House chores can be such a pain and can be very overwhelming.  To help with the struggle, here are some tips: 1. Work in Sections This can be taken two different ways and either way will work. You can either go room by room or task by task. The main point is to not try to work on too big of a chunk at a time. Room by Room Separate out chores by which room they are in and do all the chores for one room before moving on to another room. This way, as you leave the room, it ...

Welcome back to the blog! Today's post is very timely as it is finally time to start seeds for this year! I live in Zone 5 so I'm just able to start germinating my cold hardy plants indoors. I've done this a few ways, but today I'm going to share the most cost effective way I've used. Ok, let's just cut to the chase. Cardboard tubes. That's the secret. Nothing too exciting here today but cardboard tubes. Cardboard tubes make great plant starters because they are the perfect size and they are eco-friendly. You can plant your starts straight into ...

Welcome back to the blog.  As you already know, I'm obsessed with all things Smart (except Smart Cars of course). I've previously mentioned how I used SmartThings in my home and how you can use SmartThings in a new house. If you still aren't convinced that SmartThings is the way to go, here are 5 reasons I love SmartThings. Now that you're convinced that SmartThings is for you, you'll need a hub to get started.   **This post contains affiliate links** Smart Light Bulbs Benefits Smart Light Bulbs are great if you are wanting to test out smart products to see ...

Welcome back! Today's post is a very simple but helpful one! Have you ever asked yourself this question? What do I do with all these potatoes? I have. What to do after the potatoes start to go bad. Usually, my answer is to make gnocci. Sometimes though, I already have a freezer full of gnocci. Thus, freezer double baked potatoes. Potatoes can be frozen if they are completely coated in dairy. So while not the most healthy, these sides are very delicious. What to do Bake the potatoes as you normally wouldLet them cool completely.Cut each potato in half and ...

It's been a while since I've done a home DIY post so you're in luck! This was a pretty easy and inexpensive remodel to give our powder bathroom a whole new look! In this bathroom remodel, we switched out the vanity, faucet, and mirror. We also added wallpaper, floating shelves, and a valance. Shortly after moving into our new house, we realized there was no storage room in the bathroom for cleaning or other supplies because we had a pedestal sink. Oddly enough, our old house had the same set up but it never crossed our minds to switch it ...