by Simple Life and Home | Jul 25, 2012 | Clutter Busters, Organizing
Ever since I gave birth to a baby girl, I have been struggling with how to organize hair accessories. When the children were little, I kept their ponytail holders in a small metal tin. It was great for traveling, and since I always did their hair, I was able to keep...
by Simple Life and Home | Jul 20, 2012 | DIY Health & Beauty, Life & Home
A few weeks ago, I shared my recipe for DIY laundry detergent. (Yes, I’m still making this detergent and loving the clean, soft clothes…and the money I save!) My success with this homemade household cleaner got me thinking, “What other cleaning products can I make...
by Simple Life and Home | Jul 6, 2012 | Life & Home
I love watching all my veggies growing ripe on the vine. Here’s a few photos of the Simple Life and Home garden: Other ripening produce: What about you? How’s your garden growing this...
by Simple Life and Home | Jun 26, 2012 | Cleaning Tips, DIY Health & Beauty, Laundry & Stain Removal, Life & Home
Unlike most of my other ridiculously frugal friends, I’ve been slow to join the latest “make-your-own-laundry-detergent” craze. After all, I can usually buy the leading brand on sale. Add in some coupons, and it hardly seems worth the effort to make my own...
by Simple Life and Home | Jun 16, 2012 | Life & Home
As an avid gardener, I place great value in all the little pollinators flying about my yard. I love when they flit from plant to plant, gathering nectar. Even better, they’re pollinating my plants so I can enjoy a bountiful harvest. We seem to have an abundance of...
by Simple Life and Home | Jun 15, 2012 | Clutter Busters, Organizing
Last week, I shared one of my all-time favorite reminders to help me keep clutter at bay: Touch It Once! As much as this one tip has helped me get…and stay…more organized, it wouldn’t be complete without today’s sequel: Do It Now! I realize that those of you who are...
