The numbers for the super, the handyman, a next door neighbor, the dry cleaner. Menus for my favorite local delivery services and a few places in strolling distance. The warranty for my new garbage disposal. These are among the items that can be found in my home journal. More

In the course of keeping a tidy home there are those little mini messes that require quick and easy cleanup. (I'm looking at you, kitty litter and pet fur.) Often, these chores seem too small for lugging out the full size vacuum cleaner. Enter the handheld vacuum to the rescue! More

Handbags and tote bags are endlessly helpful. I constantly use them to cluster and organize projects, transport piles of things from one part of my home to another, and store things like yarn or odd shaped tools that don't warrant boxes. More

This third week of The January Cure, things really started to feel lighter around my house. It is typical for me to feel encumbered by an unorganized mess of mental lists about housekeeping. Piles of mail on countertops beckon for attention. Clothing on the bed needs to be put away before turning in for the night. Not so much anymore, though. Not to say that all is perfect and clean and stylin' at all times. But I have a grasp on things! More

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Laundry detergent is one of those products I didn't give much thought to until I entered the world of cloth diapering. Prior to cloth diapers, my requirements for a detergent were simple: (1) all natural ingredients and (2) as cheap as possible considering requirement #1. Fighting a constant battle against diaper rash, skin sensitivity, and—let's be frank, we are talking about diapers after all—poop stains, however, quickly placed me on a mission to find a detergent that cleans like the dickens, leaves no residue, and is gentle enough for tiny bums. Enter Rockin' Green. More

Since moving from a one-bedroom apartment to a three-bedroom house, I've struggled with staying on top of cleaning and household chores. One way that I've kept order is by making quick tasks part of my getting-ready-for-work and just-getting-home-from-work routine. More

During the first week of the January Cure, one of the main tasks was to set up an Outbox to help clear out items that you no longer want or need. I'm a die-hard devotee of the Outbox, but it can still be somewhat difficult to figure out what items belong there. Here are some questions to ask yourself if you're stuck. More

Last week we gave you a great roundup of eco-friendly cleaners. But sometimes even the best cleaner needs a hardworking tool to help get the job done. Here are some of the essentials that everyone should have for a clean home. More

Week 2 was a little challenging at my house, as my fiancé and I took turns being sick on and off all week and through the weekend. I'm going to count the small victories though, and fingers crossed, energy and motivation will kick in this week and help us get back on track soon. More

Day 4 started off my second week of the January Cure with a little reminiscing: I used to gain a fresh perspective in my previous small-footprinted, high-ceilinged old apartment by sitting in the door of an upper storage closet ten feet above the floor. Looking down from such great height allowed me to look at the apartment in an objective manner, as opposed to being "down in it". So, I tried to do the same in the dining room of my conventionally-sized, conventionally-heighted current house. I climbed up on a step ladder and perched for a while: More