They call them chores for a reason – there isn’t much fun in doing housework. In fact, most people I talk to would rather be playing with their kids, socializing, having fun, and well, doing anything besides housework. With 5 kids, I do it a lot, so if I don’t try and make housework more …
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Tips For Spring Cleaning With Kids
I can’t be the only one who struggles to get their cleaning done with kids around! Some days it feels like shovelling in a snowstorm… No matter how hard I work, they mess things up faster than I can clean! But spring cleaning with kids can be done… And here are some tips to make …
How to defrost an upright freezer
Even though it’s only the end of July and school doesn’t start until September here I’m already thinking about filling my freezer. Before I could do that, though, I had to figure out how to defrost an upright freezer. You see, I used to have a frost-free one. It was great. How to defrost an …
Your Clothes Release Microplastics Into the Ocean
If you’re someone who pays attention to environmental research you know that microplastics in our lakes and oceans is a huge issue. But I’ll bet you didn’t know that your clothes release microplastics that enter the water supply every time you wash them! Your Clothes Release Microplastics Into the Ocean Don’t worry, I didn’t either. …
Why I Wont Use Homemade Laundry Soap
We’re trying to remove the chemicals from our lives and be more environmentally friendly. Unfortunately this doesn’t seem compatible with a tight budget. So, what does a good homemaker do? DIY. But after some research it out I’m not choosing homemade laundry soap after all. Why I wont use homemade laundry soap Remember that tight …