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Holiday Home Tip List! Stress Less this Season!

11/13/2018

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At our house, the holidays mean lots of quality time with family & friends. With varying schedules, the celebrations will be starting in the coming weeks.


I absolutely LOVE hosting and having a good plan always takes the pressure off for me. Here's a few of my tips to get your self in shape at home before the new year, and stress less while you're at it!

​Create Your Canvas

This time of year, I like to a deep clean in my house. We often talk about spring cleaning, but I love a good autumn update. It's nice to have a clean slate if you're putting up any decorations too! 

The 2-minute Blitz

I do 2 minute cleaning blitzes throughout my day. Little spot cleans or decluttering a section of counter/chair/table can really make a big difference when it comes to doing the deeper cleans...+keeps things looking fresh and makes the larger routine less daunting. Stashing your go-to cleaning products where you need them most saves time too! I keep spray bottles(full of my signature, Fairy Water) and microfiber cloths, within reach, in my bathrooms & kitchen. When I'm in the 2-minute blitz zone, it gives me a few more moments to grind.

Focus on the Kitchen & Entry Way

If you're anything like me & my peeps, you tend to spend a lot of time in the kitchen. If you're short on time, concentrate on your kitchen and your entry way.
  • Remove any unnecessary food, papers, dishes etc from your counters. This really opens up your space and makes more room to prepare snacks!
  • Have a diffuser? My favourite holiday scent is the Arbonne Warrior Blend. It has a spicy, festive scent AND promotes a sense of well-being and support in the
    midst of changing environmental and seasonal stressors that can occur during the fall and winter months. Bonus!
  • Store summer shoes & outerwear for the winter, leaving extra space your your guests' threads & kicks.

Work that Green Thumb!

Putting up a Christmas tree this year? Even your tree wants to be loved over the holidays! Don't neglect your tree and ensure it has adequate water. This will minimize the millions of prickly little needles from finding their way under your feet prematurely. They're also a pain to suck up in the vacuum!

Don't Go Crazy with Wrapping

Not only is it better for our dear Mother Earth when we conserve disposable wrapping paper, it also makes for a lot less clean up and clutter when if you are exchanging gifts. Consider using bags that can be reused and easily stored away to mitigate post-holiday garbage overload.

Schedule Downtime

With all the hustle, bustle & excitement, it can be easy to lose your self care rituals and put your feet up from time to time. Shortly after my son was born, I read a great book called I Know How She Does It. Laura Vanderkam's ressearch and insights provide fantastic, actionable tips on making the most of your time. One of my favourite takeaways is how scheduling your priorities can make a huge impact in your career, home life and health. When we intentionally make time for the things that matter most, we benefit greatly.

I wish you all the best as you navigate through the holiday season!

Need support? My fairy godmothers & I have you covered! Book a free consult, or support appointment today!

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Tuesday Tips! Cleaning tricks to save you time!

11/5/2018

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​When it comes to cleaning, my team and I have tried countless products, strategies and hacks in an effort to be as efficient as possible for our clients. We love being able to accomplish more & more at every visit. 

Here's a few little tricks I have up my sleeve to make our cleaning regimen run a little more smoothly...

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Magic Sponges are my best friends!!! These bad boys are my secret weapon. I use them in a multitude of ways. Here's a few of my faves:
  • Scrub your glass shower doors with a magic sponge before cleaning to remove hard water stains and more! Sticky or persistent grime on your windows or mirrors? This little trick works well, too!
  • Dirty hands & fingerprints on doors, walls and trim? Give it a wee scrub with your magic sponge and wipe with a damp cloth to get things feeling sparkly again.
  • Hard, cooked-on food stuck to your stove top since the last millennium? Use your magic sponge to restore the it's former beauty. Follow up with a damp wipe and boom! Oh so shiny!
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These little warriors remove so much dirt it's unbelievable!

We have ceiling fans above our beds throughout the house. It's crazy how fast the dust can accumulate, and I certainly don't want dust sprinkles showering my head during my beauty sleep. I love to keep my fans dust free, but I hate having the dust fall below where we sleep while I'm trying to clean them.

I recently found a great trick...
  1. Find an old pillow case.
  2. Slide it over one of the blades, so the entire blade is inside the pillow case. 
  3. Use your hands to pull the pillow case back towards you, pulling the dust from the fan into the case.
  4. Follow up with a damp cloth and wipe any remaining residue.
  5. Repeat for each blade.

I hope these two, Tuesday tips will save you a little time this week! Do you have tips to share? Leave them in the comments below!


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