The JOY of pretty kitchen necessities!

Call me CRAZYYYY, but I think life should be PRETTY. Even the chores. After all, I bleed Glitter.

You see, companies are making everyday objects glamorous and attractive these days to appeal to us- the consumers  Have you seen how dishwasher tabs have evolved?

Borrrrringg.....

Kinda better???

Pretty-ishhh?

Now we're talking! And have you smelled them? MMMM

(Thanks to Google for images.)

After years of bending down under the sink to get my dishwasher drops, I finally got inspired. They look great, why not make them both accessible AND decorative? 

So I whipped out an old flower vase, filled it up with my cascade tablets, and bought a spring/summer bouquet of flowers with a 40% off coupon from Michaels( Paid less than $2.) I used some electrical tape to wrap the bottom of the wires so they wouldn't poke the dishwasher tablets, thereby robbing them of their liquid-y insides...Eww. I think it's beautiful and super functional. You can change out the flowers as you like (for every season-DUH), and buy different colors of dishwasher tabs to match!! Perfect. 

So cute.... and don't you love my little Owl Tea Light holders?

Love it. 

For my dear friends who do not have a dishwasher (God Bless you, Colleen!!) Keep in mind you could always do the same thing with Tide Pods for your laundry area! 

You heard it here first!


The JOY of pretty household necessities! Xoxo

The JOY of removing STAINS of ALL KINDS!

Okay, it may sound strange to say removing stain's is a joy. But when CA$H is on the line for a re-sale, or you REALLY LOVE an outfit, getting a stain out really is JOYFUL!

Have you used Tide Pens? Shout? or Vanish Stain Remover? Have you been dissatisfied with the results?
I've never had them work on a single stain, even fresh stains. I used to nearly CRY when I got something on my shirt or pants... and now that my toddler runs around the house spilling and dripping, and otherwise destroying everything clean in our home, it was time to find a better stain remover.

Lucky for me, it was already in my kitchen.

I present to you, my magic potion...

So get a spray bottle (My green topped one I bought at Dollar Tree for $1.)
Fill it half with Blue Original Dawn Dish Soap.
Half with White Vinegar
Shake gently to mix.

Spray on stained surface -- clothing, cars seats, pillows, whatever!!! 

Rub some plain baking soda on top and smear around with fingers. Use a scrubber to really get into the material if its an old yellowed stain.
Then rinse with hot water and throw in washing machine with normal detergent. 

YOU WILL BE AMAZED~!!! 

We had an infant seat that we hadn't used in 2 years we were looking to sell. It was stained with baby formula, pee, who knows what else! (Gross, I know... Just keeping it real!!!) Honestly, it was totally disgusting. I simply removed the seat cover, sprayed the solution on it, rubbed in some baking soda, rinsed in the sink, and threw it in the washer.

I can't believe I didn't take a before picture, but here it is, one hour later, looking like NEW!!!!!!!!!

BUT IT GETS BETTER!!! 

This is also my SHOWER/TUB CLEANER!!!!!!!!

On Wednesdays, per my Cleaning Schedule (See other post) I spray down my shower with the vinegar/dawn spray and let it sit for 30 minutes. Then I return, use a sponge to wipe down the shower, rinse and I'm done!
The first time you do this, I encourage you to only do half if your tub. JUST TO SEE THE DIFFERENCE.

Vinegar has incredible anti-bacterial properties and at the same time is non-toxic for my sweet baby's bum! I always hated using chemicals where my daughter would be sitting later playing with her rubber duckies -- now I have a SPARKLY SHOWER, STAIN REMOVER and a HEALTHY CHILD!

The JOY a clean shower and a stain-free life!!!!