The best chores for kids + how to teach responsibility and get help around the house. should kids have chores? YES! Kids are messy. There is just no way around it. And I am totally ok with them having fun and making memories, but I think raising kids to be responsible and to clean up after themselves is a must. I believe this "training" can start almost from the very beginning of life. In fact, the sooner, the better. Because the longer you wait to implement a routine, the harder it is going to be to adopt and master it. Even the youngest of toddlers can help around the house, and a lot of times at that age they think helping is fun! When my kids were just barely learning to walk, I'd hand them a toy to put back into the toy basket - and if my reaction was positive and I excitedly cheered for them, they were more and more eager to continue. Teenagers... not so much! :) But by the ... [Read More]
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15 Kitchen Organization Ideas
15 favorite kitchen organization tips and tricks! Tips on How to Organize Kitchen Items I hope you feel like organizing, because today we're sharing some helpful tips on how to organize kitchen items that are going to motivate you for sure!! Dishes, cutlery, cleaning supplies and more! Take a look at these kitchen organization ideas: kitchen cabinet organizers 1. Optimize your Space with Open Shelves Bulky cabinets can often over crowd a small kitchen. Open shelving is a great way to display and store your beautiful items while increasing the airiness of the entire space. From Classy Clutter on Instagram. 2. Layer items to create extra space. One of my favorite ways to organize a small space is to use layering, meaning the items I use the most are stacked in the front, and items I use less often are in the back. 3. Utilize Lazy Susans Lazy Susans totally help ... [Read More]
How to Get Stains out of Clothes + Laundry Hacks Put to The Test
Our tips on how to get stains out of clothes was created in partnership with Tide. If scrubbing stains, eliminating odors and cleaning clothes are tasks you're trying to tackle, we are here to help! As a mom of 5, I feel like I’m drowning in laundry each and every week. I have a teenager, a toddler and 3 kids in between, so the kinds of stains and smells that come through my laundry room range in variety - muddy pants, high school gym clothes, spilled food from school lunches... you name it, I've seen it! After some internet searching, I read that I could make bargain detergent work better by just adding some common laundry hacks like vinegar or baking soda but I was skeptical. Not only did this seem super time consuming but would it work? To put these common laundry hacks to the test, I went to the experts – scientists at Tide! They invited me to their headquarters in Cincinnati, ... [Read More]
Vent Cleaning Tips – How to Clean Them and KEEP them Clean!
This ONE simple vent cleaning tip will keep your vents looking brand new with MINIMAL work! Today I want to share with you a handy dandy trick that my mom taught me years ago- how to clean vents! The vents in my house get so dirty- we use them all summer long to run the air conditioner, and then all winter long to run the heater. But how often do you take time to really clean them? If you're like me the answer to that question is, "not often!" The good news is that I'm going to teach you how to make them super easy to clean. What's the secret? Yep, WAX!. Just like you use on your car. I know it seems crazy but it works great and makes the vents easy to clean because the dust just wipes right off! Here is how to do it- Air Vent Cleaning Vent Cleaning Materials - wax + clean soft screwdriver (to remove the vents) warm soapy water sponge AC ... [Read More]
Spring Cleaning Hacks + The Best Cleaning Printables
Let's talk about Spring Cleaning Hacks that can make your life so much easier! I know I am not the only one who is knee-deep in a good spring cleaning! People all over the country are shedding their junk and ridding their clutter because it feels good to freshen up after a long winter. I am a serious fan of cleaning out all of the cupboards and reorganizing spaces in my home, but things like baseboards and ceiling fans are way too often overlooked! Here are 25 spring cleaning hacks we love, plus 8 printables to help with the process! First, please enjoy our YouTube video we made highlighting several of our favorite ideas - *All links to the printables and ideas we demonstrated are included below. 8 Cleaning Printables Feeling overwhelmed by ‘stuff’?! We’ll show you how easy it is to take back your home with our 30 Day Declutter Challenge! Have some time to do a little ... [Read More]
