Dryer Sheets as Cleaners?

Use a dryer sheet to clean sticky dust off of trouble spots like blinds and baseboards!

Find great tips and tricks for a cleaner, fresher home with us on pinterest!

Great Use for Dish Drying Rack

What a great idea! Solves that age-old problem of lost tupperware tops!

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DIYer In Need of Painting Tips…

I'm about to paint the whole downstairs of my home, and I'm always looking for tips on how to make it easier. Here is a great article I found from doityourself.com with tips for saving money on diy paint jobs. I especially like the idea of using old sheets, blankets and towels instead of buying drop cloths - great tips! Have a wonderful DIY weekend!

Photo by woodleywonderworks via flickr.

For the Bathroom Short on Storage

I love the look of a pedestal sink in the bathroom. We have a powder room downstairs with one. The only problem is that while pretty, these sinks are lacking (or, to be more accurate, 100% useless) when it comes to storage. Since it's just a quick-stop restroom, we don't need makeup, medicine or hair products in there, but we do need to keep extra toilet paper and towels handy. And there are tools to consider as well (plunger, toilet brush).

Here are some simple solutions to add storage to your bathroom while still keeping the look fresh and tidy:

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Awwww…

Too Cute!

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Chocolate Decor

Happy Valentine's Day! What better way to celebrate this day blog-style than with a little Chocolate…Chocolate Decor, that is. Including browns in your home decorating is as easy as 1,2,3. Simply mix up textures and intensities and add the occasional pop of color to wake things up!

A beautiful chocolate glass pendant light - perfect in the kitchen, dining room or bathroom!
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Repurposed Veggies?

Replant green onion roots, new plants ready in a month! Worth a Try.

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Great Repurpose

What a great idea - a cereal container as a car waste can!

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Granite Drink Chillers

Made of real granite, polished - simply cool and add to your drink - they won't water it down!

Love the pick, Meghan!

Upside Down Hook to Hold Wreaths

What a great idea! I think it would work for a lightweight wreath on the front door as well.

See all of the tips and tricks you can gather from others on pinterest? Fabulous!

Tools for Valentine's Day Treats

These fun, unique appliances are all great for whipping up treats on Valentine's Day (or any other day of the year).

OOOOH, Chocolate Fountain! Perfect for Parties!
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Bedroom Hideaway…

I could have used this when I was 13, when I was 20, and even more so now that I have kids. Sigh…

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Valentine's Day Recipes

Looking for something to eat (or do) on Valentine's Day? Here are some resources from around the web to celebrate the day this year:

Cooking for the Family? Taste of Home has recipes to cover pretty much the entire day, from breakfast (Camembert Souffles!!!) to dinner (Chicken with Cherry Sauce). Since Valentine's Day is a school-day this year, I'll skip the breakfast recipes, but who says you can't have souffle for dinner?
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Healthy Kitchen Makeover

Was one of your New Years resolutions to give your diet a healthy overhaul? Stay on track by replacing your usual meals with healthier versions or supplementing your diet with vitamin-rich snacks. Use these fun and functional kitchen gadgets to help you get started.

Whether you need to make exact measurements for baking or are looking to create healthy portions at dinnertime, a food scale can be a great way to keep things in check. This scale comes with an easy to use function that will subtract the weight of the container for an accurate count every time.
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Soup's On - Cheddar Ale Soup Recipe - I Tried and it's True!

I tried out this cheddar ale soup recipe last weekend from fakeginger - it was excellent! I didn't get the pretzel bowls made but the soup was very hearty by itself. Would be great without the beer part too, and you could definitely reduce the cheese amount by 1/3 if you are watching your weight!

Check out recipes we're trying on pinterest with our glorious food board!

Winter Cozy Corner

After a brief tease of spring-like temps, it's back to winter here. So what to do when you are stuck inside even though the sun may be shining outside? Why, get cozy, of course!

Here is your get-cozy list for this winter:

-Throws - Nothing says winter cozy like a throw blanket or two. Keep stacks of them next to the sofa, or rolled up in a basket in the corner of the living room for on-the-spot warmth and comfort.

-Excessive Amounts of Pillows - To fall back into a heap of pillows on your bed or sofa is coziness at its wintery best!
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Organized Kitties…

Unbelievably cute and I can't possibly imagine how they got them all to sit still that many times!

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A Nice, Easy Valentine's Treat

Yum!! Would be good without the "shot" part too for kids…

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Last Minute Valentine's Gifts

There are still 8 business days until Valentine's Day, plenty of time to pick up last minute gifts for your loves! We've got you covered with Valentine's Day gift ideas here, something for everyone! Two-day shipping is available on most of these items if you are really crunched for time.

