My boyfriend is flying in to see me next week. I’m very excited, but also in a little bit of a panic. My apartment is filled (I mean filled) with stuff. I’m not exactly “Clean House” worthy, but I do have a lot of stuff. (Actually, daughter Sarah’s room and my closet could use the help of Clean House, but shhh, please).
I want my home to be a relaxing haven for him.  I want it to be inviting.  I want him to look around and think, yep, I could happily live here with these people. I’d actually like to feel …read more

Worry no more! Thrifty Mommy offers a list of 25 ways to clean with all-natural vinegar.
Here are just a few:

1. Add 1/4 cup vinegar to laundry, along with the usual soap, to brighten colors and make whites sparkle. This will also act as a fabric softener. Also helps kills athlete’s foot germs on socks.
2. Soak or simmer stuck-on food in 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar. The food will soften and lift off in a few minutes.
3. Remove ink stains from clothes by soaking them in milk for 1 hour. …read more