Here's the thing. I lived in my prior neighborhood for 11 years. I had zero friends there and my neighbors across the street wouldn't even make eye contact for me to say hello. When we moved, I vowed that would not happen again. Building community in my neighborhood is important to me. We don't all have to be best friends, but I'd love to occasionally discuss something other than the weather. Hashtag goals. When I got the opportunity to try the new Nestlé® Drumstick® S'Mores, I knew a little "It's Almost Summer" get together was in order. Here are 3 simple things you need to do to host your own get together and start to build community in your neighborhood.
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It's that time of year you guys. Spring. Spring means many amazing things. It means flowers, and warmer weather, and pedicures in preparation for sandals, and well, new life. You know what else it means? Spring cleaning. Maybe not as fun as a pedicure, but totally necessary. When it comes to spring cleaning, I have to admit, this meme resonates:
One way to get a jump on things is to hire someone. There I said it. If you know me or have read this blog for longer than 5 minutes, you know I'm pretty frugal. But having someone else clean my home for hours (which would take me at least double that with the constant interruptions of three kiddos) was like whoa. Whether you are looking for a regular housekeeping service, want to get a jump on spring cleaning, or can't think of what to ask for for Mother's Day (hello, gift idea!), Natural Home Detailing could be just what you're looking for. Natural Home Detailing is a fully bonded and insured Raleigh area cleaning company that provides affordable cleaning services using all natural eco-friendly cleaning products which are safe around kiddos and pets. They offer basic and deep cleaning packages to suit your needs.
It was refreshing to walk into a clean home that didn't smell of harsh chemicals. I have just begun to replace my standby cleaning products with chemical free products. Using this service was an opportunity to see firsthand that natural products really work. Whether you've been on a green streak for some time or are just beginning the process like myself, it's nice to know there are options available.
As for the actual service, they were prompt and professional. They worked with my specific concerns (using a feather duster around my painted kitchen cabinets for instance) and worked around my piles. Some of the areas I have a hard time with, like the shower door, were spotless. The kitchen in particular looked as good as new--the appliances looked like they did the day Home Depot delivered them! It really was such an amazing feeling to walk into a clean home with minimal effort on my part. Those vacuum stripes are everything you guys! ;) If you're looking to give yourself a break for a once in a while treat or on the regular, I recommend Natural Home Detailing. Visit them on Facebook for more information.
Happy weekend! May it be filled with more fun, less housekeeping. ;)
For
snacks, I learned about a slew of healthy options to replace typical
go-tos. For instance instead of potato chips, try popcorn or instead of
pudding, try yogurt cups. Along those
lines, I replace sugary drinks with water or a juice drink. What I love about Capri Sun Organic is it’s a certified USDA Organic beverage made with 66% fruit juice. It contains
no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives, and no added sugar. Each serving contains ½ cup of fruit juice
which is the equivalent of 1 serving of fruit, according to US Dietary guidelines. It tastes yummy and is
affordable. It can be a challenge to balance better-for-you options with taste,
but since Capri Sun Organic is sweetened only with real fruit juice, it's one guilt-free option to have in my snack arsenal. Today I’m sharing my favorite snack hack recipes along
with a 10 tips to make snacking easier.
