Friday, March 26, 2010

Cleaning

Kelly's Korner, Show Us Your Life: Cleaning Tips


I love clean......clean, house, car, kids, laundry,me! Really though, I love any and everything clean. I have a small cleaning business, which works great for me and my family. I can increase or decrease business when needed. Right now, I just clean 1 day a week!

So, I am going to share with you my favorite cleaning products....actually, I can't live without these items!



Tilex


I use this when I have to clean a tub or shower that has been neglected. Spray and it does a lot of the work for you, when dealing with mildew or mold!


Lysol Toilet Bowl Cleaner



Ummmm, I don't know how to clean a toilet without this!



Bar Keepers Friend


Best kept secret, multipurpose cleaner! I just adore Bar Keepers Friend. It works magic!!!



Holloway House Floor Cleaner


This is my favorite floor cleaner EVER! You can use on ANY floor, even wood! The scent is wonderful!



Mr. Clean Magic Eraser


If you have kids, you have these!





409


I use this on all my counter tops!



Lysol All Purpose 4 in 1 Cleaner


I fill my sinks with this and really, hot water and the aroma makes me wanna clean, clean, clean. Great for EVERYTHING, love to use it on the floors too!




Soft Scrub


Great for hard to clean, sinks and tubs. I was raised on Softscrub and can't clean without it!




Lysol Wipes
Lysol Wipes are my best friend! I use these all day long in the kitchen and bath.




Windex All Purpose Cleaner with Vinegar
LOVE this, works on everything, even glass top stoves!
And last but not least....MY DYSON! I love him with all my heart and couldn't live withouthim....ever!

I clean as I go ALL day. I start in the am, by emptying my dishwasher if needed. I NEVER have dirty dishes in the sink because it almost makes it okay for my other family members (husband) to pile more in.
I make breakfast, clean it up and head upstairs. I make all the beds and bring down the laundry. I start a load of laundry and usually turn the dryer back on to get the wrinkles out of the clothes that have sat in the dryer.
I then go about my day, always picking up this and that and with a toddler, there is A LOT of this and that.
I try to always leave, with my house clean. In the evenings lots of mess happens....homework, sprawled all over the table, papers from school, lunch boxes & book bags, dropped where ever, dinner, baths, dirty clothes......and on and on. After I lay the kids down I spend at least 30 minutes getting this back in order.
I always go to bed with a clean house, it helps to wake up to clean instead of mess.
I love organization, I crave it! I am a much happier mommy and wife if I can stay organized. I know having kids makes it harder and I know one day I will have a clean "empty" house, I try very hard to remember this.

Monday, March 15, 2010

Spring Fever Tempure Tantrum






This is what happens now when anyone goes outside and Lathan doesn't get to go....guess he's gotten a taste of Spring and he wants more....I kinda feel like doing the same thing, this Spring like weather better stay!

Tacky Day


Tacky Day! I had to include this because Kiley was SO excited to be able dress tacky, she loves to participate in all the spirit days, so cute! I just love this free spirited girl of mine:)

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Kiley & Ryan's Father Daughter Dance- 50's Style!








What a sweet night Ryan and Kiley got to share. Girl Scouts had their annual Sock Hop Dance and Kiley got to take her Daddy! Kiley has ALWAYS been a Daddy's girl, so this was an extra special treat for them both. Kiley was so excited to tell me about the slow dances they shared. I know this was one special date they will both cherish forever!

Sunday, March 7, 2010

Getting Crafty




I am so ready for spring! I LOVE this time of year, I think even more so this year because of the everlasting winter we have had! Just a few days ago we had snow and ice and today it's supposed to be in the 60's, Spring is in the air....I hope it last!

This year we are having our family over for Easter and to celebrate Ryan coming into the Catholic Church, a long but very rewarding process! 35+ people should be here and I am so excited to entertain. I just loving planning parties! I am trying to make lots of the decor, it saves big time. I made this wreath last night. I love making wreaths, I have made quite a few as gifts. I had everything to make it except the ribbon and the actual bare wreath, and only had to spare 2 bucks for them! I am quite happy with my $2.00 wreath, what do you think?