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How to Remove Wax from Fabric, Carpet and Lots of Other Things

I’m sharing a tried & true tip for how to remove wax. This wax removal tip will have your linens, carpets, etc. back to perfect in no time at all! For my celebrity couples birthday dinner party I borrowed a bunch of linens and tablecloths from my friend, who is a fabulous even coordinator. The silver tablecloths were gorgeous and shimmered beautifully in the candle light. The only problem was that some of the candle wax spilled and dripped onto the linens leaving them with lots of wax drippings, looking like this. YIKES! When I saw this I thought, “she’s… Read More

How to Clean a Toilet – the Back ledge under the Tank

Here are some helpful tips for how to clean a toilet, including those tricky areas, like the back ledge under the tank. Today I’ll be answering a reader question from Tamara, who wrote in response to Anna’s post on getting rid of that “boy bathroom smell!” She asks: “Any tips on how to clean toilet bowls, under the tank on the back ledge of the bowl, you know, that little space straight in front of a 4 year old’s aim?” HOW TO CLEAN A TOILET (THE BACK LEDGE, UNDER THE TANK) Here’s what you’ll need: Flat head screwdriver Rubber gloves… Read More

Homemaking Tips for a Smooth Start to the Day

Maybe it is just me, but when I added a kid to our household mix, I really struggled in the homemaking area for quite some time. Still do, in some areas…and our youngest is 20 months old! So, I will just put it out there…parenting is more important to me than doing the dishes most days. And a nap can take precedence over almost anything. But I still wake up and get frustrated with the fact that our home never seems to be as clean as I want it to be, and there are always more things that need to… Read More

How to plan for an Outdoor Party and Summer Get-togethers

Now that summer is here it’s time to starting thinking about pool parties, BBQs and lots of impromptu outdoor get-togethers. Today I’m going to give you 8 tips for how to plan for an outdoor party, and what to always have on hand for when your friends drop by. Stock up To always be prepared for people to stop by, or to have a last minute outdoor party, it’s important to plan ahead. Head to the store and stock up on fun paper plates, napkins, plastic cups, silverware and straws. Having these items on hand will ensure you’re always ready… Read More

Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten Free & Vegan)

Sweet and salty. One of the most beloved combinations when it comes to food. The two just go together. Bacon and maple syrup. Popcorn and caramel. Pretzels and chocolate. French fries and a milkshake. It just works and it’s just good. What is your favorite sweet and salty duo? I’ve taken peanut butter, pretzels and chocolate and made them into a complete guilty pleasure. A cookie! Every bite has a little something sweet and a little something salty. Those pretzel pieces give the soft cookies a bit of crunch. The chocolate chips, well, I just couldn’t make a peanut butter pretzel… Read More

How to Hide Wood Grain on Cabinets (Kitchen Makeover, part 1)

I’m in the process of painting our kitchen cabinets, which I’m sure you all know, is a HUGE undertaking. The cabinets in our kitchen are original oak cabinets from 1991, and frankly they just aren’t my style. In our last house we painted our 1965 orange cabinets with the Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformation kit and they looked fabulous. However I knew using the cabinet transformation kit wouldn’t work this time around because I really didn’t want to see the wood grain in the finished product. I don’t have anything against cabinets that have been painted, and you can see the grain,… Read More

Semi-Homemade Birthday Cake Ideas

So, last month I said I might share birthday cakes ideas, soooo here they are! When you’re planning a party for multiple people, it would be great if everything could be made from scratch and be perfect, BUT this is the real world and I’m sorry, but I just don’t have that much time! Not to mention, I don’t think I could make a cheesecake even if I tried! My little niece is not a fan of the traditional cake, but she LOVES cheesecake, so every year I have to figure out a way to dress one up for her!… Read More

Organized Chore Charts

A couple months ago I shared with you how I had updated the chore charts for our kids, now that Malea is getting older, and we have a teenager living with us. The updated chore charts seemed to be going well but after a few weeks I noticed the girls were forgetting to do some of the chores because they weren’t hung up and displayed, like I used to have them in our other house. So when Post-it Brand emailed me and asked me if I wanted to try out some of the products from their new Home Collection by… Read More