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How to Unclog a Sink or Tub Drain without Chemicals

When cleaning, there’s few things more irritating than a clogged drain! Whether it is a sink or a tub, if it’s clogged, it is difficult to get clean. I’ve dealt with both a slow draining tub as well as two clogged sinks in recent months, so today I’m going to answer the question, “How do you unclog a plugged up tub (or sink) drain without using chemicals?” How to Unclog a Sink or Tub Drain here’s what you need: Zip-It tool Disposable gloves A few months ago when my tub started to drain very slowly, I resolved to use what… Read More

Dining Room Makeover Reveal!

Today I’m excited to finally show you my finished dining room makeover! You got to see the board and batten in this post and my new buffet in this post but today I’m showing you how I put the room back together and set it to be ready for all kinds of fabulous dinner parties! Let’s start with a “before” picture, because who doesn’t love a good before and after shot? 🙂 Here’s what it looks like now. I love love love the color of the room and how it makes the board and batten, and all the white trim… Read More

Turtle Dove Martini Recipe – My Favorite Winter Cocktail

A few years ago Matt and I were watching Polar Express and putting together Malea’s toys on Christmas Eve. The only thing missing was a good cocktail, which is when I got online and Googled “winter cocktails”. After digging through lots of recipes I came across one called the Turtle Dove, which quickly became my favorite winter cocktail. The combination of vanilla, hazelnut and almond liqueurs, mixed with the creaminess of the milk is like drinking your favorite dessert. Which is why today I’m share this Turtle Dove martini recipe with you, in hopes that it will be the perfect… Read More

Top Organizing Bloggers Family Room Tour – TV Console Organization

Welcome friends! Are you hopping over here on the Organized Living Room Tour? Whether you’re a regular or a new reader, I’m so glad you’re here! Today I’m going to talk about TV console organization and how I organized our living room with this dresser makeover. We only have one usable wall in our living room, because the other has doors and windows on it, so when we built this wall, I knew I needed a large TV console to keep clutter out of the living room. When I found this dresser I knew it would be perfect for what… Read More

The BEST Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup

As soon as the weather cools down I start craving childhood favorites like corn chowder and chicken noodle soup. But who has time to stand over a hot stove for hours? So today I’m sharing the best crockpot chicken noodle soup, it’s easy, delicious, filled with fresh ingredients and your family is guaranteed to love it! This recipe is so easy and comforting on a cool Fall evening. The best part is that you will probably have leftovers (we always do) so you’ll have an even quicker and easier meal for another night! The BEST Crockpot Chicken Noodle Soup … Read More

How to Never Run Out of Hand Soap

Okay my title might be slightly misleading because obviously at some point you will run out of hand soap, but with this trick it will be a LONG TIME before you do. A few months back I was refilling the soap dispenser that came with our kitchen faucet, you know, the kind that goes under the counter. Anyways I was pouring the hand soap into the plastic dispenser and I was almost at then end of one of these huge refill containers when I thought to myself, “what’s going on, it should be full by now!” At that point I… Read More

Bourbon Maple Apple Cider – the Perfect Fall Cocktail

There’s something about the seasons changing that makes me crave sitting by the fire. We didn’t have a working fireplace in our last house so I cherish the evenings when my husband and I sit by the fire, talking and enjoying a cocktail. Today I’m sharing the perfect Fall cocktail, bourbon maple apple cider, it’s the perfect drink for those cool evenings by the fireplace. Ingredients: 3 ounces Bourbon  1/2 a lemon, freshly juiced  2 teaspoons pure maple syrup 1/2 cup spiced apple cider  apple slices for garnish ice Directions: Place ice in a shaker. Combine bourbon, lemon juice, maple… Read More

How to Organize Spices in a Drawer

Since moving into our house a year ago I have rearranged the kitchen 3, maybe even more, times. This isn’t a normal thing for me, I promise, but when we moved in there was an extra wall with cabinets, that we ended up knocking down, and then we took down a large wall cabinet, and the changes just keep coming. Through all of these changes my spices have been moved a few times but I’ve always wanted to have a spice drawer, right next to the stovetop, so that’s where they ended up. It’s a long, narrow drawer but it’s… Read More