Spring Cleaning

“Spring Cleaning started as a way to clean away Winter’s mess. In those days, homes were heated by fires, and doors were kept shut tight to keep the warm air in. This, of course, led to soot and grime accumulating during the cold months.” This statement was published by The Cleaning Authority in March, 2017.…

How to Avoid Move Day Stress

After participating in many (and I mean many moves), I have seen first-hand how stressful moving can be for everyone involved. Over the years, as a professional mover, I have figured out some ways to avoid move day stress. You can picture it, right? It’s move day. The movers are on their way and you…

Organizing Toys

If it seems like organizing toys is an endless process, it is! Children outgrow toys, they break, and pieces go missing. Then, there is the toy multiplication factor. Birthdays and Christmas add to our toy collections the most. Consider one birthday party. Many children now invite their whole class or day care group to their…

The Case for Not Having a Bridal Shower

I got married on October 24, 2015 to my main squeeze. We met when we were 21 and within a month of dating, he told me he loved me. I was immature and had never had a serious boyfriend before so I spent the beginning of our courtship and relationship acting in a way that…