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Here are some tips to help manage your kitchen and keep it clutter & chaos free!

1. Ask yourself these questions:

1. Do I use this item?
2. Do I love this item?
3. Would I buy this item today?

If the answer is no to all of these questions, it’s gotta go!

2. Declutter your cabinets… …so you can keep your counters clear! If you have more room in your cabinets, you don’t have to keep so much stuff on your counters. This will help your kitchen feel less chaotic!

3. Get rid of unnecessary duplicates. There are some things that are handy to have two of, but you definitely don’t need two of everything! Time to purge!

4. Choose products with multiple uses. Save space by making sure that the things that take the most space in your kitchen can at least be used for multiple purposes!

5. Utilize as much storage space as possible! For example, do you have some hidden storage on top of your kitchen cabinets, or way up high in your pantry for things you don’t use that often? Get creative!

Throw these things away right now!

1. Expired food. Look beyond the fridge, into your pantry and cupboards and check your food’s expiration dates!

2. Expired makeup. Did you know makeup expires?? That eye shadow you’ve been using since high school might need an upgrade!

3. Sock without pairs/with holes. There’s no need to keep these around. Their match is probably long gone!

4. Tupperware without lids and vice versa! Chances are you will NEVER use them again!

5. Unused toys. If your kids have outgrown them, or if they don’t work properly anymore, it’s time for it to go!

6. Old mail. Anyone else’s junk drawer full of random junk mail?? Just toss it out!

7. Instruction manuals. Most manuals can be found online these days, and honestly when is the last time you needed one of these?

8. Broken jewelry. Be honest- you probably won’t get this fixed.

9. Books you won’t read. This includes novels, cookbooks, self help books, kids books. What will you realistically read again someday?

10. Old decor. If you’re sick of it now, you probably won’t want it later!

Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring!

Try out these ideas.

1. Entertain yourself by watching TV or a movie, or listening to a podcast!

2. Blast the tunes! Is there anything more fun than a dance party??

3. Take a timelapse video of yourself. Watching your kitchen get cleaned in rapid-speed afterwards will be so satisfying! Plus, watching yourself buzz around is fun too!

4. Have a race with yourself. Set a timer to see how quickly you can finish the task at hand! Next time, try to beat your record!

5. Take before and after photos. Nothing is more satisfying than a job well done.

6. Buy cleaning supplies that you love. If you cleaning supplies give you a headache, find better ones!

7. Call a friend. Chat with them over the phone or on FaceTime to the make time go quicker!

8. Make it a team effort. Get your family, roommates, or whoever you live with on board. BONUS: have a race with them!

9. Make a checklist. Checking off a box when the task is done is the best!

10. Have a reward waiting. You did it! You deserve a treat!

Is there anything worse than feeling stressed in your own home?!

Here are some ways to make your home a more peaceful place to be!

1. Remove clutter. Living in a cluttered home stresses us out, psychologically!

2. Make it smell nice. A nice smelling space is guaranteed to help you relax after a long day!

3. Cozy things. Throw blankets, pillows, you name it!

4. Welcome natural light when possible. Our bodies crave it! When you can, open your blinds and let the natural light flood in!

5. Use colours you love so that when you look around your home, you love what you see!

5 MICRO habits that will improve your day!

Micro habits don’t take a ton of time, energy, or effort out of your day. Instead, they’re little things you can do to enhance virtually any and every aspect of your life!

1. Make your bed every day. There’s something about making your bed every morning that sets you up for a more productive morning! Plus, is there anything better than crawling into a nicely made bed at the end of the day?

2. Unload the dishwasher at the same time every day. This also includes running it at the same time everyday, too! Get into a routine that works best for you, such as running the dishwasher overnight and unloading it every morning.

3. Keep laundry flowing. So many people are consistently overwhelmed by their mountains of laundry! Try doing smaller loads more frequently!

4. 10-minute tidy before bed. Pushing your bedtime by 10 minutes won’t make a huge difference, but getting things tidied up for the next day will! Set a timer and get tidying!

5. Put away your clothes as soon as you take them off. Avoid the ‘clothes chair’ entirely by tossing things right into the hamper, or putting them right back into your closet! It seems like a big task in the moment but will really only take a minute.

Looking for some more MICRO habit ideas? Check them out!

Are you replacing these items frequently enough?

1. Dish sponges. Did you know you should replace your dish sponge every TWO WEEKS?! Sponges accumulate bacteria quickly and need to be replaced often!

2. Toilet brush. It’s recommended to replace your toilet brush every six months, or sooner if you notice the bristles falling out. Prolong the life of your toilet brush by opting for a silicone option like this one!

3. Loofah. It is recommended that your loofah be replaced every one to two months! Replacing your loofah regularly reduces the chance of bacteria causing infections or other skin problems.

4. Toothbrush. It’s recommended that your toothbrush be replaced every three months. It’s around this times that the bristles begin to break down and become less effective at cleaning your teeth.

5. Makeup brushes. It’s recommended that makeup brushes get cleaned every two weeks, and replaced every two years, granted that they’ve been washed regularly!

