Inspiring Moms at Home, at Work, and in the Kitchen
Recently I was in the kitchen making dinner, waiting for company to arrive. The sun was coming in at just the right angle for where I was standing, that I was able to clearly see the disgusting amount of dust that had accumulated on top of the light fixture that hangs over the dining room table. Not a light dusting of dirt and grime, no. It was a thick layer, and to top it off, there was more than one dead bug that had met it’s unfortunate demise inside the fixture….
I happen to be the offspring of a super-DIY’er / decorator extraordinaire. However, the gene skipped me somehow. I can manage to keep the house (somewhat) clean and frame some pictures from time to time, but that’s about it. It’s bad enough that my mom actually comes over to decorate for various holidays. (I wish I was kidding, but I really need the help.)
As stunted as I am in the decorating department, I still really enjoy having my home feel cozy and festive for whatever time of year it happens to be. Fresh flowers in the spring, fun throw pillows, wreaths….I love it all….
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There is nothing more effective at making your house feel like fall than making it smell like fall. In a pinch I’ll use my wax melts or candles, but this is by far my favorite way to make our home smell AMAZING.
The sense of smell is so powerful. We’ve all come across smells as adults that bring us back to our childhood, and this is one of them for me. It just makes me feel like I’m at home!…
More than a “cleaning schedule” this a “keep the household running relatively smoothly” list. I made this for myself about 2 years ago and kept it in the notes section of my phone for a long time. Some days I have lots of energy and cleaning sounds fun (??) and I go crazy and do a bunch of these things. Other days, I stare at a pile of dishes and laundry all day, and it’s still there when I wake up the next morning….
Before you tell me about all of the ways extreme meal-prepping has saved you time and money, let me say that I totally get it. It absolutely works for some people. Of course you can save money by purchasing things in bulk, having things prepared to eat all of the time to reduce the temptation to eat out, etc. I think it’s really awesome when people can get this to work for them, because I’m all for anything that makes life easier and saves money….
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A couple of years ago, we went camping as parents for the first time. It was mind-blowing how much preparation it took to spend 3 days in the outdoors with a one year old. Our truck was literally overflowing with stuff. I spent days and days prepping and trying to think of everything we needed to bring, and between the camp site, gas, food, supplies, etc, it actually ended up being pretty expensive, too!…
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As any true coffee drinker in the world knows, it’s very important to get your favorite coffee drink right. Whether it’s the perfect cup of black coffee or a thoughtfully made cappuccino, we’ve all got our preferences. My go-to morning beverage of choice changes every now and then. For a long time, it was an 8 ounce cappuccino, but I’ve been on a long stretch of only small double iced lattes with extra ice. I started thinking about my favorite drinks back in my early days of coffee drinking, and my husband reminded me about my past love for white chocolate….
Our 2 year old daughter loves her pop-up books these days, which gave me the idea of creating some easy pop-up Valentines Day cards! I cut out the pieces while she was napping, and let her go to town on the cards with some glitter pens! (I was walking around Target with ACTUAL glitter in the cart, when thankfully I came to my senses and decided that was a terrible idea…)
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It’s time to get rid of a few of the zillions of chemicals that invade my every day life. Like store bought deodorant, for example! Full of harsh stuff like aluminum chloride and triclosan, it’s not the best thing to be slathering on my skin everyday, particularly while breastfeeding. This recipe I’m going to share with you is really amazing. I tried this for the first time about a year ago when my brother made me a little sample sized container to try, and I was hooked. (Thanks for the recipe, bro!) Although homemade deodorant doesn’t have the antiperspirant component, it works incredibly well as a deodorant. Don’t worry coworkers, I’m not quite ready to give up the antiperspirant just yet on days that I work… Unless you’re expecting to get super sweaty, I think you’ll love this easy recipe! You should be able to find all of the ingredients in your local health food store, and this amount should last you about 2 months. Store at room temp!
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