52 Ways to Organize Your Home Wouldn’t you love to get more organized in this year? Now is your chance with these 52 ways to organize your home. Use a tip a week to stay completely organized all year long. Mud Room Start with the mud room. Clean out unnecessary clutter, find a place for shoes, put away coats, and hang up hooks as needed. Put your keys and purse in the same spot each time you walk in the door. This eliminates losing items on a frequent basis. Instead of putting your bills in several different places, pick one place to keep all of the bills. Put reminders on your calendar of when each bill is due. Put a rug on the inside and outside of the house, this helps to eliminate dirt in two capacities. Designate a spot for each child’s things—give them a gentle … [Read more...]
DIY Ohio State Buckeye Bench
DIY Ohio State Buckeye Bench Show your Buckeye fan pride with this simple to create, re-purposed fence post bench! Ok but I know not all of you are Buckeye fans, this bench can be made into what ever sports team you wish, Just buy the paint in your team colors and follow the instructions below. This project is designed to fit the space you need, so you can use various sizes of fence board; based on what you have on hand. This bench is approximately 49 inches in height x 14 inches deep x 22 inches in width. Supplies Used: Miter Saw Screws Finishing nails Hammer Drill 3.25 inch nails Red Barn Paint Grey Paint Large Paint Brushes Small Paint Brushes Begin by picking out your fence posts and removing all of the nails. Cut the back boards for the … [Read more...]
Strawberry Mango Salsa
Strawberry Mango Salsa Some of my favorite fruit is available during the summer. With summer! Strawberries top my list for sure! Ingredients 1 large Mango, finely diced 1 pint Strawberries, finely diced 1/2 cup of chopped Cilantro 1 Jalapeno, minced 1/4 Red Onion, minced Juice of 2 Limes 1 tablespoon of Honey Mix all ingredients together a chill for an hour and serve! … [Read more...]
Tropical Summer Watermelon Slushie
Tropical Summer Watermelon Slushie With summer coming to an end it's time to savor the last of those summer snacks and treats! Watermelon is one of my favorite summertime foods! I love it in drinks, dessert, dinner and even just as a snack! Here is one of my favorite drink recipes, a Watermelon Slushie! It's the perfect way to cool off and enjoy a great treat! Ingredients 1 cup of ice, crushed 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1/4 cup Orange Juice 1 cup frozen strawberries 2 cups watermelon (minus the seeds) 2 tablespoons sugar or honey Place everything in the mixer and blend together until it reaches desired consistency. Served perfect with a side of wtermelon. This makes enough for 3 small glasses! … [Read more...]
10 Around the House Uses for Orange Peels
10 Around the House Uses for Orange Peels Generally when you eat oranges what do you do with the peel? If you were like me before I found out these tips you probably threw it in the trash. I dont any more!! Here are some great ways to use them around the house. 1 Citrus-Scented Bath Powder -After a long day at work, school, or maybe even the DMV (those lines can be the source of some brutal headaches), some of us like to march to the bathroom and run a nice hot bath to relax in. If you're that type, this is for you, especially if you enjoy the fine smell of orange. If you let some orange peels sit on a counter and dry out, you can grind them down to a powder. You can use this powder like you would any store-bought bath powder and have a nice, "Florida orange" smelling bath, courtesy of … [Read more...]
50 Ways to Save on Your Water Bill
50 Ways to Save on Your Water Bill Did you know the average American family of 4 uses about 255 Gallons of water each day? Yep here is the ‘average’ breakdown. Dishwashing – 15 gallons Cooking and Drinking – 12 gallons Utility Sink (washing hands, etc.) – 5 gallons Laundry – 35 gallons Bathing – 80 gallons Bathroom Sink – 8 gallons Toilet – 100 gallons TOTAL - 255 gallons Even if you water only costs 1¢ a gallon like it does here in PA for me that is $2.55 a day for just over $75 a month. I’ll let you in on a little secret we are about to be a family of 6 and out water bill is about half of that! I’ve learned and implemented tips and tricks and drilled them into my family’s heads as well to save water. Now we don’t do anything drastic I swear! We shower daily, use a … [Read more...]
