10 May 2019
Cleaning Myths Busted
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Myths are everywhere and housekeeping has a few of its own. While some housekeeping myths result in wasted time, some can cause damage to your furniture or belongings. Read on to see which of these cleaning missteps you’ve done. Use furniture polish on your wood every time you clean. Furniture polish has changed a lot […]
Read More25 March 2019
4 Tips for a Successful Spring Cleaning
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Maybe it’s the flowers in bloom, the green leaves emerging on trees, or the chirps of baby birds, something about spring says renewal! And for as long as any of us can remember, this renewal makes us feel like cleaning – spring cleaning! The idea of getting rid of the old and scrubbing away the […]
Read More27 February 2019
Should I hire a cleaning company or individual?
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If you are ready to outsource your home cleaning, you have options and it’s important to know which option is best for you. The two most common options are to either hire a cleaning company or an individual. Here are some things to consider before making your choice. How much responsibility do you want to […]
Read More20 February 2019
Decluttering: Our takeaways from Marie Kondo
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If you’ve been on social media or Netflix at all this year then you’ve certainly heard about Marie Kondo. She has inspired people all over the country to simplify and organize their homes. On her Netflix special, Marie declutters an entire home in just a few weeks. But for many of us that task feels […]
Read More18 December 2018
Give Experiences Not Gifts
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More and more families are looking to give experiences instead of gifts for the holidays and for good reason. Many American families are overcome with “stuff” and Christmas, in particular, can become more about new toys than spending time together as a family and reaching out to friends and neighbors. Studies show again and again […]
Read More13 December 2018
Holiday Traditions to Start This Year
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Holiday traditions are a great way to spend quality time with family and create long-lasting memories. This time of year is filled with holiday hustle and bustle. Taking a few moments to soak in the season is beneficial not only for kids but for adults as well. It’s an opportunity to spend time together, take […]
Read More4 December 2018
Preparing Your Home For Holiday Guests
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Traveling around the holidays is stressful especially for those that are traveling long distances or staying with people they don’t know very well. Whether it’s your son’s new girlfriend, your best friend from college, or your in-laws spending their first Christmas with you, as the host it’s up to you to make their stay enjoyable. […]
Read More18 September 2018
Banish Chaos, Embrace Beautiful: 10 Easy Tricks for Organizing Your Bathroom
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If your bathroom is like so many others, it’s not exactly the picture of organization. Nail polish, lotions, potions, makeup brushes, hair brushes, perfume, jewelry, and a myriad of beauty products can create chaos and frustration. Not to mention those long forgotten items tucked in the back of cabinets and drawers. The Cleanse. Your first […]
Read More1 August 2018
Keeping Pet Hair Under Control
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If you own a cat or dog, you deal with pet hair. You’ll never be rid of pet hair as long as you have hairy pets. The best you can wish for is to control the amount of hair in your home, on your clothes and in your car. There are good practices and essential […]
Read More24 July 2018
Do Chores Benefit Your Child?
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Did you know kids who do chores are more likely to be successful? It’s just plain science. The Harvard Grant Study cited in this Inc.com article pulls out some important findings in the longest running study in history. Kids who did chores had more professional success than their non-chore doing counterparts. And the earlier they […]
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