Turn your laundry into a system, not an asylum
June 11, 2013 by Nicolette
Doing laundry can drive any person insane. It is one of the most banal, yet necessary duties of running a household. And it never ends. That common saying should be modified to read, “Nothing is certain but death, laundry,... [Read more]
Make it better. 5 ways to make phone pics better. Free Apps!
May 28, 2013 by Alison
Life is busy. BUSY. 4 kids, a handsome husband, and a dog…anyone relate? Okay, good. I want to be the mom who records life’s precious moments. These kids are growing way too fast. I love creating photo books... [Read more]
6 Tips For A Richer Life
April 22, 2013 by Bobbi
This past month, on HowDoesShe, we have been celebrating many ways to live a richer, more balanced, full life! If we only get to live once, why not make it the VERY best life we can? We have... [Read more]
Spring Clean Out Your Refrigerator-Tips for healthy snacks and meals
April 12, 2013 by Ashley
Spring is in the air and everyone I know is trying to get organized. I have been cleaning out closets, drawers the garage and now it’s time for my refrigerator. I try to clean my fridge every month,... [Read more]
6 Greener Cleaners, Disinfectants, and Deodorizers
April 11, 2013 by Stephanie
According to the Centers for Disease Control, bacteria double every 20 minutes. Yet, recent studies have shown that 40% of cleansers and disinfectants sold in stores are ineffective against certain types of germs and bacteria! ... [Read more]
How to make a Plank Door Mat!
April 6, 2013 by Alison
How to make a Wood Plank Door Mat I think this post is a ‘deja vu’ of the chore chart for multiple kids post. Hello L…O…N…G……post. BUT... [Read more]
3 ALL NATURAL cleaning recipes you will LOVE!
March 19, 2013 by Missy
Until recently, I kept whatever company owns Windex in business. The father in My Big Fat Greek Wedding had nothing on me. I used it to clean almost everything. So a couple years ago when my... [Read more]
Gifting The World’s Best Homemade Laundry Detergent – FREE PRINTABLE
February 27, 2013 by Shelley
Get $10 in FREE shopping Credit from Vitacost! Have you tried the Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe by our guest poster Blissful 55? If you haven’t, you probably should join the thousands... [Read more]
It’s back! Pantry goes from good to AMAZING + FREE webinar!
February 19, 2013 by Missy
We had so many requests to make this webinar available again – we decided to make it available anytime! Now you can click here and watch the recorded FREE webinar whenever it fits your schedule! In case you are wondering... [Read more]
Clean Fitness
February 1, 2013 by Emily Fonnesbeck
Ok people. You hate it, I hate it, your next door neighbor hates it, and even your clean-freak mom hates it. You know what it is: housework. Yes, it is a necessary evil. But what if I told you... [Read more]
Germ Bugs Motivate Kids to Clean Properly!
October 30, 2012 by Heather
Getting your kids to help around the house with chores can be a challenge! Making it fun? Challenge. Teaching them to do things right? Challenge! I want to share a cute diea that my mother in... [Read more]
Giveaway – Fish Soap
May 12, 2012 by Alison
Maybe you’ve heard of a product called Fish Foam. Maybe you have not heard of this product and think it is something used to clean fish. Good news: there is no fish-cleaning involved with this product. Also, no fish... [Read more]
Organized Cleaning Supplies…before and after
April 17, 2012 by Missy
A place for everything and everything in its place. Great wisdom but sometimes hard to do. I have a walk through laundry room that you enter from the garage, which is where we most enter our... [Read more]
Top 3 Favorite Cleaning Products – EVER
April 16, 2012 by Missy
Happy Monday, everyone!! We are so excited to kick off a WEEK’S worth of Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks! We know cleaning isn’t always fun or exciting, but we plan to give you the... [Read more]
Over 100 Spring Cleaning Tips and Tricks
April 11, 2012 by alysha
It’s that time of year again! The sun is beginning to shine, the flowers are blooming, and if you’re like me, you suddenly have the urge to deep clean every thing you own. Since it’s... [Read more]
Cheaper AND Better! DIY Laundry Detergent
February 9, 2012 by Bobbi
Today, our sweet friend Jen, from Blissful 55 is guest posting on Dirty Laundry. No, I am not talking about the problems and dirty little secrets of our lives….we are talking... [Read more]
Pantry Reorganized…5 easy tips!
January 10, 2012 by Missy
I am about to show you my pantry. My unorganized, overstuffed, embarrassing pantry. Please, no judging. I only feel comfortable doing this because it doesn’t look like this anymore! I... [Read more]
Ink Stains Stink. Tricks To Get Them Out!
December 28, 2011 by alysha
How many of you have experienced the horror of finding out your children have just used your furniture for their latest art project? Are you raising your hand? I am. There’s nothing like... [Read more]
Iron in Style
May 10, 2011 by Lara
Hey there Ladies! It’s time to pull out your sewing machines again! You are about to get the perfect excuse to buy that darling fabric you’ve been dreaming about! Maybe no one else does that.. but... [Read more]
Messy Car Solution
April 26, 2011 by Lara
Now you can’t tell me that you’ve never had a problem with keeping your car clean. I feel like I am constantly embarrassed when people step in my car and there is trash on the floor,... [Read more]
Get Organized- With 19 Free Printables!
February 22, 2011 by Bobbi
The sun is shining, and the days are slowly getting longer! Do you know that means?? SPRING is just around the corner! I feel the energy starting to rise and the urge to do some major Spring cleaning is creeping... [Read more]
What every organized household should have
January 6, 2011 by Missy
You asked for more – JULIE AGREED! A while ago Julie shared her 3 tricks on how to take the work out of housework and we received a ton of response about wanting to hear more about her ideas. Today... [Read more]
Laundry Sign
July 9, 2010 by Shelley
Back when HowDoesShe was a wee 7 days old, Alison created an adorable Laundry Room sign. We pulled it from our archives knowing most of you probably haven’t seen it. Super... [Read more]
Hate Ironing?! I do.
May 18, 2010 by Shelley
Gift for him Now let me start this post with a warning: This post just might not be for you. Especially if you have a perfectly clean home, polished children, laundry always done, makeup... [Read more]
‘It’s Not Mine’
April 24, 2010 by Alison
Look Familiar? “It’s not mine?” Sound familiar? Well, someone had to put it there… I am on a quest to control the towel ‘dropper’ of the family. You think... [Read more]
Chore Chart for Multiple Kids
March 15, 2010 by Alison
Are you ready for this?… This is going to be the LONGEST tutorial you’ve probably ever seen, but don’t fret…it’s going to be worth it! An organized classy chore chart is headed... [Read more]
Family Laundry Room?
January 23, 2010 by Alison
Why didn’t anyone tell me about the greatest invention in laundry history??? Okay my mom probably did I just wasn’t listening. The laundry sorter…and only one per household.... [Read more]
Please Remove Your Shoes!
January 2, 2010 by Alison
Please Remove Your Shoes How fun is this! I always feel awkward asking people to take off their shoes when they come inside….now I don’t have to (at least not as much)! This... [Read more]
To the lady who didn’t wash her hands…
December 30, 2009 by Alison
How to wash your hands! This post goes to the lady at the rest stop bathroom who forgot to wash her hands! I’m sure it just slipped her mind. She probably didn’t... [Read more]
A Clean Teacher Appreciation Gift
December 15, 2009 by Missy
Teacher Appreciation Gifts We had a few requests for more teacher gift ideas so here you go! This practical teacher gift idea is always needed! Now you can personalize it... [Read more]
