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Clutter Buster Tip-of-the-Week: Organize Hair Accessories

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...

Homemade Cleaning Wipes

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...

Mid-Summer Garden Report

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 summer?