By
Eva Wallace
In my quest to find natural solutions to all my everyday cleaning chores, I stumbled upon this list. I never realized something so inexpensive and readily available could do so much – and best of all, with no chemicals!
1. Sanitize your wooded cutting boards. Run a slice of lemon over the surface to disinfect.
2. Keep foods from browning from air exposure. Mix equal parts lemon juice and water and dunk apple or pear slices before serving, or squeeze a bit into guacamole and give it a stir.
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By
Eva Wallace
My next-door-neighbor makes cupcakes to sell to the neighborhood kids. I frequently find cupcake wrappers in my yard. Today I found one in my mailbox. I'm giving this tip to her.
Bake cupcakes directly in ice-cream cones – so much more fun and easier for kids to eat! And no wrappers!
Creating an outdoor space where you can relax and unwind is a great way to make the most of your entire home, indoors and out. Unlike a living room that requires a lot of furniture to look complete, an outdoor space has the luxury of relying on it's natural surroundings to create a cohesive style. Whether you want to create separate spaces for eating and lounging or keep it minimal, it's easy to create an enjoyable garden.
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By
Eva Wallace
I really love being able to live in the city; there is just so many activities to do and things to see, and it is all available to you right at your fingertips. One of my very favorite perks of city living is that it is totally practical to walk to many of my everyday chores, things such as grocery shopping. It is so nice to be able to walk out your front door and be at the supermarket in just ten minutes, never having to worry about battling for parking or fighting off rush-hour traffic. Plus, you get a little built-in exercise every day!
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When I’m asked where to begin downsizing, I’m tempted to say “At the beginning, of course.” But that’s not always the right answer. For each of us, the beginning is different.
Why are you downsizing? Is it because you’ve realized your living space is being taken over with “stuff” and you want to liberate that space? Or are you moving to a smaller home?
Let’s begin with the first option. You’re being squeezed out of your home by the accumulation of things you used to love but don’t any more. This is fairly simple.
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By
Eva Wallace
Keeping your garage in working order doesn't have to be a chore, it can be just as organized and tidy as any other room in your home.
No garage can go without some much needed storage to keep everything from gardening supplies to sporting equipment organized and quick to find. Though the garage seems to be a difficult space to keep clean, it only takes a few steps to ensure that any mess is manageable.
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By
Eva Wallace

“God gives every bird his worm but He does not throw it into the nest”
~ Liam Carey
Go catch some worms this weekend. 
By
Eva Wallace
Ever thought is would be nice to do a wall or cabinet in chalkboard paint? Now you can get the perfect custom color for your space! DIY chalkboard paint recipe and instructions from MarthaStewart.com
By
Eva Wallace
Brilliant space-saver:
Install a tension rod under the sink to hang your spray bottles.
Genius!
By
Eva Wallace
This is one of the coolest space-saving tips I've seen! Create a window-box veggie patch using guttering! You could do this on the side of your house or all along your fence. Takes almost no room and you get fresh veggies and herbs!
Got another idea for rain gutters? Leave a comment!
By
Michaela Strathman
Outdoor Flooring: A Quick and Easy DIY Project for Anyone!
With Spring rapidly approaching, it’s time to start planning outdoor DIY projects , and I’ve come across one that is easy to do and easy on the budget. When we think of outdoor decorating, we often forget that what goes under our feet can make a great contribution to our outdoor decor.
One of the easiest ways to update the look of your patio, porch or deck is to add some kind of floor feature, whether it is an outdoor area rug, or floor tiles like the Le Click Interlocking Teak Floor Tiles!
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By
Eva Wallace

Happy Easter All!