Quick Tip: Color-Coded Rags
Last week I shared my favorite tips for sanitizing kitchen sponges, and several of you commented that you avoid sponges altogether and just use rags. While I happen to love my kitchen sponges…
Quick Tip: Clean & Sanitized Kitchen Sponges
Like a lot of people, I use sponges in my kitchen on a regular basis – to wash dishes, wipe the counters and clean up small spills. But while sponges are handy and…
Quick Tip: Load Silverware in Your Dishwasher by Type
To make unloading your dishwasher even easier, sort your silverware as you load your dishwasher so that all of the forks are together in one space, all of the spoons in another, knives…
Quick Tip: Frugal Stainless Steel Cleaner
We love our stainless steel appliances, but with four little ones, even our "smudge resistant" brushed stainless steel ends up with streaks and smudges. The thought of paying for all of the stainless…
Quick Tip: A New Approach to Rotating Seasonal Wardrobes
With each child we've added to our family, I've noticed that rotating seasonal wardrobes has become more and more of a headache. For the past two years, I've been looking for a system…
Plan to Eat Online Meal Planning Giveaway (2 Winners!)
I am a big believer in meal planning to help stretch your budget and your sanity! My method usually involves sitting on the couch, racking my brain for meal ideas, and then creating…
More Than Resolutions: Stay on Top of Household Chores
Join us all month for 31 Days of Organizing for a Better 2010! Our cleaning routine used to look like this: Wait until the house gets so dirty you can't stand it and…
More About the Family Closet
In the comments on my recent Finding a Laundry System That Works vlog, several people mentioned that they'd like to hear more about our family closet. Because ours is literally tucked into a…
Finding a Laundry System That Works for You
Today I'm vlogging (with three adorable assistants in the background) about how I've finally conquered the laundry monster. It's something I struggled with until very recently, and the key for me was taking…
Hosting Overnight Guests in a Small Home or Apartment
Last week, I shared several tips for hosting overnight guests and making their stay more enjoyable. Several readers asked if I could share tips for hosting guests in smaller spaces such as apartments…