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How to Clean Your Grill While You Sleep

It had been unseasonably warm in Indiana the past couple of weeks. Nothing says warm weather fun like dinner on the grill. I opened my grill for the season and, holy cow, the grill was disgusting. I am lazy about cleaning … Continue reading

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Spring Cleaning with Goodwill

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This month I am blogging over at the Goodwill Tips blog and we are talking about strategies for Spring Cleaning your home. I can admit that I used to try to do spring cleaning in one week, but with endless … Continue reading

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Cleaning & Stocking Your Refrigerator for the New Year: Giveaway for 1 Year of Minute Maid Pure Squeezed Orange Juice

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Sorry! This giveaway is now closed! We would  like to congratulate Sandy N. (Comment #4) on winning this great prize! What a wonderful way for her to start her new year! The New Year is now upon us and for … Continue reading

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Revealed: 30 Day Cut the Clutter Challenge Results

Last month I decided to challenge myself to cut the clutter in our home over the course of thirty days. My house and my life has been feeling chaotic these days and I knew that a thirty day challenge is … Continue reading

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30 Day Cut the Clutter Challenge

I know it is spring when I feel the urge to purge our home of unwanted clutter.  The spring cleaning for me is more of a year-round activity and will probably continue that way until both of my children are … Continue reading

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30 Day Challenge: Reducing Clutter In Your Home

Today I am sitting in a home that has been greatly reduced of clutter. Three cars (front passenger seat, back row of seating, and trunk)… all filled to the brim with clutter from my home. Another load sits, waiting to … Continue reading

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Play It Again, Momma: Homemade Gold & Silver Jewelry Cleaners

I like to keep a little dish by my sink to put my jewelry in while I am doing the dishes. I also love to thrift shop so I put my love for thrift and my little dish together and … Continue reading

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Simplifying Our Cleaning Routine Resource List

What a fun interview that was and I want to thank Trish Suhr for taking time out of her busy schedule to speak with me. I hope that you learned a lot in that half hour and I enjoyed getting … Continue reading

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MomAdvice Simplified: Simplifying Our Cleaning Routines

On MomAdvice Simplified, we are joined by Trish Suhr, the amazing co-host of “Clean House” on the Style Network, to help offer us tips on keeping our homes in tip top shape. Trish has some great tips for making our … Continue reading

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Cute Jewelry Holder & Jewelry Cleaner Recipes

I like to keep a little dish by my sink to put my jewelry in while I am doing the dishes. I also love to thrift shop so I put my love for thrift and my little dish together and … Continue reading

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