For Everyone
Back to School Cleaning Tips: Getting Squeaky Clean Both Inside & Out
I can’t believe the school year is already here! It has been some 11 years since I last had to take Munchkin to school every day and it’s already wearing…
Clorox
Kids & Teens
No More Playing! Printable Back to School Shopping List for High School
I can’t believe the school year is starting soon. Well, in my daughter’s case, it starts in only two short weeks. She’s attending a new program where she will take…
Kids & Teens
Getting Teens to Clean + Printable Bathroom Cleaning Checklist
I thought it would get easier when my daughter got older. She should be able to take care of herself more. She could help around the house. She might even…
Personal
Celebrating 17 Years Together & How Parents Can Find More Time for Date Night
Earlier this month, Frans and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary! I can’t believe it has been that long already?! So how did we spend our special day? Well, after…
For Everyone
Spring Cleaning — Much-Needed Bedroom Cleaning & Decluttering Tips
Finally! Spring is here! This winter was unusually wet in California but we all know how much we needed it. After a nasty 5-year drought, the rain last season finally…
For Everyone
12 Time-Saving House Cleaning Tips + My New Love of Clorox ScrubSingles
A mom’s job is never done. As soon as kids enter your life, you can say goodbye to an always-tidy home and finished chores. From the time they’re little until…
Kids & Teens
Parenting — Things You Never Thought You’d Do When Raising Children
Without kids, life is so different. Things are so easy and life seems like smooth sailing. You don’t have to worry about cooking three well-balanced meals or wholesome snacks every…
For Everyone
Everything You Need to Know About Cleaning with Bleach
When it comes to cleaning, few products are as effective as bleach. But, for some, it can be slightly intimidating to use. Why? Well, if you’ve ever bleached the color…
Pets
How to Deal with the Never Ending Battle of Dogs Shedding Fur
When we adopted Speckles, we had no idea what to expect as she grew up. She was a rescue puppy and a mutt with no distinct breed lineage. As far…
Personal
My Accidental Discovery of How to Remove Permanent Marker Ink
Don’t you hate it when you feel are able to fix one problem but accidentally create an even bigger one? That happened to me when I was trying to save…
Personal
Perceived Parenting Fail — A Stress-Induced Egg-Related Breakdown
When you’re a parent, it seems like there’s never enough time in the day. Juggling duties between the kids, secular work, household task, etc. parenthood is 24/7. Going all the…