While living in Florida, we painted our bedroom the color sea salt by Sherwin Williams. It is a wonderful greyish-blue color that can look different in different lighting. It is light, clean and very calming. What is your favorite paint color? Happy decorating, Stephanie
Having fresh fruits out sometimes leads to gnats or fruit flies! I’ve tried a few gnat traps and this DIY gnat trap is quick, easy, inexpensive and works! This is a small, shallow bowl with apple cider vinegar and dish soap. Then, add plastic wrap to cover it and poke in some small holes. Place […]
My son made his First Communion this past weekend and I wanted to share some things we did to help make the day extra special. First, my wonderful and way more crafty mother helped us make a Communion banner that would be carried into church and hung on the pew. First Communion ideas @sharingAtoZ Click […]
There are many times during the year that teacher gifts are given. Therefore, I wanted to share some of my teacher gift ideas. Teacher gift ideas @sharingAtoZ Click To Tweet 1. Gift cards: practical, easy to obtain and wrap. I have asked several teachers and they have said these are their favorite gift. Sure, they […]
With all that is going on with water supplies these days, it makes me wonder what is really in our water. Do we have clean water? Thankfully, I found something that cleans my water from a company I know and trust. Chemicals that can be harmful to your health can actually turn up in the […]
When you declutter the pantry, there are many benefits achieved. The first and most obvious is the aesthetic appeal. The second, is that items are grouped in a way where you know what you have. This can save money on buying multiples of items. Third, it can make cooking more enjoyable. So, when Mary Organizes […]
When someone says they are moving, it is normally followed by moans, groans and complaining of what a pain the process of moving can be. I know this because we are moving (again). However, this time, I am not allowing myself to get sucked in to the bad, but instead am focusing on the joy […]
I believe traditions make holidays more fun. That is one reason why I make sure to celebrate my Slovak traditions whenever I can. Ever since I was little, we washed our face with a Silver Dollar on New Year’s Day. It is supposed to mean money for the rest of the year. Now that I […]
For many years, getting organized has been one of my priorities. As such, I have tried and even paid for many organizational programs. (You can read about my favorites here.) While I have learned lots of useful tips about organization, my house and life is still a work in progress. However, I wanted to share with you some […]
At one point in my life, I was very organized. Then, work, kids and life got in the way. Now it seems as if organizing is a long path that I must continually walk. Some days I am running full speed getting so much done and other days it is like I am walking backwards. Through […]