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Vacuum and Wash Your Floors at the Same Time with One Cordless Cleaner! BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max now at Best Buy!

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Introducing the NEW! BISSELL CrossWave Cordless Max now at Best Buy: Vacuums & washes your floors at the SAME time!

I’m a neat freak type of person. I have diagnosed OCD, and mine is the “need everything neat and tidy and organized the ‘right’ way or I’ll get grumpy and irritable.” My family thinks it’s amusing to come to my house and move the canned goods out of order, or flip a hanger or two in the closet the wrong way. I think that it makes me want to yeet them off of the front porch. But I love them anyway, lol, because I do know I can be a little — ok, sometimes maybe a lot — crazy about how things are around the house. ;) I just feel so much calmer and happier when my home is clean and organized and happy and bright. 

But with a wild 9-year old daughter, lots of nieces and nephews who love to come over, neighborhood kiddos who gather here for shenanigans, a grumpy old man little fluffy Shih Tzu, and two crazy cats… let’s just say that trying to keep things as clean and neat as I’d like, is a challenge, to say the least. ha.

That’s why clever cleaning gadgets are near and dear to my heart, for reals. And, I have absolutely fallen in LOVE with cordless cleaners! I have neuropathy in my hands, as well as moderate rheumatoid arthritis – so sometimes, holding onto a vacuum or mop can be tough for me to hold onto. But a cordless cleaner is lighter, and it’s easier to quickly grab and go when you need to quickly clean up a mess – since there’s no cords needed. You have no idea how handy this is, until you have one!

Vacuum and wash your floors at the same time with cordless freedom

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Getting Our Home Ready for the Holidays

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We moved into our house about 3 years ago. We were buying it from a family member, but it was a long process. {Also, a looooong story.} We just finalized the deal earlier this year – so it’s finally really-really-truly ours! Yay! I co-own it with my mom. She lives her part of the year, when her boyfriend travels. But we’re best buddies so it works great :) Well, now that it’s ours, and the summer months of building our giant garden and taking care of the pool are over, it’s time for some awesome home improvement and DIY projects. Especially with the holidays on the way!

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How to Prep for Holiday Guests in 30 Minutes or Less

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We’ve all been there. It’s the holiday season, and you find out on super short notice that you’ve got friends or family showing up. You not only need to round up some fun drinks and appetizers – maybe even dinner and dessert! – but you’ve also got to get the house presentable in a flash. Well, like a super hero who shows up right when you need saving – I’m here to help. Keep reading to get my best tips for hosting guests in 30 minutes or less.

Prep for unexpected guests - How to make your home look clean in 30 min or less!

First of all – automate and delegate everything that you can. If the kids are home, they can do a lot of simple tasks – wash windows and mirrors to make them sparkle, spray air freshener, replace candles in all of the holders, fluff throw pillows. So put ’em to work! Then automate other tasks – use life-saving gadgets like the Roomba to get to work vacuuming for you, to save you tons of time. [Read more…]

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Laundry Room Mini-Makeover: 5 Tips to Get You Organized

Do you guys remember my super messy laundry room that I showed you last week? {You know, the one that’s not even a real “room” – just a little alcove section in the hall…} Well, with the help of a couple of smart little gadgets, and some amazingly sturdy Banker’s Boxes in a pretty print, I have tackled the mess, and now have a space that’s more useful, and much nicer to look at! Check it out….

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Do You Hate Wasting Cleaning Products?

Ok ladies, you know that I’m a frugal mom, right? {Did the fact that I write a whole column on Frugal Living help to give it away?} I’m also all about keeping life as uncomplicated as possible, by finding the best products and services that help simplify the chaos of my busy life. I call them “Smart Solutions for Busy Moms” – things that save money, save time, and save your sanity. You know, so you have more time and money to devote to the awesome things in life. Which is what we all long for, right?

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My Messy Laundry Room Makeover

What does spring mean to you? For me, it means that I’m planting seeds for my spring garden, getting serious about weight loss since summer is approaching fast, and stocking up on great products to do a major spring cleaning extravaganza around this place. Spring really motivates me to get organized again – I mean heck, in winter, it’s so dark and dreary you don’t even really see those monster dust bunnies hiding in the corners… But once the sunshine of spring arrives, it’s hard to ignore the mess. And… We’ve been working on some MAJOR remodeling and DIY projects lately, so we’ve DEFINITELY got a lot of extra mess {watch for a big post soon!} – but between the major craziness of all that, I’m also working on those little “trouble spots” that we’ve ignored for far too long. Check out one of the worst offenders…

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The Best Tools to Get the Cleanest Floors for Your Family

Are domestic steam cleaners a worthwhile investment?… You all know what a cleaning junkie I am. And, having a toddler in the house means that figuring out if my floors are clean enough, and finding new ways to keep them clean, is an absolute must. So I’m excited to share with you a great post today with tips on choosing the best tools to keep your floors clean enough for those little ones to crawl on, play on, and maybe even eat a Cheerio off of when you’re not looking….How to get clean floors [Read more…]
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