Hacks
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7 Surprising Ways To Reduce Energy Costs
With winter upon us and energy costs over the roof, as mamas, we need fast and effective ways to reduce costs. In today’s post, I’ll share with you what I’m implementing at the moment, and this is coming from a mum of three (kids ages 5, 6 and 8) living in Europe in a country that is veryyyy wet in the winter (read: hard to do laundry). So here goes the 5 ways I’ve found to reduce energy costs: 1. Air-dry clothes or use a dehumidifier If you want to cut back on energy costs, don’t use a tumble dryer. Air-dry your clothes as much as possible, and if the…
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5 Ways To Save On Household Expenses This Winter
Hi mama! Today I’m sharing 5 ways we can save on household expenses this Winter. As homemakers and stewards of that which God has given us, being wise with our resources is supremely important. While God provides for our needs, He also instructs us to be good stewards of that which He puts under our care. So let’s look at some ways we can save on household expenses this Winter, as prices go up and heating gets ever more expensive. 5 Ways To Save On Household Expenses This Winter 1. Cook less This one is strange, but with energy costs set to go off the roof this winter, it makes…
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How To Deep Clean The House – 9 Steps
So you have a problem: your house is dirty from top to bottom but you don’t know where to start with the cleaning. Look no further! In this article, I will share how to deep clean the house without going crazy! The secret is order and method. By tackling one room at a time, one item at a time, the job will be manageable. The key here is to remove clutter and to deep clean each room individually. This doesn’t need to be done in just one day. You could assign one or two rooms for each day in a week, or do half the house one day and the…
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5 Tips On How To Clean A Window Without Streaks
Today I’m sharing some great tips on how to clean a window without making streaks because sometimes it seems that streaks just seem to linger no matter what we do. So today I’m here to help you and I’m going to share my tried and tested methods on how to clean a window without streaks. The best thing about these methods and products is that they’re easy, cheap, and effective, which is a must if you’re a homemaker. So let’s take a look at a couple of tips that will help you not only clean a window without streaks but also create sparkling beauty! Let’s dig in. How to Clean…
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6 Hacks For Cleaning The Oven – Get Rid Of The Grime!
Who likes cleaning the oven? Humm… anyone? Cleaning the oven is one of my least favourite kitchen jobs. In fact, it used to be my absolute worst house job (even worse than cleaning my cat’s litter tray). The thing is, I don’t like using chemical products with smelly fumes, and until recently the only natural cleaning solution I’d heard about was the bicarbonate solution. I tried it once but I disliked it as I found it a faff to clean up. So I went back to my oven cleaning products. That is until I discovered some other natural cleaning solutions that actually work and don’t make a mess! And within…
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7 Hacks For A Clean And Organized Home – Plus Free Housework Checklist!
Who doesn’t like a clean and clutter-free home? While being OCD about cleaning and organizing is definitely not healthy, neither is being in a constant state of mess and dirt! Balance is key! Especially when it comes to homemaking. So today I thought I’d share with you some hacks for a clean, organized house, without you having to spend hours cleaning and tidying every day. The key is to create routines and checklists so that you don’t repeat the same jobs over and over, and then forget to do others. You see, that’s what happened with me a few years ago before I started implementing routines and checklists. I would…
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7 Ways Of Managing Housework With The Kids At Home 24/7
I don’t know about you, but in the last year, we’ve been in lockdown several times as a family. Anyway, I was thinking the other day about how and when I squeeze in housework with all my kids at home, and I decided to share some of what I do here. These things work well for me, so I hope you can adopt or adapt them to suit your situation if you’re feeling that you want to see improvements in this area: 1. Cleaning the house by room or area As you may have read in this blog, last year I adopted a cleaning system that has revolutionized the way…
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7 Brilliant Mum Hacks That Make Life So Much Easier
Mum hacks are a thing, right? I guess because motherhood sometimes feels like a circus act where you’re juggling ten thousand things, trying your hardest not to let any fall! 😂 As a mum of three, I’m always on the lookout for mum hacks to help me be more efficient with my resources and time. With that in mind, today I thought I would share with you some of my favourite mum hacks. 1. Carry baby wipes with you everywhere! From cleaning sticky fingers, to using them to clean the bathroom quickly, baby wipes are a Godsend. They even work to quickly take stains out of clothes or trainers, should…
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7 Housework Time-Savers – With Quality Results!
As mums and homemakers, it can sometimes feel like we’re running against the clock. There are just so many things to do every single day: cleaning, tidying, ironing, cooking, doctor appointments, playing with the kids, baths, social life, etc. Now I don’t know about you, but I’m one of those people who doesn’t like to spend needless amounts of time on things that could take less. So I love shortcuts and hacks like the ones I’m going to share with you. Here are all eight ways to save time on housework without compromising on quality: 1- Batch cook a meal Be your future friend and batch cook a meal. This…
