity to sell outgrown clothing and purchase new clothing. This post features seven tips for a successful consignment sale experience.
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14 Quick Tips for Yard Sales
I have a yard sale once or twice a year. It helps our family make extra cash and keeps our house purged of unnecessary and no longer needed items. This post highlights 14 Quick Tips for Yard Sales.
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Seven Ways to Brighten a Home on a Rainy Afternoon
Set a vase of flowers on the table, diffuse essential oils, open the blinds, turn on the music… These are just a few ways to brighten a home on a rainy afternoon. In this post I share seven ways to brighten your home on a dreary rainy day!
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10 Ways to Keep a Baby Nursery Organized
Motherhood brings with it many responsibilities, and keeping up with the cleaning and home organization is just one piece of the puzzle. Here are 10 Ways to Keep a Baby Nursery Organized.
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Top Three Least Favorite Chores
We all have chores and responsibilities around the home. Whether cleaning the bathroom or vacuuming the floor, the tasks can sometimes seem mindless and mundane. My three least favorite chores are unloading the dishwasher, folding socks, and changing sheets solo!
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