Little People with BIG Influence
I have four children, so I know all about messes. Whether their hands are covered in mud, glue, paint, toothpaste, hair gel or whatever other substance they got into…I will find it on my faucets. I saved myself some cleaning by getting a hands free soap dispenser, but that didn’t solve the problem of the hand prints on the faucet. Not only does it look awful, but it can also be hard to clean. Did you know that oatmeal practically {Read More}
Whether you are lucky enough to be building your own home or are just looking for something new on the market, it is always important to consider the type of backyard you need – and want. When deciding upon your perfect backyard, you should consider your current lifestyle, the needs of children and pets, maintenance requirements and the area in which you live. Considering all of these factors will ensure that you and your family are on the right track {Read More}
We have been slowly doing some renovations and redecorating in our house. We have painted the kids’ rooms, the upstairs hallway and most of the main floor (it’s not quite done yet), and my husband and his father have been working on our basement to finish getting everything drywalled so we can finally have a completely finished basement. It has been a long and slow process, but it is close to being finished and I am really looking forward to {Read More}
With spring comes spring cleaning, and this year it has been a major cleaning! We are purging and rearranging and developing new storage solutions to get out home functioning better for our growing family. Part of my spring cleaning has been cleaning the carpets and furniture. They look so much better after being cleaned with the steam cleaner, but the smell of carpet cleaner is not one that I like a lot. I had company coming over the day after {Read More}
You may remember when I posted my dismay about Griffin’s artistry in our upstairs hallway. If not, I have shared it below. It was permanent blue marker, and it was EVERYWHERE! I tried to get it off with a magic eraser, which did an okay job on the door, but since our walls were painted with a flat builder’s paint that was not at all washable, there was nothing I could do about the rest. That is, until I learned {Read More}
I am absolutely thrilled to get to share my experiences with the new Bissell Lift-Off Deep Cleaning System. I have a dog who occasionally expresses himself by peeing on my carpet *insert grumpy face here*. Since we all know that pet odours can be hard to get rid of, it’s important to have a good carpet cleaner to take care of these messes. Unfortunately, my old carpet cleaner quit working a month or two ago, and I haven’t been able {Read More}
I bought myself a really nice vacuum about twenty years ago. Now I really shouldn’t complain because two decades is a long time to use the same vacuum, but it seemed to run out of steam around year 18. I noticed I had to vacuum longer and more often to get the carpet clean, and then a few months ago it started to have a burning smell when I used it. I knew it’s days were numbered, and a few {Read More}
My family is expanding by three (no, I’m not pregnant but we are welcoming three children into our home), and before our new additions arrive we want to get our house in top shape! We have been purging and cleaning and yesterday I finally got started on painting with the boys’ bedroom. I actually really enjoy painting. I love a fresh new room and spotless walls. However, I don’t like rollers that slide off the handle and roller brushes that {Read More}
Everyone has one chore that they just hate doing. I hate doing the dishes. That may be an understatement. I really, really hate doing the dishes. And with four children…we create a lot of dirty dishes! My dishwasher is not just a luxury, it’s a necessity to me. If something happens to it, it will be replaced. Immediately. My kids have a terrible habit of leaving half eaten bowls of cereal sitting on the counter, where the food dries and {Read More}
I love watching design shows and looking at room designs online. I have entire Pinterest boards dedicated to beautifully decorated rooms. The kitchen is the hub of the home, and it’s important for it to be a pleasant place to be, and also be functional. I have written about my dream kitchen before, and since then I have come across so many great ideas for a kitchen. This beautiful plan is now my dream kitchen… I love the colours and {Read More}
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