Vinegar is an environmentally friendly, non-toxic, multipurpose cleaner that you can and should be used to clean your home. It’s affordable, readily available, and edible—so you know it’s safe for you, your kids, and your pets. Vinegar can remove dirt, grease, and grime, dissolve mineral deposits, and kill bacteria. The reason is that it contains naturally occurring acetic acid, which is an ingredient in some household cleaners! But wait! Before you reach for the bottle, check out these tips that include recipes for creating your own cleaning solutions with vinegar as well as the dos and don’ts you need to…

This article will contain affiliate links, please read my full disclosure policy for more information. How to Save More Money, Time, and Energy as a Single Parent When you’re a single mom, frugal living is a priority that can make your life easier and more enjoyable. These tricks will help you manage your home, your kids, and your life in ways that help you stretch those dollars even further than you already are. Make room for what really matters with these frugal savings tips for single moms and dads.   1. Teach Your Kids Life Skills and Get Their Help Almost all…

This article will contain affiliate links, please read my full disclosure policy for more information. Tips for Designing a Small Home Although your home may not have the square footage you dream about, it can seem bigger than it actually is by using design to expand your space visually.  Creating a room that feels open is all about drawing the attention up and out rather than in and down. Instead of filling a space with heavy pieces that create weight, you’ll want to utilize every tool at your disposal to create an atmosphere of movement that feels light, airy, and open. Luckily,…

This article will contain affiliate links, please read my full disclosure policy for more information. Change Your Year (and Your Lifestyle!) with These Dollar Tree Home Hacks Saving time and money can be fun when you unleash your imagination and creativity at your local dollar store. With dirt-cheap tools and ingredients for your next DIY project, Dollar Tree is one of the best places to buy things if you want to transform your home. Here are some tips and ideas for the best 11 Dollar Tree hacks of 2021. 1. Create a Cheap Customizable Wall Planner Those chalk or whiteboard wall calendars…

This article will contain affiliate links, please read my full disclosure policy for more information. It’s easy to think about the toxins in our food. For the health-conscious, most of us are aware of the chemicals and additives we want to avoid. But when it comes to other products in our homes, we’re not as attentive. Consider what’s in your cleaning cabinet right now. How many harmful and toxic chemicals are you exposing yourself (and your family) to? You might be thinking of heavy-duty bathroom cleaners like the drain de-cloggers and the bleach filled toilet cleaners. Have you considered the negative effects…