Homemaking

Spring cleaning and Organizing Tools with Rubbermaid® All AccessTM Organizers

by Amber Edwards April 6, 2013
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This post brought to you by Rubbermaid® All AccessTM Organizers. All opinions are 100% mine. Spring cleaning is upon us! How many of you are thinking it would be fantastic to have everything cleaned out and organized? Everyone understands how overwhelming it can feel to deal with the mess and disorganization of your home. For [...]

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How to Clean a Humidifier & what to do when the Humidifier does not Mist

by Amber Edwards April 4, 2013
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It is that time again! It is cold, flu and allergy season, which  means everyone is bringing out the Humidifiers to help moisten the air and help to combat the colds! But unless you clean a humidifier properly, it can actually be detrimental to your health and well-being. Bacteria and mold can grow in the tanks and then [...]

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Spring Cleaning begins! Office Organizing Tips to Get You Back to Work and Out of Chaos! #shopletreviews

by Amber Edwards March 29, 2013
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Even though the weather isn’t cooperating and it doesn’t feel like it, Spring is here! And that means Spring cleaning! Oh boy does my house need it! This is when we open the windows, air out the house and get going on those corners we’ve been neglecting all winter long. But no more! It’s time [...]

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Homemade Gravy Recipe Gravy Tips to make Homemade Lump Free Beef Gravy

by Amber Edwards March 22, 2013
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Growing up my mom always had the best homemade gravy recipe. It was always rich in flavor and super smooth. Completely lump free gravy! And did I mention it was full of flavor! Oh my goodness! So when I went to a restaurant and ordered a meal with gravy, I was rather disappointed. It was [...]

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Mom Tips: How to protect your Dining Table and Chairs from Kids

by Amber Edwards March 21, 2013
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It finally happened! After 8 years of marriage I finally got a real and nice dining table and chair set! (This was 2 years ago mind you). It was purchased second hand, but that didn’t matter. It was a real wooden table with real wooden chairs! No more fold up card table for us! And [...]

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How to Easily Decorate a Room with Reusable Vinyl Wall Art; Walls Need Love too!

by Amber Edwards March 19, 2013
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I absolutely love to walk into a well decorated home. And then I turn envious because I wish my home could look as amazing. I have seen Moms hand paint entire rooms with adorable wall art, characters, owls, trains, butterflies and more! The attention to detail is exquisite! But I could never do that! I’m [...]

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Spring Decorating Makeover just got easier with new Shutterfly Wall Decor

by Amber Edwards March 13, 2013
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Spring is coming and you all know what that means! Spring cleaning! And with Spring cleaning comes changing up the household decor! At least in this house it does. I love bringing in bright new photos, updated family photos and just changing things around to brighten up the house after the long dark winter! I need [...]

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Homemaking Tips; How to Get more from your Laundry Detergent! Biz Stain Fighter, not just for laundry!

by Amber Edwards March 9, 2013
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This post brought to you by Biz Stain Fighter. All opinions are 100% mine. I’m a busy mom, so literally any homemaking tips that help my home run smoother and make my homemaking duties easier is always a bonus to me! I literally hate doing laundry! It seems like it is a never ending battle. [...]

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Cleaning tips; Save Time Vacuuming with BISSELL CleanView Vacuum with One Pass Technology

by Amber Edwards March 7, 2013
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I need a new vacuum! My current vacuum is horrible. It takes me 30-40 minutes to vacuum my living room. It requires 5-10 passes over the same spot to finally pick up the dirt. It is hard to push around the living room and it leaves my house smelling like burnt rubber. I need a new [...]

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Christmas Potpourri Simmer Pot Recipe; All Natural Homemade Air freshener for the Holidays

by Amber Edwards December 5, 2012
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One of the things I love most about the Christmas holiday season is the fragrances! Without the smell of spices, citrus fruits and mint it just wouldn’t be a complete Christmas! I take advantage of many different ways to fragrance my home during the Holidays, but one of my favorites is our homemade Christmas Potpourri [...]

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Christmas Decorating Tips; Making your home Festive this season.

by Amber Edwards December 5, 2012
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When it comes to Christmas, I love to decorate! And I love having my home festive all month long; and even sometimes a little longer! But sometimes decorating can be overwhelming; or you just don’t know where to start so we’ve created a simple list of Christmas decorating tips to help you have a more [...]

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Dusting made Fast and Easy with Endust; Start Living.

by Amber Edwards November 27, 2012
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Of all the homemaking jobs I accomplish each week, I think dusting has to be one of my most dreaded tasks! It's no fun taking down each and every knick knack on the shelf and dusting each nook and cranny. Dusting off shelves, ceiling fans, and just about every surface. It's such a menial task, [...]

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Fresh Bread, baked in less than an hour! My Secret revealed.

by Amber Edwards November 26, 2012
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So a few weeks ago I had a few of my friends come over to make fresh bread. I mean really, the weather is getting cold what better time to start making fresh bread right? Plus, I just needed some great girl time and it didn't hurt that I had just gotten my party kit [...]

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How to Organize Papers, Children’s artwork, Documents & More #Shopletreviews

by Amber Edwards November 16, 2012
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As a mom and blogger, I find I am always collecting random papers, children's artwork, business documents, appointment slips, growth charts, and lots more! The list can go on and on! Surely there has to be a better way to organize papers of this nature than just throwing them into a drawer and forgetting about [...]

