Is your house out of control? Is it such a mess that you have no idea where to begin? The FlyLady suggests the first step should be to shine your sink. Does that sound crazy? It’s really not. Let’s talk about why you should begin with the kitchen sink and then I’ll walk you through…
LWD Book Club ~ May 2019
I’m in the mood for something fun and light. One of my favorite “beach read” authors is Mary Kay Andrews and I scored a few of her books at a library book sale last fall. This month’s LWD Book Club selection features a lifestyle blogger as the main character. Perfect! Disclosure: This post contains affiliate…
The FlyLady Method: 5 Minute Room Rescue
Do you have a room or area in your home that scares you? I mean, the very thought of someone outside your family seeing it truly gives you the heebie jeebies? It could be a basement, craft room, walk-in closet, a child’s bedroom, your bedroom, whatever. You know it needs to be decluttered, cleaned and…
Delicious Tea Recipe Roundup
Looking for fun and unique ways to use tea? These tea recipes are just what you need. Everything from unique drinks to desserts. They are a must for tea lovers. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. This is Lisa, Dee’s daughter. I share her love of tea and thought it would be…
A Lifelong Love of Libraries
For as long as I can remember I have loved libraries. Books are my passion and being surrounded by them simply makes me happy. I know many LWD readers share my love of books and libraries so in honor of National Library Week I thought we’d chat a bit about the libraries we have loved….
How to Reset Your Life
Have you ever felt like you could use a bit of an overhaul? Or wish you could just push a button and reset your life…sort of like when your mobile phone starts acting all slow and wonky? That’s exactly where I am right now and I suspect I’m not alone. In fact, springtime often brings…
LWD Book Club ~ April 2019
It is said that you can’t judge a book by its cover but I must admit that was exactly what drew me to this month’s LWD Book Club selection. Lilacs are my favorite flower which was reason enough for me to take a peek when I saw this at our local library book sale. The…
The Value of a Homemaker
Let’s go ahead get something out of the way right off the bat. While my current status is that of a full-time homemaker/blogger, I’ve also worked out of the home, both part-time and full-time. Even while working I still considered “making a home” an important part of my daily life as I’m sure many women…
Favorite Frugal Resources
One of the most important skills a homemaker can have is the ability to manage the household finances well. No matter the income, we all want to get the most for our money. I would love to share some of my favorite frugal resources with you. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Read more here. …