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The school year is almost over. What do we do with all that paper? It’s almost that time of year again. While the end of the school year brings excitement for the summer, with it comes a bookbag full of paper and artwork that will land right on your kitchen table. To help ease the potential stress, here are some tips and ideas for managing all of those items that your children bring home. Prepare the night before. The last day of school is always an exciting time for students. They’ll come home ready to begin a fun summer. But it’s a good idea to take care of emptying bookbags first. T...

It's the perfect time of the year to purge

Couches and Chairs This task goes pretty quickly and you may be surprised what you find. • Turn on the lights and open the blinds so you can see the furniture in the best light possible. • Vacuum the tops of the cushions and the entire couch and chair. • Then remove cushions, if possible, and vacuum every nook and cranny. The last time I did this task, I found monopoly money, hair ties, a marble and $1.76. I do this task quarterly, so you may find even better things and more money if it has been a while since you lifted up your couch cushions.

In Week 2 of 6 Weeks of Spring Cleaning, we will tackle the wonderful world of windows. Let's get started! • Read care labels for your window dressings. Make sure to follow manufacturers’ recommendations. Wash and dry curtains or dry clean depending on type of material, time and budget. TIP: Line dry curtains outdoors if possible – the wind helps release wrinkles and saves money. TIP: A year’s worth (or more) of dust buildup needs more than a quick once over with a feather duster. Use a warm bucket of equal parts vinegar and water with a splash of dish soap and lemon juice to wipe eac...

Simplify Your Life: Six weeks of spring cleaning By Deb Cabral Happy Spring! Starting today and for the next five weeks, I’ll share a different area of your home to tackle.  With the pandemic and being in our homes more than ever over the last year, even if you weren’t a fan of spring cleaning in the past, this may be the year to start. Try to tackle a few (or maybe all) of the items listed each week. At the end of six weeks, I’m certain you’ll be happy with the results. Get into some comfy clothes, turn on the music and get started.