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Mom Tips, Tricks and Treats Party; Advice from moms to moms #MompactLNO plus Give Away!

by Amber Edwards October 26, 2012
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Halloween is just about upon us, and to join in the festivities I hosted my very own Mom Tips, Tricks and Treats party! It was an event where I gathered some amazing women to my home and we all shared tips and tricks that we have found useful in our homes to make being a [...]

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Kettle Corn Recipe, How to make Kettle Corn at home; Mom’s Tricks and Treats

by Amber Edwards October 24, 2012
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I am a complete popcorn fanatic as I mentioned a while ago when I posted my Old Fashioned Popcorn recipe. But my absolute favorite snack is my homemade kettle corn recipe! What I found is I’m rather picky when it comes to kettle corn! My favorite brand of Kettle Corn is from Indiana Popcorn. But [...]

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How to make beef jerky from ground meat; with Hi Mountain Seasonings

by Amber Edwards October 17, 2012
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If you have been following us for a while, you already know we love jerky, so I’m excited to bring you yet another way to make beef jerky! Did you know that you can actually make beef jerky from ground meat? I often use ground hamburger from the store, but you can also make the [...]

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Packing Tips with Packaways plastic storage boxes.

by Amber Edwards September 25, 2012

With all of our moves, packing, unpacking, boxing items for storage and all the joys of life, I've learned there are a few packing tips that have really come in handy over the years. One if which is to always have storage boxes around to pack up items as you no longer use them. This [...]

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Homemade Hi Mountain Jerky, How To Make Beef Jerky at Home.

by Amber Edwards September 19, 2012
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Growing up in Wyoming with a Dad and brothers that went hunting every autumn, one of my favorite memories was all the jerky we’d get every year. I love jerky! But the problem is that store purchased jerky is always so expensive and full of who knows what those ingredients are! I want a natural, [...]

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Solid Copper Hose Holder, It’s not just for Garden Hose storage!

by Amber Edwards September 18, 2012

Since moving into our current home, we have had the burden luxury of having a yard to manage and decorate. We have worked hard at keeping it maintained and a place where our children can enjoy hours of fun in the sun! But one thing has always been a thorn in my side; the garden [...]

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Perky Plus Stain Remover, How to remove tough carpet stains

by Amber Edwards September 14, 2012

If you have carpet you already know the trials of keeping your carpet clean. You know if you have kids it's not a matter of if, but a matter of WHEN your carpet is going to get stained. You can't always be renting those big machines to deep clean your carpet! That costs a lot [...]

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How to Freeze Peaches without Sugar, Taste Fresh Peaces Year Round.

by Amber Edwards September 7, 2012
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I love fresh peaches each fall! I go crazy over them, as if you couldn’t tell by all the peach recipes we featured last week.  I wish I could experience that fresh peach taste year round, even long after peaches have gone out of season! Sure you can buy frozen peaches from the grocery store, [...]

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How to Peel Peaches easily, Blanched Peaches

by Amber Edwards August 27, 2012
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When it comes to processing fresh fruit often times recipes call that you peel peaches of their skin. But really who wants to stand for hours on end slowly cutting away the skin? Plus, you end up losing a lot of the fruit in this process. The easiest way to peel peaches is by a [...]

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How to Make Peach Fruit Leather; Recipe After School Snack for Kids

by Amber Edwards August 23, 2012
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One of my favorite memories as a kid was helping my mom make homemade fruit leather. Back then we would spread the fruit puree on makeshift screens and dry in the sun. Then my mom acquired a very old and very large dehydrator. Literally this thing is a huge box that is almost as tall [...]

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Kitchen Cleaning Tips, Homemaking Made Simple

by Amber Edwards August 11, 2012

Cleaning your kitchen is one of those chores many of us (myself included) just dread. You can’t avoid it forever. I know, I’ve tried. When it comes to kitchen cleaning, most people just want to get it over with. That’s where cleaning technique comes into play. The best way is to clean top-down. Start on [...]

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Paleo Crunch Recipe #Gluten Free, Nectresse Sugar Free and Kid Friendly

by Amber Edwards August 6, 2012

This post brought to you by Nectresse™ Sweetener. All opinions are 100% mine. In attempting to improve my  health, lose weight and get fit, I've been changing a lot about the foods I eat. Yet I still find a lot of recipes that still call for sugar or other sweeteners that make one's blood sugar [...]

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Cleaning Tips; How to Keep Home Clean with a Toddler in 5 Easy Steps!

by Amber Edwards May 17, 2012
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One of the biggest adjustments to having children is trying to learn how to keep our home clean, especially when you have a toddler! If you have kids, you know what I’m talking about. This week I was visiting with some friends and they commented, “you seem to have it all figured out! How do [...]

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10 easy tips to having a Fun and FRUGAL Birthday Party

by Amber Edwards October 4, 2011

Who doesn't love a GREAT Birthday Party? But who really wants the headache that usually goes with it? All the planning, the buying supplies, the invites, the crowds, and of course…THE COST! We found a few tricks and tips that help make your children's birthday parties be an enjoyable event for both the child and [...]

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