Two New Recommended Products!

When I first started blogging way back in 2009, I reviewed products and brands, much like all the other bloggers.

There may not be as many of us around now, and social media has changed the face and popularity of blogging with social media influencers taking over brand marketing by the 100s.

This blog - has transformed itself, and me, over the years.  But, I still like to share new and innovative products I find from time to time.

Last month, I ran across two items from a savings/sales website blogger.  They came highly-recommended. They were both under $20 (one under $10!), so I ordered them.

I wanted to share them here because they both worked as promised, and I was super happy with my purchases.

I am including the Amazon links for easy purchase.  Disclaimer: I am an Amazon Associate, so I do receive a small incentive for promoting anything sold through or on Amazon.  (I purchased my two items through an Amazon Associate, so from one influencer to another - we all share in the washing of hands and passing on of information.)

Enough of the small talk.  Let's talk about the fun products I found on Amazon last month!  I hope you enjoy them as much as I am at home.

• First up - E-Cloth Window Cleaner Kit
  
  Window and Glass Cleaning Cloth, Streak-Free Windows with just Water, Microfiber Towel Cleaning Kit for Windows, Car Windshield, Mirrors - Tangerine Orange
  
  This e-cloth window cleaner kit comes in three colors, but when I bought mine the tangerine orange color was 20% off and on sale for $11.99.
  
  This product has been a game changer for me.  I am so picky when it comes to cleaning bathroom mirrors, door glass, or car windows.  There is nothing I have found completely removes swipes, swishes, or swirels.  
  
  I've tried it all - paper towels, t-shirt cloths, newspaper, vinegar-based products.  Nothing complely removes the marks from glass, and it is so frustrating thinking your car windows are sparkly clean and then driving through sunlight to see all the places you either missed or that still have swipe marks.  I cannot stand that!
  
  So with a blogger raving about this product, and only $12, I gave it a shot.  Hey, guess what?  It works.  Perfectly.  Just like it says.  Imagine that.  A product that actually lives up to its promises.
  
  The kit comes with two towels.  One is a waffle knit towel.  You run it under water to get it wet and then wring it out.  Then you start cleaning the glass you want to clean.  No product required.  The second towel is a polishing cloth.  After you have cleaned the window, and while it is still wet, you dry and polish with the second cloth.
  
  Miraculously, all the windows, doors, and mirrors I have used these cloths on have turned out beautiful and sparkly.  I think it's well worth the $12 when you think about how much a bottle of glass cleaner or Windex costs these days.
  
  You only have to wash the waffle towel once a week or less, depending on how dirty it gets from the windows you clean.  Eah kit comes with specific instrutions on how to care for the towels.
  
  
• The second product I want to recommend is this - Sprayway Water-Based Stainless Steel Cleaner, 15 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
  
  I don't think this is a new product, and I've seen these sprays in stores before.  I've just never bought one!
  
  Right now, this product is 57% off at Amazon - selling for under $5!  What a steal!
  
  I love this produt.  Keeping stainless steel clean is such a chore.  It seems it never wants to stay clean, and no matter how many times you clean or wipe it, the stains just seems to stay.
  
  This product couldn't be more easy to use.  Simply aim and spray (directions are on the can, if you need them).  Spray, wipe, sparkle.  I loved using it.
  
  So far, I've used it on my microwave, oven, dishwasher, and of course, refrigerator.  It worked flawlessly.
  
  I'm mad at myself for not buying this spray earlier in my "Mom" and "housewife" career when I saw it in the grocery or home improvement stores.  It could have saved my time and elbow grease!
  
  At under $5 a can, go ahead and order a can today or maybe stock up and buy a few.

Well, that's it.

Follow the products links, above, to order these products and save yourself time, work, and - most importantly - money.  And then, I hope you end up enjoying and using them as much as we do in my house!

Have any other products you love and can't live without?  Drop me a comment or email and let me know.  I'd love to try them out!

Happy weekend friends!

Where is Your Oasis?

 

I sat down this morning with not much enthusiasm.  I've been slacking on my devotionals, and I didn't really feel the Lord tugging at me today.  I read anyway.  I'm going to copy and paste my reading below in the hopes it might spur someone one.

I read today's message, and it immediately resonated with me.  In fact, as I sat at my desk last night working on some things, I was actually (simultaneously) cleaning out the seven drawers of the desk (while listening to my meeting partners) and thinking, "Well, small steps here but at least one thing is cleaned out a little bit."

Did I make any great strides in cleaning, organizing, and purging?  No.  Is there more to tackle in those seven drawers?  Yes.  But it was a baby step, and wow, it felt good throwing that pile of stuff away!

Spring Break is just five days away for me, and as in past years, I traditionally do not travel during this particular week.  I stay at home and tackle things that a single person needs the time to do, usually one big project each Spring.  This year, I'll be waking the yard up (mowing, trimming, tidying), cleaning the garage out (or starting), and my big project for the week will be cleaning and painting the front porch.  A lot to tackle and I may not even put a dent in my mental To Do list, but just having all that on my mind the past few days really coincided unbelievably with today's reading.

