Stockpiling, or buying more of an item than you immediately need because it’s heavily discounted or at a great price point, is essential if you really want to slash your monthly grocery budget. Back in the heyday of couponing, we could get so many pantry and drugstore staples for super cheap (or even free), which is where a lot of us "learned" to stockpile. While the couponing crazy has died WAY down and the deals just aren't as prolific anymore, there are still ways to stockpile without blowing your grocery budget. For some, it’s financially difficult to begin the stockpiling process as there may be little room in the budget to devote to Keep Reading

How to clean naturally with essential oils It was sophomore year in college and I lived in an apartment on campus with three other girls. There were four of us and only one bathroom. One shower, one toilet, one bathroom sink. That’s it. To my dismay (and defeat), no one took cleaning very seriously which quite literally left the dirty work to me. I would mop, wipe, spray, and cover every square inch of the shower with Scrubbing Bubbles until I couldn’t stand to breathe, at which point I would vacate the premises and return later in hopes that the bubbles did their job so I could finish mine. To this day, my husband would tell you that a neat Keep Reading

Decluttering Made Simple When my husband and I were finishing seminary, we moved in with my parents to save money. Also to save money, we packed up all our belongings and stored them in their barn, instead of renting a storage unit. We weren't sure how long our stay would be, but it turned out that most of our items were stored there for 27 months while we house-hopped, moving four times with our two kids before we settled into a home of our own. Sure, there were times it was frustrating to know we owned an item and weren't able to use it, (Merry Christmas! Oops, the tree stand is packed.) but for the most part it was eye-opening to realize that by Keep Reading

How to Remove Pet Odors From Your Home You love your pets but you don't love the odors and messes that come along with them. Litter boxes, accidents or even the beloved “wet dog” smell can really wreak havoc on our homes. Here are some strategies to remove pet odors from your home. If you're looking for tips on removing human pee smells from your bathroom, check out this post. It's consistently one of our most popular! Litter Box Cats are usually a bit easier to keep smells at bay. They are pretty good at keeping themselves clean and should be using the litter box. If you keep the litter box cleaned out you shouldn’t have too many smells. Keep Reading

Guest Post by Sarah Parsons Like all of you, I am busy. I have a six month old son. I work full-time in Corporate America. My husband is a freelancer, which means he works a lot, or a little, and here, there, and everywhere. We try to have a social life. We also have a home, eat food, and wear clothes. Am I the only one who is still surprised that dinner comes every single day? One of the many pieces of advice I was given as a new mom was to not worry about keeping the house perfectly clean. Those comments only intensified post-maternity leave. Trust me, I let perfect go a long time ago (not easy for this Type A personality!). At the same Keep Reading