Organizing Tiny Messes

Having a family means organizing lots of things big and small. My husband used to have a really nice way to store his tools but now that we have moved it is a whole new ball game.

Recently while unpacking. Yes 4 months later we are still making a dent into unpacking and found this bucket of mixed screws, nuts, nails, washers, and other doodads.

Having little totes like this one from Lasten on hand really helps make sense of tiny messes. These storage boxes are also great for use in tiny toy collections, hair beads, jewelry making, etc.

As you can see the after is looking a whole lot more neater and there is plenty of room for more items to be sorted. My husband is happy he doesn't have to dig anymore for what he needs and I am happy not to have to worry about the bucket tipping over and having to clean it up. What is great about this particular one is that you can change the sizes of the areas to accommodate different items.

This Storage box from Lasten can be found below.

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Lighting the way

I am so excited when ever I get something like this because they have so many uses. First and foremost for power loss. Great for the kids to use. No worrying about burnt fingers, fire, or wax drips. 

These are also great for the Holidays from lighting pumpkins to making luminaries. Not to mention lighting up the dinner table, or even the bathroom while you are trying to relax. 

A little mood music and some candles can go a long way in unwinding with your spouse.

Super easy to use just take out the tab and switch to on. I really love that these come with an on and off switch which means they last even longer. Batteries are replaceable with three button cell batteries each. If interested they are available below in 12 packs. 

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Hair clogs are a thing of the past

Having had more girls then boys we have always had a problem with clogged drains from hair build up. I so wish we had been able to find these years ago. These have been a complete blessing. A gross blessing but a blessing none the less. I just feed one of the daisy's down the drain and every week or so we pull them up and cut off any build up, if there is too much and we can't reuse then we just trade it out for a new one. I do suggest using one of the snakes to clean your drain before you start using your daisy to get it extra clean. I know we were surprised by how much was already down our drain before using our daisy's. 

Again these are awesome and have helped a lot. We are now in our new apartment and we have already installed a daisy. The hair catcher can be found on my affiliate link below.

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Green Gobbler Apple Melon

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I love this product for many reasons. The most important being that I don't have to worry about filling landfills with tons of bottles. I  can make 4-8 containers of the Green Gobbler Apple Melon all purpose cleaner with one bottle. I just fill my bottle to the neck area with warm water and put in one green pack for normal cleaning or two for heavy duty cleaning but to be honest I have never had to add 2 but the option is there. You also get 2 microfiber cloths and the bottom of the bottle holds the refills so you never have to worry where you might have stored them, and you can see right away when you need to order more. 

Because of the easy access to the bottom of the bottle I suggest keeping this as well as all cleaners out of reach of children. The spray bottle has an off, stream, and spray setting. This cleaner is great for all around house cleaning, workshop, and garden use. My other favorite part is the price you would be hard pressed to find a deal like this other then at dollar stores or with the use of coupons.

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Be prepared

You never know when there will be an accident, or emergency, so having the right items at the right time can save a life.

Having  first aid kit handy is one way to be able to take one some of the emergencies we might come up on in our lives.

We like to have one in our vehicle, hiking packs, home, and mini kits in our backpacks and purses.

We might not be ready for anything that is thrown at us but we can be ready for some of them.

This kit has many items that will get you  through basic first aid as well as a few more serious uses for first aid. When you can make sure to sharpen up on basic first aid as well as taking a course in more advanced first aid if you are going to be having children, hiking, etc.

You can find this first aid kit on Amazon.

What Protect Life has to say about their product.

✔ LIGHTWEIGHT & EASY TO CARRY - Always available for people's need. As injuries happen whether you are at home, at workplace, travelling or camping. Protect Life First Aid Kit is specially designed so you can take it anywhere. 
✔ DURABLE & HIGH QUALITY - Comes in a durable 600D ripstop nylon bag with clear pockets for ease of identifying ! FDA Approved & produced with the highest quality standards.  
✔ COMPLETE & PRACTICAL - Over 70 Items - The Kit contains all of the basic first aid supplies that people use the most. Customers give a special value to its compact carry design and utility. It's the perfect combination of medical first aid supplies and emergency preparedness items.
✔ Whether for bumps or scrapes that occur when camping or dealing with injuries at sporting events, having a First Aid Kit is always recommended.
✔ Always prepared while you enjoy priceless time with family & friends.

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Plants love this

Having a bigger garden this year made things a bit more interesting from breaking more ground, to keeping up with weeding, to making sure everything was watered properly. Having a garden hose with a good spray nozzle really helps in this department, not to mention that we can also wash our dog outside if we decided to.

I love the mist for my more delicate plants and the stronger flows for both washing the car, and outside gear. Easy to change between settings. I haven't used them all more than to try them but the mist is by far my favorite.

You can find the Careful Gardener Spray Gun on Amazon.

