CLEAN
I once read that if you don’t enjoy a task, find a way to get into it. If you can create fun rituals for cleaning and organizing, they’re more likely to remain happy and simple habits that end up elevating your everyday living. Use pretty containers/products, nice-smelling cleaners, play music or a podcast, make it a special time you look forward to, etc. As I am discovering new ways to tackle necessary chores in the home, I have found that I am strangely looking forward to some of them. When I find something good, I promise to share it with you.
DIY natural cleaning recipes are healthier, better for the environment, less wasteful, incredibly multi-purposeful, and so much more inexpensive. If you have kids, you won’t worry about letting them handle the products and pitching in. You’re also able to edit your cleaning supplies way down and take up much less space within your home. Really a no-brainer. After falling down quite a deep rabbit hole researching household cleaning products, getting smarter about this part of our routine has been a game-changer. You really only need a few items — you likely have most of them already in your pantry.
Bissell Cleanview Upright Bagless Vacuum Cleaner
Personal purchase. Included this because it is a great value. I am frugal, so finally replacing our 15yr old vacuum with this one left no guilt. Gah — so much more enjoyable to tackle the floors.
Empty Clear Glass Spray Bottles
You may need a few wide-mouth mason jars as well for your cleaning recipes. So much better looking than those obnoxious plastic bottles of toxins, right?
Light & Compact Carpet Cleaning Machine
Whew! Kind of a wake up call when you use this on your carpets. So Satisfying too. Bought this cleaning solution to use with it - smells wonderful. Use it nearly every time I vacuum now just for that fresh feeling.
Microfiber Cleaning Cloths
Different colors for different uses, great size, super absorbent, cleans so much better than paper towels (don’t we all want to use less of those anyway?)
Dr. Bronner's - Fair Trade and Organic Sal Suds Liquid Cleaner
Molly's Suds Oxygen Whitener
Dr. Bronner’s Castile Liquid Soap Sampler
Almond, Eucalyptus, Tea Tree, Lavender, and Peppermint
Milliard Citric Acid 5 Pound - 100% Pure Food Grade NON-GMO Project VERIFIED (5 Pound)
Arm & Hammer Baking Soda, 5 Lbs
70% Isopropyl Alcohol
Organic Universal Orange Power Cleaner with orange oil from organic cultivation
Organic White Distilled Vinegar
Wool Dryer Balls Premium Reusable Natural Fabric Softener
Add a few drops of essential oil and spark some major joy.
Thieves Household Cleaner by Young Living Essential Oils
A lot of the fun in DIY’ing your cleaning formulas is curating your own home scents. To see our favorite essential oil brands:
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CHILD
Little Giraffe Luxe Stroller Baby Blanket
The only baby blanket you will ever need. Excellent gift.
Diaper Bag Backpack, Waterproof, Large Capacity, and Multi-Functional
First off… who can carry a baby/toddler with a shoulder bag comfortably? Not me. Bought this at a fraction of the cost of those upscale diaper bags - and it looks just as high-end. So many compliments on this one! I can fit everything in here for both kids - makes getting out the door super easy.
Stuffed Animal Storage Reading Nook Seat
You can keep that extra large bear you won at the fair after all. This is a brilliant space-saver and multi-purpose item. Cozy too!
Storage Bins
The cutest toy bins around for sorting all those tiny toys. View the Organize page for other home organization items.
Fjallraven Backpack for Everyday
100 Colors Glitter Gel Pen Set
These are a huge hit at our house and have provided endless impromptu craft sessions with neighborhood friends. Favorite though are the memories made and conversations had during the times when I sit to color with my kids - no other distractions. The artworks are like time capsules and journal entries. We keep them near the dining table in the storage container featured in Organize.
Kids Wood Chair Set and Table
Stackable Rainbow Wooden Blocks & Little People
Kids Yoga Mat
Always fun to get the kids excited about exercise, being mindful, and forming good life habits. What a cute way to do it. My eldest and I have a goal to do early morning sessions outside this summer while the sun rises. Quality time making memories. There are a lot of cute designs in this line. Also, this GoNoodle app is REALLY great for getting sillies out for kids.
Wireless Bluetooth Karaoke Microphone
Fun for any age. A happy home doesn’t need to mean a quiet home. Not here anyway. Great gift.
Lately Lily ABC Travel Flash Cards
We own these and adore them! So fun and colorful. Thick and great quality. Would also make great kid bedroom decor. Also a great gift.
ORGANIZE
Plastic Portable Craft Storage Organizer Caddy Tote Bin - Holds Paint Brushes, Colored Pencils, Stickers, Glue, Gel Pens, Etc.
These are seriously the best. The. Best.
Wooden Essential Oil Box/Case Storage/Organizer
Expand-A-Drawer Spice Tray
Once you start organizing your spices in your drawers, you will never go back. Imagine the happiness you would feel daily when opening a pretty drawer with all your amazing spices displayed neatly in these jars too.
Free Standing Striped Laundry Hamper
Storage Basket
Multi-Purpose Caddy
Drawer Divider & Organizer Bins
Expandable Utensil Cutlery Tray
Brass Kitchen Clips
Echo Wall Mount
Super essential if you’re like me and get annoyed by cords.
Clear Drawer Organizers
Personally purchased these for my shallow kitchen drawers to organize tea and snacks. I can now fit twice as many things in there and it has stayed organized for months (even with tiny hands always digging in)!