Our resident lover of all things green and non-toxic, Kaley, is here today with another installment of our new series: Project Green Clean Your ENTIRE House.Like Kaley, cleaning my oven is one of those things I avoid at all costs, but her method actually seems pretty easy and you can't argue with those results!Here's here step-by-step instructions... After a long winter of casseroles, roasted veggies, roasts, and other baked meals, our oven was looking pretty neglected.I like to … [Read more...]
DIY Jewelry Organization Board
I'm gonna go on record right now and say this is one of my very favorite Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life projects ever!So cool, so easy, and so perfect for storing your #5RingsToStopYelling. Here's Julee with the full how-to... Now that my daughter is six-going-on-sixteen, the number of necklaces, bracelets, rings, hair clips and other accessories in our home seems to be multiplying by the hour.Our school day morning routine is hectic enough without the added task of tracking down a … [Read more...]
Good Idea: Start a Family Spring Cleaning Tradition
Spring is in the air! Or at least right around the corner for most of us. With the arrival of warmer temperatures, blooming foliage, and Little League Baseball, your house might still be crowded with the remnants of winter.Are there still cardboard boxes from Christmas in the garage? Are the blinds heavy with dust after months of the windows being closed? Have the kids’ toys begun to take over the house?It’s time to kick spring cleaning into gear.Sure, Mom and Dad may be motivated … [Read more...]
Free Printable: The Single Page Summer Planner because Camps are Already Filling Up!
I'm gonna keep it super short today guys and simply present you with an organizational tool I love to help you stay on top of your mom game. I'm really enjoying coming up with free tools to help you win the war we're all waging on busy - I hope you guys are too. Today, I've got something I rely heavily on this time of year. Drum roll, please... Get the FREE Single Page Summer Planner Printable Now! There are SO many camps, vacations, swim lessons, etc. during the summer and … [Read more...]
Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life: 9 Ways to Spend Less Time Doing Laundry
Doing laundry can seem like an endless chore, especially in large households with multiple kids. According to the most recent American Time Use Study from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women spend two hours a week doing laundry.Here are 9 ways to get the chore done faster so you can spend more time with your family. #1 - Delegate Make laundry a shared responsibility. Teach teens how to use the washer and dryer. Get the free laundry cheat sheet here! Create a … [Read more...]
3 Hacks for Saving Time and Money While Back-to-School Shopping
This post is brought to you by CJ Affiliate’s VIP Content Service. Thank you Kmart for sponsoring this post. While this was a sponsored opportunity from Kmart, all content and opinions expressed here are my own.Our summer has consisted of trips to the beach, the local ice cream shop and play dates with friends. We've had our fill of fun and all that comes along with endless days off. Now my three kids are ready for school to start.I think they might be craving some structure and who … [Read more...]
Free Printables: Kids’ Cleaning Kits for Every Room
This summer I'm starting out organized!We're planning all the fun things on our summer budget bucket list and we're also getting some money jobs and family jobs done! After all, with all the extra hours at home, kids need to stay busy. So, I've put together baskets like these (these are also really fun if you like color and smiley faces!) and added some simple checklists which we've made available for you guys to use too. Either print the paper and laminate it or print off … [Read more...]
Stop Cleaning While Your Kids Sleep – ASAP!!
Today Kaley is sharing with us a very clever (and cute) way to get the kids involved in the cleaning. The take home message here is clearly "start getting them involved early!" and I think it would be a great thing to share with your mom friends.How cool would this be as a gift? Kaley's even sourced a few pretty picks to help you get started... How many of you do the cleaning while your kids are asleep? If you do, stop! Kids should not only see what it takes to keep a home, they should … [Read more...]
Project Organize Your ENTIRE Life: Cheerful DIY Storage Jars
If you're a regular here, you know we're all about getting kids involved in contributing around the house early.Sometimes that means setting up regular family and money jobs, and sometimes it just means taking a little time for a bright and cheerful DIY organization project.Here's Kristen with the details... Things look better when they are organized. And I think we function better when things look better.Case in point: The Junk Drawer.We all have one and if you've ever … [Read more...]