I have one kitchen counter that always stays completely cleared off, except when dirty dishes take over. I do this because I like the visual look of a cleared off surface, but also because it's a really useful space. When I need to chop veggies, portion out meats, or prep for … [Read more...]
How To Save On Tissues When Everyone Has A Cold
It's that time of year. Spring is coming! The snow is finally melting, the temperatures are climbing, and...everyone gets a sniffly nose. And if your house is like ours, the little people don't quite know how to blow or wipe their noses on tissues. The couch? Sure. Mom's arm? … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Put Stickers On Your Washer And Dryer
This is my washer. Next to each dial is a little sticker by one of the settings. This means that my six-year-old and four-year-old can do their own laundry. Mostly. We're still working on measuring the soap. But they know how to load the machine, and after checking to make … [Read more...]
Quick Tip: Use Up The Last Bit Of Dish Soap
When the dish soap is just about gone, don't throw the bottle away! Instead, the next time you do the dishes, run the water through the (nearly) empty dish soap bottle first, and throw the lid in the water too. There's usually enough soap coating the inside of the bottle and … [Read more...]
How To Clean Greasy Residue Off Of Pans
Let me preface this by saying that there are two groups of people who will read this post. First, the people who think this is a great trick and want to try it immediately. Second, those who wonder why I would even care about cleaning the bottoms of my pans in the first place. … [Read more...]