Category: Home 101
HOME 101
Discover the secrets to modern homemaking. From cleaning & de-cluttering to meal planning & time management, keeping your home running smoothly doesn’t have to be a chore. Here you’ll find tips, tricks, & advice for getting your home in order, getting rid of excess stuff, meal planning, DIY, decorating, gardening, party planning & much more.
HOME 101
Discover the secrets to modern homemaking. From cleaning & de-cluttering to meal planning & time management, keeping your home running smoothly doesn’t have to be a chore. Here you’ll find tips, tricks, & advice for getting your home in order, getting rid of excess stuff, meal planning, DIY, decorating, gardening, party planning & much more.
HOME 101 TOPICS:
CLEANING
ORGANIZING
DECORATING
DIY PROJECTS
GARDENING
KITCHEN HACKS
Instant Fixes for Every Room in Your Home (That Won’t Cost You a Bundle!)
Is your house a place you LOVE coming home to? Believe it or not, creating a space you adore isn’t as hard (or as expensive) as it sometimes seems! Don’t miss these instant fixes for every room in your home (that won’t cost you a bundle!)
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The Ultimate Budget-Friendly Home Decorating Resource Guide
Not sure where to even begin when it comes to decorating your home? Finding your style, then finding pieces that work AND fit your budget can sometimes feel like a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be! Don’t miss this Ultimate Budget Friendly Home Decorating Resource Guide for finding the best furniture and accessories at prices you can afford!
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10 Great Ways to Style a White T-Shirt (That You’d Actually Dare to Try)
Looking for ways to dress up a staple in your closet? Here are 9 ways to dress up a white t-shirt for almost any occasion.
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How to Always Keep Your Car Clean (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Ever feel like you LIVE in your car? It’s easy to slip into a habit of letting the chaos and clutter inside our vehicles get totally out of control. Unfortunately sometimes all that on-the-go-living leaves us feeling even more stressed! Here’s how to get and keep your car clean….permanently! (And yes, it really is possible!)
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How to Simplify Your Meal Planning Routine
Dreading dinnertime again? Meal planning is easy and will help you get ahead. Don’t miss these ten helpful tips for simple meal planning!
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How to Transform Your House into the Home You Want
The home you’ve been dreaming in might be closer than you think. In fact, you might already be living there! These four simple but powerful questions can help you transform your house into the home you want.
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How to Set up a Snack Shelf (So That Your Kids Can Help Themselves!)
“Mom, can I have a snack?” It’s the question every mom dreads, but believe it or not, the solution is closer than you think! Here’s how to set up a self-serve snack station packed with munchies you can feel good about. It’s the perfect way to give your kids can a little independence and save yourself the aggravation of having to drop everything else when snack time comes.
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How to Grocery Shop Like a Millennial (But Save Like a Boomer!)
Is grocery shopping one of your most-dreaded chores? Whether you prefer to cut coupons, make a mile-long list, or order online, it might be time to modernize your grocery shopping! Here are 9 new & innovative ways to get food on the table and bring your grocery experience up to date!
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20 Fast & Easy Cleaning Hacks You’ll Wish You Knew a Whole Lot Sooner
Let’s face it–cleaning is rarely fun, but wouldn’t it be great to find a few simple tricks that could make getting things spic & span just a little bit faster or easier? Our 20 fast & easy cleaning hacks provide clever solutions to a variety of cleaning problems, often with the inexpensive household items you already have on hand! Don’t miss this helpful post–it’s a game changer!
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Clear Your Clutter in Just One Weekend (Yes, It’s Actually Doable–Here’s How!)
Ready to tackle your household clutter in just three days? Here’s how to plan a weekend purge from start to finish! Declutter and organize your house!
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3 Surprising Things I Learned From Hiring a Professional Organizer
Ever feel like your mess has gotten to the point of no return? It might be time to get some help with all that decluttering! Don’t miss these three surprising lessons from hiring a professional organizer.
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The Smart Way to Finally Tame Your Laundry Pile (Once and for All!)
Ever feel like laundry is taking over your life? While there is no magic wand that can make the mountain disappear, there are a few tricks that can help lighten the load! Don’t miss these 10 smart ways to tame that laundry pile and take back your sanity!
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Ho Ho HELP! How to Speed Clean this Holiday Season (Even if You Have to Cheat Just a Little)
Don’t have any extra time to clean during the hustle and bustle of the holiday season? No sweat! Our holiday speed cleaning routine can help you tidy your home in half the time to help you keep your sparkle all season long!
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Achieving Isn’t Everything: 5 Things I Learned from Tasha Agruso
Are you following your passions in life? In this episode of the Do It Scared ™Podcast, Ruth talks with Tasha Agruso about how she quit her job as a successful trial lawyer to become a full-time design blogger. You’ll learn that no matter how far you’ve gone down one path in your life, it’s never too late to find a new one. Tune in to be inspired to create your own best life!
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How to Have Everything You Want
Ever find yourself wishing for just a little bit more? Whether it’s a better job or a prettier home or a nicer car, it is easy to fall into the trap of never enough. But believe it or not, there’s a very simple way to have everything you want in life, starting TODAY. Here’s how!
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How to Stop Drowning in File Cabinet Clutter
Bills, receipts, recipes, forms — the paper piles up quickly. If you don’t have a system to take organize it, after a couple of months you could find yourself completely overwhelmed with the mountain of paperwork. If you’re there now (or want to avoid that place altogether) then keep reading to learn how to tackle your file cabinet clutter today and keep it organized in the future.
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Purse Problems? Here’s How to Conquer Your Handbag Chaos Once and For All
As busy women, we want to look our best, feel our best, and be prepared to resolve any issue. So we pack our purses full of everything we could ever need, and instead of feeling more at peace, we feel more chaotic and unorganized. It’s time we get to the bottom of our handbag and get organized.
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How’d You Do This Year? 12 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Ring in the New Year
Before you move on to the next year, reflecting and reviewing your year is a great way to close out and move forward. Here are 12 questions to help you out.
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Instant Pot 101
Are you dying to know how the Instant Pot works? So were we! Now we’re sharing what we love, what we don’t, and how to best use the hottest kitchen tool around right now.
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5 Steps to Stress-Free Christmas Cards
Does the thought of your Christmas cards list stress you out? It can lose all its joy if you don’t have a system in place. Here are our 5 steps to simplify the process and make spreading Christmas cheer a little easier this year.
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The Simple Way to Declutter Your Phone
Having trouble finding that app on your phone when you need it? Always running out of memory? Sometimes our screens become overcrowded and keep us from the efficiency and connection smartphones were made for. We’ve got 10 tips for you today to declutter your phone and reclaim some of your sanity.
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