Growing up without much money, my mom used these 15 ways to put vinegar to work! And now I do all these same things. White vinegar is perhaps the cheapest household tool available. I can get TWO 1 gallon bottles for $3.46 at Sam’s! Plus, it’s nontoxic and safe for children and pets so we make it a real workhorse in our house. Here are 15 ways to put vinegar to work for you! 1. Clean ...
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Make Your Grocery List In Less Than 5 Minutes
After spending far too many years spending way too much time on my weekly grocery list, I came up with this super simple way to make your grocery list in less than 5 minutes! Now I grab my list and use these helpful tips to cut my grocery spending in half...and I've saved lots of time AND money! I don't know about you but one of my most dreaded chores of the week is making out my grocery ...
3 Bedtime Hacks That Will Save Your Sanity
This post was sponsored by QuickZip sheets. All opinions are mine alone. #quickzip After changing countless sheets and beds in the middle of the night, I found these 3 bedtime hacks that will save your sanity! They are so simple yet so life changing, especially as a mom to little ones. At this point in my life, I have spent over 6 years up in the middle of the night changing sheets, ...
6 Everyday Items To Add To Your First Aid Kit
As Moms, we know to always keep a well-stocked First Aid Kit...but here are 6 everyday items to add to your First Aid Kit! They may not be your standard First Aid items but trust me when I say you need them! Since having children, you rarely will find me without a well-stocked First Aid kit, either on me or in my car. Having kids increases your chances for Boo Boos...it's a ...
5 Simple Steps To Cut Your Grocery Bill In Half
When I realized how much I was spending each month on groceries, I created these 5 simple steps to cut your grocery bill in half! The are simple, quick and do not include cutting coupons! I realized the biggest non-fixed expense in my monthly budget was...my groceries! And the numbers were appalling! Like to the point I was honestly embarrassed. I had known for a while that my grocery ...
1 Easy Trick To Get Your Kids To Clean Up
I was so tired of battling my kids to get them to clean up their toys each day until I tried this 1 easy trick to get your kids to clean up! It works every time, and they think it is a game! It was 5 o'clock and I felt the nagging mommy coming out. Girls, come clean up the playroom. Girls, there are toys everywhere. Girls, all this needs to be picked up before dinner. Girls, we can't ...
15 Must Haves For Your Beach Bag
Summer is coming, which means a trip to the beach for many of us! Be sure to check this list of 15 must haves for your beach bag before you head toward the water! Having lived in North Carolina all of my life, my summer vacations always centered around going to the beach. As a child it was always Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. But now as a mom and wife, we have also gone to Charleston ...
Best Hardwood Floor Cleaning Solution
I used to worry about how to clean my hardwoods until I started using the best hardwood floor cleaning solution! It is so easy and cheap and works awesome! Mix 1 Cup Water, 1 Cup Alcohol, 1 Cup White Vinegar and 2 drops of dish soap. A mop with a removable and refillable canister with a washable microfiber cloth is the easiest and best way to use the solution. I love my Rubbermaid ...
Keep Your Hardwood Floors Clean
I used to think it was impossible to have a clean floor with 2 kids and 2 cats until I started following these tips to keep your hardwood floors clean! Hardwood floors have seen a big resurgence in recent years. I can actually still see my husband’s grandparents’ house in Florida (built in the 80s) with wall to wall carpet including the bathroom!! Now hardwood floors are in the bathroom, ...
Organize Your Digital Photos
I’m sure I have a lot of company when I say that pictures are over-running my camera! Use these tips to help you organize your digital photos and you can even use them on your photo wall! There are literally thousands of pictures between my digital camera, my ipad, my iphone, and ones I have actually downloaded to my hard drive. And I’m not ungrateful…I LOVE how easy it is to record the ...