My house has always had an open door to friends and relatives. Whether it is a Friday night in with some wine and a movie, or a weekend barbecue outdoors with the kids, it seems that we are always entertaining. Of course, we don't mind- there is no better feeling than having friends and family around to make memories with! Barbecues weren't always our thing- we live in the city and don't have a backyard. We do have a concrete sitting area with ...
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Paper vs Plastic in Food Packaging #choosecartons
Do you ever consider the type of packaging you food comes in when you purchase it? I never really thought about it until the whole BPA controversy, and then I noticed it even more when I switched to organic eggs. Conventional eggs come in paper cartons while vegetarian fed, free range, organic eggs come in plastic packaging. I still don't understand why, as I see plastic leading to more pollution and not breaking down, and organic foods are ...
Organize Your Home With ClosetMaid
It's a no-brainer- when you have children, your household "needs" change and organization is essential. My hubby and I had very simple and modern taste with a minimalist attitude. We liked our home to feel open and clutter free. Once my daughter turned 1 and her toys started to gather in just about every room in the house, we knew we needed to get better organized. We started off small by purchasing a toy bin. By the time the holidays came, she ...
Which Laundry Detergent do You Use for Sensitive Skin?
I started using fragrance and dye free laundry detergent when I was a teenager because I started developing patchy skin that was itchy throughout my body. I went to a dermatologist who offered no advice as to what it was caused from, nor what I should do about it. I tried moisturizers and anti itch creams but the patches spread and there was no relief for my itching. My mom suggested that it may be the laundry detergent we were using, so when she ...
Father’s Day Gift Ideas: Microsoft Office (#Giveaway)
What software comes to mind when you think of Word Processing? What about presentations, spreadsheets, business email, or productivity? I bet Microsoft Office comes to mind for the majority of people. The reason is that Microsoft Office is one of the most widely used productivity packages across the board. Whether you are a student, a teacher, a business person, or even just in need of a basic word processor to write a letter to ...
Name That Cottonelle and Win a Year’s Supply of Cottonelle Products! #NameIt
Spring is in the air and you know what that means: SPRING CLEANING! Lucky for me Spring Cleaning came around the same time as nesting and this made it very easy to purge everything that was unnecessary clutter in my home. If I wasn't sure whether or not I wanted something, then that meant I didn't want it bad enough and tossed it. Along with getting rid of things I didn't want or need, I also redecorated, purchased a new couch and recliner set, ...
Clean Grease Off Your Pans Without Using Elbow Grease! #DawnPowerClean #ad
After my hubby and I have guests over, we always clean up immediately because we don't like to deal with the mess in the morning. There is nothing worse than waking up to a sink full of dishes and a dining room full of food that should have gotten thrown out the night before. Let's not even mention the smell from leftover food and dirty dishes. I feel that when I wake up in the morning to a clean house, I feel more motivated to start my day then ...