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How to Clean a Glass Cooktop

As you know I love to find products that can be used for multiple purposes. I love my Arm & Hammer toothpaste and since I use baking soda paste (baking soda and water) for so many things around the house, I thought I’d use the toothpaste instead! The first thing that came to mind was my glass stove top. Unfortunately for me I’m stuck with an electric stove while we live in this house, but one thing I do like about it is that it’s so much easier to keep clean than a gas range. However if you have an… Read More

Amazing Race Party

My project for this weekend was an Amazing Race party. This weekend we celebrated my husband’s best friend’s 30th birthday! They’ve been friends for over 15 years now! Our two families love the Amazing Race. We have a tradition that every Sunday night they come over, we make pizza and we watch the show. It’s super fun and we always make it a competition to see which of us can guess the winners. A few years ago Matt {my husband} and Billy {his best friend} sent in an audition tape for the Amazing Race. Unfortunately they didn’t get accepted… Read More

How to Clean your Hair Dryer

Does your hair dryer look like this? Seriously gross right? This is one thing that I’m SO bad about cleaning. I am always in a hurry when I’m getting ready (that’s just how life is with a 2 year old) so when I’m blow drying my hair, cleaning the blow dryer is not on my mind. That is why it looks so gross! Here’s my tip: Dryer lint. Dyer lint is great for a task like this one because lint sticks to lint. Here’s what to do: 1. Acquire some lint from… Read More

Basil Pesto Pasta Salad

I have a lot of favorite summer recipes but this is definitely in the top 5! This is an original recipe that my mom has made for years now; it’s super easy and takes about 10 minutes, perfect for busy summer nights! I’m not sure what any of the measurements are because I just throw all the ingredients in and toss them so I’m totally guessing on the measurements below. If you want to add more, or less, of something please do! Feel free to make it your own! Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Ingredients 1 Large package Cheese Tortellini 1… Read More

How to Clean Oven Glass

I have never found a good solution to removing the cooked-on grime on my oven glass. However last week after posting about Discoloration on the Oven a reader asked me the dreaded question: “How do I clean oven glass?” So of course I had to find a solution! Because having oven glass that looks like this, is just not acceptable. I needed to find a solution for my reader but also for me! So today I’m giving you a quick tutorial for how to clean oven glass! Here’s what you need: Baking soda Water Something to mix in Clean microfiber… Read More

How to make Window Tracks Glide Easily

Here’s a great tip that I have received from a handful of my readers. If you are having trouble opening/closing your windows clean your window tracks and then once they dry, rub a bar of soap in the tracks; they’ll open and close so much easier. Thank you readers for the great tip! Can’t wait to try it!

How to Organize the Mail

Question: “I have the most trouble with paperwork… I get the mail everyday, and feel stressed!” Answer: This isn’t really a question but I know what she means. I think we all feel a little overwhelmed when we pick up the mail and there are tons of bills, junk, cards, ads, etc. It can easily become overwhelming and sometimes even a burden. Here are some tips for how to organize the mail and avoid getting stressed out by it! 1. Open mail as soon as it is brought in. If I can’t open it right at that moment then… Read More

How to Organize Feminine Products

Hi, I’m Becky from Organizing Made Fun! Anna has graciously allowed me an opportunity to fill in for her while she’s away! So, I’m going to share with you how to organize feminine products! Since 99% of you are women who follow my blog, and the other 1% is my husband….I figured I was safe to show you this! Do you see it? Yes, it’s a toilet! But, can you see where my secret is? Here is where I keep my “feminine products”. It’s sneaky, I know! But, we have a separate little potty {aka, throne room} and I… Read More