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July 12, 2017 · In: Create, Life

How to Get Rid of Ants Quickly and Naturally Without Borax

I’ve been behind my housekeeping duties. Last night, I found some ants congregating at the corner of our bathroom door, just as I was switching off the lights and put…

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June 26, 2017 · In: Create, Life, Self Care, Wellness

How to Deal With Mommy Guilt When Working

Mommy guilt has swallowed me. As I’m typing this blog post, my heart is thudding in my chest and my brain is replaying my 8-month-old baby looking at me from…

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June 9, 2017 · In: Create, Life, Self Care, Wellness

How to Start Working from Home

If you’re like me, you’re probably skeptical about this whole work-from-home or online job hustles— a scorching topic right now for most modern working or stay-at-home moms. I’ve always had…

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May 27, 2017 · In: Create, Life, Organization

10 Things To Consider When Packing for a Big Move

I’m going to be very clear with you that my home right now is not as crisp and clean as my blog. My husband and I are staying at my…

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May 12, 2017 · In: Create, Declutter, Life

The Complete Pantry Staples for the Minimalist Homemakers

The kitchen is the hardest area to simplify in my home. I love to cook and I’m also a pastry chef, so I must have more items than what a…

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April 21, 2017 · In: Active, Create, Life, Self Care, Wellness

10 Ways Cleaning Your Home Reduces Your Stress

How can cleaning your home reduce your stress? You know how sometimes when we are faced with a giant task, like an upcoming exam or a time-consuming project, we feel…

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April 15, 2017 · In: Create, Life, Self Care

5 Differences of Homemaking and Housekeeping

  What makes homemaking different from housekeeping? When people say housekeeping, the first thing that comes to mind is the knocking at my hotel room door with someone yelling “housekeeping!”….

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April 6, 2017 · In: Create, Declutter, Life

10 Steps to Store and Organize Kids’ Clutter

How do moms calm and organize kids’ clutter? *sigh* I have 2 kids, one is turning 5 years old, and the other one is turning 6 months old. If you…

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