Tips & Hacks

I like to clean. There. I said it. I actually enjoy cleaning my house. I do; I mean it. I don’t love the concept of my home becoming dirty and requiring that it’s cleaned, but I do love the act of cleaning my house. Perhaps it is my OCD-like nature that allows me to feel […] More

If there is one thing we love about life, it’s that we can learn cleaning hacks everywhere we go. The funny thing about it, though, is that most of us learn things throughout life that we didn’t even realize were hacks. It’s not until we are hosting a dinner party or engaging friends in conversation […] More

“A good mom has stick floors, a messy house and happy kids.” What. Ever. I’m going to say this now; that is a load of you-know-what. I have a spotless house all the time; no sticky floors, no laundry piled up, and no mess; and my kids are always happy, always making memories, and always […] More

The kitchen is the room in the house that means the most to everyone; it’s the room that is absolutely the most important room in the house. You cook, congregate, plan, discuss, love and live in this room. When we host gatherings at our house, we tend to all end up in the kitchen, around […] More

Junk; the word alone is enough to make a grown woman shudder. Of course, it’s also the word that makes so many people happy (you’ve heard of the show “Hoarders,” I presume?). The concept of junk in my house is absolutely off-limits. Stuff, junk, collectibles, whatever you want to call it, it has no place […] More

Many things in life don’t seem overly interesting, yet people insist on discussing them like the latest trailer for “50 Shades of Grey,” and no one cares – about either, really. And as much as we detest this innocuous conversation, we are going to do the same thing. But the difference is that we are […] More

There’s something about cleaning that people either love or hate, but rarely both. Actually, sometimes we love to clean because it’s a great stress relief. Other times we hate to clean because it’s, well, gross. Cleaning in the form of straightening up as you go isn’t so bad in the grand scheme of life. Putting […] More

Let’s face it: fruit flies and gnats are some of the most annoying bugs ever. At first glance, it seems like these tiny little things aren’t as bothersome as they are made out to be… but they are! With summer weather in full force, you’re bound to come across a fruit fly or gnat or […] More

Suede is such a great fabric, but it’s so difficult to clean. You can try all you want to keep yours from becoming dirty and needing a good wash, but when your shoes or handbag are made of suede, it’s almost impossible to avoid. If you’re looking to clean a gorgeous suede accessory, jacket or […] More

Hosting an event or gathering is not just a fun job, it’s an important one. Your job doesn’t end once you send out the invites and hire the caterer. Your job lasts all night long. The hostess with the mostess is the one who can host a great event or party, make time to converse […] More

If you’re going to be a good hostess, you have to make certain you know what you’re doing. Inviting people into your home without any concept of what a good hostess looks like is never a good idea. Of course, you do have the basic knowledge of how to be a good hostess; be polite, […] More