No Sew Sea Salt Heat Pack
No Sew Sea Salt Heat Pack I am a HUGE fan of my heating pad. Whether it’s a stiff neck, sore back, earache or bruises a nice heat pack can have you feeling better in no time. But the electric ones dont always make since. or can't get it exactly where you need it. If you need a heat pack in a pinch you can easily upcycle an old shirt, some fabric scraps or any other microwave resistant fabric and throw together a No Sew Sea Salt Heat Pack in no time. I choose sea salt because it holds heat longer than rice, cherry pits or any other common filling for a heat pack. NOTE: NOT all fabric can withstand microwave oven heating so be sure to use a natural fabric that will not melt. Acetates, polyester and other synthetic fabrics should be considered not-microwaveable and not to be used … [Read more...]
How To Eat Healthy On A Budget
How To Eat Healthy On A Budget It’s a common misconception that eating healthier is costly, but that isn’t true. Eating healthier, ultimately, can be the same as or less than eating junk food and fast food. Now, some healthy foods are much more expensive, but typically, they’re pre-packaged and you pay more for the convenience than the actual health element. Produce is a huge part of eating healthy, and it’s worth mentioning that it can be a little costly to buy lots of produce at a local grocery store. Instead, search local farmer’s markets for the best price. You’ll find that it’s much more cost effective to buy locally. Another great option is food co-ops like Bountiful Baskets, if it’s offered in your area. You get a basket of produce every week for a set price, and you get quite … [Read more...]
Frozen Oreo Pudding Pops
Frozen Oreo Pudding Pops It's no secret I'm a bit of an Oreo Addict, During my last pregnancy I craved Oreo Creme! I would eat the creme out and feed the cookies to the kids for snack time. Dont judge. So this summer we are making these Frozen Oreo Pudding Pops quite often. The kids think they are getting a treat but really it's for me, I wont lie! Ingredients 1 box of White Chocolate Pudding, Instant 2 cups of Milk 16 Oreo Sandwich Cookies 6 Popsicle Sticks 6 Cups (dixie cup size) Directions Break up 10 of the Oreos into desired size pieces, big or small depends on how you like them in your pops then put 6 remaining Oreos in a ziploc bag and crush. In a bowl mix together milk and pudding. Stir in Oreo pieces to pudding mixture. Scoop pudding mixture into the cups … [Read more...]
How To Start Eliminating Debt
How To Start Eliminating Debt Debt can be absolutely crippling. What’s worse is that debt has a tendency to sneak up on you, and with credit cards so easily accessible, it’s very easy to get yourself in a hole. Digging out of the hole isn’t nearly as easy though! These few tips and tricks are very helpful when you go to start eliminating your debt, and will lead you to financial freedom if you stick with them! 1. Pay down your small debt first. While it might seem to make more sense to pay down the larger debt, that will ultimately take longer and that’s an extra payment for a longer amount of time. By paying down the small debt first, you’ll eliminate a monthly payment right off the bat which will make it easier to pay off the larger debt. 2. Stop using credit cards. Credit … [Read more...]
DIY T-Shirt Scrap Headband
DIY T-Shirt Scrap Headband With soon to be 3 girls we use MANY headbands and i am all about saving money by doing them myself! Here is a super easy way with some old t shirts and fabric scraps! Supplies 3 pieces of pink t-shirt cut to approximate 2” wide & 24” long 3 pieces of light grey t-shirt cut to approximately 2” wide & 24” long Additional t-shirt scraps in smaller pieces for creating flowers Needle & thread (and sewing machine if available) Scissors Step 1 Sew or secure together with a knot the six strips of fabric. Separate the strips into thirds, each strand containing a strip of each color. Step 2 Using a simple braid, braid all pieces together. Step 3 Braid until you’ve reached the end of the … [Read more...]
How To Save Money On Groceries
How To Save Money On Groceries These days, it’s important to make the most of your budget and sometimes you really have to make your dollar stretch. Groceries can really add up as you’re walking through the store. However, there are a few tips and tricks to help you lower your grocery bill. 1. Never grocery shop on an empty stomach. This is important because when you’re hungry, you’ll be tempted to grab tons of snacks and foods that look good to you at that moment, and not what you necessarily need. Adding a bunch of unnecessary snacks and junk food can add a lot on to a grocery bill. 2. Use coupons. You don’t necessarily need to use coupons for everything you buy and go to the lengths that people do on shows like “Extreme Couponing” but it’s absolutely worth it to use … [Read more...]