• Cleaning,  Decorating,  Organizing,  Uncategorized

    How to Freshen and Update Your Home on a Tight Budget

    “And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men;” ~ Colossians 3:23 Have you been spring cleaning?  I made a start two weeks ago, but then had a revival at our church and then cold weather set back in, so I sort of dropped the momentum that I had going.  Now, I’m ready to plunge ahead with my spring cleaning plans now. Let me know how your spring cleaning is going, and please share any tips you have in the comments section below. You don’t have to do anything really drastic to freshen up your home.  Get creative and enjoy giving your home a…

  • Organizing,  Uncategorized

    7 Tips for Organizing Seasonal Items

    7 Tips for Organzing Seasonal Items 1. Have a place for all your seasonal items. Purchase storage bins to put all the decorations in. Use a black marker or a labeling system to label the outside of the bins. It’s best to get clear bins so you can see through them, but if you have non-clear ones, label them well! Make sure the bins are stackable so they store easily. You can also purchase colored coded tops: red for Christmas, orange for Halloween, etc. 2. When you purchase the totes, most stores have specific ones for wreaths, ornaments and Christmas lights. Get rid of all the boxes of ornaments and put them…