{home & garden} just a little project…a few books
In the spirit of doing "just a little project". Something that has bugged me to no end is the TV in our bedroom. I know there are 2 sides of the fence for whether or not a TV needs to be in the bedroom. For us, it's a necessity. Our bedroom serves as the only real place we can escape to be alone, and honestly, there is nothing quite like...
{home & garden} Just a little project
My life over the past few years has been super limited on time, and at times overwhelming (I know I'm preaching to the choir.) Recently, I was talking with a good friend, and we both admitted that we felt caught in the "function" of the day more and more. Meaning we go through the motions, but we just feel like we're walking through mud sometimes. Not to say the day...
{home & garden} yet another gold star! Giveaway!
So we return from being away for a month.....and the kids seem stuck on the fact that we should be on an airplane. Like it's TOTALLY normal to just walk outside and get on a plane everyday.  So the other night as the kids said they were playing "airplane" and needed to pack a "few things" in their "vacation boxes", neither Hubs nor I batted an eye.... Wow. We shoulda....
{Home & Garden} Baking Soda, more than a pretty face
So last check in with Arm & Hammer's Switch & Save Challenge I got to share a fab s'more cookie recipe....one where we can all say "Thank You!!" to Baking Soda for it's existance and ability to give us yummy cookies! But here's the thing...did you know all the OTHER stuff that baking soda can actually do?? (more...)...
{Home & Garden} A multi-tasking dryer sheet & GIVEAWAY!
I've talked about using Arm & Hammer Essentials Fabric Softener Sheets to help with your linen storage, and also here. And also share the tip I learned about cutting them in half can save a few pennies in your budget without sacrificing. But did you know there are a multitude of ways you can use dryer sheets? I really do love when one product can multi task for so many...
{Home & Garden} Cost Savings Tip
Cost savings.  Everyone wants to save, right? I would personally rather use my extra dollars for lattes or margaritas rather than laundry detergent, but that's just me. A few weeks ago I read this post with a great cost savings tip...get ready for this, it's big... Cut your dryer sheets in half. Told ya, big! OK, maybe not big, but a very smart idea.  And since we've been talking about...
{Home & Garden} Linen Storage Tips ~ GIVEAWAY!
I love the laundry tips that you have all been sharing over the past few weeks! Definitely a plus to being a part of Arm & Hammer's Switch & Save Challenge! If you've missed any laundry room tips, you can find them both in the posts and comments, HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE! A couple recent ones that I thought were both cute & good ideas... Miranda shared: "My favorite...
{Home & Garden} Arm & Hammer Essentials
Here we go with the next Arm & Hammer Switch & Save Challenge product.  Has anyone checked out The Switch & Save Challenge page?  There are some great bloggers working on this program with fabulous tips, tricks, advice and ideas. I've loved reading through every one's reviews and thoughts. (You can also enter to win $25,000 there...just sayin'). So have you ever tried Arm & Hammer Essentials Fabric Softener Sheets? ...
{Home & Garden} It’s a Laundry Room Keeper
So it's week 4 and I'm still totally in love with Arm & Hammer Plus OxiClean Power Gel Laundry Detergent. I have not switched entirely, as old habits are hard to break, BUT, it IS a major player in my Laundry weapons / tips & tricks & tools! And has certainly earned a permanent spot on a Favorites list. Seriously, did you see these before and after photos?? (more...)...
{Home & Garden} Laundry Room Favorites
Laundry. Love it or hate it, it's in our lives to stay. At least until they bring about an iPad app to handle it for us, and I would BUY that app I assure you! But until then, I'm just going to be happy with the little things that make this never ending task a little more pleasant!  I have been loving the FAVORITE tips you all shared from last...