It’s not like you expected homemaking to be a piece of cake. But you had no idea you’d be so tired, frustrated, and overwhelmed, right? I’ve often felt the same way. When I first became a wife and mom years ago, I was consistently overwhelmed, not knowing how I was every going to get everything done. Oh, and developing systems to efficiently handle laundry and cleaning? Not even something Continue Reading

If you're in the market for a fun, fast and easy Halloween treat to make this year for your kids' school party...or your own creepy costume party...you'll want to try these Mini Spider Donuts. Made from store-bought ingredients, they come together quickly, yet look like you got them from a professional bakery. They are so cute and chocolatey that no kid can resist sinking their teeth into Continue Reading

While it doesn't seem that vinyl floors are really as popular as they used to be, many of us still have vinyl in certain parts of our home. And they are usually in places that tend to see a lot of foot traffic and spills. The spills and dirty footprints can be wiped up easily enough, but sometimes dirt and grime from shoes or stains from food and drink can get down into the tiny crannies of the Continue Reading

Although the idea of a daily schedule can seem a little restricted and stuffy to some people, having a daily or weekly agenda as a stay-at-home mom can really help you stay more organized and allow you to get everything crossed off your to-do list. But planning a stay-at-home mom schedule doesn't have to be difficult! See how easy it is to plan out your days and weeks with just 5 simple Continue Reading

In terms of bathroom cleaning yuck factor, the bathtub ranks pretty low on the list. And while it might not be the worst job to do, it can be a little difficult, especially if you have stains from the minerals in your water or a ring of soap scum in your tub. Use all these cleaning hacks to learn how to clean a bathtub so that you can really enjoy your next bubble bath. Things you need in Continue Reading

One of my goals as a mom and homemaker is to create a place where my family loves to be. That can mean many different things, but to me, that means having a clean, clutter-free, and comfortable home, full of cozy places to sit and pretty things to look at on the walls. That's why I absolutely love the Farmhouse Decor trend that is happening right now! Farmhouse style just exudes cozy comfort, Continue Reading

Now that the weather is starting to turn warm, my thoughts have turned to putting away all the heavy blankets, opening up the windows for fresh air, and rotating all my short-sleeved tops into my closet. And there's another thought lurking too...one that I don't want to really think about, because I'm dreading it. It's Spring Cleaning. Please note, this post contains referral Continue Reading

It's probably the worst part about taking care of your home: cleaning the toilet. But it has to be done. Luckily, tackling this task only takes a few minutes when you know how to do it. Learning how to clean a toilet properly will help you get this job done in a flash! Please note, this post contains referral links, which means that I may receive a small commission when you make a purchase Continue Reading