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Why Every House Needs A Job Jar
I’m a firm believer in the whole “job jar” concept, especially when my kids are begging me for money, a ride to the mall, etc. Though I don’t necessarily condone bribery, I do condone “earning your keep,” and a job jar is a great way to instill that same value into your kids. If you don’t have a job jar, you should! Keep reading why, below! What Is A Job Jar? A job jar is basically a jar, box, or bowl in which you put household jobs into to be completed. Depending on your style at home, you can have your kids “draw” out of the jar for chores that…
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Do You Know Who You Are Sleeping With?
My husband just got back from a week abroad, and he came home with this unusual bite on his face. After some investigation (and a call to the doctor’s office) we discovered that it was, indeed, a bedbug bite. Naturally, I was repulsed at this revelation and made my husband strip to his underwear before walking into the house. I started washing his clothing immediately! Fortunately, none of the creatures stowed away in his luggage. But the experience did make me a little concerned about finding bedbugs in my own home! Here are a few easy ways you can prevent bed bugs or other harmful mites in your home. Use Mattress And…
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Ginger Oil: Listen to Your Inner Ginge
Over the last year or so, I’ve become a huge believer in the power of essential oils. There is a handful of them that have really improved my life. I used tea tree oil to disinfect my house, lavender oil when my skin is inflamed, and peppermint oil when I have an upset stomach! Not to mention, I diffuse Frankincense on a regular basis because the smell is absolutely incredible! More recently, a friend recommended that I try Ginger oil due to its anti-inflammatory characteristics, and I’ve been hooked. Ginger oil is my new favorite, keep reading to see why below! Ginger Oil Supports Digestion Ginger oil is one of…
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Fall TO DO List
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10 Daily Chores You CAN’T Forget
I’m going to be honest with you, I HAVE forgotten about these daily chores from time to time! But as soon as I realized I was forgetting them, I made it a point to never forget these daily chores again. These chores take minutes, and you’d be amazed at how much cleaner doing them makes your home look. Empty the Dishwasher Start the day off right by emptying the dishwasher. It’s no one’s favorite chore, but we all can kind of do it in our sleep anyway, thanks to muscle memory. It’s something that needs to be done daily. Make the Bed Remember what your mom used to say about…
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Feeling a Little in the Dark? How to Clean Headlights
Dirty headlights are the worst! Not too long ago, my husband and I were driving at night and I asked him to turn on the headlights. Come to find out, they WERE on, just too dirty to shed any light on ANY driving situation. After this slightly embarrassing encounter, I made it my mission to clean ALL of the headlights on ALL of my cars. Here’s my tried and true method. Here’s what you’ll need: Car Wax Masking Tape Toothpaste Soft Cloth (I use microfiber) Step One: First things first, try cleaning your headlights with soap! In some cases (but unfortunately, not my own) you can remove headlight grime with…
