My house is out of control. I have got to do something! Today of the commencement of a week long “Operation Take Back the House”. You aren’t going to be seeing much of me this week-I’m going to be spending each day on a room that is in dire need of help. After discussing my… Keep Reading
Recipe: Homemade Powdered Laundry Soap
What are the benefits to making your own laundry soap? 1. It’s a great money saver-especially if you compare it to the “allergy free” or “scent free” versions. 2. It’s easy! With 3 ingredients and a food processor you can whip up a batch in just a few minutes. 3. You know exactly what is… Keep Reading
Using Homemade Laundry Detergent in an HE Washing Machine
The most frequent question I get about my homemade laundry soap recipe-both here on the blog and over on my YouTube video for making laundry soap is “Can I use homemade laundry soap/ laundry detergent in an HE washing machine?” The next most common question is “Really? Only one TBS for a load?”. . …. Keep Reading
Make Your Own Swiffer
When we moved into our house, I was thrilled to have beautiful hardwood floors. They are so classy and warm looking. However they do take a little bit of upkeep. My mom gave me a stickvac that doesn’t work well in her plush carpeted house. It works great for quick pickups of dust and kid… Keep Reading





