We all have clutter, it creeps in and settles without us even noticing sometimes! Seemingly overnight, a surface can go from clean to cluttered and if left too long, that clutter can become invisible (well, just to us, guests can see everything). Maybe we just get so...
Kitchen
Why Roomba’s Rock
Whenever one of my three (yes three) Roomba's start to clean my house, I feel like busting out in a Julie Andrews song or something. Still, even eight years later, having a robot clean my floors brings me a giddy sense of joy! A week ago, my son must have played with...
Gel Stain Your Kitchen Cabinets – Update 2 Years Later
Just over two years ago, I took a huge chance and gel stained my 1979 golden oak kitchen. The result was so much better than I ever thought it would be and TWO YEARS later, it still looks great! No chipping or peeling and I am now staining all the rest of the house to...
How To Speed Clean Your Home
Everyday I struggle against my inner Slob. I am not a naturally organized person...at all. My kitchen often looks like a bomb went off after I prepare a meal, even if it is simply sandwiches, because I rarely put things away when I am done using them. Add three kids...
Get a Clean House with the One Minute Rule
I have a bad habit of creating drama in my life out of boredom. Call it ADHD perhaps, but whenever things start to go smoothly and heaven for bid, even get easy, I always do something to create more stress and drama in my life. Case in point, our new puppy. Milo was...
Get Organized with a Back Pack Station
There are thousands of tiny ways that organization has improved the function of my home. Even the smallest project can make with giddy with the results, but I do have my favourites. Over the years there have been a few systems, that after using them, I could never...
My All Time Favourite Methods for Kicking Clutter to the Curb
All of us, from the super clean freaks to the people who are TLC’s Hoarders, have one thing in common; we all have too much stuff. Even the neatest homes are sure to have unused body lotions piled in their bathroom closet or storage areas filled with forgotten junk....
Fast and Easy Elf on a Shelf Ideas (For those lazy nights)
I'm loving our Elf on a Shelf this year. My kids are soooo into him, and I'm having a blast coming up with different ideas. The only problem is, now that Christmas is right around the corner, we are busy! Parties, shopping and wrapping are getting in the way of...
How to Gel Stain your Kitchen Cabinets
Hate your kitchen? Why not do a mini makeover that can have a HUGE impact! I recently gel stained my cabinets and while it did take 9 days total, it was A LOT easier than painting and the results are so professional looking! The total cost to stain the cabinets for...
Create more kitchen storage with a DIY buffet
I love the look of a buffet beside a dining table and they are super handy to have, but they can be expensive! A buffet not only provides more kitchen storage, but it's also a great spot to put extra dishes and food when having a big dinner party. You can create a DIY...