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It seems like only yesterday the school bell rang and the kids were being let out for summer. I remember as a kid summer break would come to an end in the blink of an eye. With the start of a new school year, comes school year pictures on the first day back to school!read more…
Have you ever been driving on an open stretch of highway and get that deep hungry pain that won’t go away? Then you look around and no gas station is in sight for miles and miles! Avoid the issue altogether, plan ahead and pack some snacks that when that hunger does strike you are prepared!read more…
When summer arrives it means most families spend a lot more time outdoors! We posted about family-friendly backyard ideas before, so we figured why not share some fun backyard games too. Best Backyard Games for Kids and Adults With outdoor BBQs, holiday weekends, kids being out of school, your backyard can become a pretty popularread more…
With a new school year about a month away, it’s time to load up on sticky notes. Last year we got into a study slump with my 9-year-old. We decided to try something different by turning sticky notes into a study game. Turn Sticky Notes Into a Study Game! Providing optional ways to study willread more…
If you are a mom and have kids that will be attending school this year, then make sure to read these back to school hacks that every mom should know. These hacks are going to make your life so much easier for when school starts! Back to School Hacks for Mom Back to school timeread more…
Laundry is a chore that every single household has to deal with, one that is never ending! Whether you are a family of three or a family of eight, you might feel you are drowning in a pile of clothes! These life changing laundry cleaning tips and tricks will help you to tackle your laundry!read more…
We know how much you loved 17 Uses for Hydrogen Peroxide, so we decided to find another product that you can use around the home. Mouthwash has always been known for oral care, but let’s go a step further, and begin to use mouthwash for other reasons! I am going to share some knock yourread more…
With summer arriving, warmer weather means a lot more time playing outdoors! Sometimes after your kids play for a little bit, you walk out and your yard looks like a tornado just struck! To keep that backyard clutter free, try these awesome backyard toy storage ideas! I have rounded up a variety of clever waysread more…
If you are looking for some budget friendly summer activities for kids, then look no further. Below you will find a list of awesome summer activities to keep your children entertained, without breaking the budget! Affordable and Fun Summer Activities for Kids Some of the activities below are free, or nearly free to do! Havingread more…
When I think of olive oil, my first thought is drizzling over a salad or a dish! The second makes me think of Popeye, the cartoon! I would have never imagined you could use olive oil in so many different ways! Below are some uncommon ways you can use olive oil around the house! 15read more…
For many, summer is their favorite time of year, understandably! But with summer comes mosquitoes and other bugs, and that leads to bites! You might have spent many nights not sleeping well because you can’t stop scratching those irritating mosquito bites! Here are 7 different ways to repel mosquitoes naturally! 7 Ways to Repel Mosquitoes Naturally Theseread more…
If you look around your home, I am sure you will find a sponge or two lying around. Below are some unique ways to use sponges around the house for something other than cleaning! You might want to buy a few more the next time your out shopping. Unique Ways to Use Sponges Besides Cleaning Ifread more…
One of my new favorite things is painter’s tape. There are so many creative and simple ways to use painter’s tape around the house. We love it because it sticks to a multitude of surfaces and yet it comes off cleanly when you’re through. Plus, it’s pretty cheap! Ways to Use Painter’s Tape Make big notesread more…
Get ready to hear, “YOUR CAR SMELLS AMAZINGLY GOOD!” Make your own car air freshener with essential oils, to avoid harsh chemicals and fragrances that may irritate your sinuses or allergies. DIY Car Air Freshener with Essential Oils I love these things for several reasons: First off, any car that regularly transports children could alwaysread more…
Love a clean home, but maybe not the time it takes to get it looking fresh and clean? Below are some time-saving cleaning hacks that I know you’ll love! 13 Time-Saving Cleaning Hacks Let it Soak: Start your cleaning adventure off by spraying bathtubs, sinks, and toilets. Let the cleaner soak and break down any buildup. Youread more…
You might have a few pairs of pantyhose in your drawer collecting dust. Or you have pantyhose that have a few snags in them if so don’t toss them just yet! Below are some really unique home hacks using old pantyhose! Unique Ways to Use Old Pantyhose From cleaning your fish tank easily, to finding smallread more…
You enjoyed our plastic wrap tips and tricks, so we decided to compile some tips for something else you use around the home every day: aluminum foil! We had no idea it was so versatile. It can help your fruits and veggies last longer, remove rust and cut your ironing time in half. Which oneread more…
Nobody really knows what’s behind those closed closet doors. With the hustle and bustle of everyday life, work, and other responsibilities, your closet can become a catch all shut the door kind of place. Once it gets to a point of no return, it’s hard to know where to even start when organizing. However, thereread more…
People love IKEA furniture. It’s like a clean canvas that they can decorate with whatever they want, however they want to make it fit their own unique personality and style. It is so fun to see how creative people get with all the fun Ikea furniture! However, IKEA offers products that are not only customizable,read more…
I’m sure you’ve figured out by now that it’s fairly simple to spend money, but not as straight-forward to save it. With all the hacks that we’ve shared on One Crazy House, did you realize that some of them are very easy ways to save money? Okay, hacks aren’t the only way to save butread more…