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Keeping things simple…
I am often asked if I capture home service before & after photos and the answer is ABSOLUTELY NOT! One's home is their sanctuary so I respect homeowner privacy. As every Tick off the List project is a customized solution there is no cookie cutter approach in how...
Do you need a Fall Reset?
A recent kitchen reset booking inspired this latest post. It must be the crisp fall air and morning dew on everything that has people starting to think about what needs doing indoors and before family gatherings this coming season. Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 marks...
My housekeeping checklist for the fall season…
Autumn has always been my favourite season. By mid summer, I'm already thinking about things we need to get sorted around the house before winter and yes, I have another checklist to share! Fall is time to clear out the clutter, put away seasonal decor, do some deep...
Something a little different…
A friend and neighbour has been poking me to write a post on gardening as I always have ideas to share on how to grow some veggies, ways to save time from endless watering & weeding, etc. Well alot of those ideas come from West Coast Seeds' newsletter, a wealth...
A mid-week tidy up just might be the ticket to more free time…
A well received home service that I provide is a mid-week tidy up ~ my clients love it especially after a long busy day. A mid week tidy up is scheduled "in between" a regular weekly or bi-weekly scheduled housekeeping service when the client doesn't need a full clean...
Here’s to a better Monday. Hint: meal planning
I know there are countless resources online on the subject of meal planning but since this is a Tick off the List Home Service, here's some inspiration from yours truly to a stress free dinner at the top of the week. Oh Mondays always seem to come so fast that one...
You need to get into a mess to get out of one…
It always feels good to clear clutter around the home but if it starts to grow into piles of things that are taking up much needed space or if I can't fit it into a drawer or closet, it's time to pull it all out and determine whether I still need to keep it. My...
Plan time to find time
For over seven years I commuted to a Corporate position in Surrey (Cloverdale) from the Sunshine Coast...I was always chasing the clock ~ life and laundry was jammed into weekends. It was a challenge on so many fronts. Now that I have closed my career chapter and...
Neo approved this stain cleaner you can put to the test…
I was vacuuming our sofa and cushions the other day and noted a few areas that needed some spot cleaning. Hey I've got something to get that sorted! It took me back to a previous home where we had laminate on the main floor while upstairs was fully carpeted...
Life, laundry and a rainy tip for your whites…
One of my Mumsy's favourite things to do was the laundry and the best part was hanging it all on a glorious wash line as much as the weather would permit her. Mum used to say that doing laundry was therapeutic - I'm sure she solved many of life's problems over the...