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Running Out of Hot Water in the Shower? Try This!

March 14, 2016 By LaVonne

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

March 8, 2016 By LaVonne

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

February 26, 2016 By LaVonne

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...]

Going Green: Tips for an Energy Efficient Home

February 25, 2016 By LaVonne

Going green is sweeping the nation both in businesses and at the home.  In the today’s world, reducing the carbon footprint should be everyone’s responsibility. You can do your part around the house to not only create an eco-friendly environment, but eventually lead to lower electric and water bills. If you are thinking of turning your home green, here are some simple tips. [Tweet " In the today’s world, reducing the carbon footprint should be everyone’s responsibility."]   Start … [Read more...]

40 Uses for Lavender Essential Oil

February 3, 2016 By LaVonne

The last couple of months, I've been using Nature's Bounty lavender essential oil (as well as other oils). I have been diffusing lavender at night in my kid's room and I also made a roll-on lavender perfume. Do you use essential oils at home? Diffuser use: I drop six drops of lavender essential oil onto the diffuser pads at night and let it run all night in the kid's bedroom. Roll-on Perfume: I added Fractionated Coconut Oil to Glass Roll-on Bottles. I dropped about 15 drops into the … [Read more...]

Faith Inspired Valentines Day Decor

January 25, 2016 By LaVonne

This last week my Princess and I have been decorating for Valentine's Day -- at least our mantle. I ordered a couple new plaques from Family Christian, we did some water color painting, and cut out some paper hearts. We've actually had a great time, bonding together, over Valentines Day Decor. For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3: 16 My eight year old made this. We were thinking of doing a … [Read more...]

An Inflatable Air Mattress for a Bed?

January 5, 2016 By LaVonne

Does an inflatable air mattress really work as a bedding solution in 2016? Chances are you probably aren’t going to use an inflatable mattress as a long term sleeping solution. On the other hand, air mattresses can work well as a temporary surface on which to sleep.  If you are waiting for a bed to arrive, you have guests who need somewhere to sleep for the night, or you are looking for a temporary sleep solution while you are camping, an inflatable mattress can be an excellent idea. If … [Read more...]

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