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Organizing Clothes: The KonMari Method

My Experience with the Konmari Method: Clothes

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Organization

Marie Kondo made quite a splash with her book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. Today I’m sharing my experience with the Konmari method in my clothes closet. I am not one that easily falls into peer pressure, however, the book The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing (available from Amazon) is making its way around…
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DIY Tin Can Lanterns

DIY Tin Can Lanterns

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DIY Projects

During the summer, I love grilling and eating dinner outside on the deck. I recently read a post about making dinner time more enjoyable for the family: going the extra mile to make the table setting nicer, encouraging conversation, listening to music, etc. Let me be honest, dinnertime at our house is not always a sit-down, have-a-long-conversation type event. Many…
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How to Clean A Microwave

How to Clean A Microwave

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Cleaning Tips

Microwaves have got to be one of the best inventions. I recall a picture of me stirring hot cocoa on the stove when I was young; now 1 minute in the microwave, and you’ve got your mug of warmth. The thing about microwaves is they get dirty. Those fabulous bags of buttery microwave popcorn leave a little buttery goodness behind, spaghetti sauce…
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How to clear a clogged drain... naturally.

How to Naturally Clear A Clogged Drain

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Cleaning Tips

Clogged drains are awful. You wash your hands and watch as the water barely moves, leaving behind a soapy film. Today, I’m going to tell you a little trick that worked well for me… no Drain-O needed! Here’s What You’ll Need to Clear A Clogged Drain 1/2-1 Cup Baking Soda 1/2 Cup Vinegar Directions: How to Clear A Clogged Drain…
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How to Clean A Washing Machine

How to Clean A Washing Machine

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Cleaning Tips

You may not think about cleaning your washing machine until you notice a mildew-type odor coming from it. While cleaning a washing machine isn’t the most pleasant job, it is fairly easy to do. Ready to learn how to clean a washing machine? Do you have a front loading washing machine? If so, you most likely have noticed a pretty…
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