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The Best Coffee-Tasting Substitutes With Zero Caffeine or Coffee

The Best Coffee-Tasting Substitutes With Zero Caffeine or Coffee

Since I was thirteen years old, I’ve been drinking coffee. Every morning when I wake up, I look forward to drinking coffee–that’s how much I love it….

4 Kitchen Items You Should Replace & Their Replacements

4 Kitchen Items You Should Replace & Their Replacements

The best way to keep your spaces clean, tidy, and organized is by reducing your stuff. Sure. We all know that by now, right? But sometimes, we…

Steps to Finding The Balance Between Minimalism & Hoarding

Steps to Finding The Balance Between Minimalism & Hoarding

Is Minimalism for rich people? It’s definitely for child-less people, right? What about married people? Can they be minimalists? Is it impossible? Impractical? Classist? Do only people…

Ways to Shed Burdensome Things & Feelings This Fall

Ways to Shed Burdensome Things & Feelings This Fall

Gold, saffron, auburn explodes in the tree branches above you. Fall is here. Are you ready?   I know you’ve already cleaned out your gutters and put…

The Perfect Home Prep Checklist for Autumn & Winter

The Perfect Home Prep Checklist for Autumn & Winter

Something I love about Chicago is its changing seasons. When spring’s rain has dampened our moods long enough, summer abruptly arrives, the sun pounding down against the…

Prepare Your Car Before Cold Weather Arrives

Prepare Your Car Before Cold Weather Arrives

Although it’s currently a balmy 90 degrees in Chicago, I would not be surprised if it started snowing next week. Being prepared for a sudden change in…

How Often Should You Clean? The Ultimate Infographic

How Often Should You Clean? The Ultimate Infographic

Ever wondered just how often you should be cleaning the toilet, the rugs, the ceiling fans? Stop wondering! Here’s the ultimate infographic to help you out. Thanks…

Road Trip Essentials: Printables to Keep You Organized & Happy

Road Trip Essentials: Printables to Keep You Organized & Happy

Road trips are one of my favorite endeavors. What’s better than packing up a car with snacks, drinks, and your favorite playlist, and traveling through gorgeous, unfamiliar…

A Simple Weekly Cleaning Routine You Can Accomplish in 1 Hour

A Simple Weekly Cleaning Routine You Can Accomplish in 1 Hour

Cleaning your home doesn’t have to be a difficult endeavor, and it doesn’t have to take a full day to accomplish. When you ensure that everything in…

Tips to Combat Food Waste & Simplify Grocery Shopping

Tips to Combat Food Waste & Simplify Grocery Shopping

It’s easy to waste food. Whether you spend more than half your day outside the home, have a big family, or just cook for yourself, it seems…

Tips for Organizing Your Tool Room & Laundry Room (& Basic Tools You Should Own)

Tips for Organizing Your Tool Room & Laundry Room (& Basic Tools You Should Own)

Summer’s here, and that means outdoor projects: cleaning the garage, painting siding, pulling weeds. It also means indoor projects. Projects, projects, projects! For us, this spring has…

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