Efficiency

My Favorite Kitchen Tools That Cost Less Than $1.00. Running a household is expensive—especially when you have kids and/or pets. I’m always trying to find less expensive options for items that I routinely use. These are my favorite kitchen tools and cleaning items that cost under $1.00 (as of 2022). They are high-quality and do …

Most of my readers know that I try to be efficient. I’m not one of those women who just LOVES to clean. I do love a clean house and once I get going I feel great that I’m doing it, but if I can take less time cleaning the same space, I’m all for it. …

A few years ago, I was able to assemble my 27 neighbors’ Christmas gifts in 27 minutes. (I did not include the shopping time). Not only was I able to completely assemble these gifts in under half an hour, they only cost an average of $1.47 cents each! That is 27 gifts for $39.42!! * …

I love nice looking gardens! However, I do not like weeding for hours each week. That is what I was having to do from spring until fall…and I still couldn’t keep the weeds in my flowerbeds at bay. Once I used this Maintenance-Free Weedless Flower Beds in 10 Steps System, I no longer have to …

Recently, I tried an experiment of a DIY nontoxic toilet bowl cleaner I had seen used on T.V.  I wasn’t sure really how well it would clean the toilet. So I tried it twice. One with a fairly clean toilet, the other with a dirty toilet. I was shocked at how fast and easy it was …

I’ve done my best to keep my garage organized, but with very little storage, it has been difficult. I’d often not know where to put something in the garage and instead just find a place for it in my house. As a result, my home was more cluttered than I wanted it to be. I …

When I go out of town without my kids I like to pack their bags efficiently. This is so that those watching them know exactly what is what and where things are without having to dig. I’ve found packing in the following way really helps those who are watching my kids to have a stress-free experience. Further, …

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of IGS Energy for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Energy is a big expense. When I say energy, I’m referring to power/electric and gas. These bills can be very high if you own a home in a less temperate area. It makes sense to …

Mornings are such a double edge sword for me. I love that I wake up rested and looking forward to a new day. But yet, I kind of dread getting out of my soft comfy bed (esp. if I feel like the morning could be chaotic). I’ve found (and I’ve heard from other moms, including my …

Dishes. The never-ending household chore. Some women love to do dishes. I am not one of them! Dishes are my nemesis. So finding ways to get them done faster is something I’m always trying to do. Here are a few tips. 1. Rinse dishes immediately after use. When you are cooking, baking, etc. rinsing out …

This is a quick tip that I wish I had discovered a while ago! You can make wonderful, moist, and perfectly cooked corn on the cob in just a few minutes by doing the following: 1. Cut the stem of the stalk off so it will fit and rotate/spin around on a plate in your …