I like simple projects and I especially like working on those that will help me organize my life a bit more. With two kids running around, a hard working hubby, and a multitasking mama, life can sure get crazy in our house. School will begin before I can even say, “summer has been fun.” (Wait, […]
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Cleaning with The Lorax and Seventh Generation
This week my girl is learning more about Earth Day at school. She came home yesterday saying that if we turn the water off while brushing our teeth (something we already do), we can save 18 gallons of water. At least, I think that’s what she said, it’s hard to remember the exact number she […]
Spring Cleaning Fun: Tips for Spring Cleaning with Young Children
Photo: Cielo de la Paz/Flickr Growing up, spring cleaning is something I remember my mom doing each year. Mind you, my mom always kept a clean house and that I can remember, nothing was ever out of place. But, when spring came around, she broke out the extra cleaning duties that weren’t in her normal […]
Using the FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing System for Easier, Faster Home-Cooked Meals {Video}
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that we were testing out a new FoodSaver Vacuum Sealing system. In doing so, I was hoping that it would make for more home-cooked meals and fresh fruits and vegetables in our house. After using our FoodSaver during this time, I can attest that I am indeed cooking more […]
Challenges in Eating Home-Cooked Meals Regularly
Though we try to have a home-cooked meal on a daily basis, it gets hard to do this consistently with the busy lives we lead. Between taking the girl to school, picking her up, working at home with an infant running around, house management, daily errands, time for each other, and the seldom ‘me time‘, […]
