Today I want to share how I tackled the spring cleaning of our back entryway / mudroom space. With speed. This Spring speed cleaning means that we are now set up for the warmer weather ahead. Bring it on! SPRING SPEED CLEANING It’s that time of year. When transitioning from one season to the…
Raising a family is difficult enough without having to worry about money challenges. Today I share the money saving tips that our large family uses to relieve the pressures. We are a fairly frugal family. In part, because, for many years we have relied solely on one income for our day to day expenses….
Hi Angela! Since my wife and I came to the conclusion that I’d be much happier writing a blog than working in construction, this past 10 months have been a struggle financially. Finding ways to stretch a budget is always a welcomed topic of discussion. I think I’m most intrigued with the “dropping cable.” I just talked with my wife before writing this comment, and it’s true, we hardly watch most channels. And we also have Netflix. We are definitely going to rethink that unnecessary expense. Btw, Cameron Connelly is my pen name. Please check out my site, Callemonit.com. I would absolutely love a comment. Thanks, MarkReplyCancel
That’s awesome! Doing what you love makes all the difference! Dropping the cable is easier than ever now, with all the different options available! Definitely check out the Young House Love post that I have linked. They thoroughly review all the choices! Best of luck with your blog! It’s hard work for sure, but so rewarding!ReplyCancel
Around here we have been… USING our creativity to keep ourselves busy. The beginning of the month saw quite a lot of snow and yucky weather, which meant more time indoors. The kids did a great job of entertaining themselves with various activities such as dress up, and creating art. They also had a…
This week I spent some time doing a jewelry declutter. I thought that it would be a quick process, and in a lot of ways it was. But, it also got me thinking – even the small things can make a big impact when it comes to decluttering and organizing. I’ve never been much of…
As a busy mom of five, I am always looking for healthy snack alternatives for my kids. This recipe for strawberry frozen yogurt bites fits the bill so well. It is a healthy and quick snack that’s so delicious they feel like they are having a treat. This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon…
These look delicious ! I like the idea of using candy shape molds for the yogurt .Flower shapes for spring , & heart shape molds for Valentine’s Day . Even could use the larger popsicle molds for a Summer treat ? This will be on my agenda for a healthy snack to make with the Grands next time they are here 🙂ReplyCancel
As part of our journey to simplify life, my husband and I have been trying very hard to be intentional about the time we spend with our family. In this post, I share how we have been implementing screen free family day as part of our transition to a more peaceful household. At the beginning…
Great post! This is one area that we have had to be extra diligent. We are super tight with the privilege. Our kids, especially the older ones have been looked at as super weird because they don’t have phones. Oh well, they know they will be better off for it, but I know it isn’t easy to be different. Keep up the good content!ReplyCancel
This is such a great idea. We try to limit screen time, but it’s so easy to slip when life gets busy. Every year for school my kids have a screen free week where they are encouraged to read more instead of be on screens. It’s always been a beneficial week. I love the idea of at least one day every month like you’ve done with the focus on family.ReplyCancel
As my husband and I move in a conscious direction toward minimalism and a more simple lifestyle, our entire family is being impacted. We have seen huge positive changes in our children. Today I will discuss the top ways I have observed that minimalism benefits kids. Many think of minimalism as a trend for adults…
The girls shared bedroom in our rental house is a small and simple space, which both our daughters love. Today, I want to give you a little tour and explain a few of the ways we made the room functional and fun! This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying…
Around here we have been… SPENDING a lot of time indoors. The weather this month was not favorable at all. If it wasn’t snowing, the temps were well below zero. There were quite a few school days that were either late or cancelled completely. We found things to do inside – playing with kinetic sand,…
Kitchen cleaning can really be a chore. Though keeping the kitchen clean is something that is ongoing, a deep clean session is required every so often. This article provides a kitchen cleaning checklist, plus tips on how to get the job done well. Be sure to read until the end to see a video of…
You’ve given me something to ponder with your decision to not install a dish washer. I raised six kids and we ran the dishwasher daily. Now that we are empty nesters of sorts my husband and I regularly just hand wash the few dishes we use. And I hate the dishwasher in our house. It takes like two hours to run through the entire cycle and it’s so loud. We regularly talk of replacing it. A cupboard would be much more useful. Hmmmmm. ReplyCancel
I think because neither of us had a dishwasher growing up, we never really knew what we were missing. Then we bought a house that had one, and really never used it. In fact, we used it so infrequently that the seal dried up! :/ oops! With our very minimalist kitchen, the cabinet will definitely be more useful! Good luck on your decision!ReplyCancel
Wow ! The kitchen looks Great ? cupboards shiny , countertops cleared & everything organized behind closed drawers & doors 🙂 the cleaning tips are helpful. Nice to see you had helpers for the day long project . Anytime one can get a child understanding the process ( or a husband) it is time we’ll spent ?ReplyCancel
Great tips! We don’t have a mud room per say but a half bath by the garage so I can definitely apply some of these tips to keeping that space clean because it’s also the bathroom for guests.
thank you!
I wish I had a mudroom!! You got so much accomplished in sixty minutes! Great idea to just set a timer!!
With 5 kids, we are definitely thankful we have that space!
My mudroom is my arch nemesis…like it has made me cry! I am happy for you building your own cottage, an attached garage as you said in a previous comment is such a great idea. I would love to add that on to our home some day. A mudroom/laundry room sounds like a good idea, but really it is just a frustrating laundry room!
I have a feeling that attached garage is going to be a game changer for us!
You got a lot done in the hour, good job ! Thanks for the tips 🙂
Looks great! Our mud room is a constant disaster and it’s our laundry room too and ahhhhh
I totally hear you! I am genuinely excited that our new house will have an attached garage, where most of the ‘mess’ can stay!