16 Sep , 2015
There is no better time than spring to turn our homes inside out, to clean the dirt, grime and dust and to re-insert order in our dwellings, lives and minds. The same applies to our bodies too. Just like we take rubbish out in spring, I believe this period is great for getting rid of the toxins in our bodies as well! Surely, the heavy wintry climate has seen quite a bit of those building up in your system and now would be a great time to revise your work out routine and meal plans. Is there anything that needs a quick clean up? More…
10 Sep , 2015
You know spring has sprung when it’s time to dig deep, rotate mattresses, clean the carpets and turn wardrobes and closets inside out. Deep cleaning the fridge and oven, washing the carpets and vacuum cleaning behind and underneath furniture surely top my list of most hated chores. To ease spring cleaning this year, I consulted with Scott Theggie, owner of Eagle Ducted Vacuums, and asked him about some of the most effective tools and equipment to make spring cleaning a piece of cake. More…
9 Sep , 2015
Let’s face it – no one really enjoys cleaning. Despite how good that feeling is when it’s all been done, the motivation (or lack of!) beforehand can be really discouraging. Spring usually comes with a strange desire to clean and organise your home, a ritual that encourages you to declutter from top to bottom in those first warm days. The art of spring cleaning has been around for centuries providing the perfect opportunity to make a fresh start in your home, so why not get started now?
More…Hello everyone and welcome to the place on the web I call "home". My name is Melanie and I am the proud wife of a wonderful husband. I love travelling, fixing healthy meals, knitting, reading and hiking. The only thing is I hate cleaning. I really, really do! However, as the years go by, it started to grow on me and when I married I decided to come clean! At present more than anything else I want to debunk the "Desperate Housewives" myth!
Peek into my marriage and witness my journey to cleanliness, happiness and harmony.