Category Archives: Cleaning

Organizing With Trays

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: May 25, 2015

Trays are one of my favorite organizing tools. They are pretty and they can serve so many purposes. Some of my favorite ways to use them are; to hold remotes on the coffee table, by the door to hold keys and phones, corral papers on your desk or even to use to serve snacks in […]

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Spring Cleaning Made Easy

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: May 14, 2015

Yes, it’s time to spring clean. While cleaning isn’t always fun, it does mean spring is here! And that’s awesome! (Especially for those of us in the North East). So where to start and what to clean? Here are our tips for making it all happen and not having to spend all your free time […]

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Make Your Own Hand Soap

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: April 1, 2015

Usually when I say I’m making my own detergent or hand soap, someone rolls their eyes at me. However, this isn’t just about what goes into your hand soap, it’s about saving money. This is SO easy to make and SUPER inexpensive. So what do you need? A gallon of water (I used distilled but […]

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Easy Cleaning With Our DIY Bathroom Fizzies

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: March 10, 2015

No one likes cleaning the bathroom. I have yet to meet someone who enjoys this dirty, smelly task. So I’m always on the lookout for ways to make it easier and possibly, a little less stinky. In the past I’ve made DIY bath fizzies and I started thinking about how to use that same principle […]

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10 Surprising Moves To Master Spring Cleaning~A Guest Post

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: March 7, 2015

1. In the spring, it’s time to put heavy fabrics, throw blankets and extra toss pillows in storage or if you are never going to use them again donate them to your favorite charity. Less things and textures will make you feel cool and clean. 2. Clear clutter. If things like papers and magazines have […]

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Kate Spade Inspired Dish Towels

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: March 4, 2015

This project came from my love of keeping things neat, paired with my love of things that make me smile. I really wanted some “bar towels” to keep in my coffee area to mop up small spills or coffee rings. I am always in need of wiping down a water bottle before it heads into […]

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Honest Company Review and Special Offer

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: March 2, 2015

You probably know that I’m all for all natural, Earth friendly products. One of the brands I go to again and again is Honest Company. Not only are they affordable, they have a wide variety of products so you can get what you need to for your home and your family. I love they they […]

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10 Steps to Keep It Clean (Even When You’re Busy)

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: February 3, 2015

I think the key to success with keeping a clean and organized home is to create systems so that you can keep them up easily and quickly throughout your busy week. I mean, who wants to spend their whole weekend cleaning and putting away. Just a few minutes a day can really make a big […]

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Sewing Kit Organization

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: January 27, 2015

Even if you are not crafter, quilter or designer, I be thou have a sewing kit for small home repairs. I have had the same sewing kit for over a decade and over time, it really became disorganized and messy. I was recently trying to make a repair on some dog toys and getting the […]

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DIY Cleaning Products

By Bonnie J. Dewkett , CPO® | Published: November 21, 2014

We’ve all heard about making your own cleaning products. However, actually sitting down and accomplishing this task often seems out of our reach. I’m here to show you it’s actually much easier, less expensive and faster than you may think. Making your own cleaning products saves you money. The ingredients are much cheaper than commercially […]

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