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I wrote this post four years ago when I was still married, but I wanted to share it again because I still believe that this is a wonderful practice for married couples. I've got to be honest, I have been struggling a lot lately with two things. 1. Keeping on track on a day to day basis. 2. To stop wearing the pants in the family and to work as a team. But one thing that has really helped me with both of these things in my life: is to have ... read more
I consider myself still a newlywed, even with over a year and a half of marriage, but even I know that being apart for periods of time is a necessity in marriage. Work, family, and friends all call for our attention as well, and sometimes it just isn't feasible for both of you to go together. In all honesty, Simeon and I struggle with being apart ever since we had to spend two years in a long-distance relationship at the beginning of our ... read more
When you're ready to start spring cleaning, keeping your cleaning supplies organized so that you can easily tackle cleaning your home can be hard. Whether you're losing supplies between people sharing them, or having a hard time bringing them room to room, there are easy and cheap tips and tricks that I will give you to help you keep your cleaning supplies organized! 1 | Gather Your Supplies You can't organize your cleaning supplies if ... read more
Preparing for spring, or any change of season can leave you feeling one of two ways: either completely unprepared, or accomplished and ready for the future. And when it comes down to it, we have the choice on which way we will end up feeling. We are in control of our homes. So what can we do when preparing for spring to avoid being overwhelmed? Since I moved into my new house in October, I wasn't able to start on any projects or get ... read more
We all get overwhelmed once in a while, but how often are you able to keep your home clean when you're overwhelmed? Probably not a lot. Studies have shown that having a cleaner home can help improve your mental health. But sometimes overwhelm happens whether we want it to or not. So how can you clean your home even when you're overwhelmed? 1 | Start Small No matter what state you are in, your home will most likely not get cleaned in ... read more