Bedroom

The Path to a Minimalist Wardrobe

It’s been almost four years since I left the corporate world. Sadly, my wardrobe has fallen to the bottom of the priority list since then. Now that I’m a full-time mom and full-time blogger (can I be full-time for both?), my wardrobe isn’t as complex as it once was. I have casual clothes, workout clothes, and [...]

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How to Fix a Mattress that Sinks in the Middle

[pinit] Almost twelve years ago, my husband and I were given a queen mattress as a wedding gift. It was such a blessing at the time because the thought of having to shell out a few hundred dollars for - well, anything - wasn’t in the budget. That mattress provided a nice place to lay our sleepy [...]

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How to Get Rid of That Closet Smell

[pinit] If I asked you about “closet smell” there’s a good chance a particular closet would come to mind. Perhaps your grandparent’s musty coat closet. Maybe your childhood closet in the back room that smelled of moth balls. Perhaps you’d actually think about your current closet that smells of dirty socks. Whatever it makes you [...]

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How Do You Get Rid of Bed Bugs (Guest Post)

A few years ago, several friends and I rented a cabin in the mountains for a weekend getaway. We were having a blast…until we found bed bugs!! Can you imagine 30 girls screeching at the sight of those things? As you can imagine, it scarred me for life. So when Sarah asked if she could guest post [...]

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Get a New Wardrobe with a Clothing Swap

Have you entered to win the AMEX Gift Card Yet? If not, click here to enter now! Are you clothes too big? Too small? Not the right style for your body type? Lacking other pieces that make it “just right”? Well, you are not alone! Just ask around. I bet you could find a few [...]

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In With the New, Out With the Old

As I take time to enjoy our new baby and the holiday season, I’ve re-purposed some old (but still very useful) content for you. I hope you enjoy! Did you get new clothes this holiday season? If so, take a few minutes to replace old, worn out clothing with the new, looks-great-on-you outfits. It can [...]

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How to Double (Triple?) the Space in Your Child’s Closet

I’ve mentioned before how little newborn babies actually need and that is is possible to live in a very small space with a baby! We did it pretty easily with our first so preparing for our second in a “regular” sized house posed some challenges (er, opportunities) we never had before. The new baby has [...]

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Organizing a Small Closet

When you live in a small house, you have to utilize every inch of your space. Whether it’s the kitchen, your child’s toys, or a closet, there are tricks you can use to maximize your space to the fullest extent. For the past few years, my husband, son and I have shared one closet. Thankfully [...]

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Spring Cleaning: Bedrooms (Part 7)

This is the second to last day of our Spring Cleaning challenge!! My house is starting to sparkle. How about yours? Photo Credit: nolaclutterbusters We’re finally moving on to the bedrooms! Today is an extremely important day to use your trash, donate, and sell boxes. As you move through each bedroom, make quick decisions regarding [...]

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How to Remember When to Flip Your Mattress

Apparently they have a no-flip mattresses out now. My mattress, however, is one that must be flipped every three months. I don’t know about you, but a lot happens in my world in three months. So the only way for my little brain to remember to flip my mattress on time is to have a [...]