How to Clean Your Coffeemaker {Tiny Tip Tues}

how to clean the coffeemaker with vinegar

Did you know you’re supposed to clean your coffee maker?! Or am I the only who’s been living under a rock? LOL :)

Pot after pot of brewed coffee really takes a toll on those things! From hard water deposits, to lingering coffee oils going rancid overtime, it’s a good idea … Continue Reading

All-Natural Anti-Bacterial Spray

homemade natural antibacterial spray

Anti-bacterial…

It’s everywhere. Sprays, soaps, hand-sanitizer, trash bags, cutting boards…

It seems anything and everything can be “anti-bacterial”-ized these days. But what does that actually mean? Are we supposed to be killing any and all traces of bacteria in our everyday lives? What about good bacteria? I think I remember … Continue Reading

Is Your Baking Soda or Powder Expired? {Tiny Tip Tuesday}

how to test baking soda and powder expiration

A couple weeks ago, we talked about the ingenious discovery of turning baking soda into washing soda for use in household cleaning products, like  liquid laundry detergentpowdered laundry detergent, and dishwasher detergent. And of course, the most common use for baking soda is…baking! So it’s very … Continue Reading

Cleaning Coffee-Stained Mugs {Tiny Tip Tuesday}

how to clean coffee and tea stains from mugs

Before we moved into our new house this past February, most of our “stuff” had been sitting in storage for almost 2 years! As we began unpacking our boxes, so many thoughts, feelings, and memories were returning to us – it’s amazing how old things can all of a sudden … Continue Reading