One step in a puddle, and those suede shoes look instantly ruined. Here’s how to save your suede from winter weather. Last year, as spring started, I took a look at my winter suede shoes and realized: Wow, I really killed these shoes. They had water stains and truly looked like they had seen better…
Organizing & Cleaning
The Small Apartment Cleaning Schedule: Newlywed edition
When a space is small, it gets messy very often. So how does one keep order without feeling like you’re cleaning all day? A guide for newlyweds and small families. No, I’m not motivated to clean everyday. Some days I feel more motivated than others, which is why I don’t designate tasks for everyday of…
How to Remove Underarm Stains from White Shirts
We do our best to avoid them, but after a while, those stains need some attention. A while back, we posted about using a specific type of deodorant to avoid those pesky underarm stains on white shirts. It definitely helps to minimize them, but over time we noticed some stains setting in. There were so…
Find Valuable Space You Didn’t Know You Had, And Put It To Good Use.
You just need the right container. Did you know that the insides of cabinet doors are forgotten real estate? Look around, analyze your cupboards. You will soon discover that you can “steal” precious space, in a way that is neat, and contained. Organized, as we like to call it. Medicine syringes and cups? Always a…
Would You Like to Be a Minimalist?
I still have a way to go before I can truly call myself a minimalist. But it’s been awhile since I’ve come to figure out that space is more pleasurable than stuff. This is what I learned along the way. When I was younger (not so much younger, but a little less wiser), I would…
How to Store Ramekins, Jars, and Little Kitchen Items
We don’t use them every week, and they tend to get dusty while sitting on a top shelf. So, I used a tip I learned from BCP! A few years ago, Renee Muller shared 2 posts with similar tips on keeping glass clean. One was a clever way to avoid that pesky bottom-of-the-vase dust and the second…
How to Use the Bullet Journal System to Organize Your Shopping Lists
I know it can feel like more work and time to organize and write everything down, but I find that planning ahead always saves me so much time in the long run. After camp ends, there’s a bit of a mad rush to get all the back-to-school supplies and clothing in order. Here is a…
How to Organize the Freezer in 3 Simple Steps
Is your freezer a completely random place? Get it in order once and for all. I hate to be the one who reminds everyone that summer won’t last forever. Soon we will all be back to the busy life of school and Yomim Tovim. Which means that the cooking and baking marathon will soon begin….
How to Easily Remove Scuff Marks from Shoes
For regular or patent leather, all you need is one household item to remove all those pesky black scuff marks in seconds. You get some black marks on those light colored shoes and you think they’ll never look good again. But it’s really easy to get them off without damaging the leather. Nail polish remover….
Labeling and Laundry Tips for Sleepaway Camp
First time you’re sending a child to overnight camp? This is what you need to know when it comes to camp laundry. Every camp has different laundry services, but for the most part, younger kids give in their clothes every 7-10 days for bulk laundering. You’ll need to send enough clothing to work with the…