by Chanele | May 11, | Cleaning and Organizing, HOUSEWIFE HACKS
Sometimes it’s so easy to look at the same mess, unbeknownst to us how much mental space it takes up. In January, I created 31 Things you Should Throw Away, Donate, or Reorganize. It was a list to help tackle those little messes that fill up our physical and...
by Chanele | Dec 31, | HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, HOUSEWIFE HACKS
January, the month of the Great Purge. Do you go into full on cleaning and organizing mode like I do? There is no better time for a fresh start then the turn of a new year. We’ve been homeowners for close to six years. There is no shortage of improvements and things...
by Chanele | Aug 25, | DOLLAR TREE FUN, FRUGAL LIVING, HOUSEWIFE HACKS, Saving Money
Happy Friday Everyone! It’s hard to believe I have blogging for over a year now. I am excited to announce I have a new theme that will be more user friendly. Now I just have to organize, organize, organize. I feel like most of my battle with blogging is really...
by Chanele | Jun 21, | HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, HOUSEWIFE HACKS, QUEEN OF THE KITCHEN
Without a doubt, the kitchen is the busiest part of my house. It’s like grand central station with direct routes to anywhere in the house you want to go. At any given point of the day my toddler, husband, or animals are passing through. In the midst of all of the...
by Chanele | May 30, | HOUSEWIFE HACKS
Easy and Inexpensive DIY Cupcake Stand for a Wedding or Baby Shower. Recently one of my best friends had a baby shower. I offered to do the cupcakes. While I am no professional, I do bake a lot. I had all the ingredients, specially selected the toppers, and even...
by Chanele | Apr 9, | HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, HOUSEWIFE HACKS
“You may concentrate on appearances all through the rest of your house, but in the bedroom comfort should be supreme. I think that bedrooms should also be very intimate rooms-they should express your personal preferences in every way…Of all the rooms in the...
by Chanele | Feb 10, | HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, HOUSEWIFE HACKS, RECENT
“Making fresh food and serving it to your loved ones is good for the soul.” – Lisa Vanderpump Simply Divine Long after bedtime, I sat in my rocking chair enjoying some cabernet and reading an old Everyday with Rachel Ray Magazine (December 2011). I...
by Chanele | Dec 8, | CHRISTMAS, HOUSEWIFE HACKS, WINTER
The trees are barren and Thanksgiving has come and gone. It’s officially December and it’s time to start putting out the Christmas decorations in our house. Undoubtedly, a new collection of items throughout the year have managed to find a home on our...
by Chanele | Nov 16, | FRUGAL LIVING, HOUSEWIFE HACKS
Is it worth it to Use Coupons and Loyalty Rewards Programs? For me, the answer is yes. I save a ton of money this way. There was a point in my life I thought is it was a waste of time to use coupons and loyalty rewards programs. I thought, “big deal, I save...
by Chanele | Oct 20, | HOLIDAYS, HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT, HOUSEWIFE HACKS, RECENT
Preparing a Space for Your Guests We’re about to start the Holiday Trinity: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years. This usually means Turkey, Ham, and of course, Company. I always love when we have family and friends staying with us. It brings excitement and energy...