I hope the people that need to read this see it.  I can think of 2-3 people right off the top of my head, in my circle of life, that came to mind immediately when I read it.  Remember, life often seems so insurmountable, but it's the baby steps that make a difference!  What a lesson I needed to read this morning!

Happy Monday!  

Home: Our Oasis

Do you have a junk drawer? Maybe it's an entire room. Some of us even need a storage unit for the things we don't use.

If you have clutter, it is a sign that you have delayed making decisions about some things. No judgment--you're not alone. Life gets busy. The mail stacks up, the laundry overflows, or the garage is where you park the extra stuff instead of the car.

This doesn't happen overnight, so clearing out all the extra will take time. And grace.

Most of us want to be able to do this over a weekend. That might work in some instances, but for most of us, we need to do this piece by piece, drawer by drawer, stack by stack.

Our homes are supposed to be an oasis from the world's worries. So our living spaces require stewardship and simplifying, too. If you have rooms, places, nooks, and crannies in your home that could benefit from a bit of clearing, start small, so you don't get overwhelmed.

Where is Your Treasure?

Matthew 6:21 is very clear: For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Starting to simplify our homes means untangling our ideas of need versus want. This process can help us discover that we have more than we need or use.

When our treasure is Kingdom-minded, earthly treasures start to lose their luster.

If you run out of room or your living space is crowded with too much, consider trying less on for size. Simplifying our homes means we have less stuff to take care of, so we can focus on what is important.

Fifteen Minute Rule

How do we clear out our house clutter? One step at a time.

A great way to start is to set a fifteen-minute timer and tackle something small. A drawer or a shelf in a closet is a good starting point. You don't have to get it all done this second! Just focus on one tiny section at a time, so you don't get overwhelmed.

You can do this! Think of the Oasis for your family you are creating. You will have more breathing room. Less stuff equals more time to enjoy the things you love. Less clutter equals more peace.

The important part is to start. Don't wait. Don't put off more decisions until tomorrow. Instead, start somewhere small today and reap the rewards of an Oasis in the making!

Prayer: Father God, I need less: less to care for, less to worry about, less to clog up my mind and my home. Will you show me how to start simplifying and decluttering my space? Please show me how to steward my home well so that I honor you. Thank you for everything you have blessed me with! I need your help caring for it. In Jesus' name, amen. 

Eversave - ATL - Modo Cleaning and Janitorial - Two Hours of Home Cleaning!

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Today's Eversave ATL deal is from Modo Cleaning and Janitorial:

Admit it: It's been so long since you've properly cleaned your home, you're starting to convince yourself that a dust bunny is a cute gray pet you can't give up. But guess what else you shouldn't part with? Sanitation, with a healthy dose of sanity. With today's Save, you'll receive a thorough two-hour home cleaning from Modo Cleaning and Janitorial.

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Plum Distrtict - National - EcoMaids - $50 for $100 plus Cleaning of Six Interior Windows!

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Today's Plum District's deal is $50 for a $100 EcoMaids voucher plus cleaning of six (6) interior windows (a $124 value):

You know what’s better than a clean-smelling house? A clean-smelling house that was tidied up by someone else!

Make life easier and allow EcoMaids to thoroughly clean your abode. Included in this deal is a $100 voucher good towards general housekeeping, plus the interior cleaning of six windows. Another added bonus: EcoMaids uses eco-friendly products and appliances to protect your health and safety.

Allow EcoMaids to help lighten your load. Take back some of that precious free time … it's good for the earth and you!

Sounds great--I'd love for someone to clean my house for me!  To check out today's deal, you can visit the Plum District website.

Enjoy!

Mamapedia - Today's Sweet Deal - $79 for a One-Hour Professional Organizing Assessment and One-Hour Implementation Session!

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Wow..when I see offers like this come through, it really reminds me of those hoarder shows....but still, all of us could us a little organizing and motivating, rigth?  So with that in mind, today's Mamapedia Sweet Deal is $79 for a one-hour professional organizing assessment and a one-hour implementation session with Put it There!

Modern motherhood can feel like a juggling act…and with so many balls in the air, dropping just one can be detrimental to your sanity and productivity. If you’re struggling to keep it together and stay on track, it’s time to recognize that you don’t have to do it all. With today’s Sweet Deal, the first step in organizing and streamlining your life will cost you less than dinner and a movie: just $79 gets you a 1 hour consultation and 1 hour implementation session with Put it There! (a $150 value).

The professional organizers at Put it There will assess your space and your processes with an objective, practiced eye, then guide you toward a more organized way of life with expert recommendations and customized solutions. You’ll work more efficiently, spend less time hunting for items and information, and have more freedom to do the things you want to do.

This is a $150 value!  Sweet.  To see today's Sweet Deal, you can visit the Mamapedia website.  Remember, 5% of your purchase will be donated to your favorite preschool or school!