When the kids were younger, I worried about foods staining their clothes, which explains the countless bibs everywhere. At one point it was so bad that I had 'eating shirts' for the twins, that poor fabric didn't know what hit it. Then as the kids grew older and their dexterity perfected, I didn't cringe serving spaghetti {that is, unless they are in a silly mood with the chance of flinging}. Thing is, proper use of ... read more
Not-So-Dirty Secrets for Making Laundry Easier
Doesn't it feel so mundane and pointless doing some household chores sometimes, such as laundry? I mean, we pay for cleaners, only to have our hard work erased time and time again. It's like a clock hand which is stuck and is moving forward one pace then back again, rinse and repeat {pun intended}. I was recently invited to take part in#AHFreshPerspective - it's the Arm & Hammer Triple Chamber Challenge testing out ... read more
Hoover Power Scrub Elite Pet Carpet Cleaner
Having carpet in the home is so warm and comforting, yet the off-white carpeting throughout my home not only gets filthy-looking fast {thanks to accident prone me, three kids and two pets} - yet carpeting is also a great harbour of germs and bacteria. I think we've all read about the health benefits in regularly cleaning the carpets in the home, so there's no need to reiterate the obvious. This is why I've always hired ... read more
A Cleaner Cleaner – Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner
I recently tried the Hoover Spotless Portable Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner in my home thanks to Hoover, and have decided that it's the cleaner cleaner. Because, when it comes down to it, we don't need nor want a dirty cleaner. That sure defeats the purpose, right? Let me explain ... I'm not new to portable carpet & upholstery cleaners, in fact, it's one of my top must-haves when it comes to household ... read more
Uses for Baking Soda in the Home {with Giveaway}
I’m sure you’re all familiar with that little orange box that is mostly used in your fridge for sucking in odours and keeping that fridge fresh. It's the one constant in my fridge at all times! Yet many also have one in their freezer or baking cupboard too. Fact is, Arm & Hammer™ Baking Soda has been helping generations of Canadian families cook and clean for decades. Previously, I shared a post on '55 Uses for ... read more
Kitchen Spring Cleaning Checklist
This post is brought to you by Finish and The Co. The sun shines, the snow melts, flowers blossom and the clocks spring forward. Spring is all about new beginnings - feels refreshing right? Spring fever and the need to tidy, sort, purge and clean all go along with that transition from winter to spring. They say the kitchen is the heart of the home and it couldn't be more true. It's the one room that ... read more
6 Must Have Spring Cleaning Products
When spring-like weather hits, so does a zap dourf spring fever and the need to nest. It's a time when we want to refresh the home with some purging, beautifying and cleaning up the area in which we spent the bulk of the previous season. It feels so good to open up the windows again, and breathe fresh air even when you are indoors. Household cleaning is a chore that not everyone enjoys doing {hands ... read more
Embrace Non-Stop Steam Cleaning with Dupray
Amuse me for a minute and think of all the cleaning products {big and small} that you have in your home. Under your sink, in your closets, stuffed into drawers, and perhaps those devices that you use only use occasionally yet take up so much space in the garage or in a storage room. Machines, bottles, wipes, mops, brushes, detergents ... it's a lot right? You might not even realize just how many 'cleaning ... read more
A Spring Cleaning Giveaway for Your Home Sweet Home
Annual spring cleaning is upon us again after a long Canadian winter. To make your transition into the new season a breeze, here are some quick tips with a must-have giveaway - to help celebrate the occasion. Tip #1: Call in for extra troops Fighting off greasy stains, tough mildew, and stubborn odours will require an additional set of hands – so make this a family affair and grab as many troops as you can! When it ... read more
Kitchen Clean-Up Challenge #TigerClean
Many years ago I started this blog to share deals, reviews and my own two-cents regarding all things household, lifestyle, parenting, and products. Countless times since, I've shared product reviews along with tips and tricks on how to get the biggest bang for the buck. After all, it's not about being cheap, but being smart and knowing value. Value isn’t strictly about money, of course. I’ve always thought that ... read more
Tips for Keeping a Clean House with Little Effort
As the Mom of the house, I have many tasks and duties to complete each and every day. My to-do list is great and the schedule is jam-packed, which doesn't leave time each day to reserve for a lot of cleaning. But I don't need to preach to the choir, right? Many reading this will be shouting 'AMEN!'. Thing is, unless you tackle the little messes each day, they can easily become big disasters. That paper pile in the ... read more
New Tide Pods For Sensitive Skin!
I never had to deal with skin sensitivity at all until one of my twins starting showing signs of it. She suffered from eczema as a baby and suddenly I was thrust into a whole new world. So, with newborn twins at my side, I gathered all the information I could on what aggravates skin sensitivities, doing what I could to lessen the discomfort of my child. Canadian dermatologist Dr. Sandy Skotnicki has some tips ... read more
Thanksgiving Tips for Prep Work, Decor and Cleanup
What comes to mind when you think of the term 'Thanksgiving Day'? Here are my immediate thoughts: Turkey, Stuffing, Pie - FOOD! Family Leaves, Fall, Decor Dishes. More Dishes. Cleaning Messes while feeling Stuffed, Literally. Thanksgiving, like other holidays, come with more than just sitting back and feeling gratitude for the loved ones in your life. There's a whole lot more to the holiday ... read more
Get a Clean Floor without the Dirty Work
I love the look of my tile kitchen floors, but at the same time, they are a pain to clean. Most floor cleaners do a bang-up job but don't get into the indented grout. Which means that my floors don't actually get a good clean, unless you were to get on your hands and knees and scrub. Yeah, like that's gonna happen! Another problem is that floor cleaners spurt water and scrub the floor, but if you really ... read more