For him…Or her! This charging tray takes your mess of wires and electronics and transforms it into something more pleasing to the eye - perfect for the desk, dresser or kitchen counter.

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Super (Organize Sports Equipment) Sunday

In the spirit of the Superbowl, I thought it would be appropriate to highlight this Smart Organizer System for Sports! If you have kids or are into sports yourself, all of that sporting equipment is probably driving you bananas on some level. I like this sports organizer because it is wall mounted and includes a ball net, easy for everyone to use and it keeps equipment off the floor!

7 Layer Dip in a Cup…Perfect for Superbowl (or any) Parties

I love that everyone has their own and isn't dipping their fingers into a huge casserole dish!

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Weekend DIYer Project - Hide Pet Claw Damage

Every day at around 11 o'clock, I find my cat hanging from the outside of our dutch door with her cute little head poking up over the glass, begging to come in. [See photo of offender, left]. Cute, yes. But the claw prints she leaves behind? Not so much. Here is a great tutorial from the Family Handyman on how to repair those pet claw marks on a hardwood door. And yes, I did wake her up to take this picture, hence the cat-itude look on her face.

Happy DIY weekend, folks!

Cold Veggie Pizza…

Warning: Looks like we'll covering a lot of football and food all weekend!

Find great ideas for game day with Stacks on pinterest!

Easy Kids Duvet Tutorial

I don't know what it is with me and sheets this week. But I recorded this tutorial to share an easy sewing project, something I've been doing ever since my kids were out of cribs. The thing is, we don't use top sheets in our house. We use comforter covers (duvets) instead, because they are easy to wash and eliminate the uncomfortable twisting and tangling that I feel top sheets create. So when I buy a twin sheet set for the kids, instead of wasting the top sheet, I use it to create a duvet with the help of an old sheet that I have lying around (see girly pink bedding set above), and then I have a perfect match for the included fitted sheet and pillowcase I've just purchased! It's very simple to do, even for beginning sewers, and very forgiving (since it's going to have a bulky comforter inside of it, you'll never notice wobbly seams or cuts). And the great thing is that it can hold a twin (sometimes full but measure first!) size comforter inside. And the whole project takes me less than 2 hours from start to finish!
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Luxury Bamboo Sheets

These are affordable, eco-friendly and ultra-soft. I love the springy look too!

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What to Get for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is not like any other gift-giving holiday (Christmas, Birthday, etc.) – it’s a holiday all about love. Not just romantic love for your spouse or significant other, but for your mom, your dad, your siblings, your children, your best friend. So when you’re giving a Valentine gift, you want to really pamper someone, not just give them something they need – give them something they want. Here are my Valentine’s Day gift suggestions for everyone in your life.

Show your man you genuinely take an interest in his favorite hobby (even if that’s a stretch for you); it will make him feel understood and appreciated which equates to love. If he’s a golfer, treat him to something extra special like this Leather Driving Range Caddy.
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Neat Sheets!

Great way to keep that linen closet looking pretty…

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4 Weeks to an Organized Home: Week 4 - Conquer Those Cabinets!

Cabinets are an ongoing battle for most of us, and I’m going to risk alienation on an organizing blog by saying: maybe that’s not such a bad thing. So go ahead and prepare yourself for a yearly visit into the depths of your kitchen and bathroom cabinets. It’s a good exercise anyway because you can pull older canned goods forward so they don’t expire, and the same goes for medicines and toiletries in the bathroom. Plus you can dust and check for signs of mildew or pests while you are in there.

So grab a damp cloth, a recycle bin, and join me in this last step on our journey to an organized home.

Here’s what works in cabinets:

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Baby-Kid Footprint Garden Path

Such a nice idea - these are pretty easy to do too!

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Superbowl Wings, Slow Cooker Style

This season was the year I finally convinced my wife to give watching football for fun a try, and slowly but surely she has come around to enjoying it. It doesn’t hurt that every Sunday when we do watch the games we make an event out of it and fire up the crockpot to make our favorite game-day delights.

With the regular season long-gone (and with that my favorite team long-eliminated from the post-season) and the playoffs in full swing, it is time to think about the big event that is coming up – the Super Bowl! This year’s NFL championship game will be played on February 3rd, so there is still time to get your game-day menu all set.

As I mentioned above, our go-to for snack-making during the game is our handy-dandy crock pot.
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