Prairie Scraps

Usually we associate deep cleaning your house with Spring Cleaning, but there's something about the New Year that makes me want to clean and organize my house.  Because of my and my children's allergies, and because of the cost, I've tried really hard to keep my cleaning as clean as possible.  I often make my own mixes for cleaning. You can see my laundry detergent recipe HERE.   In November, I started to switch my household over to Norwex Clothes, which for the most part can clean 90% of your house with only water!  This I love!  Water is free (mostly) and the clothes pick up 99% of the bacteria, as well as have a special BacLock feature that prevents the bacteria from spreading.   So, for the month of January, each day, I am going to feature one area of your house that can be deep cleaned.  I'm going to be giving time saving tips as well as how-to instructions for doing this deep cleaning the best and greenest.   This first we...

Exercise doesn't work for me.  I know, everyone is supposed to work out and exercise regularly, but I'm living proof that it doesn't work!  I know so many people say it works for them, but honestly, after years of trying to work out consistently, I've given up! Here's my Top 10 Reasons that exercise doesn't work for me. I don't lose weight! My entire body hurts afterwards. I need a nap immediately after exercise. On top of needing a nap, I fall asleep early. Exercise never gets easier for me. Second winds never come for me, not even years later. I'm more hungry when I get regular exercise, which means I eat more calories, which leads to not losing weight. I don't lose inches where I want to - I lose inches in my chest and not my but, thighs or belly from exercise! The pain in my body never disappears for the entire time I work out. I know I said this before - but, I DON'T lose weight!  If I go through all of this trouble to work ou...

One of the best things about being in direct sales , is that I get to share with others the products with I love, as well as help pay the bills for my family!  There's no better way to have a job!   This last week, I took my oldest daughter, as well as my two younger daughters on a trip for five days to visit a college!  It was so much fun to spend some girl time and create some new adventures with my daughters!  To top it off, we were packed in the very cutest bags ever, sold by yours truly! Check out how many bags it took four of us to pack in for a five day trip!!  Come on over to my VIP Facebook Page and name those bags and their patterns!!  I also try to let my VIP customers know what is coming up for specials and even do some giveaways here and there!  It's a lot of fun, so I'd love to have you join me!   What about you, do you get to do what you love and do you love your products and share them?