Without the right tools, it can be difficult to do our jobs well. An uncomfortable chair or wonky writing desks makes doing anything at the computer for longer than 20 minutes a huge pain. You’ll come up with a hundred different reasons to be away from your desk, and this makes your work suffer. And let’s be real: it’s no help if our office furniture is ugly. Working at a huge faux oak writing desk is almost as depressing as working in a cubicle. If you’re nodding your head in agreement with all … [Read more...]
How Cheap is too Cheap When it Comes to Homeowners Insurance?
Buying your first home can put a tight restriction on your budget, especially during that first year when you’re still getting used to shuffling the added expenses of owning a home. It is therefore understandable that many people will be looking for ways to cut down their expenses in order to afford their homes and recover from the purchase. With bills, the mortgage and the unexpected house repair, we start looking for ways to cut down on the expenses. It’s tempting for homeowners to … [Read more...]
We Travel. I Need Quality Silk Plants Only.
We travel quite a bit in the summer. Which is fun, but having a back yard garden and having indoor live plants doesn't work well with our lifestyle. I'd love to have both at my home, but instead, I visit our local organic farm for fresh produce, and I decorate with silk plants. Do you decorate with silk flowers? Here in Washington state, we have great lavender fields. We've also planted some lavender plants in our front yard (those are more hearty and don't need as much care as a garden). … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning Tips You Can Use
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sam's Club. All opinions are 100% mine. We've been Spring Cleaning this last month. There is something wonderful and freeing about not only getting rid of clothes and toys in the home, but also organizing and cleaning areas that have been ignored for far too long. We've finished cleaning out our game closet, winter/summer closet, and I've even organized all the craft supplies! Now, I need to get down to the actual cleaning part. You … [Read more...]
Running Out of Hot Water in the Shower? Try This!
There are few things more annoying than being in the middle of a really enjoyable hot shower when the hot shower water starts to turn cold. It’s definitely not a pleasant experience. There are two types of heated water in homes, that which comes from a tank that which is provided by a tankless system. Many of the reasons why your shower water may not be remaining hot are associated with both systems. There can of course be plumbing issues which cause you to have problems with the water … [Read more...]
10 Money-Saving Recipes for Cleaning
If you have a tight budget (or simply enjoy saving money), here are 10 simple recipes for cleaning that you can try out. Let me know what you try and how it works for you. 1. Glass Cleaner Ingredients and Supplies: 1 cup White Vinegar 1 cup Water 10-15 drops Essential Oil Spray Bottle Funnel Directions: Mix the water, vinegar, and essential oils in a bowl before pouring into spray bottle. That’s it! Great to use on any glass surface for a streak-free cleaning. 2. … [Read more...]
Tips for an Effective Spring Clean
When spring arrives you tend to have a more enthusiastic attitude and often this is the time you choose to completely freshen up your home. Spring is an excellent time for de-cluttering and for taking all those summer items out of storage and giving them a good clean. I was just sharing this last week how we finished organizing our game closet and linen closet. We have the craft closet, kitchen cupboards, and garage also on our Spring clean list. Do you spring clean? While you are doing all of … [Read more...]