6. Pillows. Most experts recommend replacing pillows every 1 to 2 years. Doing so helps to ensure that you’re using pillows that are supportive, clean, and free of allergens.

Try these tips next time you feel overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning your home!

1. Set a timer. Set a 20 minute timer and get as much done in that time as you can. When the timer goes off, set a new one for a 5 minute break. Once your break is over, start the cycle again until you’re finished!

2. Start with a load of laundry. Lots of people hate laundry, and sometimes the hardest part is throwing that first load in the washer. Do that before everything else, and you’ll already feel like you’ve accomplished something!

3. Deal with the dishes. For most people, the kitchen is the hardest room to keep tidy and a common reason for that is the dishes! Get them out of the way first and you’ll feel ready to take on the rest of your house!

4. Entertain yourself! Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring! Turn on your favourite TV show, move, music or podcast and the time will fly by.

5. Take it one room at a time. And don’t move on until it’s done! Getting sidetracked by other tasks in other rooms will make your cleaning routine feel chaotic and overwhelming.

Check out these tips for laundry day!

1. Use white vinegar to soften your towels. Add 1 cup of white vinegar and wash your towels in hot water to keep them feeling fresh!

2. Do the laundry more frequently. Doing smaller, more frequent loads of laundry may make your clothes cleaner! Your washing machine needs space to move things around to get them as clean as possible.

3. Use baking soda as a deodorizer. Baking soda helps to break up particles left by detergent or hard water that lock in odor-causing bacteria. Use baking soda when necessary by adding 1/2 cup to the washing machine.

4. Use ice cubes to dewrinkle your clothes. Toss 3 or 4 ice cubes into your dryer, with the wrinkled garment, and let the dryer run for 10 minutes. The ice cubes will create steam inside the dryer that will zap away wrinkles!

5. Check the temperature. Use cold water for dark colors than tend to bleed, and for delicate fabrics that are prone to shrinking. Warm water is best for man-made fibers and jeans. Use hot water for whites, bedding and towels.

Are you mopping your floors the right way? Check out these tips!

1. Mop items to move underneath. You never know what’s hiding under there! Lift the items, mop, and place them back before mopping the rest of the space.

2. Mop with the grain. This will prevent streaks on your floors as the water dries!

3. Use the proper amount of product. Always check the product labels for the correct measurements. Too much product will make your floors sticky, while too little won’t clean them properly.

4. Don’t use too much water. Most likely, your floors don’t need to be as wet as you may think. Depending on your floor type, too much water could cause damage!

5. Replace your water frequently. As soon as your water starts looking a little murky, dump it and refill your bucket. Don’t mop your floors with dirty water!

Follow these easy steps:

1. Start with a fitted sheet. You need to start with a good canvas! Get your fitted sheet as smooth as possible!

2. Grab your top sheet. Put your top sheet on the bed, with about a foot of extra fabric at the head of the bed. Tuck the sheet under your mattress or into your bed frame, as tight and smooth as you can get it!

3. Next, the duvet. Straighten your duvet on your mattress, then fold that extra fabric from your top sheet over the top of your duvet, creating a crisp fold. Tuck your duvet into your bed frame or under your mattress if you like a tightly-tucked bed!

4. Fluff those pillows! Put your sleeping pillows first, with your shams next and your throw pillows last! Fluff them so they stand up nicely.

5. Lastly, the throw blanket. Fold your throw blanket nicely and voila! You have a perfectly-made bed!

Keep Your Kitchen Decluttered!

Here are some tips to help manage your kitchen and keep it clutter & chaos free!

10 Things to Get Rid of RIGHT NOW!

Throw these things away right now!

Make Cleaning More Fun!

Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring!

Try out these ideas.

Make Your Home a Place of Peace

Is there anything worse than feeling stressed in your own home?!

Here are some ways to make your home a more peaceful place to be!

Micro Habits That Might Change Your Life!

5 MICRO habits that will improve your day!

Micro habits don’t take a ton of time, energy, or effort out of your day. Instead, they’re little things you can do to enhance virtually any and every aspect of your life!

Make Sure You’re Replacing These Enough!

Are you replacing these items frequently enough?

Cleaning Tips to Try When You’re Overwhelmed

Try these tips next time you feel overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning your home!

Helpful Laundry Tips

Check out these tips for laundry day!

The Best Mopping Tips!

Are you mopping your floors the right way? Check out these tips!

Make Your Bed Like a Pro!

Follow these easy steps:

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Here are some tips to help manage your kitchen and keep it clutter & chaos free!

Throw these things away right now!

Cleaning doesn’t have to be boring!

Try out these ideas.

Is there anything worse than feeling stressed in your own home?!

Here are some ways to make your home a more peaceful place to be!

5 MICRO habits that will improve your day!

Micro habits don’t take a ton of time, energy, or effort out of your day. Instead, they’re little things you can do to enhance virtually any and every aspect of your life!

Are you replacing these items frequently enough?

Try these tips next time you feel overwhelmed by the thought of cleaning your home!

Check out these tips for laundry day!

Are you mopping your floors the right way? Check out these tips!

Follow these easy steps:

Need a visual? Check out our Instagram page!

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