Happy Friday! Happy Vacuuming! Now usually by Friday you are probably not thinking much about cleaning...but, I want you to know that if you had this vacuum (or one of their other models), you might just want to vacuum every.single.day.of.the.week. My mom got me my … [Read more...] about Friday Fab Faves – Oreck Vacuum
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How to Organize a Cleaning Kit
Raise your hand if you love to clean. Oh good, that makes none of us. In our old home, I used to have "Cleaning Kits" in each of my bathrooms. Our new home didn't provide me with that same option - the cupboards weren't tall enough for me to fit the kits in. So, I came up with … [Read more...] about How to Organize a Cleaning Kit
Summer Tips for Kids at Home
Summer is upon us, hooray! I love the shift and change of pace, BUT it can be pretty taxing on the person who is managing the children day in and day out. (I might be speaking from first hand experience here.) So, how can you make the most out of your summer without over scheduling … [Read more...] about Summer Tips for Kids at Home
Weekly {Grocery} Shopping Plan
{Our local Portugal Farmers Market} Grocery shopping can so feel like the never ending chore. As much as I would like to shop once a week, and preferably only at one store, I never seem to be able to. The problem for me is that not each store carries everything that I need. So … [Read more...] about Weekly {Grocery} Shopping Plan
Workout – Gym OR Home?
One of the first things I did when we moved to Portugal was to sign us up at a local gym. I wanted to make sure I could continue to workout and frankly I wanted to have something to do since my life took a 180 degree turn in many, many ways. However, as much as we like having a gym to go … [Read more...] about Workout – Gym OR Home?
"Manager Of Meals" – M.O.M.
In my home I often feel like one of my main titles is "Manager Of Meals". I'm usually the first person anyone turns to when they want to inquire what we are having for the next.......fill in the blank. I enjoy this title, but am always thankful when my hubby steps in and says, "I'll make … [Read more...] about "Manager Of Meals" – M.O.M.