As homemakers, it is our “job” or calling to create a home for our families. Creating and maintaining a home for our families means doing household tasks we sometimes don’t like. Whether it’s laundry, dishes, cleaning up toys, or cleaning the bathrooms, I’m here to help you find the cleaning motivation to get them done! The homemaking task I dislike the most is cleaning the bathrooms. I mean, seriously, do I have to clean them once a week? Yes, I do, but I sure don’t want to. With three daughters and a husband in the house, the bathrooms get quite a beating! Every day I ..read more

Most of us get sick and tired of cleaning and keeping the house up day after day. If you have kids, it’s even worse. Most days, it feels like I’m taking one step forward and two steps back. If you’re looking for ways to enjoy being a homemaker, you’ve come to the right place. I saw a saying once that said:” Cleaning the house with kids around is like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos.” Well, I have three kids and three dogs, so it’s more like sweeping your front porch in the middle of a sandstorm! I battle toys, crumbs, dog hair, and toothpaste in the sink every day. This post contain ..read more

The tiny squares dishcloth knitting pattern is a fun and easy dishcloth knitting pattern. It knits up quickly and is easy enough for beginners. You’ll have a drawer full of colorful knit dishcloths in no time. With everything that has been going on in the world lately, I’ve found more time to knit. Staying home has given me so much time to come up with new knitting patterns and DIY projects. Knitted dishcloths add so much character and fun to washing the dishes. I do have a dishwasher but find that not everything fits or gets washed right in the dishwasher. As a military family ..read more

This free seersucker dishcloth knitting pattern is one of my favorite knitting patterns lately. Knitted dishcloths add so much character and fun to washing the dishes. I do have a dishwasher but find that not everything fits or gets washed right in the dishwasher. As a military family, we rent our house, so we don’t get to have a top of the line dishwasher. When I learned how to knit many years ago, dishcloths were where I started. I spent hours sitting with my mom learning basic knitting skills and creating my very first knitted dishcloths. Since then, my skills have improved, and I ..read more

Whether your kids are on vacation from school, the weather is bad, or you’re just stuck inside, this easy kids kite craft will help beat the boredom. As we speak, my kids are finishing their first week of spring break. Because of recent health concerns across the country, spring break has been extended another two weeks. Usually, I would panic at the thought of having to entertain my kids while working from home and maintaining a home for three and a half weeks, but not this time. I’m prepared with lots of fun activities to keep them busy as well as educational activities to keep them lear ..read more

This DIY marbled coffee mug will brighten your mornings. Adding a splash of color to my coffee habit makes my early mornings a little brighter. One of the first things I do every morning is head to the coffee maker. Monday through Friday, I get up with my kids at 5:40 am to get them ready and off to school. I didn’t use to be a morning person, but over the years, I’ve adapted and find mornings to be my most productive time of day. This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through these links I may be compensated at no cost to you. For more information see my dis ..read more

As you can probably tell from the title, this is my favorite dishcloth knitting pattern. This free dishcloth knitting pattern is so easy and quick to knit up. You’ll have a drawer full of colorful knitted dishcloths in no time. This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through these links I may be compensated at no cost to you. For more information see my disclosure policy. It’s a rainy here today, so I’m getting my yarn out. Knitting is something I usually do while I watch Golden Girls. I know I sound like an old lady, but it’s what I love… I love using knitte ..read more

Brighten up your kitchen with these textured knitted dishcloths. This free dishcloth knitting pattern is great for beginners and knits up quickly. This post may contain affiliate links. If you purchase something through these links I may be compensated at no cost to you. For more information see my disclosure policy. I love to knit. My favorite thing to knit is dishcloths because they are quick and easy. I knit in the pickup line at school, while watching TV at night and anytime I have spare time. I’ve even learned to knit while in the carpool line and while a kid is sleeping on ..read more

A wedding anniversary is a milestone. The idea that marriages should last until the end of a lifetime can often preclude the idea that getting through another year of life bonded to another person really is an achievement. I don’t mean that in a cruel or minimizing sense of the word in any way at all. Finding the perfect anniversary gift can be difficult. These wedding anniversary gift ideas will make choosing the perfect gift easier.   Life can be challenging, and having someone beside you for that year should be something to celebrate and feel renewed joy for. It shows that you’re a gre ..read more

You don’t have to be a handyman to handle household maintenance. There are some tasks you’ll want to hire someone to do for you. You can learn to do most household maintenance tasks yourself.     While some basic issues are easy to solve, some other problems might require specific tools and techniques that not many people would feel confident using. If this is the case, don’t worry! You can still do something, but you will need to know where to look for help! Here are some useful resources you can look to for help.     You Can Always Find a Relevant Tutorial Online If you a ..read more