Organizing Tips - Home Organization Strategies Ever pop in on a friend unexpectedly and everything’s in its place? She had no time to clean up, yet her house is immaculate. How does she do that? We wanted to know, so we went to the neat and organized— readers whose homes always look great— to find out their best strategies. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 11 Unusual Household Uses For Food Items That Will Save You Money photo: charles chan * The next time you find yourself in need of a household product like stain remover, shower cleaner or ant deterrent, check the pantry before heading to the store. You might just find what you need, in the form of a common kitchen ingredient. From a green perspective, going the DIY route eliminates some of the harsh chemicals in your home, reducing your family’s exposure to them. It can also save you money. In a pinch, using cinnamon or cayenne pepper could save you the $5 needed to buy a set of ant traps. Post your own tips below, and try these household uses for common foods: Baking soda * Jan Patterson of Cotati, Calif., uses it to remove “stubborn sticky stuff of any kind” from furniture and other household items. * Add vinegar, and the mixture works well as a drain cleaner, says Leslie Reichert, a.k.a. * “Use it as your first treatment when you spill fruit juice or wine,” says lifestyle consultant Joshua Duvauchelle. Bananas Beer Cayenne Pepper Cinnamon Honey Ketchup Tea
How to Clean a Home Quick and easy tips to conquer chaos, pull it all together and keep a tidy home. It’s easier than you think! It’s no secret……I like a Tidy Home! Hence the name, TidyMom. Ever wonder HOW I got that title? My oldest daughter assigned me that title years ago when we first got online. I’m not neurotic or one of THOSE moms. Trust me, I have piles of junk like everyone else, some are just hidden in closest (remember my Monica Closet?). I’m going to share a few of my tips oh how I keep my house tidy Don’t let it sit for later (Clean ASAP) – a mess is much easier to clean up when it happens. Don’t Put it off – this is probably my BIGGEST household tip! By doing these things daily you can reduce stress and have a visually cleaner home. Set a Timer for Quick Clean Ups- Many days I will give myself 15 minutes and run thru a few rooms and just pick up stray times, fluff and straighten the room. Clean up as you cook - I have a small kitchen, so I really get stressed if I have no room to cook or bake.