Baby #2 still isn't sleeping through the night, so Tuesday's Tip quickly becomes Thursday's Tip!! Here it is anyway... Since I've decided to work from home, I've become ever more diligent in trying to find good deals. Whether it's finding sales on stuff for the kids or weekly specials at the grocery store, it all adds up. So, I've become a … [Read more...]
How to have a SPOOK-tacular Halloween!
Halloween is only a few days away and, for once, I’m on the ball. My daughter’s costume has been purchased (no, I’m not driving myself to insanity trying to make it like I did last year!!) and I’ve decided to make cookies for her to hand out to her classmates at preschool. I think it’s taken me almost three years to figure this all out, so I … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Tip – October 26
I don’t love to clean – who does? But my husband has been using something for the past few years that makes cleaning up really easy…without using cleaners of any kind. He swears by microfibre cloths! They’re great for cleaning everything from windows to countertops to your kids’ messes off the sofa – all without using anything but water. We use … [Read more...]
Contest Alert from one of our favourite companies!
Check out the great contest going on at Bravado! Designs, who were featured in my sanity savers posting a few weeks ago. You can register to win by clicking here. Good luck! … [Read more...]
Eco-Fabulous
As a mama who’s trying to be environmentally conscious, I appreciate finding resources and products that help me do just that. Here are a few that I love. Environmental Working Group (www.cosmeticsdatabase.com) This website came to my attention a few years ago and it’s been an invaluable tool for me… I can check the rating of any product I need … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Tip – October 20
My kitchen isn’t always the tidiest, but I always try to ensure that the stove and countertops are clean. Considering the amount of use that my dishcloth gets, I really don’t want to take chances that I’m spreading around a ton of bacteria, right? So, instead of laundering my cloth every few days (because, let’s be honest, who needs more laundry?), … [Read more...]
Tuesday’s Tips
In my house, my husband is the clean one. Don't get me wrong, our house is not a pig sty. However, when it comes to cleaning bathrooms, he's the guy! (No, I'm not kidding - I am one lucky lady, and I know it!! :) He has always been an organizational guru, too, making the most of every nook and cranny in our small urban abode. In turn, I've … [Read more...]
Don’t you just LOVE surprises? Me, too!
Despite being so new to the blogging world, I've got some fabulous giveaways coming up in the next month or so. I can't spill the beans yet, but a few of them will be from companies that I've mentioned in my posts, so stay tuned... and tell all your friends! :) P.S. I'm also on Facebook now - check it out! … [Read more...]