Did you ever watch the Jetson’s cartoon and wish you had a smart home like theirs, or at the very least your own Rosey the robot to help you clean up life’s little messes? I sure did! Don’t get me wrong, I actually like some chores, but vacuuming everyday isn’t one of them. This year, I’m putting a smart robot vacuum on my gift list. I think it’s a perfect gift idea to help keep our homes neat and tidy now and in the future. I do hope to see one under our tree! Read on to learn about two new Neato Robotics vacuums.
Get All the Storage Spaces in Your Home Organized
Happy Friday dear readers! Have you missed me as much as I've missed you? I took some much needed time off to recharge my batteries so I could come back refreshed and ready to share all kinds of fun and creative ideas with you. I'm not "officially" back until Monday, so today I'm sharing a guest post from organization expert with Modular Closets, Marty Basher. I hope you enjoy her insightful ideas and tips on how to get all the storage spaces in your home organized during National Homeowners Month. Even if you aren't a home owner yet, this will help you get your space organized.
Let's Get Organized!
Shop Gifts Galore at Macy’s One Day Sale this Friday 12/11
It’s the most wonderful time of the year my friends. The holidays are finally here, and for some of us, that means gift crunch time! I’ll admit to being one of those people that actually enjoys being out in the crowd, bustling from store to store, gift list in hand. There is one store that I must shop at year after year - Macy’s! And the time to shop Macy’s for all your gifting needs is upon us. Folks, this Friday, December 11, is the Macy’s One Day sale where you can save up to 60 percent on gifts galore! Read on for some of my giftable ideas on my shopping list this year.
Ready, Set, Shop!
Elevate your mood with travel inspired aromatherapy
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Got clutter? Tidy Living organizers can help
Color of the Month- January 2017 Blue-Gray
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Happy Nesting!
Please share in comments: Would you paint a room in your home this color> If yes, what room?
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Hallmark Fabulous Friends collection giveaway
- Home décor shopping - (Hello, Pottery Barn!)
- Decorating - (Do you move her pillows when you visit? She needs this one, too!)
- Being crafty - (The attention to detail will have them admiring this pillow.)
- Journal keepers - (Look at witty me, pointing out the obvious!)
- Students or teachers - (They are processing tons of information all day; help them get it down in style.)
- Organizers or list makers - (Raises and waggles hand fervently!) I do so LOVE a good list and a game plan! Oh, and the doodling I would do while talking on the phone? Yes!
- Gardening - (Got a deadheading friend? A digger of dirt? Then her hands deserve this soothing and fragrant hand soap!)
- Cooking - (Hello garlic and herbs, I’m looking at you and your tasty, yet odorific selves!)
- New mom - (She is going to be washing her hands a lot, like, all day and night! She’ll appreciate the little hug for her hands.)
- Wear green - (Fashionistas tend to decorate their homes and offices in colors they wear and this shade of green is on trend this fall.)
- Shares quotes and memes - (I see you, Instagram friends, smiling because I notice your efforts!)
- Drinks wine - (Again, I must point out the obvious gift recipient, for continuity in my witty post!)
- The hostess with the mostest - (Her face popped in your mind when you read hostess, because she is the best at tailgates, parties and last minute anythings. Send her this card and watch her shine!)
- Realtors - (I can’t think of a better card for a realtor to leave on the kitchen counter with thanks for working with her, can you?)
- Techies - (Make that one friend who does EVERYTHING via her phone put it down and ponder the beauty of old school cool when you send her this card in the mail with a stamp!)
Year in Review- My Top 10 blog posts that resonated with readers
- 1) 17.5 ounce Betty Crocker Peanut Butter Cookie Mix
- 1) 8 ounce bag English toffee bits (found in baking aisle of most grocery stores)
- 3) Tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2) Tablespoons water
- 1) Large egg
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In large bowl mix oil, water and egg in Peanut Butter cookie batter until no longer grainy.
- Gently fold in toffee bits.
- Shape dough into 36 small balls or make drop cookies like I did by gently sliding off tablespoon size dough balls on to parchment paper.
- Bake cookies for 8-10 minutes for regular size cookies or 9-11 minutes for large cookies.
- Allow to cool.
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Weekly Chore Prompt- Deep clean your Spatulas
Are Your Spatulas really Clean?
How to deep Clean Spatulas:
- Gather Spatulas
- In large bowl or dishpan, mix one cup water and a half cup white vinegar
- Pull tops off spatulas and place both dirty sections in water/vinegar solution
- Soak for 30 minutes
- Once they're done soaking, make sure the hole in the spatula top is clean as well. If running under warm water doesn’t dislodge remaining grime, take a bamboo skewer or butter knife, wrap a paper towel around the end and gently wipe around the hole until clean. Be careful not to stretch the hole or the handle may not stay secure.
- Rinse both parts of spatulas again
- Allow to air dry
Protect your home from pests with #LearnWithOrkin + A Giveaway!
- One 12.5"x12.5" Kitchen Cloth with Scrubbing Pocket
- Two (2) 16" x 20" Glass & Polishing Cloths
- One (1) Bathroom Cloth
- One (1) Window Cloth
- One (1) Dusting Cloth
- One (1) Stainless Steel Cloth
- One (1) Range and Stovetop Cloth
- One (1) dual sided pet cleaning mitt