Garden Hose Spray Gun/ Nozzle - Premium Quality, Best for Lawns, Plants & Shrubs, Washing Cars, Dogs + Pets. Soft & Ergonomic Handle/ Easy Control Flow Settings/ Durable, Rubberised Plastic, 9 Settings. Backed by Lifetime Warranty
 
HIGH QUALITY & DURABLE - high quality, solid construction of comfortable moulded, soft touch plastic,

9 WATER SPRAY PATTERNS - Nine spray settings for maximum flexibility - from a gentle mist for flower beds and pets, to a jet for the car or other more stubborn jobs,

SOFT RUBBER COMFORT GRIP – Easy on your hands.  Soft touch plastic handles provide maximum comfort, for long watering jobs,

WATER PRESSURE CONTROL KNOB – you’re in control with flow control adjustment, and maximum water spray versatility,

AUTO SPRAY FUNCTION – with metal clip designed to save conserve strength in your hands for longer watering jobs,100% CUSTOMER SATISFACTION GUARANTEE – with all Careful Gardener products, you’re backed by a Lifetime Warranty.  We’re here to serve you with high quality products, and if you have any issue at all, we want to know, and we will fix it.

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Micro Fiber Cloths

Micro Fiber cloths are great to clean with from your car to your home and everything else in between. I did take this package from Federico's exclusively for our vehicle. Having children or pets anytime in the car means there is bound to be messes. Sticky messes that need to be cleaned. 

We bought a steam cleaner for our vehicle in mind if that gives you a hint. I wanted to spruce up the inside and tried to clean it with regular wash cloths but it didn't look any better. With Federico's my inside looked brand new again. Of course I also used a cleaner made for the inside of cars, but like I said just using micro fiber cloths to clean with made a big difference. 

The size is great and I was able to wipe off every surface except for the rugs and seats. It was amazing how much grime was inside our vehicle. Next up is steam cleaning for the whole inside for our upcoming summer time trips. 

I have used micro fiber around the house before but was washing them wrong. You want to wash them before their first use in cold water with mild detergent and hang to dry. Just doing this little things totally changed my mind about micro fiber because I found out that they need to be washed this way every-time to work effectively.

In the past we cleaned with hand towels but micro fiber cloths are our new best cleaning friend.

You can purchase Federico's Micro Fiber Cloths on Amazon.

What Federico's has to say about their product. 
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BIGGER IS BETTER
Large 16x16 inch size will make sure you have no problems giving your vehicle that great clean finish, or simply making it much easier to dust around your home.

SCRATCH, STREAK, AND LINT FREE
Microfiber is great at trapping little dust particles and will remove dirt from most surfaces without damaging the finish or leaving streaks.

RELIABLE FOR EVEN THE DIRTIEST JOBS
Able to soak up much more than its weight, these towels can clean up grease and even oil if need be.

100% MACHINE WASHABLE
Throw these towels in the wash and use them again and again (Recommended Washing Instructions Listed Below)

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As with all of our products, your satisfaction is our top priority. Federico's Car Care stands proudly by our 30 day money back 100% satisfaction guarantee, allowing our wonderful customers to buy safely, and with confidence.

Instructions For Care:
-Wash Or Rinse Before Initial Use Is Recommended
-Machine Wash Cool/Warm
-Do Not Use Bleach
-Do Not Use Fabric Softener
-Tumble Dry Low Or Hang To Dry
-Do Not Iron
-Wash Only With Other Microfiber Products Or Separately To Prolong Quality

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Quality Magnetic Screen Door

Our family has had a few of these Magnetic Screen Doors from different companies which have really helped keep out bugs, mosquito's, etc while keeping it easy to enter or leave our home. Even our pets can go through with ease.

The Northern Home and Garden Inc. Magnetic Screen Door is easy to install and ready to use in minutes. To be honest I like this better then a regular screen door.

 

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What Northern Home and Garden Inc. has to say about their product.
Premium Quality Mesh holds up to the most determined insects
All Sewn Seams, not glued, for long-lasting durability
28 Hidden Powerful Magnets keeps door tightly closed
Full Frame Velcro keeps door securely attached to door frame
6 Month Satisfaction Guarantee
Measure before you buy! The #1 Quality Screen fits door frames up to MAXIMUM 34" x 82".
New and Improved Design!- PREMIUM QUALITY CONSTRUCTION made from premium quality mesh and all seams sewn for extended durability.
- 28 HIDDEN MAGNETS spanning the full height for even better closure.
- FULL FRAME VELCRO along every inch along the top and both sides.
- 6 MONTH MONEY BACK GUARANTEE! Your satisfaction is our top priority. If you're not satisfied with our product you may return it for a FULL refund. No questions asked!

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Magnetic Screen Door

I hate to admit but we rent from a slum lord. As a person he is great but as a landlord he doesn't fix things and when he does send workers out they usually break more things then they fix, not to mention that they usually have to borrow my husband's tools because they don't have any. Anyways we have a front door that we have asked to be fixed for over 7 years now with nothing being done for it so thankfully they have these awesome Magnetic Screen Doors now. 

Easy to install and they do the job of keeping the bugs out of my home. Have a patio door that you don't have to worry about opening and shutting while you bring out food and drinks to your guests. The Magnetic Screen Door will be your best friend. 

We don't have a yard for our dog to go out and just run around without a leash but if we did this would be great for that was well. Our kitties use it from the porch to the outside but we keep the door closed to the house so our Saint doesn't get out. 

This is one of those why didn't someone think of this years ago items.

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