Tip of the Day #80: The 100 Item Challenge

Yesterday, my family made a drastic change in our household--we took what I named the "100 Item Challenge"--being that each member in our home is now limited to 100 personal belongings each! This ranges from clothes to perfume to crafts--EV

ERYTHING! The only items that were not considered were appliances & other necessities that our family share on a daily basis (toilet paper, towels, toothpaste, etc). Obviously, we helped our 2 small children with the task, but my 6 year old still was able to choose most of her favourite items. After completion, I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders. I DARE YOU ALL to take the challenge in your home! :)

Tip of the Day #78: DIY Carpet Cleaner

If you are looking for a 'natural' carpet cleaner to remove dirt from your ENTIRE carpet through a machine--all you need is equal parts WHITE VINEGAR & WATER!
But if you are only looking to spot clean, mix white vinegar and baking soda together to form a paste. Then, work the paste into the carpet stain with an old toothbrush, or something similar. Allow the paste to dry; then vacuum up the baking soda, and the stain should be gone--if not, you can apply hydrogen peroxide to the affected areas.

Tip of the Day #77: Removing Oil Stains from Driveway

Did you know kitty litter (non-clumping) is actually the BEST in removing oil stains from your driveway? Just pour over the stains and let sit overnight. Sweep up the next day then use Dawn dish soap--pour overtop, scrub, leave for 5 minutes then rinse. If the stains have been there for awhile you may have to repeat the process a few times but they WILL come out!

Tip of the Day #76: Red Wine Stains

If you spill red wine the best way to remove it is by pouring WHITE wine over the stain! If need be, sprinkle salt over the area as well, then blot almost immediately.

Tip of the Day #75: Alternate Toothbrush Storage

Rather than placing your family's toothbrushes in a holder on your counter (which leads to so much bacteria), place each toothbrush separately in the slots of a cutlery holder inside a bathroom drawer!

Tip of the Day #74: Coke as a Toilet Cleaner

Do you ever have leftover Coke lying around in cans? It's actually excellent in cleaning your toilet! :)

Tip of the Day #73: Battery Tips!

If you are ever in a pinch for AA batteries and may only have AAA, you can actually use them with a bit of tin foil! Wrap up a ball of foil and stuff it into the case of your device where the battery's negative terminal connects.